Re: First time posting

June 4, 2005

Hi ,

I'm glad you finally spoke up! . . . and that you've

been getting some good info here.

When you go home from surgery, you will be well

wrapped. When the wraps come off, wear a snug, but

comfortable, sports bra 24/7 until healing is well

underway. This will help make the internal scar tissue

work for you!

You'll be doing some fluffing in the months following

your explant. s\S before deciding on what kind of bras

to get, why not wait and see what you need? Most women

are pleasantly surprised!

Hugs and prayers,

Rogene

June 4, 2005

-

HI. I am glad to hear that you already have your explant

scheduled. I wanted to comment on not getting a lift. If your

breasts are saggy now, I think there is a good liklihood they will

be saggy after explant. Many many women have gotten lifts and been

very pleased with the results. So much so that they realized that a

lift was probably all they needed in the first place. What did your

doctor recommend? I would really look into your options before

deciding against one. I know they are more expensive, but very

worth it. Besides, if you don't like the way your breasts look

after explant, you are looking at another surgery downthe road. It

is less expensive and less risky to have just one surgery instead of

two. Please at least explore the types of lifts and get more info

before deciding against it. I had implants for eleven years and my

skin had stretched enough in that time so that where my natural

breast ended there is now saggy skin. I didn't get a lift or

anything and will now need to go back someday and get something

done. There are different types of lifts but I would at least get

all the info and opinions from ps before making a final decision.

Good luck in whatever you decide.

Hugs, kathy

-- In , " sabourin_michelle "

<michelle_curlysue@h...> wrote:

> Hi,

> I'd like to say thank you for all the wonderful info this site has

> provided for me. I have been doing alot of reading, but this is

the

> first time I'm posting.

> I have had my saline implants for approx. 5 years now. I am

> scheduled to be explanted on July 6. I will be having a

capselectomy

> (with drains) but I will not be getting a lift. There are two

> reasons. One, I am scared of all the cutting and scarring, and

two,

> can't afford it right now. I actually want to see what I'm left

with

> first.

>

> Can anybody give me any tips for after the surgery. I would also

> like to know what would be the best kind of bra for me to wear,

> while I am healing. Something that will help them to form back

into

> a good shape.

>

> The doctor said I will be wrapped in a tensor bandage, but I don't

> think that would work for me, because my breast are pretty heavy -

> not to mention saggy. Too me that seems about as useful as a

> strapless bra, which for me would quickly turn into a belt. Ha, ha,

>

> Any suggestion, I have heard, wear a pointy bra, or what about a

> stretchy sports bra - too really squish them up. Thanks...

June 4, 2005

I think it really depends on the doctor doing the explant, some will leave

you saggy, others will take more pains to see that you are not.

Lynda

At 11:56 PM 6/3/2005, you wrote:

>-

>

>HI. I am glad to hear that you already have your explant

>scheduled. I wanted to comment on not getting a lift. If your

>breasts are saggy now, I think there is a good liklihood they will

>be saggy after explant. Many many women have gotten lifts and been

>very pleased with the results. So much so that they realized that a

>lift was probably all they needed in the first place. What did your

>doctor recommend? I would really look into your options before

>deciding against one. I know they are more expensive, but very

>worth it. Besides, if you don't like the way your breasts look

>after explant, you are looking at another surgery downthe road. It

>is less expensive and less risky to have just one surgery instead of

>two. Please at least explore the types of lifts and get more info

>before deciding against it. I had implants for eleven years and my

>skin had stretched enough in that time so that where my natural

>breast ended there is now saggy skin. I didn't get a lift or

>anything and will now need to go back someday and get something

>done. There are different types of lifts but I would at least get

>all the info and opinions from ps before making a final decision.

>Good luck in whatever you decide.

>Hugs, kathy

>

>-- In , " sabourin_michelle "

><michelle_curlysue@h...> wrote:

> > Hi,

> > I'd like to say thank you for all the wonderful info this site has

> > provided for me. I have been doing alot of reading, but this is

>the

> > first time I'm posting.

