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6 month post surgery update
After the initial few weeks of relief and euphoria from the toxic bags being out of me, I hit a downer. Maybe it was the flood of surgery & silicone chemicals coming out of my system but I went into a dark place for a month.
I had stopped taking care of myself with drinking water & eating clean etc.
I'm not sure why I did it... just exhausted from the food sensitivities and drained from being in survival mode for so long I guess. But mainly... I just wanted to feel normal & be like I was before the nightmare started.
It turns out that wasn't possible.
I still need to assist my body and help it clean out.
I'm back on track and feel better every month that goes by.
I can see how much my body and face have aged from the stress of the toxins but I'm positive about the future.
I had stopped taking care of myself with drinking water & eating clean etc.
I'm not sure why I did it... just exhausted from the food sensitivities and drained from being in survival mode for so long I guess. But mainly... I just wanted to feel normal & be like I was before the nightmare started.
It turns out that wasn't possible.
I still need to assist my body and help it clean out.
I'm back on track and feel better every month that goes by.
I can see how much my body and face have aged from the stress of the toxins but I'm positive about the future.
10day Post Explant Update
Drains were removed 3 days ago & today I went to my clinic appointment to get the dressings checked. Nurses removed the steri strips & I now just need to have tape along scars as support to help scars heal nicely. The surgeon popped in to check progress (like he has at every appt) & is happy with everything. Next appt is in 2 weeks.
Surgery Day Success...
So... nervously I arrived at the clinic at 12:30pm with my husband. We said our farewells & I was put into the care of the admittance nurse Julie. She was delightful & so good at keeping me calm. We went through the process & I was in my gown & on the bed ready for pre-surgery discussions with the anesthetist & surgeon. Julie assured me I would be seeing her face first in a few hours. I warned her that I would probably be telling everyone that I loved them when I woke up (which I did & always seem to do after general).
I awoke & Julie was there as promised... my husband was called & he was there as I was getting clearer... and then Stuart came in with the implants & capsules to show us. Hubby took photos & we discussed what he'd found & how it went. So relieved!!! I was wheeled into the next room & hubby & I were given tea & sandwiches. After a while hubby left to go home & the night nurses came on (Jan & Val). They were older nurses that had done there training together years ago & were hilariously like an old married couple. They organised dinner for me & that was even followed by chocolate self-saucing pudding with vanilla icecream (it all tasted deliciously home made). They kept my pain medication right all night & helped me to the toilet. They got me breakfast in the morning & got me sorted to have a wash in the ensuite. They had taken a liking to my homemade wheat bags so I gave them one each to say thank you for looking after me.
Julie came back on shift & my husband was called (I got him to bring with him a wheat bag for Julie too). Stuart popped in to check on me & then I was discharged to go home. My husband looked after me at home really well for the week he took off work. I had drains in for a full week & drained about 650mls each side in total. It was such a relief to get them out!!!
I awoke & Julie was there as promised... my husband was called & he was there as I was getting clearer... and then Stuart came in with the implants & capsules to show us. Hubby took photos & we discussed what he'd found & how it went. So relieved!!! I was wheeled into the next room & hubby & I were given tea & sandwiches. After a while hubby left to go home & the night nurses came on (Jan & Val). They were older nurses that had done there training together years ago & were hilariously like an old married couple. They organised dinner for me & that was even followed by chocolate self-saucing pudding with vanilla icecream (it all tasted deliciously home made). They kept my pain medication right all night & helped me to the toilet. They got me breakfast in the morning & got me sorted to have a wash in the ensuite. They had taken a liking to my homemade wheat bags so I gave them one each to say thank you for looking after me.
Julie came back on shift & my husband was called (I got him to bring with him a wheat bag for Julie too). Stuart popped in to check on me & then I was discharged to go home. My husband looked after me at home really well for the week he took off work. I had drains in for a full week & drained about 650mls each side in total. It was such a relief to get them out!!!
Provider Review
Dr. Stuart McNicoll
In the initial consultation Dr Stuart McNicoll was considerate of my needs and concerns and informative with my options. I didn't feel pushed in any direction and he understood my health issues and that my breast implant illness was my biggest concern. He spent a lot of time reassuring me & was patient with ALL my questions. SO thankful... God bless him! Extremely pleased with his care on the day of surgery and the results are fantastic. The after surgery care and follow ups have been great too. Tristram Clinic staff are professional and caring. I highly recommend this surgeon!