POSTED UNDER En Bloc Capsulectomy Reviews
46 Yr. Old Wanting to Explant but SO Scared!
UPDATED FROM natural_mama
Still dealing with a hematoma
$7,000
Well ladies....it's still happening. I am 3 months post-op and the hematoma is still in my right breast. I have had over 100 CC's of blood/fluid aspirated and it just fills up again. It's a little painful but I'm used to it now. It's very discouraging as I am not fully healing. If anybody else has experienced this problem, I would love to hear how long it took for it to resolve and what was done. Thanks.
I really love the size and shape of my breasts and still happy I decided to explant...it's so good to be all natural again. xoxo
I really love the size and shape of my breasts and still happy I decided to explant...it's so good to be all natural again. xoxo
UPDATED FROM natural_mama
6 weeks post-op
Six weeks out and feeling really good. My bruising is really diminishing now. I have been massaging with coconut oil every day after my shower, I think this is helping with the bruising. Getting back to my workout routine, even did some cardio work today with jumping jacks, running in place and also push-ups. I'm feeling strong and the pain is almost non-existent. I have full range of motion with my arms and at full extension there is a slight pulling feeling from the tightness of the sutures, but working on stretching my arms is helping this to get better.
Love, love, love my natural breasts! Those implants were really lame!
Replies (4)
BM
F
June 7, 2016
So good to hear your positive vibe! Glad you're continually getting better each day!
4F
June 8, 2016
Awesome! Yes you look way more beautiful au natural! :) [RS bleep] so glad recovering is almost over for you!... :D I'm 8 weeks and still get the odd twinge n ache but mainly healed, once and for all! Lol... So glad we didn't get replacements aye?! Lol... [RS bleep]
N
June 9, 2016
Yep!! We are getting wise in our old age....not sayin' we're old...just sayin' we have had experiences and now we are much better off because we learned. I am super happy and so relieved to have this behind me. Still lots of scar healing to do but I am not even bothered by the scars.
G
UPDATED FROM natural_mama
4 weeks post-op
I had my 4 week post-op visit with my PS. I got the clearance for any kind of physical activity as long as it doesn't cause any pain....except for lifting...nothing over 25 lbs. as I start to build my strength back. My bruising is still there but definitely getting better. I took some pictures but probably wont post them - I really want to post pics when my bruising goes away....it may take some time. The Dr. took the stitches out that had not dissolved and everything is looking really good. I am feeling good and have gone back to work this week. I still have a fair amount of pain on a daily basis and my range of motion with my arms is not 100% - there's a lot of pulling and pinching if I reach too far over my head. Although there have been a few rough patches along the way, I am so glad I did this and so so so happy to have those implants out of my body and my boobs are all mine!!!!!! Thank you for all the love and support from all of you beautiful brave women....this would have been so much more difficult without all of you. xoxo
Any advice on scar therapy would be lovely. I have a scar gel...should I start using it already?
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F
May 26, 2016
You sound so good! So glad things are progressing, although not how you expected. I'm so glad you're still happy you did it. Having second thoughts myself, surgery upcoming. Wondering if I made my decision based on stories here or MY own needs. I'm confused. I hope I feel happy afterward. Congratulations, keep on moving forward. I hope it just gets better and better.
4F
May 27, 2016
Aw I hear you, we'll go through the list of reasons and I don't think you'll regret it, if you like our stories it's because you identify with sub consciously wanting freedom too, but I know what you mean about a bit of cold feet, it's a scary thing to not know your outcome beforehand!... If it was like a purchase it'd be different aye, you know what you're getting for what... But just remember, my surgeon admits they ALL leach... And where does it go?!.. So you're poisoning yourself and could do damage in time, like me, so they are NO LOSS luvy, and you'll be emotionally ready if you remember 1- you are truely beautiful from the inside out, and 2- small and natural is in! And 3- you'll probably go smoothly but incase remind yourself that anything that turns out not quite right can be fixed!.. :) hope this helps?!... [RS bleep].
F
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R
May 27, 2016
I'm pleased you are improving. I researched scar treatments (accessed and read the research studies). The only preventative treatment that has been found to be effective is silicone - silicone taping is best with silicone gel the runner up. There is some research to support onion extract but vitamin E has been found in some studies to increase scarring. You can start using silicone once the wounds have epithelialised (usually after 1 month), for 12-24 hours per day for up to 12 weeks. I'm using the silicone tape most of the time and cream with onion extract in between times.
G
May 27, 2016
I started using the silicone tapes as well. It has been a full week of solid use and I do feel a difference on the outside. The inside tissue I am having to rub deeply each day to help break up. I have been rubbing with coconut oil (my favorite moisturizer)
R
May 27, 2016
I'm doing the same Goin'natural. The silicone will only work on the outside. I love coconut oil too... but I don't love the 'massage' - ouch :)
Apparently scars look their worst between 3month and 6 months - so they might look worse before they look better.
Apparently scars look their worst between 3month and 6 months - so they might look worse before they look better.
G
N
May 29, 2016
lovin' the coconut oil massage....NOT! ...hurts like a son of a [RS bleep], but hopefully it will get better. I am prepared to see the scars get worse, but hoping they don't.
G
May 29, 2016
It does get better. Doesn't seem like it now but it will. Lol I can massage now and it doesn't hurt too bad until I start getting deep with the scars
4F
May 27, 2016
I'm so glad to hear of your progress!... Yes I used scar stuff after three weeks I think?, when the strips came off I used bio oil, still do, I figured I'll use the bottle ... ;) [RS bleep]
F
June 5, 2016
Thanks you. It does help. I just don't want anymore "fixing" I want to put this all behind me. Hoping for the best and hoping it does solve my back problem, I'll be devastated if not
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I would like to ask you if you have been doing some effort with your arms.
The first recommendation of my doc in order to avoid problems and bruising was too avoid any activity with my arms.
He told me that any effort (as hold 3 kilograms at 4 weeks post on or sleep over the breasts) could make a seroma because the muscle would unstick from the wall chest, and in this case my breasts would swell up and would appear bruising too. And it would be as begin again.. You know what I mean.. I don't know if you are doing normal activities but maybe I think it could affect your breasts.
It's just my opinion.. ;)
My best wishes [RS bleep]