How does a capsular contracture feel when it starts?

KIMBERLY44 · 11-05-2006, 09:58 PM

I'm not sure if you can "feel" the scar tissue. I was told to massage and do compression exercises to break up the scar tissue. Really, the only thing I did "feel" was a tightening in my right breast. I think this was the scar tissue constricting the implant. I would be curious to know if anyone that had C.C. could actually feel the scar tissue. I know sometimes women feel and hear a "pop" when they are massaging and they say that's the implant breaking through the scar tissue.

Dreamz · 11-05-2006, 10:48 PM

Hi Kimberly!!!

You're so sweet! I meant to post about my visit... I did somewhere but not in a separate one and honestly I don't even remember where I posted what I posted!

I'm losing it! LOL!!!
Anyway he didn't seem too concerned about that double bubble looking spot. He said that it was probably just tissue and that maybe it would fix itself with time. I'm not so sure but I'm trying to not stress and freak myself out about it. It is still just so depressing to see...

Anyway I also still have a problem with my leftie, it's dropped some but not as much and my implant goes out to the side when I lift my arms... it's really gross looking and I just hope it fixes! He didn't seem to be worried about it and seemed to think I'd get used to it. That's why I hope it fixes itself because he probably wont wanna do anything to fix it.
Anyway he did say that my scars were looking good so that was good news!

Thanks again so much for checking in with me! You're such a sweetie!

(((HUGS)))

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Originally Posted by KIMBERLY44

Dreamz,
What did your P.S. say? I hope everything is good!

KIMBERLY44 · 11-05-2006, 10:52 PM

Hi,
Thanks for the update! I know it's hard not to worry about those boobies!

How does your left one "feel?" Do you have any pain or tightness??? If you don't, then I think that's a good sign!

Everything sounds good . . . . Remember: 2 separate surgeries and they will heal at different rates. I'm sure they will both turn out looking great!

When is your next appointment?

Dreamz · 11-05-2006, 11:08 PM

You're welcome and thank YOU!

Well both of my boobs do have pains. Not horribly bad though. Just sometimes bothersome.
My leftie doesn't feel tight really so that is a good sign.

I am paranoid at any pains or weird feelings-of course!

Stupid CCs-I wish that they just didn't happen and I KNOW you do too!

My next appt isn't until MARCH! If anything comes up though between now and then I'm sure he'll see me sooner if needed.
Thanks again!

How have you been? Do you continue to massage daily?
Oh, one more thing-is it normal for your implants to move around so freely in the pockets? It just feels so WEIRD!

Will it get better with time?

Quote:

Originally Posted by KIMBERLY44

Hi,
Thanks for the update! I know it's hard not to worry about those boobies! How does your left one "feel?" Do you have any pain or tightness??? If you don't, then I think that's a good sign!

Everything sounds good . . . . Remember: 2 separate surgeries and they will heal at different rates. I'm sure they will both turn out looking great!

When is your next appointment?

boobs168 · 10-24-2007, 07:29 PM

Hi Kimberly,
This is michelle, i'm new to this for room, i've read your threat and i think i have same problems like you before,i'm 8 weeks post my left is sit higher than my right, when i lie on my stomach, i can feel the implant in there, it's so hard, i'm on alcolate now, and taking vitamin E and have my husband massage alot for me,. but one thing i need to ask you is after he massage for me my breast got bigger, i think it swolen. How about your before was it swollen after you massage please let me know, i think have have CC but don't know what grade. thank you. michelle

KIMBERLY44 · 10-24-2007, 07:50 PM

HI Michelle,
Yes, after the massaging my right breast would feel a little swollen. When were you first diagonosed with C.C.? Remember to give it some time. I was also on Accolate and Vitamin E and I tried to massage as much as humanly possible! C.C. does not occur overnight, so it will take a little while for it to get better! Hang in there~ it worked for me without surgery!

boobs168 · 10-24-2007, 08:02 PM

Hi Kimberly,
Thank you so much for your kindly quick respond, i'm not sure when i developed cc, because at six week visit, my breast still producing milk, since i just had my baby 6 month ago, and milk came out the stitches, so my doctor told my not to massage for one week and i'm on homone medication to reduce the milk, and at 7 week visit and the doctor told me to massage more because my left sit high, but i know i have cc because i can feel it, when i lay down on my stomach i can feel the implant so hard sitting in there, and when i massage, the implant can't displace in the pocket, i think it's got stuck in there. But i don't have any pain right now, i just feel normal, only when i massage it feel so tight, and also my left is look bigger than my right and it is not soft at all. Thank you so much for all your info and please share with me more your experience, how long did you break the CC since the day you found out. Thank you and have a wonderful day.
michelle

11-05-2006, 09:58 PM	#21
KIMBERLY44 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 147 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I'm not sure if you can "feel" the scar tissue. I was told to massage and do compression exercises to break up the scar tissue. Really, the only thing I did "feel" was a tightening in my right breast. I think this was the scar tissue constricting the implant. I would be curious to know if anyone that had C.C. could actually feel the scar tissue. I know sometimes women feel and hear a "pop" when they are massaging and they say that's the implant breaking through the scar tissue. Last edited by KIMBERLY44; 11-05-2006 at 09:58 PM. Reason: incorrect spelling

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11-05-2006, 10:52 PM	#23
KIMBERLY44 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 147 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Hi, Thanks for the update! I know it's hard not to worry about those boobies! How does your left one "feel?" Do you have any pain or tightness??? If you don't, then I think that's a good sign! Everything sounds good . . . . Remember: 2 separate surgeries and they will heal at different rates. I'm sure they will both turn out looking great! When is your next appointment?

10-24-2007, 07:29 PM	#25
boobs168 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: san francisco, ca Posts: 45 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Hi Kimberly, This is michelle, i'm new to this for room, i've read your threat and i think i have same problems like you before,i'm 8 weeks post my left is sit higher than my right, when i lie on my stomach, i can feel the implant in there, it's so hard, i'm on alcolate now, and taking vitamin E and have my husband massage alot for me,. but one thing i need to ask you is after he massage for me my breast got bigger, i think it swolen. How about your before was it swollen after you massage please let me know, i think have have CC but don't know what grade. thank you. michelle

10-24-2007, 07:50 PM	#26
KIMBERLY44 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 147 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	HI Michelle, Yes, after the massaging my right breast would feel a little swollen. When were you first diagonosed with C.C.? Remember to give it some time. I was also on Accolate and Vitamin E and I tried to massage as much as humanly possible! C.C. does not occur overnight, so it will take a little while for it to get better! Hang in there~ it worked for me without surgery!

10-24-2007, 08:02 PM	#27
boobs168 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: san francisco, ca Posts: 45 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Hi Kimberly, Thank you so much for your kindly quick respond, i'm not sure when i developed cc, because at six week visit, my breast still producing milk, since i just had my baby 6 month ago, and milk came out the stitches, so my doctor told my not to massage for one week and i'm on homone medication to reduce the milk, and at 7 week visit and the doctor told me to massage more because my left sit high, but i know i have cc because i can feel it, when i lay down on my stomach i can feel the implant so hard sitting in there, and when i massage, the implant can't displace in the pocket, i think it's got stuck in there. But i don't have any pain right now, i just feel normal, only when i massage it feel so tight, and also my left is look bigger than my right and it is not soft at all. Thank you so much for all your info and please share with me more your experience, how long did you break the CC since the day you found out. Thank you and have a wonderful day. michelle