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I Was Born With Polands Syndrome

I Feel So Sad.

By: milee853
Written on May 7th, 2010
By: milee853
Age: 18-21 , Female
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  • zorelia

    hey i have it too, though not quite the same. my best friends who i told tell me not to worry and that how can it feel weird for me if ive known it all my life, but it does. it feels like something is missing on one side. They also don't think its a big deal, which is nice i guess, but i wish they had some empathy. because it is hard, i know. but something that did help is my dad told me asymmetry is natural in the world and people are largely attracted to it. I'd like to talk to you more if you want to email?

    Jan 13, 2012
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    • milee853

      hi, yes, sure, you can email me at msnix89@gmail.com.

      Jan 15, 2012
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  • milee853

    Hi kkails, the surgery did help a lot, in the sense that I don't have to worry about the prothesis falling out or anything of the sort when exercising and when clothed it isn't really noticeable to the eye, but it feels very tight and when people hug me they notice, which makes me uncomfortable because they feel it and they look at me confused... I try not to let it get to me but sometimes it does, cause some people have commented on it. Also, I don't know for sure, but I have the strong suspicion the implant has made me had some breathing problems, it hurts sometimes too, nothing too painful but it is annoying, sometimes i run out of breath and when I'm laying down i feel pressure on the right side of my chest... apart from that I haven't had any other problems, I'm hoping one day the implant i have, which is a 95% saline solution implant with a 5% silicone part on the "back", can be removed and changed by one much softer and natural looking, cause it looks like a ball...literally, but, theres not much it can be done about the appearance, since the muscle is lacking... I only have two scars, one underneath the armpit and one right underneath the implant, they are noticeable but nothing too gross or anything... I do recommend the surgery, but with a doctor that has real skill and knows what he or she is doing, and doesn't give you false expectations of the final results. The procedure done on me was the following: they introduced the implant say, almost empty, and a valve was placed underneath the armpit (thus the scar i have there) which was used to fill the implant over a certain period of time so the skin wouldn't rupture or show stretch marks, which by the way didn't happen to me, I believe it was because my doctor knew what he was doing and chose the best approach, I do not know if there is any better options out there nowadays, but that worked for me great. I do recommend getting the surgery, purely for aesthetic purposes, and it has given me confidence to wear more revealing clothes, nothing too revealing, but much more than before. So, basically, yes, I do recommend it. :) I hope this helps!

    Dec 1, 2011
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    • kkails

      Thank you so much for all of the advice! it seems as though we have a VERY similar situation, as what you said the procedure was for you is going to be pretty much the exact same procedure for me. I am worried about the risks and things you mentioned, but you if you believe that they outweigh the problems you had before surgery then it must be worth it! I am glad i have found someone so similar to me in this way. It is easy to feel alone when you have something like this, because in most cases you dont know anyone like you. So thanks very much! if you have any other advice or information about your experience and outlook on surgery that would be much appreciated! thanks! :)

      Dec 1, 2011
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    • milee853

      :) I'm glad it helps, and I'm glad it makes you feel better, cause it seems we do have a very similar situation, and I know what it feels like, I do recommend the surgery, and even more if the procedure will be the same, it will work :) I can offer you pictures of myself, I won't show my face ahaha, for privacy, but I can show you how it looks in a bikini and with a bra, if you'd like I can send them to you. Maybe this will help to make your decision easier and for you to have an idea of how it might look afterwards, Ive had the same implant for seven years, and probably will for some three years more. If it can be changed for a more softer implant and "natural" looking implant before those three years, I will change it.
      So let me know! I really hope if you do choose to undergo surgery it all goes well! :)

      Dec 1, 2011
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  • kkails

    Hello. You are not alone, I am 17. I also was born with Polands syndrome, and have no breast tissue or pectoralis muscle on my right side. I feel the exact same way about bathing suit and revealing tops. Did the surgery help? I cant decide if i want to get the surgery or not! If you told me your experience of it that would help a lot! thanks!

    Dec 1, 2011
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  • Dgrimm291

    That sucks you seem nice i have never heard of this but a guy should like you four you and not what you look like

    May 8, 2010
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