RE: Re: Update:JaniceD

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Thanks Kathy. Dr. Kolb said the same thing so I'm hoping you are both right....I'll be very glad to get the surgery over with and begin to heal....

JaniceD

-----Original Message-----From: mikat828 [mailto:mikat828@...]Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 8:10 PM Subject: Re: Update:JaniceDJaniceSo glad to hear that you set your appt. I am excited for you. I hopeall goes well and of course, we will all be thinking of you on thatdate! As for your ana, several women on this site had their ana'sdrop after explant and detoxing and getting better. Hugs,kathy> Hi all!> > Well, I made it back from vacation and have been busy with doctorappts and> getting the kids ready to go back to school tomorrow! I hope to readall the> emails over the next few days. I pray everyone has been well.> > Here's a quick update on my status: I had my pre-op with Dr. Kolb> yesterday, my explant is set for Monday, Aug. 9th. I did find out the> implants were made by Mentor and they are the smooth type which Iguess is a> good thing. Also, my ANA is 1:160. I had remembered everyonediscussing> ANA so I did ask specifically about it. I didn't get a copy of thetests> but I do plan to get them today so I'm not sure what else came upwith them.> The ultrasound revealed some abnormalities on the left side but noapparent> nodules or leaks--she said she won't know exactly what's up untilshe gets> in there. Hopefully it will all go as smoothly as she feels it will.> > I really appreciate all the advice and support you all have given meover> the past month. Without your willingness to share your stories and your> time I would not be on this road to recovery. Also, a special thanks to> Beth for "hand holding" me the last two weeks! I really appreciate it!> > I look forward to catching up with everyone...> JaniceD