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Explant - But I Love My Boobs :(

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Day 2 Swelling

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Caroline369May 26, 2017
Day 2 post explant. I still have ALOT of swelling, even right under my arm is very puffy. My boobs in my bra early look like I still have implants! Pain is getting less each day, but still quite sore, think there was alot of capsule work . Took pain meds morning and night yesterday but none so far today. Hoping for swelling to go down some by tomorrow.

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Londontennis
May 28, 2017
Pleased your are home. Give yourself time to heal. Everyone is different. Good luck.
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Caroline369
May 28, 2017
Thank u x Yes I am finding myself still sleeping early evening so obviously still need to rest. So far no regrets !
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Londontennis
June 7, 2017
How is the swelling now. My left boob still looks as though implant there. Surgeon thought it was swelling but sent me for ultrasound which revealed a 4cm deep pocket of fluid. It was drained but it's come back. They drained 200ml first time and suspect next drainage will be similar. I'm abroad until Tuesday. But I'm keeping my surgeon briefed and he's going to arrange drainage on my return. I'll go home early if I develop pain or further swelling.
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Caroline369
June 7, 2017
Well I saw my surgeon on Monday past and he said he can't feel any fluid. My right boob looks like it still has the implant as well. My old bras still fit on that side as well. He said if the swelling didn't go down in 3 weeks to come back . I did have alot of bruising on this side even though the rupture was on the other side.
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Caroline369
June 7, 2017
I was feeling good energy this past few days but am tired again, how r your energy levels? ?
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Londontennis
June 8, 2017
I think my energy levels are lower when fluid builds up. I'm worried about Infection if fluid not drained I'm going to contact my surgeon to see if it's ok to wait till next week for another drainage I guess it depends on the test results of fluid drained last time which I haven't had yet. Luckily I'm being really lazy as I'm in holiday so just reading books and lying in sun. Hope all well with you. Surprised your surgeon said come back in 3 weeks. Maybe request an ultrasound to check fluid.
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Caroline369
June 8, 2017
My surgeon is highly skilled and professional but I agree with you that I think he should have checked with ultrasound to see if fluid there and I agree 3 weeks seems very long to wait as well. So tiredness and fluid, hmm, interesting. I have been reading up on seromas and haematomas and some surgeons say to wait it out for body to absorb but i guess it depends on how bad it is. I am typing this in bed so will have a look when i get up to see if swelling has reduced any. 2 weeks yesterday since explant - cant believe it! You looked like you were getting a great tan in your pics, I am sooooo pale might chance some fake tan at the weekend buti not at the incision - will cover those with tape. Enjoy the warm sun - it's raining here :(
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Caroline369
June 8, 2017
To be fair he did say to come back in 2 -3 weeks . If not alot of improvement I will go back in 2 as worry about infection also.
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Home

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Caroline369May 24, 2017
Thanks guys, just home and on sofa. Quite sore. Didn't mean to look but my sports bra was too small, tight and hurting the incisions. My carefix sophia bra is perfect right now. So glad I have it. The medium is perfect. I still have a nice amount of breast tissue but I know I gave some swelling. 90% of capsule removed. My left nipple feels numb though is that common ?? It wasnt lwith implants, I know very very early . My surgeon was amazing and soo lovely and very understanding. Feel very tired now. Thank you for your support. X

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It is Done

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Caroline369May 24, 2017
Just out , quite sore. Left had rupture. Zzzzzzx

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Diaan1970
May 24, 2017
Hang in there ! You will be fine ! Xx
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Londontennis
May 24, 2017
Congrats. Sleep as much as you need and take pain meds. So happy for you. Look forward to hearing about your progress. Take care
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Londontennis
May 24, 2017
Forgot to add im using neilmed sinus rinse. I swear my sinus probs are like linked to rupture. When I use the rinse really gluey stuff comes out. Mine were ruptured too. I'm feeling instantly better but flushing sinuses twice a day. No more dizziness at all which I was experiencing.
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Clare2128
May 24, 2017
How are you lovely [RS bleep]
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