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72 and Through - La Jolla, CA
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RSMember4690August 11, 2015
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Hi friends...My fat transfer didn't work as we hoped. I have retained a little but the large crease running up and down my left breast is still present. I was told by the PS who did the transfer that I need another transfer but I don't think I'm going to do it again. I got a second opinion and was told that all I needed was to have the scar tissue resected that was holding the crease in place and a lift. Right now I am concentrating on getting a job since money is tight and not looking in the mirror much. I know my surgery was not a success but I don't regret for a moment having my implants permanently removed. At my age-which by the way is now 73-healing is totally different from most of you ladies so, please, do what has to be done before you get to be old enough to know what needs to happen but too old to expect a wonderful outcome. That is what I wish to all my dear and caring friends on this site. Thanks for sharing and God Bless.
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August 19, 2015
Thanks for letting us know how you're doing. Surgeons can all agree on the problem but have a different opinion on the solution! I consulted with so many doctors regarding my creases and most of them wanted to do fat transfer. Although I haven't seen your pictures, it seems to make sense to remove and/or release any scar tissue that has adhered to the chest wall. My creases, which I believe are related to the lowering of my fold during my original implant, improved after the surgeon released and removed scar tissue but are still visible in certain light and angles. Does your surgeon have experience with explants or reconstruction? Thanks for your kind honest comments...a real blessing to many of us!
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RSMember4690June 28, 2015
Hi. My hand surgery is finally healing and the pain is almost gone. My fat transfer didn't solve the crease issue and I was going to have another in August but I have to go back to work instead..am out of money. My son is really in trouble now having a large protruding disk C6-7. He couldn't use his left arm so he tripped and fell. He broke his right arm and now has no arms to use. Due to his Rheumatoid Arthritis, he is not healing well or at all. What else can go wrong for him? He has been put on Morphine in very large doses for the pain and he is not in his right mind. Thank God my nephew lives with him and can help. It's amazing sometimes the challenges God allows us to have. But, as the old saying goes, "What doesn't kill us makes us stronger." Take care sisters and thanks for all your support.
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June 29, 2015
Your thoughts, messages, and inspiration as brought me peace to my implant removal. I know I will be less then I was before I had my BA...because of the Capsulectomy. Will I be dented in..Not even sure if that is how it would be described.
August 11, 2015
It's hard to know regarding dents, etc...Everyone heals differently. I think a lot depends on the internal lift. Please check the skill level of your PS and know in advance a lot depends on your age, how many procedures you have had and what it will take cost wise to fix any problem areas. Good luck and God Bless.
June 30, 2015
So sorry to hear all you are having to deal with! Hang in there girly, you have made it through so much already. We are here for you.
August 11, 2015
I'm hanging in and have been diverted from my issues by an oncological surgery done on my daughter. It's not cancer but she has had so much pain and bleeding that a hysterectomy was necessary-lots of scar tissue from previous procedures and ureter displacement, etc. As of today, she is trying to go back to work at her office. She has been working from home but needed lots of help. When that happens, one forgets oneself and, I guess, that's good in a way. Thanks for caring and God Bless.
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8 months post
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RSMember4690June 22, 2015
I spoke with another PS and her idea of what should be done was totally different from the PS who did the transfer. However, she was looking at my somewhat bigger breasts from the fat transfer. I went in to see the PS who did the transfer and told him about the other PS. He said he intended to do a lift after the next transfer. It's hard to know who is right and who is not. I'll wait and see. I just keep massaging and hoping for the best. I have so much scar tissue from the previous procedures that it's hard to know what to do. Internal scar tissue makes it very difficult for the new surgeries to heal correctly. I have pictures of my first surgery-the removal-and of the fat transfer but I am so Smartphone non-literate as to how to get them into my computer it' nuts. Thank you all for your interest and kind words. I'll keep you informed. Oh, by the way, my hand surgery is finally starting to heal. It still hurts but it is getting better. God Bless...
Wish you and your son the very best of luck dear lady. Bless.