Tissue Expander - Saline Infill pain
Hi All, After a year of treatment I'm finally preparing for breast reconstruction. I had my first saline infill in my tissue expander and oh boy the pain was so intense - probably the worst pain I...
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@Miss_Minimal1
I totally agree with @Zoffiel and @iserbrown - definitely take some Panadol before the next fill and I would also let your doctor know as well. I had BMX in June with expanders placed.
I had the first fill 6 weeks later as my doctor wanted to make sure everything had healed as much as possible before filling given that the expanders are under my chest muscle.
I have just had the switch out surgery on Friday evening and now have the implants - so I am in recovery mode again. The implants are so much better, softer, more comfortable and I can’t feel those ‘edges’ that @Zoffiel mentions. I just tried to keep my mind on the end result as that pain loop is real for me too.
My first fill was the worst and at the time I worried about the next fills, but they were much better. The last fill was more uncomfortable after as everything was on full stretch. It was a bit like when I had braces as a kid and had to get them tightened - uncomfortable but got better as the days passed.
I also seemed to have a bit of stiffness in my arm where I had the node biopsy and my surgeon said that it may improve once the expanders are switched to implants as it is all impacting my muscle. I am now almost 2 days post surgery and I can already feel improvement.
Hang in there. Things will get better. The expanders are working hard to create the space for the implants - and they are much better. Take care and I am happy to answer any questions. Mx
I totally agree with @Zoffiel and @iserbrown - definitely take some Panadol before the next fill and I would also let your doctor know as well. I had BMX in June with expanders placed.
I had the first fill 6 weeks later as my doctor wanted to make sure everything had healed as much as possible before filling given that the expanders are under my chest muscle.
I have just had the switch out surgery on Friday evening and now have the implants - so I am in recovery mode again. The implants are so much better, softer, more comfortable and I can’t feel those ‘edges’ that @Zoffiel mentions. I just tried to keep my mind on the end result as that pain loop is real for me too.
My first fill was the worst and at the time I worried about the next fills, but they were much better. The last fill was more uncomfortable after as everything was on full stretch. It was a bit like when I had braces as a kid and had to get them tightened - uncomfortable but got better as the days passed.
I also seemed to have a bit of stiffness in my arm where I had the node biopsy and my surgeon said that it may improve once the expanders are switched to implants as it is all impacting my muscle. I am now almost 2 days post surgery and I can already feel improvement.
Hang in there. Things will get better. The expanders are working hard to create the space for the implants - and they are much better. Take care and I am happy to answer any questions. Mx