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Capsular Contracture Again! - San Diego, CA
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I tried to start a journey here but some how it...
Worried nancyJuly 15, 2014
$12,000
I tried to start a journey here but some how it didn't work. But I will try again. It all began when I was 20yo. (About 1979) Ba #1. I was about 115lbs, 5'3" had not sure what silicone overs. I'm thinking 250cc
Ba #2 (about ten years later) had cc had them replaced. Same doc. Went with 350cc still overs. Nice full c cup
Ba #3 (about ten yrs later) left breast cc. Right breast ok. Went to new doc (old doc in Wilshire had lic stripped because he was addicted to Demerol) sooo I told new doc just change out the cc one. Other one is fine and he did.
#4 about ten years later ( I'm seeing a pattern here) had right cc. Told doc getting older not too big don't want to be matronly. He changed them out 475cc natrelle silicone. This was oct 2012
#5 right breast never really got soft. Oct 2013 had it changed out again same cc same natrelle.
#6 new doc. Advised go under add alloderm and lift. He's expensive but he's the best.
Surgery was July 1st. Recovery, of course much more painful than I was used to. I expected that. A lot of work was done and now we were messing with the muscle,
I'm 2 weeks post. Had 3 drains up to yest. Yest he removed 2 as the other one was still draining a little more than we would like. So a couple more days I will be free of the last drain. They have been such a pain to get dressed. It's hard to cover the bulky drains.
I am hopeful that this "is it". I would really wish not to ever mess with my boobs again. I have invested a lot of money on these puppies.
Soooo. I am being patient. Not sure of how they look yet. I think I gotta wait to see "final product". Right now they look smashed under my muscle and I. Concerned they a little close together. I will address that to ps on thurs when I have last drain removed
It's been a long journey. I have been obsessed with real self since last nov. When I decided something had to be done about this darned right boob. Always just wanted the natural look. Oh these last ones were 435 and 440 one was high profile one was mod profile sientra
Ba #2 (about ten years later) had cc had them replaced. Same doc. Went with 350cc still overs. Nice full c cup
Ba #3 (about ten yrs later) left breast cc. Right breast ok. Went to new doc (old doc in Wilshire had lic stripped because he was addicted to Demerol) sooo I told new doc just change out the cc one. Other one is fine and he did.
#4 about ten years later ( I'm seeing a pattern here) had right cc. Told doc getting older not too big don't want to be matronly. He changed them out 475cc natrelle silicone. This was oct 2012
#5 right breast never really got soft. Oct 2013 had it changed out again same cc same natrelle.
#6 new doc. Advised go under add alloderm and lift. He's expensive but he's the best.
Surgery was July 1st. Recovery, of course much more painful than I was used to. I expected that. A lot of work was done and now we were messing with the muscle,
I'm 2 weeks post. Had 3 drains up to yest. Yest he removed 2 as the other one was still draining a little more than we would like. So a couple more days I will be free of the last drain. They have been such a pain to get dressed. It's hard to cover the bulky drains.
I am hopeful that this "is it". I would really wish not to ever mess with my boobs again. I have invested a lot of money on these puppies.
Soooo. I am being patient. Not sure of how they look yet. I think I gotta wait to see "final product". Right now they look smashed under my muscle and I. Concerned they a little close together. I will address that to ps on thurs when I have last drain removed
It's been a long journey. I have been obsessed with real self since last nov. When I decided something had to be done about this darned right boob. Always just wanted the natural look. Oh these last ones were 435 and 440 one was high profile one was mod profile sientra
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UPDATED FROM Worried nancy
15 days post
Post op 2 weeks
Worried nancyJuly 16, 2014
First "real look" at them" hmmmm
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July 16, 2014
Following your journey and praying you have good results this time! I've battled CC for the last 12 yrs ever since I've had implants. 3 surgeries just in the first 8 mths back in '02 , only for the CC to come right back and it's still here. Contemplating going back for surgery now that some years have passed, just so worried the same will happen again. I wish you all the best of luck in your healing!
