Feralpeg
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As many of you know, I had breast cancer when I was 32. I had a mastectomy followed by reconstruction. Due to the fact I had very small breasts, the plastic surgeon recommended putting an implant in my remaining breast in addition to one for the replacement of the breast I had removed. He said this was necessary to make me look symmetrical. He used silicone implants.
It has been 22 years since my reconstruction. I knew this day would come eventually. The implant in my remaining breast has ruptured. I started having pain in this breast some time ago, but it is not easy to tell when a silicone implant ruptures. Unlike saline, a silicone implant doesn't just deflate. Saline is easily absorbed by the body. Silicone is not. It seeps out slowly and become like glue throughout your tissue.
I have an appointment with a plastic surgeon in a couple of weeks. My referring doctor told me that they would most likely want to remove my remaining breast. To remove only the tissue that has been compromised by the silicone would leave such a mess that it wouldn't be worth it and they want to make sure they get everything. Although the implant on the side where I had my mastectomy has not ruptured at this point, I will most likely have it removed as well. I really don't want go through this again at some later date. Also, it lies directly on my chest wall above my heart. It is not an area I really want to have gummed up with silicone.
So, if you have a little pixie dust you could send my way, I'd appreciate it. I'll update once I've seen the plastic surgeon.
It has been 22 years since my reconstruction. I knew this day would come eventually. The implant in my remaining breast has ruptured. I started having pain in this breast some time ago, but it is not easy to tell when a silicone implant ruptures. Unlike saline, a silicone implant doesn't just deflate. Saline is easily absorbed by the body. Silicone is not. It seeps out slowly and become like glue throughout your tissue.
I have an appointment with a plastic surgeon in a couple of weeks. My referring doctor told me that they would most likely want to remove my remaining breast. To remove only the tissue that has been compromised by the silicone would leave such a mess that it wouldn't be worth it and they want to make sure they get everything. Although the implant on the side where I had my mastectomy has not ruptured at this point, I will most likely have it removed as well. I really don't want go through this again at some later date. Also, it lies directly on my chest wall above my heart. It is not an area I really want to have gummed up with silicone.
So, if you have a little pixie dust you could send my way, I'd appreciate it. I'll update once I've seen the plastic surgeon.
, Feralpeg!
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Oh, I am so sorry to hear this! Sending lots of prayers and 
