How do TISSUE EXPANDERS Work? | Mastectomy Reconstruction | Breast Cancer Journey

This video provides an introduction into tissue expanders as a mastectomy reconstruction option and covers the following topics:
-What is the purpose of tissue expanders?
-What do they look like?
-How does the process work?
-How long does the process take?
Learning about the different mastectomy reconstruction options was an important step to help me make the right surgery decision for me. I hope this helps you in some way🙏🌷
Thank YOU for being here with me! It is my honor to share my experiences with the purpose of supporting you, and creating a space where we all feel less alone💕
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Thank you again for being here with me, much love🕊. You've got this!
Sincerely,
Chelsey
Instagram: @chelseytarnowgrey
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[@pattycarol5191]

I'm currently in this stage of reconstruction. I had a expansion today and possibly one more next appt. It is a new experience and I have pain only the day of expansion from the skin stretches..but no hard pains

[@ChelseyTarnow]

Thank you for sharing! So happy to hear the pain is condensed to one day for you🙏. Wishing you much health and happiness💫

[@mythaichannel9082]

@@ChelseyTarnow pain must be different for every body responses to the healing process. Just hope for the best prepare for the worst good luck to everyone in the same journey

[@greysontangerine1231]

Thanks a lot , l am in that❤

[@ChelseyTarnow]

You are so welcome💕. Hope it was helpful:)

[@KerryTarnow]

First

[@ChelseyTarnow]

Niiiiiice appreciate it🙏💥!!!

[@terrytarnow5760]

Thanks

[@ChelseyTarnow]

Thanks for watching🙏!

[@a.rosesrbleu9580]

Was it painful when the doctor would put the fluid in?

[@ChelseyTarnow]

Surprisingly it wasn't!

[@a.rosesrbleu9580]

@@ChelseyTarnow thank you! 😄

[@ChelseyTarnow]

@@a.rosesrbleu9580 you are so welcome! Have a wonderful day❄🎊

[@jumjumjumuk]

How long thay stat fill up hun after skin heel from oparetion

[@ChelseyTarnow]

I had mine stay in for radiation so it was longer for me. I'm not sure what the normal length is🙈. Sorry, I know this isn't very helpful. You've got this💪🌷❤!!!

[@mythaichannel9082]

I’m in first step of that. Come home with 4 drainage after Bilateral mastectomy two days ago doctor said they didn’t put any fluid in yet. That would be something to look up to what’s going to be. But I am more interested to Chemotherapy than the boobs though

[@ChelseyTarnow]

Thank you again for sharing your experience! Here's a video that shares a little more what the fills are like. I hope today is a great day for you💫

[@mythaichannel9082]

@@ChelseyTarnow get a little better sleep last night maybe because of Benadryl for itchy helps. Thanks 🙏 hope you have a splendid weekend

[@ChelseyTarnow]

@@mythaichannel9082 Im so happy to hear that! I found the bandages to be really itchy. I hope you get another better sleep tonight as well!

[@mythaichannel9082]

@@ChelseyTarnow love it 😊 thanks 🙏