July 17, 2014
Thank you so much. Going in tmo for last drain removal. When I see them they just don't look quite right?? Are they too close? Don't want uniboob. But first time they have under the muscle, I understand healing is different they just don't look like the countless pics I've seen of re dos. Keeping good thoughts tho, I'll see what ps says tmo and I will take more pics. Are urs unders? Textured! He put in alloderm supposed to have high success rates for cc. Prayin and hoping...
July 17, 2014
mine are under and saline. The thing is they look good, you could never tell I had CC just by looking, and I am not in any pain. They are just soooo firm! So it makes it hard for me to decide to go through with another surgery knowing I may end up with CC again and they might not look good next go around. I feel selfish because all I want is nice soft boobs, lol! The first surgery and then the 2 other surgeries for the CC (all in about an 8 mth period) did a number on me emotionally. It's taken me this many yrs just to feel like I may be ready to tackle this issue again. I think you look normal right now and as to be expected at this point in your healing. I don't think they look to close, either. It looks like swelling. I remember after my last CC surgery, I was so swollen between my boobs, I was scared to death of the uniboob! You've certainly been through a lot. Hope your visit today with your PS goes well.
July 17, 2014
God you feel so much like I did...except for the surgeries from 2012 and 2013 my boobs looked good and were mostly soft. There was ten years between the first couple surgeries. It was one side or the other that would then get cc. I would start to feel it get "firmer" and tried to massage, as I was told from day one I would have to do that daily but wasn't very good at. I would wait a couple of years until it got so firm, that one time my left areolea stretched (even with re do it always stayed bigger) And when I was in bed with my husband I always tried to avoid that boob cuz I was self conscious it didn't feel "natural". When I would mention it, he said it didn't bother him at all. My last ones looked great in a bra or even clothes but when I did look at them that right one was all off. I just wanted soft boobs!!!! IIf ur still ok with them leave them til they bug you...or they start to hurt or interfere with activities ...like my ps said "you can always just leave it" . I wonder just how hard they would get. There is a max hard, I think,cuz at work we have some really old pts that have implants and tell me they've been hard for years..then I have some that have had implants for years and have never gotten hard. Lucky them. My daughter got implants when she was 23? No kids. Now she's 36. Two kids breasted and they still look good and are still soft??? She worries cuz she hears about the "ten year" change out. I just think if there's nothing wrong with them.....leave them alone. Daughter no 2 got implants at 19 she is now 31. A little over a year ago she thought she had a leak so she had them changed and a bineli (?) left. She hated how her areoleas stretched out to accommodate the larger implants. Now she is breast feeding and her boobs are hugemongous. I foresee a lift and change out after this baby....aye....
July 17, 2014
You've (both) had a rough journey -- this is my 4th "swap" of implants, the first with CC. (I am also BC reconstruction, so had radiation on one side which make the muscles different). I had the Allergan "gummy" ones put in the last time, and they looked good for a long time, once we got the size right. Having Sientra ones put in on the 23rd -- the reviews and scientific information on them is astonishing, and they come with a guarantee regarding CC. A warranty, I mean. Everyone's body is so different in how they relax. Mine have always been under, and the do relax and move after a while.
July 18, 2014
Geez, whenever I hear of women who have implants because of bc it makes me feel like I should have just been content with what I had. I've heard good things about the gummy but have heard even better things about the sientra. That's what my ps put in plus allograft. I'm praying that is the best combo to prevent cc. Last drain out today (yay) he said everything was coming along good and reminded me just how major surgery was and I still have to take it easy. No more drain so my body must absorb any future drainage so by doing less there should be less. I have lots of faith in my ps. He is the best there is. It's always a pleasure to go into the office, all the girls know you and are great. He also gave me a script for singulair (supposed to be for cc prevention). I'll do what it takes to heal good. The last thing I would want is to return to the or!
July 18, 2014
Worried nancy, NEVER feel like your struggles, obstacles and trials are any greater or less than anyone else's. I have daughter's who are NOT good about screenings, and worry -- but if they did something for cosmetic (which is self-esteem, gravity, child birth, etc.) I would support them to the end. Your trials are very real, and I pray for ALL who chose to have surgery, as well as those of us who have to chose, but for different reasons. I mean, I could have had them just removed, and gone "flat top" but found even at 62 that I am not ready for that :)
As for being satisfied with what we have -- well, I have embraced by very white & grey hair but more out of laziness about the upkeep than vanity because I would look younger with a "color", or highlights, lowlights. I would like my new implants to be high projection so I had "hoochie mamma's", but my skin configuration and radiation damage will not make them a good fit, sigh.
So never feel badly about sharing your trials. Many of us BC gals do care deeply about your experience.
In fact, if it weren't for you guys, we wouldn't have all the new alternatives for our procedures :)
July 18, 2014
I love you for your heartfelt words. We have learned a lot through life experiences. And I still want to look good (hoochie mama is fine with me) I still color and highlight the grey. Before it was cool now it's a must. I may someday day get tired of the third week touching up the roots and every darn four weeks coloring. It's a total pain in the ass! Let's each hope and pray that this is the last redo for both of us!
July 18, 2014
I developed cc after one year and went with a new doc, new implants under the muscle, and Strattice dermal matrix, and the dreaded drains for a few days. So far so good, 6 weeks after the revision. Best of luck to you. Check out my story if you get a chance. Hang in there. It sounds as if you are in good hands.
July 18, 2014
Good luck to you. I had a difficult revision but holy cow this is only my second! I can't imagine what you've been through. I think I will need alloderm or something similar as my breast are falling to the sides. I will hold off unless they get worse or if I gave another cc as they look ok when I'm standing up. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
July 19, 2014
Wow! You have been through a lot! Looking good so far. Unders hurt, ain't gonna lie about that! Keep posting and let me know how you're doing!
July 19, 2014
Do will. Doing better each day. Family is great! Have a husband that has been awesome and so supportive and a sis that has been like a loving mom! Couldn't ask for more!
July 19, 2014
Wow! You've had a lot of work done. I hope it is all worth it in the end for you. Hoping for the best for you! Please keep us posted. *gentle hug*
July 22, 2014
Lots of work and lots of money. Hope to see some good results coming soon..
UPDATED FROM Worried nancy
21 days post
3 weeks
Worried nancyJuly 22, 2014
Well it's been 3 weeks. Still look weird and too big for my chest. The scar is scary. I hope there some dropping still to go
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July 22, 2014
I think you still have a lot of dropping to do and they will look wonderful. Yes, that is a scary looking scar, but time will take care of that for sure. As much as you've been through, I think your results are amazing. I don't think they are too close.. some of us would kill to have that kind of cleavage!! Keep being patient, I think you'll be very happy over the next few months! Hugs!
July 22, 2014
wow honey.. you have been through alot. im sure you will look amazing. just take it easy and do what PS says to. your incision does look like it might take some time to heal. now that you have done under the muscle, im sure you will be happy. you will have the muscle to help support the implants. when you do over its just basically the skin holding all the weight. under is better. i will be praying for your awesome recovery and follow you. dont worry, it only makes things worse. let time heal and tell.. wish i could gentle hug you! xoxo
July 22, 2014
Thank you jessf your words are comforting. And u did give me a gentle hugxoxo
July 23, 2014
;) stress about it can be bad for your body. It needs to heal so just eat right and b healthy! Drink water and take. Vitamin C
July 22, 2014
and under does hurt, plus the lift. i am still having tighness pains. it went away and now its back. the insicions are sensitive now and making me crazy! the lightest touch makes them feel weird. we are in this together! :)
July 24, 2014
Your revision was done by a very good PS so I am sure you will have fantastic results in time. :-)
July 24, 2014
Yes patience is my friend these days! I chose him because of his expertise in revisions. So still counting on his skills. Maybe I'm just taking longer...
July 25, 2014
You have a ways to go. They will look fantastic. :) I can see right now that they look good. Hard to wait though.
July 28, 2014
U will go great x just remember its a total time n patience thing x I need more time 6 weeks gggrrr and my patience I've got to bat it off with a stick lol [RS bleep]
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