Guest guest Posted March 16, 2004 Report Share Posted March 16, 2004 Hi everyone, It's me . I have not been here for a while so I apologize for not being an active participant. I am 25 years old and woke up this morning not wanting to live anymore from the pain and discomfort I am in. For the past couple of years I have had a wide range of illnesses. It started out as gastrointestinal with episodes of nausea and vomiting, then it went away and after losing some weight, I began developing several serious reactions to medications as well as heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and more digestive problems. I get a globus sensation and problems with GI motility- including frequent belching and pressure in my chest that I never experienced before. I have had a battery of tests including endoscopies. I have a small hiatal hernia, but this should not be causing the wide range of symptoms that I am experiencing. I get terrible pain that shoots down my arm on the side where my implant is and I also have swelling a tenderness along my rib cage. Coughing even hurts at times. I also have a malar rash on my face that the doctors have called 'rosacea' which I know is not rosacea. I have been getting boils on my face that won't go away despite using various remedies. I have had strange sensations that something is stuck in my upper chest and neck and it is trying to push upwards. I also get bizarre pressure sensations in my head. Not to mention the fibromyalgia. All this for two years. Well, I got up this morning wanting to die and I said to myself, " This is my life- I need to do something. " God gave me courage and I called the LuFeng Clinic and a wonderful lady named counselled me. I about cried. She asked me if I was a smoker because I sounded so short of breath on the phone. I do not smoke, but as she explained many implant victims have this problem. She also asked me if I had a 'textured' implant. I about went numb. I have a McGhan BioCell 468 and when I told her she told me that she knew what was wrong. Apparently, the textured parts of the implant flake off and enter the tissues and bloodstream. These flakes are composed of silicone, mercury, and platinum. also told me that these chemicals have been found in babies who nurse from mothers with implants. So, if I wanted to have a baby one day I would not be able to nurse it. This goes clearly against the design and plan that God has for mothers and their babies. Needless to say I was shocked and ready to solve this dilemma. explained the capsulectomy and insurance issues and without any hassle- made me an appointment for May 18th. It was amazing really. I consulted the surgeon who originally did the implant procedure. He was condescending and attributed my issue to being 'psychological' in nature. Well, shame on him and may he see the pictures of my capsule and implant one day! Thank you so much everyone for letting me vent and may we all find justice for the terrible crimes that Inamed has committed against millions of women like ourselves. God Bless! Love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2004 Report Share Posted March 16, 2004 Hi . I am 25 also and have been sick for nearly 4 years. I went through a terrible depression where I was suicidal...I didn't want to live like this anymore. I occasionally go through times where I question " why me " , but my relationship with God has become so much stronger through this whole experience...even though it is hard and there are days when I just want to lay in bed and cry, in the end, I am thankful for this illness, the lessons I've learned, and the close relationship I have with God as a result. I had McGhan Biocell 168 implants. I didn't know that about the textured coating breaking off and containing mercury and platinum....and to think the textured coating was supposed to PREVENT problems (capsular contracture)! Makes me sick. Hang in there. From what I've heard about Dr. Feng, you are in good hands...and on your way to getting better. I will be praying for you. Love, Colleen From: draw4u2day@... Reply- Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2004 07:34:16 -0000 Subject: Seeing Dr.Feng In May! Hi everyone, It's me . I have not been here for a while so I apologize for not being an active participant. I am 25 years old and woke up this morning not wanting to live anymore from the pain and discomfort I am in. For the past couple of years I have had a wide range of illnesses. It started out as gastrointestinal with episodes of nausea and vomiting, then it went away and after losing some weight, I began developing several serious reactions to medications as well as heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and more digestive problems. I get a globus sensation and problems with GI motility- including frequent belching and pressure in my chest that I never experienced before. I have had a battery of tests including endoscopies. I have a small hiatal hernia, but this should not be causing the wide range of symptoms that I am experiencing. I get terrible pain that shoots down my arm on the side where my implant is and I also have swelling a tenderness along my rib cage. Coughing even hurts at times. I also have a malar rash on my face that the doctors have called 'rosacea' which I know is not rosacea. I have been getting boils on my face that won't go away despite using