Looks like I might need surgery...

Eris-Alexis · June 2011

Here's the backstory...a few years ago, after a lot of research, I made the decision to go ahead and have a preventative mastectomy due to the extensive history of breast cancer in my family. I ended up having three pre-cancerous tumors, so I am really glad it went through with it. I went through reconstruction and have been doing well for almost 3 years.

This morning, the implant on my right side is a lot softer and less full than the one on the left. My surgeon told me that if that happens, I have to go in immediately and they would schedule a surgery to swap out the implant. If I let it go too long, I will need to go through the expansion process again, which is one of the most painful things I have ever gone through. I am guessing that I can't go into surgery though with LO. Especially since I am on Lovenox. I am going to call as soon as the office opens and see if I can get in and figure out the plan, but I am guessing that I am going to have to wait until LO is born and then go through the expansions. I am absolutely willing to do that for LO, but I'm really not looking forward to going through expansions again with a newborn.

Ugh. I'm so nervous and freaked out right now. There is a visible difference between the two sides, and it will just end up getting worse.

Thanks for letting me get that out there.

jen629 · June 2011

Aww I am sorry I hope they can find a solution that works besides surgery right now ..thinking of you

Karen1998 · June 2011

(((Hugs))) Hopefully they can come up with a better solution that will fix the issue and not be so painful.

nikileebaugh · June 2011

oh Eris, i'm so sorry!

hopefully, there is something else they can do without you having to go through that again. thinking of you today - please keep us updated!!!

bryanandkatrina · June 2011

I'm sorry you have to deal with that ((((hugs))))

I hope they come up with a good plan for you!

Muffinhb · June 2011

(hugs) I hope they find a way to fix it with out it being painful. T&P for you my friend

Froggy76 · June 2011

So sorry you are dealing with this! I hope they can find something they can do for you while you are pg.

Mrs.Albie · June 2011

I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope everything works out with the easiest/safest possible solution as soon as possible. You've got enough on your plate right now - you shouldn't have to deal with this too!

W111MRP · June 2011

I'm sorry you are dealing with this. I am having the same surgery scheduled for January 24th. Totally random, but did you have saline or silicone? Can I ask what you are on the lovenox for? I am compound hetero for MTHFR and was put on it at 10 weeks but then developed a subchorianic hematoma and they took me off of it. I would say there is probably no way you can do the surgery now being on the lovenox and continuing to stay on the lovenox for little one. Good luck, let us know what they decide! Best wishes!

ksulli · June 2011

Oh no! I hope there's another option in there that works out sooner and less painfully.

amu1234 · June 2011

That's awful

I agree with PP- I hope tha they can find other options for you that are less painful.

StaceyM06 · June 2011

Can pregnancy affect the implants? Would it be something that might return to normal postpartum? ((Hugs)). I hope you don't have to have surgery. Keep us posted.

Oatoa · June 2011

Hugs to you and thoughts and prayers that they figure out a way to help without endangering the little one or you having to go through major surgery again.

starrynyt · June 2011

I am so sorry that you have to worry about this too. I'll keep my FX that they can find a solution now that will work for you and be safe for LO. ((hugs))

thewayiam · June 2011

Oh no! I'm glad you told us, and got this all out on TB - how stressful! I'm so sorry you're having to go through all of this again. The timing isn't good. Keep us updated as to what happens. Good luck and T&P's!

emd2887 · June 2011

I'm so sorry you are going through all of this! Hopefully they can find a safe and pain-free option for you!

Eris-Alexis · June 2011

W111MRP:
I'm sorry you are dealing with this. I am having the same surgery scheduled for January 24th. Totally random, but did you have saline or silicone? Can I ask what you are on the lovenox for? I am compound hetero for MTHFR and was put on it at 10 weeks but then developed a subchorianic hematoma and they took me off of it. I would say there is probably no way you can do the surgery now being on the lovenox and continuing to stay on the lovenox for little one. Good luck, let us know what they decide! Best wishes!

I opted for Saline, and I am so glad I did since it is more obvious when a leak develops. I didn't like the idea of potentially not knowing about a leak for up to 2 years between MRIs. I'm on Lovenox because I have a history of blood clots and had bleeding issues with my first pregnancy. While all of my tests came back fine, my RE, MFM and OB all agreed that it wouldn't hurt to have me on the Lovenox and monitoring.

GL with your surgery as well. Which implants do you have? Did you also spring a leak? Are you going to have to go through expansions again? I hope everything goes well for you.

Eris-Alexis · June 2011

StaceyM06:
Can pregnancy affect the implants? Would it be something that might return to normal postpartum? ((Hugs)). I hope you don't have to have surgery. Keep us posted.

From what I have been told, the pregnancy should affect the implants because I don't have any breast tissue left whatsoever. The only explanation for this would be a leak, which means they will have to replace the implant. I am waiting for the nurse to call me back at this point.

jertie · June 2011

You poor thing. Haven't you been through enough already? You'd think the Universe could cut you a tiny bit of slack and not make you go through the pain of another surgery, plus expansions. I really am sorry that you're going through this right now and I hope that there is a chance that there's another less painful solution. ((HUGS))

Shaka114 · June 2011

I am so sorry that you have to go through this right now, the timing stinks! I hope that the doctors can come up with a plan that keeps you and your little one safe and involves the least amount of pain possible! My thoughts will be with you!

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