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Post 2nd surgery. 2 weeks
Sorry for the long post. This will be an overview of the surgery, scheduling it, and the healing up to post-2weeks…
Once I had heavily believed my own suspicions and as the pain began to grow I called through to the emergency line on April 16. The person answering the phone was very helpful and connected me with Dr. Ringler who felt agitated with the call and rushed through my questions and emotions as this is something that was obviously not planned or expected and emotional regarding logistics, more recovery time in a job where I lift weight often, and just the fact that this is happening I general let alone so soon after.
I made it into the office to confirm the deflation on April 26. Suspected it was a faulty valve that had come loose but wouldn’t know until surgery, but we were able to acknowledge it was broken in some way in both size, shape, and mostly feel. It was a very long emotional consult but the staff was very reassuring and helpful. My interest in going smaller if possible was supported by staff but was later shut down by Dr. R as the reason I wanted smaller was because I like the way the broken side had settled prior and the new set would supposedly do that so I don’t need to go smaller.
Confirmed surgery for May 8th on May 2nd to do a complementary revision on both sides with removal and reinsertion under the breast which took lots of encouragement and support as I had chosen this location and provider based both on implant, which failed, and hidden scar/insertion point, which would have to be relocated anyway even tho I realllllyy wanted it redone through the armpit as done before.
I had a 3pm surgery time and checked in at 1:30. I was able to check in early and get settled in nicely. Staff were great and helpful in answering questions and concerns. I have awful nausea post-anesthesia and they were able to provide meds prior to surgery to prevent nausea after waking up which worked. Surgery went well and found that there was actually a leak in the wall of the implant and that it has been broken for much longer than thought. I am given reason to believe that this is why it has always been so soft as it has been slowly leaking for a while now - which sucks because I liked that it was bouncy and moveable rather than the dense side that was called perfect by Dr. R prior to surgery, which didn’t give me hope that I would have a soft bouncy chest after and rather a symmetrical dense set.
I awoke from surgery with the shakes but no nausea and woke up about an hour or so after surgery. With how the deflated side flattened out, it would have had to come out underneath anyway so it was good we went there even tho it was not my first choice by any means. Standing up to leave I was hit with an immediate wave of nausea and had to sit back down with a bucket which I was able to take with me.
I got a hotel not far from the surgery center and we avoided highways on the way there. Bumps and parking lot entry ways were just as difficult as driving back the first time as I felt pretty heavy but the stretched feeling wasn’t there this time which was nice. The evening was pretty simple with take out food, movies, lots of stacked pillows, and a hotel bed to myself. I was able to sit up and move around on my own without assistance which was much better than the first time where it was a struggle. I did need help putting my bra back on as I had very little arm strength to hold it together to zip for the next 2-3 days.
The day after was the same with sitting up and moving around. We drove to Holland and did light walking around the tulip festival.
I showered on day 3-4 and replaced the gauze but kept the suture tape adhered. I was able to drive and move around as normal, minus lifting really anything. The stretched feeling started to sink in which I wasn’t expecting and mostly felt it in my right nipple which has hurt a lot since. I have hated how asymmetrical and lopsided they have become since getting surgery in the first place. I think they were pointed differently to begin with, but sizing up as only made it more apparent.
In my one week post op I was expecting another long appointment filled with questions and answers and left a bit disappointed and brushed off by Dr. R in half sentence answers. Staff was friendly and complemented results heavily while taking new after photos as did Dr. R. I had expressed how one still feels larger than the other, where I was told they aren’t. And how I was surprised how big they felt after, especially when I was wanting to go smaller, and how they feel quite stretched when I was told that was one of the harder parts of recovery that I wouldn’t have to go through this time, where I was told it’s just the swelling. I have no feeling below the nipple and it’s fuzzy numb, I was told that happens. I said I know it’s healing but it’s itchy, but because it’s numb there’s no itch relief. I was told to not itch. I was told to expect to have my stitches or new scars looked at in this appointment, which is the main reason I drove across state again for this appointment instead of hosting it over the phone, which I was told to keep the tape on until they fall off themselves, the longer the better. In total the appointment was 4 minutes. I was recommended scar cream on the way out. Left feeling dismissed and bummed.
