Crohn's and Cosmetic Surgery

[bexb]

Hi All

My names Becky and ive been living with Crohn's for nearly 3 years now ( i was diagnosed over a year ago after being rushed to hospital) I have had 1 major flare up that lasted 18 months and 2 minor flare ups which have been controlled with steriods 1 week at a time
After having a child and having Crohn's my body has taken some serious slack and i now want to feel like me again and feel like a women - ive never had curves or big ****s ive always been quite slim and flat chested but now im even thinner and more flat chested - i look like a 12 year old or feel that way anyway
So I want to have breast implants and the surgeon who i saw was really good and recommend that i have the implant behind the breast tissue to help with the healing process and the blood supply ...but when i saw the gastro specialist he shouted at me and said your wasting your money your body will reject the implants !!! - has anyone had this procedure done???

 

[Trysha]

Hello bexb
Welcome to the forum.
Sorry you have not yet had any answers to your question.
This is not something I have experienced so I am sorry I'm not much help.
Just wanted to say hello and welcome,
There may be other members along to give their advice.
I am shocked at the insensitivity and inappropriate response from your GI.
He should have been more supportive at the same time explaining pros and cons of
this type of surgery., which could be very demanding of you to say the least..
Take care--
Hugs
Trysha

 

[lente]

Sad to hear your GI is responding this way...
Do you know why he thinks that your body will reject the transplants? It might be that the meds You take for your crohn's aren't beneficial to transplants. But still... Your doctor should be sitting you down and look at the options and potential risks with you! Shouting and being irrational never helped anyone.
I have no personal experience with the problem, but wish you the best of luck!

 

[bexb]

Thankyou for the replys and welcome messages - much apprecaited

I have decided to go ahead with the surgery anyway - i am having the smallest implants possible and am staying in overnight so hopefully ill be ok - im not going to let having Crohn's rule my life
The specialist who i saw about my Crohn's was not the usual specialist i see - To be honest he made me feel uncomfortable - No explanation about why he thought my body would reject them - just lots of arrogant shouting and saying i am wasting my money - so ill see what my doctor says
I am due another colonscopy in a few weeks ( oh the joys lol ) - so im not sure the doctor will confirm to my surgeon that i can have the surgery - but will see and keep you posted ..fingers crossed xxx

 

[autumn_rose]

First, lemme say, welcome to the forum!

I think undergoing additional surgeries is a risky decision, especially the risk of infection if you're on traditional treatment for IBD. Your body is already struggling to do its best, and throwing something else in the mix might not be met with the best results.

Women come in all shapes and sizes, and just because you don't have bigger breasts or curvy hips does not mean you're not beautiful. Maybe do some soul searching and learn to love who you are without taking surgical measures. For me, I have the typical curvy body (hips, butt, breasts), and it took me a while before I learned to embrace it. If you're really, truly unhappy and there's no way around it, then I would weigh the pros and cons and educate yourself as much as possible, not only on the implant procedure, but on the possible complications that can occur from the GI aspect as well.

 

[bexb]

Thankyou for your response x

I do love my body and am happy with me - have never wanted to change anything - i just want feel more feminine (i have always been flat chested but am even less now since having Crohn's and losing weight) - beleive me i have thought about it for a long time and researched the surgeon and teh implants etc..
My Doctors says its fine for me to go ahead with the operation just as long as i take my time to recover and heal and know that it might just take a bit longer for me to heal - i would NEVER want to put myself at risk nut i know im a fighter and my body will get through this - Thinking positive all the way