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47 Y/O, 5'8", Solid Build Finally Got More Ta-tas - Pittsburgh, PA
UPDATED FROM Cranberry21
1 year post
1 year, 7 months later, leak and scar
Cranberry21December 8, 2015
WORTH IT$6,500
I added the words in this update title so it can show in your search results. (I know, still no pics)
From the first day post-op, I felt small trickles of liquid under my skin (almost as if someone poured a stream of water lightly under my breasts. In an earlier post, I mentioned the right scar leaking...that trickle of liquid I felt then is what I feel INSIDE.
When I told doc within the first month or 2, he assured me it was part of the healing.
It's now well after the 'healing' and my left breast still trickles....maybe not every day, more like when I'm laying on my side or when my bra smushes me.
I've read the posts about leaks and ruptures. I think I have a minor leak; one that is usually sealed against me, but will leak a few drops now and then. I've also read the doctors comments and some of them [RS bleep] me off royally. I hope that the docs whose immediate responses infer that the women are imagining their body's reaction are never in my future doc visits.
I will keep taking photos (and post them if I get the nerve) so that if there is even a slight visual proof, I'll get fixed.
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I went back in September (couple months ago) for scar repair. The right scar, which had leaked, under my breast wasn't something the doctor should have been proud of. Both scars were not smooth nor "pretty".
Another chunk of change out of pocket.
They both still have some pocks in the line, but that isn't the kicker....BOTH scars are BELOW the crease of the breast, not as hidden up in it. Which means, stretch with a bikini on and they show.
Getting a bit frustrated. Wanted to share.
From the first day post-op, I felt small trickles of liquid under my skin (almost as if someone poured a stream of water lightly under my breasts. In an earlier post, I mentioned the right scar leaking...that trickle of liquid I felt then is what I feel INSIDE.
When I told doc within the first month or 2, he assured me it was part of the healing.
It's now well after the 'healing' and my left breast still trickles....maybe not every day, more like when I'm laying on my side or when my bra smushes me.
I've read the posts about leaks and ruptures. I think I have a minor leak; one that is usually sealed against me, but will leak a few drops now and then. I've also read the doctors comments and some of them [RS bleep] me off royally. I hope that the docs whose immediate responses infer that the women are imagining their body's reaction are never in my future doc visits.
I will keep taking photos (and post them if I get the nerve) so that if there is even a slight visual proof, I'll get fixed.
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I went back in September (couple months ago) for scar repair. The right scar, which had leaked, under my breast wasn't something the doctor should have been proud of. Both scars were not smooth nor "pretty".
Another chunk of change out of pocket.
They both still have some pocks in the line, but that isn't the kicker....BOTH scars are BELOW the crease of the breast, not as hidden up in it. Which means, stretch with a bikini on and they show.
Getting a bit frustrated. Wanted to share.
UPDATED FROM Cranberry21
26 days post
Spasms and Sore
Cranberry21June 1, 2014
This is a negative post. I'm whining. Skip over if you want.
I haven't loaded pics because I don't feel positive about them yet. Same reason I haven't written much lately. I don't want to bum anyone out.
You know when ppl say 'morning boob'? Well, I went all ofweek 2 having morning boob not just in the morning. My chest would tighten, implants felt like they would burst, pressure, sore, etc. It hurt to touch but I needed to hold the breasts to alleviate some pain. Doc said sounded like spasms. They are still happening, just not as often. I don't have any muscle relaxer meds. (One just gripped me as I'm typing this!)
Then it also felt like my sternum was going to bust. No pun intended. I had to ask the doc if the implants could come too close together and pull the skin away (so it would look like one mound, no cleavage). He assured me that wouldn't happen with them being under the muscle. Phew. So what helps me with that is pressing on my sternum to relieve that pain.
My back hurts. Sometimes when I'm doing my "massages", it feels like I'm pushing the nerves that signal back pain.
My nipples are so sensitive, it reminds me of being a pre-teen and just getting boobs (I can't believe I remember that feeling).
And the fact that I'm overweight (not fat) means the band of whatever bra I wear digs in around me (right where it feels like a bruise) and that is sore 24/7 since I wear a bra all the time.
I went out and got a front close support bra ($5) that is a little bigger around than the surgery bra so I don't have an extreme red mark around me but I'm still getting irritation.
I just passed 3.5 weeks post op and I'm in a pissy mood phase where I don't think I look any different than pre-op, I'm irked with being sore all the time, and I really want a good night's sleep. I needed to vent. Thanks.
I haven't loaded pics because I don't feel positive about them yet. Same reason I haven't written much lately. I don't want to bum anyone out.
You know when ppl say 'morning boob'? Well, I went all ofweek 2 having morning boob not just in the morning. My chest would tighten, implants felt like they would burst, pressure, sore, etc. It hurt to touch but I needed to hold the breasts to alleviate some pain. Doc said sounded like spasms. They are still happening, just not as often. I don't have any muscle relaxer meds. (One just gripped me as I'm typing this!)
Then it also felt like my sternum was going to bust. No pun intended. I had to ask the doc if the implants could come too close together and pull the skin away (so it would look like one mound, no cleavage). He assured me that wouldn't happen with them being under the muscle. Phew. So what helps me with that is pressing on my sternum to relieve that pain.
My back hurts. Sometimes when I'm doing my "massages", it feels like I'm pushing the nerves that signal back pain.
My nipples are so sensitive, it reminds me of being a pre-teen and just getting boobs (I can't believe I remember that feeling).
And the fact that I'm overweight (not fat) means the band of whatever bra I wear digs in around me (right where it feels like a bruise) and that is sore 24/7 since I wear a bra all the time.
I went out and got a front close support bra ($5) that is a little bigger around than the surgery bra so I don't have an extreme red mark around me but I'm still getting irritation.
I just passed 3.5 weeks post op and I'm in a pissy mood phase where I don't think I look any different than pre-op, I'm irked with being sore all the time, and I really want a good night's sleep. I needed to vent. Thanks.
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redglory
June 1, 2014
Dear Cranberry, I'm with you honey. I had an allergic reaction to the latex in the band of the surgical bra. 24 hours in and we were calling PS to find out what this horrible rash was. Did no one read my chart that says ALLERGIC TO LATEX? So now I have this rash to deal with as well as recovery of a BA. It took steroid creams to clear it up and 3 weeks later, there is still a faint "patch". I am sore all the time. I'm so tired of sore boobs! I have constant movement under my right nipple, every time I move or bend over, My skin feels like a sunburn, it's so sensitive. My back hurts all the time cause I can't sleep on my side yet and I am not a back sleeper. But I got to tell ya..................I would do it all again. I'm thrilled with my new breast and I know it can sometimes take months to get back to normal. I'm sorry you are having such a difficult time. I hope you feel better soon.
Cranberry21
June 2, 2014
Thank you .......glad to find someone who can relate. Just, thank you.
UPDATED FROM Cranberry21
12 days post
brain fart
Cranberry21May 19, 2014
I wish I could edit what I already posted.
That last post was 12 days after surgery, not 13.
"...when you go TOO long before doing a feeding." (not TO)
(sorry, a bit anal retentive here)
That last post was 12 days after surgery, not 13.
"...when you go TOO long before doing a feeding." (not TO)
(sorry, a bit anal retentive here)

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