Should I be worried? :(

[Dreamz]

Hi ladies!
Well I'm at the 4 week mark today since my lollipop lift and 350CC silicone unders were put in.
My lefty STILL doesn't look like it's dropped ANY at all. I've compared my pics and I swear it just doesn't look any different. It's not rounded, it's more longish looking while my righty is nice and round and has dropped some.
I know they were 2 separate surgeries and I also know that since I'm left handed my muscle on my left side is probably just tighter. It's just the fact that it's not dropped one teeny tiny bit that has me concerned.
Someone told me that this happened to them and after 6 months they finally had to have a revision surgery to fix it. She said her pocket wasn't holding her implant... I'm just worried that this might be the case for me and I really don't want another surgery.
What do you guys think? Should I be worried or do you think it's just a matter of waiting a little bit more?
If so, how much longer until it drops some at ALL ya think?
My next visit is 11-10-06 btw.
Thanks SOOOOOOOOO much ladies! I'd be so lost without ya!

[karaoke]

tell me, does your leftie feel hard at all?

[Dreamz]

Kayoko, it doesn't really feel hard that I can tell. It's not quite as soft as my righty but it's not hard.
THANKS!

Originally Posted by Kayoko

tell me, does your leftie feel hard at all?

[karaoke]

Originally Posted by Dreamz

Kayoko, it doesn't really feel hard that I can tell. It's not quite as soft as my righty but it's not hard.
THANKS!

Then i would say, IMO, that it's just taking time dropping---people kept telling me it could take 6 months, some even longer, and that's just par for the course with unders! It's hard not to freak out tho, isn't it?

[Dreamz]

Yes, it sure is!
Especially when I hear that it COULD possibly be a complication that would require more surgery...
Thanks so much for your reply Kayoko!

Originally Posted by Kayoko

Then i would say, IMO, that it's just taking time dropping---people kept telling me it could take 6 months, some even longer, and that's just par for the course with unders! It's hard not to freak out tho, isn't it?

[ARK]

Originally Posted by Dreamz

Hi ladies!
Well I'm at the 4 week mark today since my lollipop lift and 350CC silicone unders were put in.
My lefty STILL doesn't look like it's dropped ANY at all. I've compared my pics and I swear it just doesn't look any different. It's not rounded, it's more longish looking while my righty is nice and round and has dropped some.
I know they were 2 separate surgeries and I also know that since I'm left handed my muscle on my left side is probably just tighter. It's just the fact that it's not dropped one teeny tiny bit that has me concerned.
Someone told me that this happened to them and after 6 months they finally had to have a revision surgery to fix it. She said her pocket wasn't holding her implant... I'm just worried that this might be the case for me and I really don't want another surgery.
What do you guys think? Should I be worried or do you think it's just a matter of waiting a little bit more?
If so, how much longer until it drops some at ALL ya think?
My next visit is 11-10-06 btw.
Thanks SOOOOOOOOO much ladies! I'd be so lost without ya!

I have the same fears as you. My right has not dropped very much. It looks completely different than my left breast. I too am worried about another surgery. I go back at 3 months post op.... I have one more month.

[Dreamz]

Hey Amy!
I'm sorry you're worried about that too ... it's all really just so scary and I'm afraid I'll be paranoid for life!
Have you seen my pics? I think you have but I'm not sure... if so, does my left one look like your right one? Longish like?
Good luck to you, I know you're looking forward to your next post op appt. Have you called them about your concern?
THANKS!

Originally Posted by ARK

I have the same fears as you. My right has not dropped very much. It looks completely different than my left breast. I too am worried about another surgery. I go back at 3 months post op.... I have one more month.

[LittlebitaHollywood]

Originally Posted by Dreamz

Hey Amy!
I'm sorry you're worried about that too ... it's all really just so scary and I'm afraid I'll be paranoid for life!
Have you seen my pics? I think you have but I'm not sure... if so, does my left one look like your right one? Longish like?
Good luck to you, I know you're looking forward to your next post op appt. Have you called them about your concern?
THANKS!

Dreamz,
Im sorry that you are worried about your breasts. I feel kinda close to you since I have followed your progress so closely since seeing your photos and feeling like we started in the same place a few weeks apart. Your photo journey has really helped me. I want you to know that. I know you are worried but it is way too early to be concerned about having to have another surgery. You are just a month out. I give you big hugs and send lots of love, and even say some prayers for you that you get the results you want and the patience you need to get you there with sanity intact. Thank you for sharing your feelings and being so open about your concerns too, because many of us feel the same way and not all of us are willing to open up with them. I know I have spent a lot of time since surgery on here whining about how I have felt and how difficult my post op experience has been for me and I know that it would be hard for me to come back right now and complain some more. I have a high righty too and when the MD got on me yesturday about being retaped (I begged not to be) and wearing this damn band, he mentioned if it didn't drop I would need surgery again...FREAK ME OUT..guess what, the band hasn't come off and the taping went back on LOL But I am not going to let the concern at the point Im at ruin the wonderful feelings I have from finally having breasts! Im going to bite the bone and give it time. I will sit next to you and give you any support you need while you go through this. Never be afraid to share...the answers you get help the rest of us even if we don't voice it. Hugs girlfriend!