2 weeks out and the tape has peeled off. I no longer wear gauze as a padded protector. I can sleep without a bra comfortably and can start to touch without hurting but my right nipple still feels like it is being stretched in every direction. It is always hard and so so sensitive. I’ve put numbing cream on it and have moisturized but it only helps so much. I can tell the left (formerly deflated) side has done some stretching as the cavity and muscle likely got used to an implant that took up less space. I definitely miss how jiggly and soft that side was. I regret not advocating more to go smaller. I feel like I look like the letter P. I hated taking these after pictures myself as all I see is how much I hate my nipples and how different my breasts are in size, shape, and where they sit. I’m happy they feel the same now at least but sad they feel fake and dense the way the old right side did which apparently is how they’re supposed to feel.
Feeling like getting any of this done in the first place was a mistake. I hope I’m just overreacting or over analyzing this but still am very emotional about the journey even after the process is done.
Once I had heavily believed my own suspicions and as the pain began to grow I called through to the emergency line on April 16. The person answering the phone was very helpful and connected me with Dr. Ringler who felt agitated with the call and rushed through my questions and emotions as this is something that was obviously not planned or expected and emotional regarding logistics, more recovery time in a job where I lift weight often, and just the fact that this is happening I general let alone so soon after.
I made it into the office to confirm the deflation on April 26. Suspected it was a faulty valve that had come loose but wouldn’t know until surgery, but we were able to acknowledge it was broken in some way in both size, shape, and mostly feel. It was a very long emotional consult but the staff was very reassuring and helpful. My interest in going smaller if possible was supported by staff but was later shut down by Dr. R as the reason I wanted smaller was because I like the way the broken side had settled prior and the new set would supposedly do that so I don’t need to go smaller.
Confirmed surgery for May 8th on May 2nd to do a complementary revision on both sides with removal and reinsertion under the breast which took lots of encouragement and support as I had chosen this location and provider based both on implant, which failed, and hidden scar/insertion point, which would have to be relocated anyway even tho I realllllyy wanted it redone through the armpit as done before.
I had a 3pm surgery time and checked in at 1:30. I was able to check in early and get settled in nicely. Staff were great and helpful in answering questions and concerns. I have awful nausea post-anesthesia and they were able to provide meds prior to surgery to prevent nausea after waking up which worked. Surgery went well and found that there was actually a leak in the wall of the implant and that it has been broken for much longer than thought. I am given reason to believe that this is why it has always been so soft as it has been slowly leaking for a while now - which sucks because I liked that it was bouncy and moveable rather than the dense side that was called perfect by Dr. R prior to surgery, which didn’t give me hope that I would have a soft bouncy chest after and rather a symmetrical dense set.
I awoke from surgery with the shakes but no nausea and woke up about an hour or so after surgery. With how the deflated side flattened out, it would have had to come out underneath anyway so it was good we went there even tho it was not my first choice by any means. Standing up to leave I was hit with an immediate wave of nausea and had to sit back down with a bucket which I was able to take with me.
I got a hotel not far from the surgery center and we avoided highways on the way there. Bumps and parking lot entry ways were just as difficult as driving back the first time as I felt pretty heavy but the stretched feeling wasn’t there this time which was nice. The evening was pretty simple with take out food, movies, lots of stacked pillows, and a hotel bed to myself. I was able to sit up and move around on my own without assistance which was much better than the first time where it was a struggle. I did need help putting my bra back on as I had very little arm strength to hold it together to zip for the next 2-3 days.
The day after was the same with sitting up and moving around. We drove to Holland and did light walking around the tulip festival.
I showered on day 3-4 and replaced the gauze but kept the suture tape adhered. I was able to drive and move around as normal, minus lifting really anything. The stretched feeling started to sink in which I wasn’t expecting and mostly felt it in my right nipple which has hurt a lot since. I have hated how asymmetrical and lopsided they have become since getting surgery in the first place. I think they were pointed differently to begin with, but sizing up as only made it more apparent.
In my one week post op I was expecting another long appointment filled with questions and answers and left a bit disappointed and brushed off by Dr. R in half sentence answers. Staff was friendly and complemented results heavily while taking new after photos as did Dr. R. I had expressed how one still feels larger than the other, where I was told they aren’t. And how I was surprised how big they felt after, especially when I was wanting to go smaller, and how they feel quite stretched when I was told that was one of the harder parts of recovery that I wouldn’t have to go through this time, where I was told it’s just the swelling. I have no feeling below the nipple and it’s fuzzy numb, I was told that happens. I said I know it’s healing but it’s itchy, but because it’s numb there’s no itch relief. I was told to not itch. I was told to expect to have my stitches or new scars looked at in this appointment, which is the main reason I drove across state again for this appointment instead of hosting it over the phone, which I was told to keep the tape on until they fall off themselves, the longer the better. In total the appointment was 4 minutes. I was recommended scar cream on the way out. Left feeling dismissed and bummed.
