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oliveskinlover · 03-05-2008, 02:07 PM

Hi Ladies! A lot of you are already familiar with my story, but thought I would post some details here in this thread. I need to update this once I speak with my PS tomorrow at my second post-op to give really really thorough details, but here is the basic thing.

I have a history of having tumors in my left breast - fibroaedonomas (non-cancerous). The first one was diagnosed and removed when I was 18 years old - from the upper pole of my left breast. It was golf-ball sized. They took it out through an areaolar incision. Basically left a teeny little "nothing" scar but did take out all of the top pole of that breast. I was eligible for a reconstruction at that point, but I was very nervous about not being able to breast feed AND it was when the whole silicone scare thing was going on so I decided to just go lopsided. LOL

Years passed - I had my two daughters and nursed them successfully although output was always less on the left than the right - still it was more than enough. Never thought much about my breasts - I always had to hide the fact that one was obviously smaller than the other one but I'd gotten used to it.

A few years ago I noticed a tumor developing in the lower part of my left breast. My gynecologist and I mammogramed it, ultrasounded it, and were pretty satisfied that it was another fibroaedonoma. I just stayed really calm about it and didn't "ignore" it but it didn't bother me that it was there, having been through it before.

But it kept getting bigger. And I began to get concerned that, at age 41, I was becoming a little cavalier about the fact that I had a large tumor in my breast.

So I went to see a surgeon - he said remove it. When to have a BA consult to see if I'd be eligible for a redo because it would remove the entire lower pole of the breast - she said yes, and yes she would do it - she specializes in reconstructions. And she highly recommended that I remove it as well.

In July 2007 I had the surgery to remove the fibroaedonoma and it was larger than they expected - they had to tuck up a lot of breast tissue, and NOW my breast was so so different in size, shape, EVERYTHING that there was no doubt I'd qualify for breast reconstruction.

I had the first BA surgery November 2007; discovered that I had no lower pectoralis muscle on my left side to place the implant under, and she was afraid that my tissue would not support the implant if she lowered the crease, so she placed the implant and hoped that the crease would lower enough to look even. It didn't. And then the implant became hard also. We think it's because she put it into a space that wasn't big enough for the implant - but she only did that because she felt it wouldn't work to make the pocket bigger. ANYWAY...

It became obvious I would have to be redone. So I did that on March 3, 2008, went in, got the anesthesiologist that I LOVE, had no problems with the surgery - felt a little nauseated afterward - she lowered the crease, I don't know if there was a capsule there to release - I have to ask her tomorrow; she put in a larger implant, and so far the results are very encouraging!!

When I took a sneak peak at my revised breast at home and saw fullness and actual breast under the left nipple, AND a beautiful swell in the upper pole of the chest, I nearly cried!! It was the first time I'd seen that breast look normal since I was 17!!!

I still have the drain and I'm going to see the PS tomorrow so I will update this tomorrow to let you all know whether there was or was not a capsule that had been formed and released. But so far so good!!!

Southmsgirl97 · 03-05-2008, 02:14 PM

Wow what an amazing story. You must be such a strong person to have come through so many trials.

I am sending you lots and lots of positive engery and hopes for a speedy and terrific recovery (and no more tumors)

Bethmomof6 · 03-06-2008, 10:32 AM

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us! I am so happy that everything turned out so wonderfully! You look FABULOUS in your avatar!!

colcoop · 03-06-2008, 10:47 AM

N I always say I think U are amazing! I know you will soon love your results!

KathyS · 03-06-2008, 11:18 AM

I'm happy to hear things are looking good so far. I'm sure you're just pleased. Keep us posted.

Kristi95 · 03-06-2008, 08:30 PM

Hope your feeling well!

Glad to hear such encouraging news so far!

oliveskinlover · 03-06-2008, 09:22 PM

Hi Kristi! I am feeling well - thank you!

blueayes · 03-06-2008, 09:53 PM

Thanks for sharing your story - you have been through so much and have come sooo far!!

Here's lots of wishes for a completely uneventful recovery!! Keep us posted on how you're doing!

oliveskinlover · 03-06-2008, 10:56 PM

Hi blueayes! Thanks!

I had my drain out today. It must have been pretty "angry" because the PS gave me two little Lidocaine shots at the site... And dressed it and told me not to shower until tomorrow - which is different from last time. And I notice blood on the dressing. I don't know why but those drains just don't like me! LOL

But I feel good now and I'm scheduled to go to work tomorrow. Thanks for checking in on me!

blueayes · 03-06-2008, 11:06 PM

Well you take it easy tomorrow and don't work too hard, even if you ARE feeling good!!!

The shower will probably feel nice, that's for sure.

OK - no over-doing it!!! Promise!?!?

mom24 · 03-07-2008, 12:14 AM

I'm so glad things are going well!!