> > I have had my saline implants for approx. 5 years now. I am

> > scheduled to be explanted on July 6. I will be having a

>capselectomy

> > (with drains) but I will not be getting a lift. There are two

> > reasons. One, I am scared of all the cutting and scarring, and

>two,

> > can't afford it right now. I actually want to see what I'm left

>with

> > first.

> >

> > Can anybody give me any tips for after the surgery. I would also

> > like to know what would be the best kind of bra for me to wear,

> > while I am healing. Something that will help them to form back

>into

> > a good shape.

> >

> > The doctor said I will be wrapped in a tensor bandage, but I don't

> > think that would work for me, because my breast are pretty heavy -

> > not to mention saggy. Too me that seems about as useful as a

> > strapless bra, which for me would quickly turn into a belt. Ha, ha,

> >

> > Any suggestion, I have heard, wear a pointy bra, or what about a

> > stretchy sports bra - too really squish them up. Thanks...

>

>Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by

>licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed

>health care professional before commencing any medical treatment.

>

> " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you.

>Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live

>a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing,

>two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

>

June 4, 2005

Dearest :

Welcome to our group. Honey, please ask questions and these ladies will help

you get through this. I'm glad that you have some time to prepare for your

explant. Dr. Blais will help you with information on making sure that your

implants and capsules are kept. The implants and capsules must go to

pathology first, then it is always best to have everything that the doctor

has removed to be sent directly from the hospital to Dr. Blais. This way

they cannot claim that you tampered with the material.

When I was explanted the doctor taped my breasts, it was like a binding.

Perhaps some of the other ladies will help you with some suggestions

regarding the type of bra that you should wear.

, please just take one day at a time and if you need to talk to

someone just call me.

Love always....Lea

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~``

First time posting

> Hi,

> I'd like to say thank you for all the wonderful info this site has

> provided for me. I have been doing alot of reading, but this is the

> first time I'm posting.

> I have had my saline implants for approx. 5 years now. I am

> scheduled to be explanted on July 6. I will be having a capselectomy

> (with drains) but I will not be getting a lift. There are two

> reasons. One, I am scared of all the cutting and scarring, and two,

> can't afford it right now. I actually want to see what I'm left with

> first.

>

> Can anybody give me any tips for after the surgery. I would also

> like to know what would be the best kind of bra for me to wear,

> while I am healing. Something that will help them to form back into

> a good shape.

>

> The doctor said I will be wrapped in a tensor bandage, but I don't

> think that would work for me, because my breast are pretty heavy -

> not to mention saggy. Too me that seems about as useful as a

> strapless bra, which for me would quickly turn into a belt. Ha, ha,

>

> Any suggestion, I have heard, wear a pointy bra, or what about a

> stretchy sports bra - too really squish them up. Thanks...

>

> Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by

> licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed

> health care professional before commencing any medical treatment.

>

> " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you.

> Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live

> a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing,

> two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

>

June 5, 2005

I was ex[lanted and sent home wraped in a big ace bandage, then I transitioned to sports bras ,then to regular bra's. The regular bras still hurt on my incision lines and rub the place on my back where there is nerve damage and it sort of feels like bees stinging me. The PS says that it will heal in time. I was also told that I would have no breast tissue left after but am at least a large b or c. I have not yet bought bra's that fit.

I have been so busy living my very busy life. So I am not exactly sure of my bra size but it no longer matters to me. I am healthy and happy with my raisins in a baggie.

Try to see the funny side of life'

Toni__________________________________________________

June 5, 2005

> I was ex[lanted and sent home wraped in a big ace bandage, then I

transitioned to sports bras ,then to regular bra's. The regular bras

still hurt on my incision lines and rub the place on my back where

there is nerve damage and it sort of feels like bees stinging me.

The PS says that it will heal in time. I was also told that I would

have no breast tissue left after but am at least a large b or c. I

have not yet bought bra's that fit.

> I have been so busy living my very busy life. So I am not exactly

sure of my bra size but it no longer matters to me. I am healthy and

happy with my raisins in a baggie.

