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Hello everyone, I love this site! I have finally decided to post in hopes that maybe I can help someone else in my similar situation. I have never been really sad about my breast size until I seen what happen to them after 2 kids, breastfeeding an rapid weight loss due to Crohns. I used to be a 34 B which I was fine with (I mean a little bigger would have been nice) but at least they were perky. Now I'm left with some flat saggy lifeless skin that I'm supposed to call my breasts ( insert the sigh of disgust...ugh!!!!!) Also I have crohns disease and I was diagnoised 10 months after my first child was born. I went through a terrible, painful 2 years. I am also on Remicade infusions and in my search for BA and people taking Remicade it was pretty hard to find anyone who had done the surgery taking this drug. So I'm posting in hopes this helps someone out there like me who wants to have this done while on this medication. I spoke with my GI about the surgery and I was nervous he would tell me it was a terrible idea. But to my surprise we talked over the phone and he didn't seem worried about it at all. ( which helped ease my anxiety a little bit) I'm still super nervous cause I'm worried the drug will delay my healing since its a immune suppression drug. I was worried about infections and wondering if I should premedicate prior to and after surgery. But he said that was not necessary. My PS surgeon did not tell me to stop the Remicade and neither did my GI. So I made sure the timing was perfect and that when the surgery is done I'm 6 weeks into my Remicade (which I get every 8 weeks and soon to be every 10 weeks) So my last visit with my PS is on Oct 2 to finalize size options and answer all my nervous question. I will keep you posted with before pic and of course after pic as well. Any advice or comments would be great. I'm trying to find out everything I need to do to prepare.
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September 30, 2015
Hi Dani I'm 3 weeks post op doing quite well I have a lovley lady called Lynne who comments on my post and she has crohns and she had hers done 1 day I think after me. Hope all goes well I know what you mean about the pics being embarrassing I felt the same way. This website has been so great I feel like I've made boob buddies lol. Go to my profile and you should fine Lynne if not find breezier and I definitely know Lynne comments on her post to. Good luck with everything xx
October 1, 2015
Oh thank you so much! I was really joining this site for support an just two comments have already helped :-) not many friends or family know about the surgery as I feel it's none of their business an they won't understand. So it's good to have this site.
September 30, 2015
Hello doll. You are where I was a few months ago. I was looking for info on anyone with crohns. I couldn't find much. Nothing bad at least.. I do however know a few women who had theirs done with crohns. And none had any issues. I'm not on remicade anymore (i had reaction) but I did look into it some and into being on steroids. Out of the two surprisingly enough the steroids (prednisone) was the only one that should be stopped at least two weeks before surgery. I have partial bowel obstructions and landed myself back in the hospital just shy of 3 weeks before my date. I tried to refuse steroids as long as I could but I had no choice. Everything turned out fine. Your PS will more than likely prescribe strong antibiotics for you to take after surgery. I had to start one day before but ask your PS how he will do it. Now I'm no Dr but from what I gather, our immune systems are overactive, very over active and remicade suppresses that activity but as long as you are not currently sick with a cold or and active infection of any kind you will be good to go. Definitely voice concerns or questions with both Dr's GI and PS don't be left with unanswered questions. And if you're like me at all I don't hesitate to inform them of things they aren't mentioning or don't seem to know lol sometime I think we know more about crohns then they do.
October 1, 2015
Thank you so much for the info. I've been looking over this site for awhile an I find it so helpful. I'm definitely one to voice my concerns an I totally agree with you that more times then not I feel like I know more about my disease then the doc do. I live in this body an I know exactly when something is not right. I'm more in tune with my body now than ever. I'm currently in an excellent state of health. Beside the toxic remicade running through my veins :-( I'm hoping for the best an excited but super nervous
October 1, 2015
That's great to hear. That is also why I choose now to have my BA. I'm the healthiest I've ever been and I'm pretty certain I'll never be better than this. That and I finally had the money to do it. It was now or never. I choose now! Lol if I come across anything else regarding surgery and remicade I'll shoot it your way. I would go for it and take extra precautions. Like stock up on healthy fruits vitamin c. Lots of water. Raw apple cider vinegar. Etc etc. I've been trying to do this for myself on a regular basis and make changes. Especially since I just invested Over 5k on my defective body hahah.