Kat

[leslie0764]

Hey girl, my leftie took over 12 wks to drop, no kidding, you can look at my pics and see how long it stayed like that, I was so aggravated. Be patient, I know it's hard, but your leftie will drop, hang in there.
Oh and by the way, I've seen your pics and I love how you take day to day pictures, you look awesome!!!

[jenny]

hope everything settles for you, hang in there sure you will be fine! jenny uk

[Jiggle]

I don't have experience with this but I hope it drops over time! I know how things like this can really make your brain work overtime. Keep us posted on the lefty's progress!

[elizabethmc]

Dreamz, my leftie did take 6 months to drop and still feels a little firmer than righty. But she eventually got there. My doctor does not have me massage, he has me using the compression method (laying on my belly for 15 mins. every day) so I just started laying on the floor an extra 15 mins. or so every day and that seemed to help her soften up some. Do you massage? Maybe some extra massage time will help. Try not to freak or worry about another surgery this early hon. I know it's hard but try. We're all here for you.

[Dreamz]

Hi Kat! =)
First of all THANK YOU sooooooo much for your very sweet post! =) I'm so sorry it has taken me forever to get back to you!
I've been getting ready for my week long beach vacation that starts tomorrow!
Anyway I'm sooooooo glad my photo journey has helped you! =) That's why I did it really, I had a lot of problems at first and if my pics would help someone else know that they would be ok if they had them to or whatever then that's great! =D
I haven't taken pics in a while but since I'm leaving for a week I hope to put more up tonight.
Thanks so much for the hugs, love, and prayers! You're a sweetie!!!! =)
he he... I don't blame you about the band! I kinda wish I had one now to get this darn lefty to DROP and look more normal!
Was yours shaped like a long oval? Here's how I feel mine look, looking at me head on: o0
he he... it's about perfect for my right one being round and normal and my left one being shaped long and ovalish!
I am still thankful too to have breasts again instead of just saggy depressing skin sacks! =)
Thanks again so much Kat! =) I hope and pray you're doing great now and that every day you see more and more improvements! =D
(((((HUGS)))))

Originally Posted by LittlebitaHollywood

Dreamz,
Im sorry that you are worried about your breasts. I feel kinda close to you since I have followed your progress so closely since seeing your photos and feeling like we started in the same place a few weeks apart. Your photo journey has really helped me. I want you to know that. I know you are worried but it is way too early to be concerned about having to have another surgery. You are just a month out. I give you big hugs and send lots of love, and even say some prayers for you that you get the results you want and the patience you need to get you there with sanity intact. Thank you for sharing your feelings and being so open about your concerns too, because many of us feel the same way and not all of us are willing to open up with them. I know I have spent a lot of time since surgery on here whining about how I have felt and how difficult my post op experience has been for me and I know that it would be hard for me to come back right now and complain some more. I have a high righty too and when the MD got on me yesturday about being retaped (I begged not to be) and wearing this damn band, he mentioned if it didn't drop I would need surgery again...FREAK ME OUT..guess what, the band hasn't come off and the taping went back on LOL But I am not going to let the concern at the point Im at ruin the wonderful feelings I have from finally having breasts! Im going to bite the bone and give it time. I will sit next to you and give you any support you need while you go through this. Never be afraid to share...the answers you get help the rest of us even if we don't voice it. Hugs girlfriend!

Kat

[Dreamz]

Hey Leslie! =)
Oh wow, ok-well maybe mine will just be slow like yours.
Was your leftie misshapen too-kinda long and ovaly?
Aww, thanks-I'm so glad you like the day to day pics. =) I haven't done that in a while since there was really no change but do plan on putting new pics up tonight since I'll be leaving for a week and feel I should post more before I go.
Thanks SOOOO much! I definitely don't feel like I look awesome right now but am hopeful that I will eventually. If it weren't for my lefty being so misshapen that would help! he he...
Thanks again! =)

Originally Posted by leslie0764

Hey girl, my leftie took over 12 wks to drop, no kidding, you can look at my pics and see how long it stayed like that, I was so aggravated. Be patient, I know it's hard, but your leftie will drop, hang in there.
Oh and by the way, I've seen your pics and I love how you take day to day pictures, you look awesome!!!

