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Still here
I still have numbness under both breasts and to the side of leftie. The lump next to leftie is still there and it's pretty sore. I think it's because the skin is numb but beneath is not. Both breasts are frequently tender - like PMS, tho I'm done with that nonsense.
I'm still extremely happy that I had this done. They're smaller, soft and I can still wear my "old" clothes...I just look like I lost weight. I'm just getting over a stomach bug so that's another few pounds down, tho they won't be gone for long.
I bowled last week for the first time and did a few pins above my last average. Yay!
Hugs to all of my RS family!!
Paging the Fluff Fairy
4 weeks - photo progress
I still have numbness from directly under my nipples to halfway up the outer sides of both breasts.
I'm numb on the left from breast to my side and noticed a lump there. I know it's been there for a few years, I just assumed it was part of my "side boob". Now, without the implants, I'm wondering what it is. Dr Subbio said I shouldn't worry about it but I'll definitely keep watch. I also have a sore spot/swelling on a rib. I thought it was from something during the surgery. Feels like a black and blue but no discoloration to the skin. I'm seeing my PCP next week so I'll ask him about it.
I went bra shopping with a friend and was kind of disgusted with the lack of fitting options. Either my girls look like they're too high, or they're spilling out the sides, or they're bulging over the cups. I finally got a Hanes Ultimate Smooth Inside and Out. It's full coverage (which "cuts" at the underarms") in a Large (!). Very light lining. Not completely happy with it but I'd tried on about 15 and was OVER it. I'll put it into my rotation. Then I came home and - just for kicks - I tried on my OLD VS 38B. It fit! The top/upper pole isn't completely filled in but damned if it didn't fit!!
This wasn't something that I'd ever expected. I measure at a 35". It's so odd.
Let me be clear. I'm not boasting. I went into the surgery with the mindset that I was coming out as a 32" (rib measurement) and was looking forward to that. I'm just telling my story to help anyone at earlier stages.
So here are my pix. I also included the scars because I started using bioCorneum today, and want to see how that progresses. I don't have any photos but the ones on this site.
Provider Review
I saw a video by Dr. Subbio, here on RealSelf, and I met with him twice before my explant surgery. He answered every question I had and gave me his cell number for any questions that may pop into my brain. He didn't try to push me into getting replacements or a lift, tho he did tell me about the procedure (lift), if I chose that down the road. Dr Subbio called me the day after my surgery to see how I was doing and to tell me how everything went (because I was too loopy to remember he'd already told me, post-op). His Practice Manager, Brittney, is very nice and extremely helpful. She dealt with my insurance company and got everything in order. Donna, the doctor's assistant is very helpful with a funny, calming personality. Everyone in the office will do anything they can to make you feel important and appreciated.