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Silicone Subglandular Revision for Capsular Contraction with Subglandular Mentor MemoryGel Smooth Round Silicone - Marietta, GA
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I have a problem you may be able to help me with....
I have a problem you may be able to help me with. I am 62 and I had the Dow 185cc smooth round silicone at 30 years old and the Replicon 385cc silicone/poly covered at 40 years old until 12/19/2013. I do not know my profile. I have to replace them due to capsular contraction. I am 5"5" 145-150lbs, subglandular, no children, and have Replicon 385cc round silicone/poly covered. The problem is I have seen 2 docs and I told them I like how I look and I want them about the same. I had 385cc so that isn't the problem. One doc likes to use high profile on his patients and he will be doing my surgery but he will use mod+ if I want. The second opinion doc says mod+ is what he uses on his patients and high profile for mastectomys. I have had the subglandular for 32 years and 22 years ago they said I couldn't switch to under the muscle because it stretches your skin and I would just have loose skin hanging off. I shouldn't have to agonize over this decision. It's hard to find subglandular patients who have similar circumstances. The 2nd Doc suggested I might want to go down 35cc so I would sag more and look more natural and I would have fewer problems in the future. They are bigger than I originally wanted but I am use to them. I don't were bras and I am going to sag anyway and why would I want to speed up the process. The docs on this website say take a picture to the doc for a consultation and they will decide what you need. I took them myself to look at, feel and measure and I don't know what I need to approximate what I am . They tell me what their personal preferences or what they use on most of their patients. But, they will go with what I want. The 2nd consultation didn't help me make a decision. I have been agonizing, researching and asking docs on line for help. I have to order them on Monday 12/16/13 for my surgery on Thursday 12/19/13. I have prescriptions for Mentor MemoryGel Smooth Round Silicone 400cc (my idea) high to help fill the loose skin and 375cc mod+. I may need 375cc high and find the doc to write the Rx on Monday but the difference is so small I doubt it would matter. I have already paid the hospital and physician. My good and affordable health insurance is cancelled as of 01/01/2014 thanks to ObamaCare. It is being replaced with more expensive insurance with less coverage. So, it's now or never. My insurance company is paying for the removal and I pay for the new implant part of the surgery. The blue background photos are my post-op in 1991, 22 years ago. The others are now. Any help would be appreciated.
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UPDATED FROM kiwi6
2 months pre
Got food poisoning Dec 16th
Got food poisoning yesterday. Couldn't even hold...
17 Dec 2013
1 day pre
Got food poisoning yesterday. Couldn't even hold in or down a sip of water or cracker. Got neighbor to pick up medicine and Poweraid and it helped. Still having problems, but I have to be well so I can take the antibiotic the doc is giving me after my surgery which of course gives me diarrhea. Got my implants Mentor MemoyGel 400 cc high profile ordered yesterday for overnight delivery. Not excited about surgery because this is my third set over 32 years. It is strictly for capsular contraction. I like how I look and they have become a part of who I am. I am tired of being hurt. My husband is disabled and when I was sick yesterday it was like a trial run. I usually look after his needs and he has limited capabilities to help me. I'm screwed. I have done it all by myself before but that was 22 years ago. He is only 49 but he can't drive. We have to take a cab and arrive at 5:30AM on Thursday. I almost threw up already today and I have so much to do to get ready, even mow the grass. Trying to keep some liquids down. I have to get well and hydrated by the surgery time. Insurance paying for removal.
17 Dec 2013
1 day pre
Got food poisoning yesterday. Couldn't even hold in or down a sip of water or cracker. Got neighbor to pick up medicine and Poweraid and it helped. Still having problems, but I have to be well so I can take the antibiotic the doc is giving me after my surgery which of course gives me diarrhea. Got my implants Mentor MemoyGel 400 cc high profile ordered yesterday for overnight delivery. Not excited about surgery because this is my third set over 32 years. It is strictly for capsular contraction. I like how I look and they have become a part of who I am. I am tired of being hurt. My husband is disabled and when I was sick yesterday it was like a trial run. I usually look after his needs and he has limited capabilities to help me. I'm screwed. I have done it all by myself before but that was 22 years ago. He is only 49 but he can't drive. We have to take a cab and arrive at 5:30AM on Thursday. I almost threw up already today and I have so much to do to get ready, even mow the grass. Trying to keep some liquids down. I have to get well and hydrated by the surgery time. Insurance paying for removal.
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December 19, 2013
Hope you were well enough for your surgery today and that you have someone to help you a bit during your recovery. Happy healing!
UPDATED FROM kiwi6
2 months pre
Got sick, had to reschedule.
Got sick, had to reschedule. Schuled for Thur 12/19. Had nausea and vomiting starting on Monday. Thought I would be OK by Thursday. I was still very sick and dehydrated on Wed. Couldn't even keep sips of water or a cracker down. Went to acute care and they kept me in the hospital overnight giving me IVs and med. (By the way, according to ObamaCare I have inferior health insurance & the plan is discontinued. Then, why did all that care only cost me $60 for a much less monthly premium?) At home, weak and can only drink clear fluids. Have to reschedule. Too bad, because it will cost me more after 1/1 with my "better" new insurance plan with the same company.
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January 1, 2014
Oh I'm sorry to hear you were so sick. Hope you are feeling better now and could enjoy some of the holiday season. When is your new surgery date? Let me know if you need help updating this date. Keep us posted!
Thank you for taking the time to post your story on RealSelf! Did you decide what size to order yesterday? This must be a tough decision. I would want to go with the PS that not only feels right but that can get you to the closest look you you're seeking....keeping in mind you want the fewest complications possible, regardless of cc's. Keep us posted and best of luck on Thursday!