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Surgery @ 7am!!
Saying goodbye to the current boobies! T minus 11 hours and counting, OMG!! I've been in a great mood and a fantastic head space all day, so I hope this continues and bodes well for tomorrow =)
I've gotten a little used to the size, but the pain has become way more than an inconvenience. Plus ultimately I know this isn't the look I wanted, and know that going smaller will help with all aspects - medically and aesthetically. And they only look normal with a bra on anyway. So yeah, definitely for the best. Just hoping the 310's take me closer to the full C cup that I had before.
PLEASE NOTE~ I'll be chronicaling my post-op experience on my revision review, instead of here bc it makes more sense. Hopefully it'll help other women in a similar situation, as it was harder to find revision reviews - especially women going smaller, not larger.
Thanks so much for all the wonderful support! Wish me luck ladies!! Xoxo
I've gotten a little used to the size, but the pain has become way more than an inconvenience. Plus ultimately I know this isn't the look I wanted, and know that going smaller will help with all aspects - medically and aesthetically. And they only look normal with a bra on anyway. So yeah, definitely for the best. Just hoping the 310's take me closer to the full C cup that I had before.
PLEASE NOTE~ I'll be chronicaling my post-op experience on my revision review, instead of here bc it makes more sense. Hopefully it'll help other women in a similar situation, as it was harder to find revision reviews - especially women going smaller, not larger.
Thanks so much for all the wonderful support! Wish me luck ladies!! Xoxo
Surgery in less than 2 days!!
Hi ladies!
Revision is scheduled for Thursday June 22nd. Must be at the surgery center at 7, and I'm the first one which is awesome! Hopefully I'll be home and settled by early afternoon at the latest. My mom will be there again, and my best friend is coming for the pre-op.
My main concerns are:
- The topical incision infection/"irritation" from last time (*see pics above) as they're using the same dissolvable sutures again. It was pretty nasty; no pus, but yellow oozing liquid, & caused neither incision to heal well at all. Thick, hard and numb
- Sternum muscle release ~ Dr Sigal mentioned this at the Consult, to help avoid any further lateral pressure. However, I've had surgical ITB & illiopsoas release for my hips and they caused a tremendous amt of instability - I've seen similar situations on here after the sternum release, and don't want to end up with add'l issues. Has anyone had this procedure as part of a revision?? PLEASE WRITE IN if you have!!! I'd love to hear a positive result, but still want all the facts regardless!
Thanks!! And I'll begin updating my revision review after Thursday's surgery. Eeesh praying for a wonderful result this time!!
Revision is scheduled for Thursday June 22nd. Must be at the surgery center at 7, and I'm the first one which is awesome! Hopefully I'll be home and settled by early afternoon at the latest. My mom will be there again, and my best friend is coming for the pre-op.
My main concerns are:
- The topical incision infection/"irritation" from last time (*see pics above) as they're using the same dissolvable sutures again. It was pretty nasty; no pus, but yellow oozing liquid, & caused neither incision to heal well at all. Thick, hard and numb
- Sternum muscle release ~ Dr Sigal mentioned this at the Consult, to help avoid any further lateral pressure. However, I've had surgical ITB & illiopsoas release for my hips and they caused a tremendous amt of instability - I've seen similar situations on here after the sternum release, and don't want to end up with add'l issues. Has anyone had this procedure as part of a revision?? PLEASE WRITE IN if you have!!! I'd love to hear a positive result, but still want all the facts regardless!
Thanks!! And I'll begin updating my revision review after Thursday's surgery. Eeesh praying for a wonderful result this time!!
Revision Plan
Hi ladies~
So I met with multiple PS's around the area, all highly rated, and all unfortunately agreed that a major revision is necessary. They also all felt that the type (size & profile) of implant wasn't the best and definitely added to the severity of the issues. Again, this is not what I wanted but was left to make the choice on my own - they just gave me numbers and said pick one, when all I kept asking was what will restore the natural full C that I had before the medical issue? But was given no guidance regarding that. Anyway it is what it is now, so I'm awaiting another surgery to remedy things hopefully.
I came to an understanding with my previous PS - he sent me to one of the heads of the practice and agreed to let him do the revision. So after meeting with Dr Sigal, I found his plan to be a reasonable one, in line what that of the other plastic surgeons ~ capsulorraphy on both sides with restructuring of the pocket, especially on the outside of each breast to address the lateral over-dissection, and a release of the muscle along the sternum since it could be assisting in pushing the implants laterally. He asked about implant size and I jumped at the suggestion of going smaller with a flatter profile - he also concurred that doing so will likely positively affect the overall results and decrease the likelihood of issues returning (in combination with the pocket adjustments).
I like his demeanor, and his results - he also freely stated that he's not god (which I appreciate!) but has a 90% success rate for these kinds of revisions. They will cover the revision given the situation, so overall I think it's a very good compromise. Especially bc I'm still having the terrible deep, aching pain on both sides, but more pronounced on the RT, esp when I lay down without a bra, when someone hugs me, or when any pressure it applied - bc the implants push so far off the chest wall I guess it's constantly tugging on those nerves. He also stated that he thinks he can "free the nerve" when he closes off the pocket laterally.
Obviously I'm nervous, but also oddly at peace with this plan- even mildly excited to get things rectified and have a better, more proportionate, and most importantly, less painful result!
Side note: Id like to get back the implants they remove - does anyone know if they'll give them to me?! I just want to see them, maybe keep as a reminder of what I've been thru.
So I met with multiple PS's around the area, all highly rated, and all unfortunately agreed that a major revision is necessary. They also all felt that the type (size & profile) of implant wasn't the best and definitely added to the severity of the issues. Again, this is not what I wanted but was left to make the choice on my own - they just gave me numbers and said pick one, when all I kept asking was what will restore the natural full C that I had before the medical issue? But was given no guidance regarding that. Anyway it is what it is now, so I'm awaiting another surgery to remedy things hopefully.
I came to an understanding with my previous PS - he sent me to one of the heads of the practice and agreed to let him do the revision. So after meeting with Dr Sigal, I found his plan to be a reasonable one, in line what that of the other plastic surgeons ~ capsulorraphy on both sides with restructuring of the pocket, especially on the outside of each breast to address the lateral over-dissection, and a release of the muscle along the sternum since it could be assisting in pushing the implants laterally. He asked about implant size and I jumped at the suggestion of going smaller with a flatter profile - he also concurred that doing so will likely positively affect the overall results and decrease the likelihood of issues returning (in combination with the pocket adjustments).
I like his demeanor, and his results - he also freely stated that he's not god (which I appreciate!) but has a 90% success rate for these kinds of revisions. They will cover the revision given the situation, so overall I think it's a very good compromise. Especially bc I'm still having the terrible deep, aching pain on both sides, but more pronounced on the RT, esp when I lay down without a bra, when someone hugs me, or when any pressure it applied - bc the implants push so far off the chest wall I guess it's constantly tugging on those nerves. He also stated that he thinks he can "free the nerve" when he closes off the pocket laterally.
Obviously I'm nervous, but also oddly at peace with this plan- even mildly excited to get things rectified and have a better, more proportionate, and most importantly, less painful result!
Side note: Id like to get back the implants they remove - does anyone know if they'll give them to me?! I just want to see them, maybe keep as a reminder of what I've been thru.
Provider Review
[Note: My original doctor's review was written prior to the operation, just after the initial consult]. While everyone I've encountered does have a great bedside manner, especially the doctors, I am not happy with the current situation. After continually voicing legitimate concerns with both my nose and breasts (beginning immediately following surgery) I was seen again for my three month check-up, wherein the doctor conceded that I will require a revision.