ElizaMoon · 03-07-2008, 12:25 AM

Congratulations! That's an amazing story. I really hope everything turns out perfect for you this time. All the best.

KLF926 · 03-07-2008, 12:35 AM

Your story made me cry!!! Just wanted to say congratulations on the arrival of your new girls. Keep us posted.

oliveskinlover · 03-07-2008, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueayes

Well you take it easy tomorrow and don't work too hard, even if you ARE feeling good!!!

The shower will probably feel nice, that's for sure.

OK - no over-doing it!!! Promise!?!?

Yes, I promise! I had a nice little workout today too. It felt good and that shower tomorrow is going to feel AMAZING!

Thanks for keeping me accountable!

I'm being good, I swear!

ReveredAndi · 03-07-2008, 01:12 AM

I am so happy for you and I hope you get the results you want.

03-05-2008, 02:07 PM	#1
oliveskinlover I C You! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bordertown WA Posts: 1,062 Thanks: 453 Thanked 432 Times in 376 Posts	My Revision Story Hi Ladies! A lot of you are already familiar with my story, but thought I would post some details here in this thread. I need to update this once I speak with my PS tomorrow at my second post-op to give really really thorough details, but here is the basic thing. I have a history of having tumors in my left breast - fibroaedonomas (non-cancerous). The first one was diagnosed and removed when I was 18 years old - from the upper pole of my left breast. It was golf-ball sized. They took it out through an areaolar incision. Basically left a teeny little "nothing" scar but did take out all of the top pole of that breast. I was eligible for a reconstruction at that point, but I was very nervous about not being able to breast feed AND it was when the whole silicone scare thing was going on so I decided to just go lopsided. LOL Years passed - I had my two daughters and nursed them successfully although output was always less on the left than the right - still it was more than enough. Never thought much about my breasts - I always had to hide the fact that one was obviously smaller than the other one but I'd gotten used to it. A few years ago I noticed a tumor developing in the lower part of my left breast. My gynecologist and I mammogramed it, ultrasounded it, and were pretty satisfied that it was another fibroaedonoma. I just stayed really calm about it and didn't "ignore" it but it didn't bother me that it was there, having been through it before. But it kept getting bigger. And I began to get concerned that, at age 41, I was becoming a little cavalier about the fact that I had a large tumor in my breast. So I went to see a surgeon - he said remove it. When to have a BA consult to see if I'd be eligible for a redo because it would remove the entire lower pole of the breast - she said yes, and yes she would do it - she specializes in reconstructions. And she highly recommended that I remove it as well. In July 2007 I had the surgery to remove the fibroaedonoma and it was larger than they expected - they had to tuck up a lot of breast tissue, and NOW my breast was so so different in size, shape, EVERYTHING that there was no doubt I'd qualify for breast reconstruction. I had the first BA surgery November 2007; discovered that I had no lower pectoralis muscle on my left side to place the implant under, and she was afraid that my tissue would not support the implant if she lowered the crease, so she placed the implant and hoped that the crease would lower enough to look even. It didn't. And then the implant became hard also. We think it's because she put it into a space that wasn't big enough for the implant - but she only did that because she felt it wouldn't work to make the pocket bigger. ANYWAY... It became obvious I would have to be redone. So I did that on March 3, 2008, went in, got the anesthesiologist that I LOVE, had no problems with the surgery - felt a little nauseated afterward - she lowered the crease, I don't know if there was a capsule there to release - I have to ask her tomorrow; she put in a larger implant, and so far the results are very encouraging!! When I took a sneak peak at my revised breast at home and saw fullness and actual breast under the left nipple, AND a beautiful swell in the upper pole of the chest, I nearly cried!! It was the first time I'd seen that breast look normal since I was 17!!! I still have the drain and I'm going to see the PS tomorrow so I will update this tomorrow to let you all know whether there was or was not a capsule that had been formed and released. But so far so good!!! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* 5'4", 134 lbs, 339 cc's left, 280 cc's right Inamed smooth silicone overs Pre-breast augmentation: (R) 34B (L) 34A; Post-BA: Full "C" L & R BA: 11/28/07 Crease Rev/CC Repair on Lefty/"Nemo": 3/3/08 Open Capsulotomy for CC on Righty, 10/9/08 Open Capsulotomy for CC on Righty AGAIN, 11/24/08

03-06-2008, 10:47 AM	#4
colcoop Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts Sign: Posts: 1,100 My Mood: Thanks: 363 Thanked 409 Times in 349 Posts	N I always say I think U are amazing! I know you will soon love your results! __________________ BA 2/16/2008 495 /510 SALINE OVERS LOVE THEM!