various remedies. I have had strange sensations that something is stuck in my upper chest and neck and it is trying to push upwards. I also get bizarre pressure sensations in my head. Not to mention the fibromyalgia. All this for two years. Well, I got up this morning wanting to die and I said to myself, " This is my life- I need to do something. " God gave me courage and I called the LuFeng Clinic and a wonderful lady named counselled me. I about cried. She asked me if I was a smoker because I sounded so short of breath on the phone. I do not smoke, but as she explained many implant victims have this problem. She also asked me if I had a 'textured' implant. I about went numb. I have a McGhan BioCell 468 and when I told her she told me that she knew what was wrong. Apparently, the textured parts of the implant flake off and enter the tissues and bloodstream. These flakes are composed of silicone, mercury, and platinum. also told me that these chemicals have been found in babies who nurse from mothers with implants. So, if I wanted to have a baby one day I would not be able to nurse it. This goes clearly against the design and plan that God has for mothers and their babies. Needless to say I was shocked and ready to solve this dilemma. explained the capsulectomy and insurance issues and without any hassle- made me an appointment for May 18th. It was amazing really. I consulted the surgeon who originally did the implant procedure. He was condescending and attributed my issue to being 'psychological' in nature. Well, shame on him and may he see the pictures of my capsule and implant one day! Thank you so much everyone for letting me vent and may we all find justice for the terrible crimes that Inamed has committed against millions of women like ourselves. God Bless! Love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2004 Report Share Posted March 16, 2004 hi shannon, my name is lisa and i also have an appt. with dr. feng-may 20th. it was the hardest phone call i ever made, but you are right, linda was wonderful! my primary symptom has been an autoimmune skin disorder, but i also have these boil-like things on my face that don't go away for a very long time-too weird?!it's good to meet someone on the same path as me -hope to talk soon! blessings, lisadraw4u2day@... wrote: Hi everyone,It's me . I have not been here for a while so I apologize for not being an active participant. I am 25 years old and woke up this morning not wanting to live anymore from the pain and discomfort I am in. For the past couple of years I have had a wide range of illnesses. It started out as gastrointestinal with episodes of nausea and vomiting, then it went away and after losing some weight, I began developing several serious reactions to medications as well as heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and more digestive problems. I get a globus sensation and problems with GI motility-including frequent belching and pressure in my chest that I never experienced before. I have had a battery of tests including endoscopies. I have a small hiatal hernia, but this should not be causing the wide range of symptoms that I am experiencing. I get terrible pain that shoots down my arm on the side where my implant is and I also have swelling a tenderness along my rib cage. Coughing even hurts at times. I also have a malar rash on my face that the doctors have called 'rosacea' which I know is not rosacea. I have been getting boils on my face that won't go away despite using various remedies. I have had strange sensations that something is stuck in my upper chest and neck and it is trying to push upwards. I also get bizarre pressure sensations in my head. Not to mention the fibromyalgia. All this for two years.Well, I got up this morning wanting to die and I said to myself, "This is my life- I need to do something." God gave me courage and I called the LuFeng Clinic and a wonderful lady named counselled me. I about cried. She asked me if I was a smoker because I sounded so short of breath on the phone. I do not smoke, but as she explained many implant victims have this problem. She also asked me if I had a 'textured' implant. I about went numb. I have a McGhan BioCell 468 and when I told her she told me that she knew what was wrong. Apparently, the textured parts of the implant flake off and enter the tissues and bloodstream. These flakes are composed of silicone, mercury, and platinum. also told me that these chemicals have been found in babies who nurse from mothers with implants. So, if I wanted to have a baby one day I would not be able to nurse it. This goes clearly against the design and plan that God has for mothers and their babies. Needless to say I was shocked and ready to solve this dilemma. explained the capsulectomy and insurance issues and without any hassle- made me an appointment for May 18th. It was amazing really. I consulted the surgeon who originally did the implant procedure. He was condescending and attributed my issue to being 'psychological' in nature. Well, shame on him and may he see the pictures of my capsule and implant one day!Thank you so much everyone for letting me vent and may we all find justice for the terrible crimes that Inamed has committed against millions of women like ourselves. God Bless!Love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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