1st mamogram w/implants
I just had my 1st mamogram since having breast implants. Mine are under the muscle, and I had no problems whatsoever. I was very curious, and had a great tech who let me see the films as she did them. They took the side views, and to take the front views they had to kinda push the implant into my chest, and just pull my tissue forward into the machine. simple, painless and very interesting.
I have been having mamos for the last 10 years because of my family history. My mother died at 56 from breast cancer, my oldest siter died at 48 from breast cancer, and most recently, my next oldest sister was diagnosed at Christmas. She had a lumpectomy last week, and is doing well, we are just waiting for the lymph nodes to come back to see if she needs chemo as well, or just radiation. Her cancer was not caught on the mamogram, tho, calcium spots were. When she had the calcium biopsied, an ultrasound found a spot that the mamo did not. That was also biopsied, and was found to be cancerous, the calcium spots were not. My mamogram came back "normal" but I will be having an ultrasound as well, since it has been deemed necessary by my o.b.
I am praying for my sister Debby, and praying that the steps I took (having WLS, dropping 125lbs,quitting smoking 10 years ago) will significantly decrease my chances of disease in general. Now if they can just find a cure for stress, I would be all set :0)
Take care everyone, I'll get some pics on soon.
Diane B.
275# RNY 1-7-08 156# Dr. Bell Yale New Haven CT
Brachio - BA - TT - TL 7-8-09 Dr. Sauceda Mexico
I have to admit that I feel under the muscle is the better option for someone like you and me, with a strong family history of breast CA.
I hope and pray with you that losing weight and changing our habits will keep us from getting disease also.
I'm so sorry to hear about your sister. And losing your Mom and oldest sister is so sad.
Did Dr. Sauceda agree to put your implants under the muscle because of your family history?
I'll be getting mine in the Fall hopefully.
12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand.
Highest~ 267/ Surgery~ 253/Current~133/ GOAL 130
August 31, 2006 ~ Gastric Bypass~December 19, 2008 ~Tuck with muscle repair~December 16, 2009 ~ Tummy Tuck revision (loosened skin as a result of stretch marks), Mons reduction, Mini Inner Thigh Lift, BL/BA to Full C from AA :)~December 18, 2013 ~ Butt Lift and brachioplasty~Completed by Dr. Wang-Ashraf at Artisan Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia.
"No day, but today", RENT...Johnathan Larson
HW/SW/CW/GOAL
217/206/145/136
Plastics with Dr. Sauceda April 8th/2010
Mini AL, Mini TT, Medial TL, BA, Lipo
On the other hand, my O.B. was so impressed with my weight loss and plastic surgery that she just went nuts. She struggles with her weight also, and was so stoked about Dr. S's skills that she asked for his name and info for her other patients, and could not believe the price I paid for the quality of "work" that I had done. I also just scheduled my breast ultrasound, and will rest easier after that. :0)
Diane B.
275# RNY 1-7-08 156# Dr. Bell Yale New Haven CT
Brachio - BA - TT - TL 7-8-09 Dr. Sauceda Mexico