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Katee · 09-09-2007, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dea

Hey ladies, Im posting another thread. I am concerned with all of the problems that can occur post op. CC being more common than I thought. I was never told by my PS to massage??

I thought you HAD to do this?? I have been reading more here lately where there are those of us who were never told to massage, or told not to. So, big question, did your PS tell you to massage, or not? thanks for answers in advance. And, did anyones PS actually tell you this would help prevent cc?

yes, my ps firmly believed in massage...he actually guaranteed soft results if you followed his regime...5 times a day for six months/(a floor exercise where you put all your weight on one boob,theory: to keep the pocket open )...retired last dec. at 70 some odd...i would say he had seen lots and lots of boobies in his time...sorry to see him retire...looking for another ps who followed his ideas and so far...no luck

as always, follow your own ps's advice...

Littlewitch X · 09-09-2007, 04:24 AM

My PS is has posted an instructional video on his site.
He actually demonstrated how at my first post OP appointment when my babies were still swollen & stuck-up high, ouch!(tears).
I was instructed to massage every 2 to 3 hours for the first 2 weeks,
then 3 times a day for 3 months, once a day after that.

I still do it twice a day: morning & evening, usually after shower or bath.

swankyjo · 09-09-2007, 02:30 PM

Reading this makes me feel a little better. Mine also says she doesn't think massage is necessary. According to her, to make any difference you would have to massage very aggressively. I trust her but I do feel like I'm one of the only one's not massaging. She's says leave the "massaging" to my husband!!
Jo

jschang · 09-13-2007, 01:38 PM

I was told to massage even though i had textured silicone unders...

temptingtease · 10-21-2007, 02:20 AM

yes to massage, but after 2-3 weeks.

KittyM · 11-01-2007, 05:22 AM

My PS said definitely massage, as much as possible for the first 3 weeks (6-10 times per day!) and then twice a day for a year, then once a day forever. He and his nurse assistant are huge believers that it helps prevent CC and also helps then drop into place.

They told me to start massaging on day TWO. I was terrified to try - everything was still so sore!!! They showed me how to do the massage and I was suprised how vigorous they wanted me to be. It was painful at first but I did it as much as I could stand to (maybe 3-4 times a day, somewhat gently). Now on day 8 I am up to 6-8 times/day and almost as vigorous as they showed me. It doesn't really "hurt" to do it now, but it's a bit uncomfortable. I had a followup today and the NA assured me it will be easier each day.

They also told me to start laying on my stomach for 5 minutes per day now that I'm past the first week. I guess the compression is also good for keeping the capsules soft.

I don't even care that it's uncomfortable - if it reduces my risk of CC, I'm all for it!

Talon Babe · 01-03-2008, 04:42 AM

My ps said that i didn't need to and i haven't had any problems so far and it's been alittle over a year.

Esselsie · 01-10-2008, 04:31 PM

I asked the question of my PS and he said 'you don't massage textured overs because it stops theme being held in place'... but I haven't heard this anywhere else so am a bit worried!

View Poll Results: Did your PS instruct you to massage?
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No, my PS did not instruct/tell me to massage.	48	36.09%
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09-09-2007, 04:24 AM	#22
Littlewitch X 6 years & still counting Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alohaland Posts: 607 My Mood: Thanks: 152 Thanked 174 Times in 153 Posts	My PS is has posted an instructional video on his site. He actually demonstrated how at my first post OP appointment when my babies were still swollen & stuck-up high, ouch!(tears). I was instructed to massage every 2 to 3 hours for the first 2 weeks, then 3 times a day for 3 months, once a day after that. I still do it twice a day: morning & evening, usually after shower or bath. __________________ 5'1" 102lb(at the time of surgery) 34A to 34D - 315cc(L) 300cc(R) Mentor Saline Round Smooth HP Transax - Under June 7, 2002 www.justbreastimplants.com/DeWire/

10-21-2007, 02:20 AM	#25
temptingtease got some tigobitties!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 332 Thanks: 96 Thanked 51 Times in 47 Posts	yes to massage, but after 2-3 weeks. __________________ 5''4, 125 lbs Pre BA: 34 B Post Ba: 36 DD right now... still waiting for final size Pre op Date: October 9, 2007 Surgery Date: October 17, 2007 Mentor Moderate Profile implants 425 filled to 475 CC's, Saline, Round, Complete Unders

01-10-2008, 04:31 PM	#28
Esselsie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 108 My Mood: Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 34 Posts	I asked the question of my PS and he said 'you don't massage textured overs because it stops theme being held in place'... but I haven't heard this anywhere else so am a bit worried! __________________ 5' 4" 118 lbs Pre-BA: 32B (but only just...) Post-BA: 32E/F 410cc Inamed round textured silicone gel overs

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09-09-2007, 02:30 PM	#23
swankyjo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Aledo Texas Posts: 160 Thanks: 6 Thanked 47 Times in 44 Posts	Reading this makes me feel a little better. Mine also says she doesn't think massage is necessary. According to her, to make any difference you would have to massage very aggressively. I trust her but I do feel like I'm one of the only one's not massaging. She's says leave the "massaging" to my husband!! Jo

09-13-2007, 01:38 PM	#24
jschang Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 194 Thanks: 16 Thanked 57 Times in 54 Posts	I was told to massage even though i had textured silicone unders...

11-01-2007, 05:22 AM	#26
KittyM Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster California Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	My PS said definitely massage, as much as possible for the first 3 weeks (6-10 times per day!) and then twice a day for a year, then once a day forever. He and his nurse assistant are huge believers that it helps prevent CC and also helps then drop into place. They told me to start massaging on day TWO. I was terrified to try - everything was still so sore!!! They showed me how to do the massage and I was suprised how vigorous they wanted me to be. It was painful at first but I did it as much as I could stand to (maybe 3-4 times a day, somewhat gently). Now on day 8 I am up to 6-8 times/day and almost as vigorous as they showed me. It doesn't really "hurt" to do it now, but it's a bit uncomfortable. I had a followup today and the NA assured me it will be easier each day. They also told me to start laying on my stomach for 5 minutes per day now that I'm past the first week. I guess the compression is also good for keeping the capsules soft. I don't even care that it's uncomfortable - if it reduces my risk of CC, I'm all for it!

01-03-2008, 04:42 AM	#27
Talon Babe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	My ps said that i didn't need to and i haven't had any problems so far and it's been alittle over a year.

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