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Can not tolerate the expanders, surgery was 13 days ago.
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jan 26, 2023 | Replies (7)Comment receiving replies
I hated my expanders at first. My scars weren't healing as expected and I considered giving up on the process of reconstruction. I am now 3 months post DMX with expanders and doing well the 3 expansions I have had. After the first 1-2 fills the feel of the expanders decreased, they were not at cumbersome. Keep in mind you implants would not feel like your expanders. I am 52 now and still somewhat vain about my appearance.
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I also had an awful time with the expander. i was nauseous almost all the time because I have a hiatal hernia and the expander really irritated it-and it hurt a bit at first. I somehow hung on and it got better. I had an awesome, talented and very caring plastic surgeon and the results look really good. It is starting to feel more normal but never the same. You have to do what feels right for you, though. Prayers and good wishes…