Guest guest Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 I just wanted to update everyone on my explantation progress. Today I saw Dr. Melmed and I was shocked because he told me that my implants were causing all of my symptoms. He said that for some women they are allergic to their implants. This is the first time any doctor has ever admitted that, even though I've been asking for years if it weren't my implants causing my problems. He said I wouldn't need a full lift and mentioned lifting it from the nipple. I'm not familiar with that, are any of you? Also, I know Kacey used Dr. Melmed but are there any of the other girls that have used him. I have had three appts. now with PS's that will remove them and I have to make a decision. I must admit I really liked Dr. Melmed and the fact that he gave some credance to my complaint made me have hope. He also said that I would get better once I was explanted. He bet me a diet coke. Debbye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2003 Report Share Posted October 8, 2003 Debbye! I am so excited for you to begin the process of feeling better. 3 weeks will fly by! Congrats - I know it is a relief to have a date set for the explant. As for being flat - I am surprised to find that I am wearing tighter shirts (size small/medium again!) than I did when I had implants. I am a pretty conservative dresser as it is - but I feel sexier now without those things in my chest. I feel like 'me' again. Soon - you will be on the road to recovery. I will be thinking of you. Kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2003 Report Share Posted October 8, 2003 Shari I think that Dr Feng and Dr Mehlmed and Also Dr Kolb would all be willing to help you with something in writting substantiating your illnesses. I would write to them or call them and see what you can find out. If you want the addresses, phone numbers etc, contact me at my private email, I can help. Idagirl@... Hugs In , halvey70@a... wrote: > Does Dr. Melmed give anyone anything in writing about this? I was just wondering as I can't seem to get any of my docs to firmly admit that the implants were why I was sick and I would love to have any info available from another doc saying that he believes it, too. My explant PS said that he agreed that the fungal contamination of my implants led to my sympomatic illnesses but not the implants themselves. It may help in my next appts to actually have a doc that believes me. I couldn't even imagine after what I have been through - a real doctor - actually believing me?? I would have passed out! Where is he located? Does anyone know of a doc in the Tampa area that believes us? > Wow - I am just full of questions today! > > thanks for your help > shari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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