2 weeks out and the tape has peeled off. I no longer wear gauze as a padded protector. I can sleep without a bra comfortably and can start to touch without hurting but my right nipple still feels like it is being stretched in every direction. It is always hard and so so sensitive. I’ve put numbing cream on it and have moisturized but it only helps so much. I can tell the left (formerly deflated) side has done some stretching as the cavity and muscle likely got used to an implant that took up less space. I definitely miss how jiggly and soft that side was. I regret not advocating more to go smaller. I feel like I look like the letter P. I hated taking these after pictures myself as all I see is how much I hate my nipples and how different my breasts are in size, shape, and where they sit. I’m happy they feel the same now at least but sad they feel fake and dense the way the old right side did which apparently is how they’re supposed to feel.
Feeling like getting any of this done in the first place was a mistake. I hope I’m just overreacting or over analyzing this but still am very emotional about the journey even after the process is done.
1.5 years. Broken Boob :/
Back for an update as my left side has leaked. I noticed last Saturday morning in bed looking down that any upper volume I had was gone and that it was much softer and squishier than it’s ever been. Got up and looked in the mirror and noticed some difference while standing but nothing super noticeable. Wondered if I was again over analyzing the difference between how they have settled and how circular and dense my right side has remained. Sunday morning the pain kicked in that something was wrong and that it had never felt like this before. The weekend emergency line was helpful in getting me connected with answers. I have a check up appointment scheduled the 27th so I will give next step updates then.
I no longer live in the area and have a difficult and demanding calendar and finding time to come in and look to schedule replacement has been tricky but they have been very accommodating with quick solutions, surgery dates, and information.
I have been keeping a daily log now as I typically do for other long illnesses or injuries so I can better recall symptoms and pain, which I hope will come in handy in my checkup in a week. I can definitely feel the implant low in my chest and the center of my chest to my nipple has been where I’ve felt a majority of the lasting pain. I haven’t felt any sloshing but it definitely feels crumpled, hard plastic-y, and I can pinch the bag from the bottom.
The first few days I noticed it I experienced cold chills, heavy arms, and felt lethargic. Now that I am nearly 5 days out from noticing I feel pretty much normal with the exception of chest pain in the surrounding area that Advil has helped get me through. I will check in next week, wish me luck
I no longer live in the area and have a difficult and demanding calendar and finding time to come in and look to schedule replacement has been tricky but they have been very accommodating with quick solutions, surgery dates, and information.
I have been keeping a daily log now as I typically do for other long illnesses or injuries so I can better recall symptoms and pain, which I hope will come in handy in my checkup in a week. I can definitely feel the implant low in my chest and the center of my chest to my nipple has been where I’ve felt a majority of the lasting pain. I haven’t felt any sloshing but it definitely feels crumpled, hard plastic-y, and I can pinch the bag from the bottom.
The first few days I noticed it I experienced cold chills, heavy arms, and felt lethargic. Now that I am nearly 5 days out from noticing I feel pretty much normal with the exception of chest pain in the surrounding area that Advil has helped get me through. I will check in next week, wish me luck
1 year!
Before video that I can now compare to
One year post video.
One year whoooo!
To review I am now 22, 5’3, 130lbs, no kids. I measure a 34DD. I’ve had some issues with trying to get my right side to soften more and this is still the case as it hadn’t dropped as much or fluffed as well as I had hoped. It is still denser than my left side. To combat this, I just have to scoop my left a little higher ??????. I get to go on my first official bathing suit vaca in the next month so I’m excited to show em off!
I added a video I took about a week before to compare. Thanks for following along!
To review I am now 22, 5’3, 130lbs, no kids. I measure a 34DD. I’ve had some issues with trying to get my right side to soften more and this is still the case as it hadn’t dropped as much or fluffed as well as I had hoped. It is still denser than my left side. To combat this, I just have to scoop my left a little higher ??????. I get to go on my first official bathing suit vaca in the next month so I’m excited to show em off!
I added a video I took about a week before to compare. Thanks for following along!
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
1151 E. Paris Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan