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UPDATED FROM kccamp
8 days post

Day 8

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kccamp
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Still sore and in pain. Taking meds around the clock. Is this normal after a capsulectomy and explant? I don't see any signs of redness or infection or anything...getting tired of not being a good wife and mom....

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Wesley G. Schooler, MD

Wesley G. Schooler, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 18, 2015
Ps. Sorry I won't post aftwr pics....I look way too deformed....
August 18, 2015
Saying a prayer for you.
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August 18, 2015
God bless you
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August 18, 2015
My open capsulectomy was very painful. Maybe the meds are making you you nauseated?
August 21, 2015
Hi, I have not seen anything on your post lately...Just wanted you to know that I am still praying for your recovery. I hope that you are feeling much better! Are you satisfied with your results? From what I read, it takes time for your breast to heal and what your seeing now, it will only get better! I am saying this because my surgery is coming up in September and although my health is more important than my breast appearance, I am a very small A cup with very little breast tissue. The breast implants took me up to a full C. I do know that I will be back to looking like a boy, but God made me like that and I will except it how ever they look...I am sure you look beautiful and we can only pray for our heath to be restored. Best wishes to you and your recovery!
August 21, 2015
I'm sure it's hard but please don't be hard on yourself. You just had MAJOR surgery which was necessary for your health. You want to get better right? So now you must put yourself FIRST for a few weeks! When the capsules are dissected out of your chest there is a great deal of trauma to the tissues and there is a lot of healing that needs to take place before you are going to feel better. Very glad to hear you do not have any redness or signs of infection. I hate to sound like a nurse Crachet but I just want you to give yourself time to rest. You can make up to the family later! Take care of yourself ... I'm thinking of you.
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3 days post

Day 4 post op

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Got drains out today which is a praise. But I still feel awful. Got new pain meds, muscle relaxer and nausea meds today too. My kids come back on Sunday...praying I am better for them in three days...this is such a nightmare. Sorry it's hard to be uplifting but God is good and faithful.

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August 14, 2015
Hope you feel better!!
August 14, 2015
Yes He is. Just try to relax and rest. It's over and that's great. You have a few days before you have to deal with the children so take advantage of that. Trust in the Lord. Thanks for sharing and God Bless...He will...
August 15, 2015
Healing takes time. Wishing you a good recovery.
August 15, 2015
I believe you had full capsulectomy on both sides so you have a lot of healing to do. I hope you are feeling better by the time your children arrive. Accept all the help you can get from anyone who offers! Your recovery is the most important thing right now. It sounds like your immune system was triggered by the implants. Now your body can heal from the surgery and your immune system can calm down. Wishing you all the best and sending healing vibes your way! Please keep us posted.
August 16, 2015
Happy that you made it through surgery safely. Praying that God will speed up your healing and that you will be back participating in yours and your family's life soon. All the best to you. Get well soon.
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August 16, 2015
Thank u sis...God bless u
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2 days post

Day 3 post op

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Still in pain...left shoulder, shoulder blade and left incision...heavy pressure on my chest wall and so hard to sit up or lay down on my own...is all this pain normal? Will it get better once the drains are out of the incision? I thought explant was suppose to be so much easier then implant..feels the same. . Help please

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August 12, 2015
Saying a prayer for you sister! we have talked before. I also have hashimoto's and just had an explant. you will heal! Give it a month! After that, you should go on the AIP diet (Autoimmune Paleo) if you are not on it already. Stop using any kind of chemicals. All of your beauty products and everything you touch should be 100% natural. There is a way to put Hashimoto's into remission! I am doing it! You will do it too. Sending you healing energy!!
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August 12, 2015
Hi sis...good to hear from u again...thank u for the hope that it will get better...did u do a capsulectomy as well?
August 12, 2015
I will be following your review as I am now considering an explant surgery due to reoccurring issues of capsular contracture! I am sorry you are in so much pain.. I, too, would expect an easier recovery explanting.. Did you do a lift too? Prayers for a smooth recovery!
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August 12, 2015
No lift....thank u
August 12, 2015
Just asked God to give you peace and comfort.
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August 12, 2015
Thank u angel
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August 12, 2015
Hi there. "Normal" is different for everybody. You should call or see your Dr if you are very concerned. you have a lot of people in your corner with healing thoughts and prayers coming your way. Surgery is surgery. Healing is a process. Give it time. Xo
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August 12, 2015
Totally, u r right...
Seeing doc tomorrow to hopefully get rid of the drains...and check progress...this is so hard friend..what a terrible mistake...but God will use even this for our good and His glory. Hallelujah
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August 12, 2015
Amen Sister! He never gives us more than we can handle and each experience is meant to bring us closer to ourselves and to Him
August 12, 2015
Days 2 & 3 are peek days for inflammation of all kinds so it should get better soon. Hang in there hun, the worst is behind u & better things are to come!