[Dreamz]

Thank you so much Jenny! I'm trying to hang in there. he he...

Originally Posted by jenny

hope everything settles for you, hang in there sure you will be fine! jenny uk

[joycel]

Originally Posted by Dreamz

Hi ladies!
Well I'm at the 4 week mark today since my lollipop lift and 350CC silicone unders were put in.
My lefty STILL doesn't look like it's dropped ANY at all. I've compared my pics and I swear it just doesn't look any different. It's not rounded, it's more longish looking while my righty is nice and round and has dropped some.
I know they were 2 separate surgeries and I also know that since I'm left handed my muscle on my left side is probably just tighter. It's just the fact that it's not dropped one teeny tiny bit that has me concerned.
Someone told me that this happened to them and after 6 months they finally had to have a revision surgery to fix it. She said her pocket wasn't holding her implant... I'm just worried that this might be the case for me and I really don't want another surgery.
What do you guys think? Should I be worried or do you think it's just a matter of waiting a little bit more?
If so, how much longer until it drops some at ALL ya think?
My next visit is 11-10-06 btw.
Thanks SOOOOOOOOO much ladies! I'd be so lost without ya!

Don't worry Dreamz, It will most likely drop. Are you massaging? My right one took a long time to drop and it is a little smaller looking than my left. It was a little smaller anyway before the breast augmentation. I massaged mine even though the ps didn't tell me too. I think it helps to loosen the muscle up and let the implant settle. Mine took 6 or 7 mos or longer to completly drop.
Joyce

[EWALINA]

Originally Posted by Dreamz

Hi ladies!
Well I'm at the 4 week mark today since my lollipop lift and 350CC silicone unders were put in.
My lefty STILL doesn't look like it's dropped ANY at all. I've compared my pics and I swear it just doesn't look any different. It's not rounded, it's more longish looking while my righty is nice and round and has dropped some.
I know they were 2 separate surgeries and I also know that since I'm left handed my muscle on my left side is probably just tighter. It's just the fact that it's not dropped one teeny tiny bit that has me concerned.
Someone told me that this happened to them and after 6 months they finally had to have a revision surgery to fix it. She said her pocket wasn't holding her implant... I'm just worried that this might be the case for me and I really don't want another surgery.
What do you guys think? Should I be worried or do you think it's just a matter of waiting a little bit more?
If so, how much longer until it drops some at ALL ya think?
My next visit is 11-10-06 btw.
Thanks SOOOOOOOOO much ladies! I'd be so lost without ya!

that your lefty is being difficult, but could just be that its taking longer to drop. If you are truly concerned, is there any way that you can get in to see you PS before your appointment next month? Has he got you doing any type of massage or wearing a strap? Just curious. Call your PS to see if he can take a look at it, better to ease your mind than to worry. Let us know how it goes.

[Dreamz]

Thanks so much Joy!!! Will do!

Originally Posted by joyful

I don't have experience with this but I hope it drops over time! I know how things like this can really make your brain work overtime. Keep us posted on the lefty's progress!

[Dreamz]

Wow, that is a long time! Sorry it took so long and that it still feels firmer than your right! I am glad it's better for you now!
hmmm... laying on your belly for 15 mins? That will help? I might have to try that. Is that all you have to do is just lay there on your belly for 15 mins?
Yes I massage 2-3 times a day a few mins each side. I've been trying to push on my leftie when I think about it too. Also I've been massing it extra.
I'll do my best not to worry, I know you know how it is-you just don't want anything to go wrong-such a scary thought for sure!
Thanks so much! ((((HUGS))))

Originally Posted by elizabethmc

Dreamz, my leftie did take 6 months to drop and still feels a little firmer than righty. But she eventually got there. My doctor does not have me massage, he has me using the compression method (laying on my belly for 15 mins. every day) so I just started laying on the floor an extra 15 mins. or so every day and that seemed to help her soften up some. Do you massage? Maybe some extra massage time will help. Try not to freak or worry about another surgery this early hon. I know it's hard but try. We're all here for you.

[Dreamz]

Thanks so much Joyce!
I am massaging and am trying to push on the implant when I think of it.
Sorry yours took so long to drop! I'll just keep at it with the massage and hopefully I'll see a difference soon?
Thanks again!

Originally Posted by joycel

Don't worry Dreamz, It will most likely drop. Are you massaging? My right one took a long time to drop and it is a little smaller looking than my left. It was a little smaller anyway before the breast augmentation. I massaged mine even though the ps didn't tell me too. I think it helps to loosen the muscle up and let the implant settle. Mine took 6 or 7 mos or longer to completly drop.
Joyce