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1 year, 7 months later, leak and scar
I added the words in this update title so it can show in your search results. (I know, still no pics)
From the first day post-op, I felt small trickles of liquid under my skin (almost as if someone poured a stream of water lightly under my breasts. In an earlier post, I mentioned the right scar leaking...that trickle of liquid I felt then is what I feel INSIDE.
When I told doc within the first month or 2, he assured me it was part of the healing.
It's now well after the 'healing' and my left breast still trickles....maybe not every day, more like when I'm laying on my side or when my bra smushes me.
I've read the posts about leaks and ruptures. I think I have a minor leak; one that is usually sealed against me, but will leak a few drops now and then. I've also read the doctors comments and some of them [RS bleep] me off royally. I hope that the docs whose immediate responses infer that the women are imagining their body's reaction are never in my future doc visits.
I will keep taking photos (and post them if I get the nerve) so that if there is even a slight visual proof, I'll get fixed.
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I went back in September (couple months ago) for scar repair. The right scar, which had leaked, under my breast wasn't something the doctor should have been proud of. Both scars were not smooth nor "pretty".
Another chunk of change out of pocket.
They both still have some pocks in the line, but that isn't the kicker....BOTH scars are BELOW the crease of the breast, not as hidden up in it. Which means, stretch with a bikini on and they show.
Getting a bit frustrated. Wanted to share.
From the first day post-op, I felt small trickles of liquid under my skin (almost as if someone poured a stream of water lightly under my breasts. In an earlier post, I mentioned the right scar leaking...that trickle of liquid I felt then is what I feel INSIDE.
When I told doc within the first month or 2, he assured me it was part of the healing.
It's now well after the 'healing' and my left breast still trickles....maybe not every day, more like when I'm laying on my side or when my bra smushes me.
I've read the posts about leaks and ruptures. I think I have a minor leak; one that is usually sealed against me, but will leak a few drops now and then. I've also read the doctors comments and some of them [RS bleep] me off royally. I hope that the docs whose immediate responses infer that the women are imagining their body's reaction are never in my future doc visits.
I will keep taking photos (and post them if I get the nerve) so that if there is even a slight visual proof, I'll get fixed.
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I went back in September (couple months ago) for scar repair. The right scar, which had leaked, under my breast wasn't something the doctor should have been proud of. Both scars were not smooth nor "pretty".
Another chunk of change out of pocket.
They both still have some pocks in the line, but that isn't the kicker....BOTH scars are BELOW the crease of the breast, not as hidden up in it. Which means, stretch with a bikini on and they show.
Getting a bit frustrated. Wanted to share.
Spasms and Sore
This is a negative post. I'm whining. Skip over if you want.
I haven't loaded pics because I don't feel positive about them yet. Same reason I haven't written much lately. I don't want to bum anyone out.
You know when ppl say 'morning boob'? Well, I went all ofweek 2 having morning boob not just in the morning. My chest would tighten, implants felt like they would burst, pressure, sore, etc. It hurt to touch but I needed to hold the breasts to alleviate some pain. Doc said sounded like spasms. They are still happening, just not as often. I don't have any muscle relaxer meds. (One just gripped me as I'm typing this!)
Then it also felt like my sternum was going to bust. No pun intended. I had to ask the doc if the implants could come too close together and pull the skin away (so it would look like one mound, no cleavage). He assured me that wouldn't happen with them being under the muscle. Phew. So what helps me with that is pressing on my sternum to relieve that pain.
My back hurts. Sometimes when I'm doing my "massages", it feels like I'm pushing the nerves that signal back pain.
My nipples are so sensitive, it reminds me of being a pre-teen and just getting boobs (I can't believe I remember that feeling).
And the fact that I'm overweight (not fat) means the band of whatever bra I wear digs in around me (right where it feels like a bruise) and that is sore 24/7 since I wear a bra all the time.
I went out and got a front close support bra ($5) that is a little bigger around than the surgery bra so I don't have an extreme red mark around me but I'm still getting irritation.
I just passed 3.5 weeks post op and I'm in a pissy mood phase where I don't think I look any different than pre-op, I'm irked with being sore all the time, and I really want a good night's sleep. I needed to vent. Thanks.
I haven't loaded pics because I don't feel positive about them yet. Same reason I haven't written much lately. I don't want to bum anyone out.
You know when ppl say 'morning boob'? Well, I went all ofweek 2 having morning boob not just in the morning. My chest would tighten, implants felt like they would burst, pressure, sore, etc. It hurt to touch but I needed to hold the breasts to alleviate some pain. Doc said sounded like spasms. They are still happening, just not as often. I don't have any muscle relaxer meds. (One just gripped me as I'm typing this!)
Then it also felt like my sternum was going to bust. No pun intended. I had to ask the doc if the implants could come too close together and pull the skin away (so it would look like one mound, no cleavage). He assured me that wouldn't happen with them being under the muscle. Phew. So what helps me with that is pressing on my sternum to relieve that pain.
My back hurts. Sometimes when I'm doing my "massages", it feels like I'm pushing the nerves that signal back pain.
My nipples are so sensitive, it reminds me of being a pre-teen and just getting boobs (I can't believe I remember that feeling).
And the fact that I'm overweight (not fat) means the band of whatever bra I wear digs in around me (right where it feels like a bruise) and that is sore 24/7 since I wear a bra all the time.
I went out and got a front close support bra ($5) that is a little bigger around than the surgery bra so I don't have an extreme red mark around me but I'm still getting irritation.
I just passed 3.5 weeks post op and I'm in a pissy mood phase where I don't think I look any different than pre-op, I'm irked with being sore all the time, and I really want a good night's sleep. I needed to vent. Thanks.
brain fart
I wish I could edit what I already posted.
That last post was 12 days after surgery, not 13.
"...when you go TOO long before doing a feeding." (not TO)
(sorry, a bit anal retentive here)
That last post was 12 days after surgery, not 13.
"...when you go TOO long before doing a feeding." (not TO)
(sorry, a bit anal retentive here)
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
5727 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
I went to 3 different consults. Dr. Capone was not the closest nor the least expensive, but I felt the most comfortable with him and his staff. I didn't feel like anyone was patronizing or talking down to me. It seemed like the whole staff cared about me! --- The staff is/was wonderful. Just had a few insights that made me change the doctor review.