Hi @myoga - sorry to hear you’re still feeling pain from the BMX and the hematoma. 🙁 Do you need more surgery for the hematoma? Wishing good vibes and healing!

You’re so nice to ask about my swap out. I’m 2 weeks past surgery. My surgeon took out my tissue expanders, put in the implants and fat grafted my stomach to fill in around the implants to give a smooth appearance. (I have a lot of new found respect for anyone that endures any kind of liposuction; it’s hard!)

I have to wear compression garments (think spanx) for 6 weeks and only remove them during a shower. I really do not like this part of it.

I prepared a lot by finding other patients who had this exact reconstruction. So I knew what I was getting into.

I haven’t had complications, so that’s good. I do have pain and fatigue. I wear loose fitting pjs and sleep in a recliner (which I did after my mastectomy).

I keep a journal, which helps me process my days and emotions. And I can track my progress. I’m not going anywhere except to post op appointments. Can’t lift anything over 10 pounds for 6 weeks, similar to the mastectomy recovery.

So, that’s pretty much where things are right now. The implants look good, bruising is improving a lot, and my stomach bruising is getting better. Still tender where she took fat from my hips and stomach.

I’m grateful she didn’t have to fat graft my legs. I ate a bunch of ice cream every night before surgery to gain belly fat - and it worked! I had enough for the doctor to use around the implants.

I’m happy to answer any other questions. Again, thx for thinking about me.