WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2010
Dr. Peter Kreymerman explains Capsular Contracture.
Ok, so I admit I know nothing about medical terms. When Dr. Kreymerman explained what Capsular Contracture was, I just filed it away, thinking, "I have no idea what he is talking about."
Last night was another long night with insomnia; even after taking my prescribed medicine, I still couldn't sleep. I did a google search for Capsular Contracture, and I saw the scariest pictures I have ever seen of women who had mastectomy and reconstruction surgery that went wrong. It made me even more grateful for Dr. Kreymerman. My breasts have been so tight and stiff, and it is excruciating. The pain never goes away. I always feel so bad when my grandson tries to lay his head on my chest that he can't because it's too hard. I'm afraid he might hit his head on them and have to go get stitches. No joke.
Dr. Kreymerman explained that radiation can cause them to harden, and he will fix it during my next round of surgery. Of course, he will; he can do it all.
Ok, so what I found out about Capsular Contracture is when a capsule forms, comprised of fibrous tissue in some people, the tablet will tighten and squeeze the expander. This makes the breast feel stiff and distorts its appearance of the breast. The expander feels very firm in the later stages and may take on a "ball-like" look.
I like to be educated on what is going on with my body, but I have a weak stomach. Last night, I searched over 50 websites, some showing actual surgery, and watching the surgeon cut into it made me sick.
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