October 12, 2015
You and I are very similar in our preop size and shape. I also lost weight due to GI issues. I had severe reflux and had a Nissen in 2009, then a repeat Nissen after my second child just this year in 2015. I'm around 5'3" and 105lbs. I barely fill an A cup, but it's all loose skin. I have really no breast tissue to speak of. My surgery is scheduled for 10/21/15 in Denver. I'm so excited to hear that yours goes well! Did you say what type of implant you're having put in? My pre op is tomorrow to confirm my decisions. I think I'm having an ultra high profile silicone put in. This way I can avoid a lift and also avoid looking saggy afterward. These are my surgeon's recommendations. I'm so very excited and nervous. Please keep us posted!! I'll be thinking of you and wishing you well!!
October 13, 2015
Thank you! I can't believe it's tomorrow!!!! I'm going between 300-325cc moderate profile sub muscular silicone. By Mentor. Good luck to you as well.
UPDATED FROM Nicole51708
14 days pre
Before pic
2 more weeks! October 14th. These pictures make me sad :-( the changes our bodies go through with pregnancy and breastfeeding :-/
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October 1, 2015
Hi Dani517. I posted a review hoping to help someone out as well because it was very little information about auto immune diseases and BA. I have rheumatoid arthritis RA and on Remicade too. Im 7 weeks post op!! I also get the IV treatment every 8 weeks. However I waited longer than that to have the surgery (roughly 10-11 weeks) but i was told around the 6/7th week to schedule the surgery will be ok due to you want most of it OUT your system and they say 2-3 weeks post op to continue the treatment. I waited a lil longer than that as well. My PS was extremely knowledgeable and assisted giving me adequate medicines post op to aid BA and RA. I made sure I didnt take any prednisone ibuprofen or vitamin E that can all cause more bleeding & swelling. I did take auto immune vitamins 2 weeks pre op and have continued till this day. I took Vitamin C & D. And added Zinc post op at some point. As mentioned in my review , so far I had minimal swelling, no bruising, no infections, and never saw a drop of blood!!! I continue to pray and Thank GOD for wrapping his arms around me. I have pretty severe RA and was a wreck of not knowing my health outcome! So BLESSED is the word Ill say :). I hope this can help you in preparing for you BA. Praying for a healthy recovery for you. God Bless
October 3, 2015
Thank you so much for your post as this helps greatly!! I'm so glad to hear you are doing well. Yes, my surgery is scheduled around the 6 week mark post remicade infusion. I am also currently switching to 10 week infusion so I definitely have a few weeks before the next infusion. I have been so healthy for the last 3 years due to diet change and 100% healthy lifestyle. I take high doses of Vit C and Vit D and Probiotics regularly so I hope this helps. I also have Zinc to take after as well as Arnica Montana and Bromelain. I had a C section 2 years ago and I did well with that so I hope this goes just as well as that did. Thank you for the thoughts and prayers. It's nice to have fellow autoimmunies :)
October 13, 2015
We go on the same date!!! My prayers goes out to you for a safe and speedy recovery!!
UPDATED FROM Nicole51708
11 days pre
12 More days!!
Just seen my PS for the last time before surgery! Doing somewhere between 300-325CC silicone under the muscle Mod profile. I'm so nervous, I have a very small frame and I just want them to look natural and not too big, but I don't want to go through all this and then think they are too small....Ahhhhh...lol. I totally trust that my PS will make this happen. The office is so nice and friendly and very helpful. My PS is very knowledgeable of my disease which was super important to me. I will be 6 weeks into my remicade by surgery so hoping for a good recovery.
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October 10, 2015
I feel the same way!!! Want to be big enough to feel like it was worth doing but not too big at all. It's so hard! Good luck- I hope you get results that you love!!!
So glad RealSelf has been helpful with your journey so far. How nice of you to pay it forward by sharing your story with us! I have read about other members with Crohns getting BAs. Glad you can do this for yourself. Feel free to join the October 2015 breast augmentation surgery forum for some additional pre and post op support. Update us often!