03-06-2008, 09:22 PM	#7
oliveskinlover I C You! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bordertown WA Posts: 1,062 Thanks: 453 Thanked 432 Times in 376 Posts	Hi Kristi! I am feeling well - thank you! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* 5'4", 134 lbs, 339 cc's left, 280 cc's right Inamed smooth silicone overs Pre-breast augmentation: (R) 34B (L) 34A; Post-BA: Full "C" L & R BA: 11/28/07 Crease Rev/CC Repair on Lefty/"Nemo": 3/3/08 Open Capsulotomy for CC on Righty, 10/9/08 Open Capsulotomy for CC on Righty AGAIN, 11/24/08

03-06-2008, 09:53 PM	#8
blueayes shoveling snow....!!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Midwest Sign: Posts: 1,064 My Mood: Thanks: 238 Thanked 475 Times in 408 Posts	Thanks for sharing your story - you have been through so much and have come sooo far!! Here's lots of wishes for a completely uneventful recovery!! Keep us posted on how you're doing! __________________ Date: March 19, 2008 5'2" 115 lbs. Pre BA: 34A Post BA: 32C 225(R)/225 f/t 250(L) Mentor saline unders moderate profile crease incision

03-06-2008, 10:56 PM	#9
oliveskinlover I C You! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bordertown WA Posts: 1,062 Thanks: 453 Thanked 432 Times in 376 Posts	Hi blueayes! Thanks! I had my drain out today. It must have been pretty "angry" because the PS gave me two little Lidocaine shots at the site... And dressed it and told me not to shower until tomorrow - which is different from last time. And I notice blood on the dressing. I don't know why but those drains just don't like me! LOL But I feel good now and I'm scheduled to go to work tomorrow. Thanks for checking in on me! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* 5'4", 134 lbs, 339 cc's left, 280 cc's right Inamed smooth silicone overs Pre-breast augmentation: (R) 34B (L) 34A; Post-BA: Full "C" L & R BA: 11/28/07 Crease Rev/CC Repair on Lefty/"Nemo": 3/3/08 Open Capsulotomy for CC on Righty, 10/9/08 Open Capsulotomy for CC on Righty AGAIN, 11/24/08

03-05-2008, 02:14 PM	#2
Southmsgirl97 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sunny Central Florida Sign: Posts: 819 My Mood: Thanks: 111 Thanked 204 Times in 174 Posts	Wow what an amazing story. You must be such a strong person to have come through so many trials. I am sending you lots and lots of positive engery and hopes for a speedy and terrific recovery (and no more tumors)

03-06-2008, 10:32 AM	#3
Bethmomof6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Sign: Posts: 1,982 Thanks: 558 Thanked 849 Times in 765 Posts	Thank you so much for sharing your story with us! I am so happy that everything turned out so wonderfully! You look FABULOUS in your avatar!!

03-06-2008, 11:18 AM	#5
KathyS mommy2boys Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Sign: Posts: 492 Thanks: 216 Thanked 168 Times in 158 Posts	I'm happy to hear things are looking good so far. I'm sure you're just pleased. Keep us posted.

03-06-2008, 08:30 PM	#6
Kristi95 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan Sign: Posts: 83 Thanks: 11 Thanked 30 Times in 30 Posts	Hope your feeling well! Glad to hear such encouraging news so far!

03-06-2008, 11:06 PM	#10
blueayes shoveling snow....!!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Midwest Sign: Posts: 1,064 My Mood: Thanks: 238 Thanked 475 Times in 408 Posts	Well you take it easy tomorrow and don't work too hard, even if you ARE feeling good!!! The shower will probably feel nice, that's for sure. OK - no over-doing it!!! Promise!?!? __________________ Date: March 19, 2008 5'2" 115 lbs. Pre BA: 34A Post BA: 32C 225(R)/225 f/t 250(L) Mentor saline unders moderate profile crease incision

03-07-2008, 12:14 AM	#11
mom24 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Valley Posts: 552 Thanks: 84 Thanked 178 Times in 166 Posts	I'm so glad things are going well!!

03-07-2008, 12:25 AM	#12
ElizaMoon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Sign: Posts: 521 Thanks: 142 Thanked 242 Times in 199 Posts	Congratulations! That's an amazing story. I really hope everything turns out perfect for you this time. All the best. __________________ Eliza 5'7, ~115lbs, 28" ribcage 300cc Inamed Saline Mods Pre BA: 32AAA Post BA: 34B/32C 30 years old

03-07-2008, 12:35 AM	#13
KLF926 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Grovetown, Georgia Posts: 139 Thanks: 68 Thanked 40 Times in 38 Posts	Your story made me cry!!! Just wanted to say congratulations on the arrival of your new girls. Keep us posted.

03-07-2008, 01:12 AM	#15
ReveredAndi Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Sign: Posts: 208 Thanks: 81 Thanked 56 Times in 49 Posts	I am so happy for you and I hope you get the results you want.