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Lakewood, CO

I’m seeing my PS on Wednesday for 3 month follow up and to schedule my exchange surgery. Planning a lift on my other side to create as much symmetry as possible. What questions do I need to ask about the exchange and lift procedures? Thanks for your help!

November 6, 2023
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A MyBCTeam Member

To put it bluntly my question would be exactly what are you going to do to me.
What type of anesthesia I'm I going to be under?
How long will the procedure take.
Approximate recovery time.
My limitations on doing things.
What are the complications of this type of surgery.
Any types of tests that have to be done blood, covid etc. Yes that dreaded word covid.
Is this surgery going to be outpatient or inpatient.
I'm sure other sisters have more questions to ask.
But what ever you decide I am praying for you and sending love and hugs.

November 6, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

Hi there! If you haven’t already asked your PS about their training, I would ask how often they have done your procedure.
Best wishes for smooth sailing!!🤓

November 6, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

Agree ERS. I would ask about their experience and training.

November 6, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

I am just about 3 months out from same procedure. I think it would have helped me to have a more realistic idea of what it would look like afterwards. My implant side is slightly smaller than my lifted and reduced side. I am having trouble fitting a bra. I see my PS on Friday so will talk to her then. The exchange was very easy. The reduction lift side was notas bad as mastectomy with tissue expander but still taking longer than i ever thought to heal/(I am older so maybe thats why). Also ask about what sscar cream or gel you can use. My reduction /lift scar is as large as the mastectomy scar. . Good luck.

November 6, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

Good luck

November 6, 2023

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