>

> Try to see the funny side of life'

>

> Toni

>

Thanks for you sense of humor, it's true, even if I have to roll

them up with a ham key, I will be much happier and more comfortabe.

Mine are like apples in socks right now, and they are so heavy and

uncomfortable.... I can't wait to be free from them.

Please tell me more about this strange stinging on you back, was

this happening before or after your explantation.

______________________________________________

>

September 19, 2010

Yes, I have " normal " lab values and am newly diagnosed with RA. Starting

Plaquenil Monday. Baffling isn't it? ellen

EL

You don't stop laughing because you grow old,

You grow old because you stop laughing.

In a message dated 9/19/2010 7:00:30 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

lauralynnil40@... writes:

I read almost everything on here but have never posted before. To make a

long story short I am 45 years old and have had problems for years with pain

and stiffness in my joints, hands knees, hips, etc. in the past 2 years my

hands have started swelling. Just recently got insurance so in the past

have been using Urgentcare doctors who look at me and tell me I have

rheumatoid arthritis but nothing ever shows up in the blood work. I have an

appt.

with a rheumatolgist Mon the 27th of Sept. and I hope shes good and can help.

I work 6 days a week and am not a person who likes to sit still so all of

this pain and stiffness is hard to take. I get up 2 hours before I have to

be at work so I can get over the stiffness. Is there anyone else on here

who doesn't have anything show up in their blood work? I am so frustrated and

worn out from the pain. Urgentcare drs. prescribe short-term prednisone

(which works wonders for a few weeks) and Mobic which does NOTHING for me.

Thanks for listening to my rant I hope I'm on my way to a diagnosis and look

forward to posting more.

Amy

September 19, 2010

Hi Amy.

Â

Â Â Â Â Welcome to our wonderful group.Â It must be very hard to work so many

days and then try to do so with RA and stiffness.

Â

Â Â Â I am glad you have your Rheumy appt. very soon.Â I hope the Dr. can help

you with some meds., and also answer the many questions you must have.Â The

sooner they start to treat it aggressively, the better it will be for you.

Â

Â Â Â I have stiffness in my ankles and feet each day.Â It does take some time

for them to be better.

Â

Â Â Â Good luck at your Rheumy appt.

Â

Hugs,

Â

Barbara

From: Amy H <lauralynnil40@...>

Subject: [ ] First time posting

Date: Sunday, September 19, 2010, 9:46 AM

Â

I read almost everything on here but have never posted before. To make a long

story short I am 45 years old and have had problems for years with pain and

stiffness in my joints, hands knees, hips, etc. in the past 2 years my hands

have started swelling. Just recently got insurance so in the past have been

using Urgentcare doctors who look at me and tell me I have rheumatoid arthritis

but nothing ever shows up in the blood work. I have an appt. with a

rheumatolgist Mon the 27th of Sept. and I hope shes good and can help. I work 6

days a week and am not a person who likes to sit still so all of this pain and

stiffness is hard to take. I get up 2 hours before I have to be at work so I can

get over the stiffness. Is there anyone else on here who doesn't have anything

show up in their blood work? I am so frustrated and worn out from the pain.

Urgentcare drs. prescribe short-term prednisone (which works wonders for a few

weeks) and Mobic which does NOTHING for

me. Thanks for listening to my rant I hope I'm on my way to a diagnosis and

look forward to posting more.

Amy

September 19, 2010

Amy - I am like you, nothing shows up in my blood work. I am lucky that I

didn't start having symptoms until age 60. If I understand right, 20% of people

with RA are not RA positive. I still haven't gotten a diagnosis and this has

been going on for a year. I have a strong family history of auto immune

diseases in my family and my symptoms are very much like my cousins. I think I

have a lighter case of RA, but could not imagine having what some individuals

have on the group.

I am like you, I get up early and take a hot shower to get going in the

mornings. Right now, I take Celebrex and Cymbalta with tramadol and Darvocet

for pain. I try to stay away from the pain meds. I also take Ambien and got

addicted to it - but I worked myself off of it. Ambien would let me sleep even

with the pain, whereas the pain meds did not help me sleep.

Regina

From: Amy H

Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 8:46 AM