Guest guest Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 Jenna - I am so happy for you!! Cherie > > > > > > I have seen a lot of things I am starting to wonder about. I > have > > no > > > doubt that implants cause problems, however, I have seen that > many > > > women get them out and have problems still or what they call > > relapses > > > and they change the way they eat and such but still have > problems. > > So > > > how can it be the implants if they are removed?? > > > I can't help but wonder if my implants are really the problem or > > if I > > > am going to pay 11,400 for a surgery I may not need right away. > I > > had > > > seen what I thought were symptoms but could also be stress > related > > and > > > I had an ultra sound done that showed no enlarged lymph nodes > but > > dr > > > Kolb says she feels them, but I can't feel them and neither can > > three > > > other doctors that don't know why I had them check because I > > didn't > > > want them to be bias. So what am I to think? I do not want to > > spend my > > > spring and summer recovering from a surgery that is going to > drain > > any > > > self-confidence I had and be depressed. > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 Your body has accumulated toxins from your implants, simply removing the implant does nothing to remove the toxic build up in your body, it simply removes the source. It will take detoxing, cleansing and time to clean your body up. Also, if you have developed autoimmune responses to your implants, your body has to acclimate to having the implants out before it stops reacting to the implants. Again, this doesn't happen over night. Kenda > I have seen a lot of things I am starting to wonder about. I have no > doubt that implants cause problems, however, I have seen that many > women get them out and have problems still or what they call relapses > and they change the way they eat and such but still have problems. So > how can it be the implants if they are removed?? > I can't help but wonder if my implants are really the problem or if I > am going to pay 11,400 for a surgery I may not need right away. I had > seen what I thought were symptoms but could also be stress related and > I had an ultra sound done that showed no enlarged lymph nodes but dr > Kolb says she feels them, but I can't feel them and neither can three > other doctors that don't know why I had them check because I didn't > want them to be bias. So what am I to think? I do not want to spend my > spring and summer recovering from a surgery that is going to drain any > self-confidence I had and be depressed. > > > > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed > health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care > professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a > happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time > Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link: > http://.shutterfly.com/action/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 Hi. There is another thing we need to look at. I have been monitoring and sometiems contributing to the site, and I have read other sites as well. I think that the ladies who had the explantaion and then had no other problems just eventually fell away from the sites, so you aren't hearing aqbout them. I have seen names come and go in my short three month exposure. The names I see here are regulars because they in some way are help givers...then there are others who are in the middle of the process and still others who are in need of support as their bodies respond to the detoxing. I just used way too many words to say that I think you are missing the stories of many who experienced complete recovery and no problems. Just a thought. Good luck with your decision making. Also read the stories of these and other women at explantation.com if you haven't already. Charlotte > > I have seen a lot of things I am starting to wonder about. I have no > doubt that implants cause problems, however, I have seen that many > women get them out and have problems still or what they call relapses > and they change the way they eat and such but still have problems. So > how can it be the implants if they are removed?? > I can't help but wonder if my implants are really the problem or if I > am going to pay 11,400 for a surgery I may not need right away. I had > seen what I thought were symptoms but could also be stress related and > I had an ultra sound done that showed no enlarged lymph nodes but dr > Kolb says she feels them, but I can't feel them and neither can three > other doctors that don't know why I had them check because I didn't > want them to be bias. So what am I to think? I do not want to spend my > spring and summer recovering from a surgery that is going to drain any > self-confidence I had and be depressed. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 Charlotte, I think you're right about many of the women who recover after explant and move on soon after . . . Sometimes they stop by to offer a word of encouragement from time to time! That's always a treat! . . . Some of them are out there working on the implant issue in their own way! I just wish that every woman who gets sick from her implants would tell everyone she encounters about the dangers of breast implants. Being ashamed of believing the plastic surgeons, and keeping quiet, is only allowing a serious problem to continue! Hugs, Rogene --- Charlotte <chiandjoe@...> wrote: > Hi. There is another thing we need to look at. I > have been > monitoring and sometiems contributing to the site, > and I have read > other sites as well. I think that the ladies who > had the > explantaion and then had no other problems just > eventually fell away > from the sites, so you aren't hearing aqbout them. > I have seen > names come and go in my short three month exposure. > The names I see > here are regulars because they in some way are help > givers...then > there are others who are in the middle of the > process and still > others who are in need of support as their bodies > respond to the > detoxing. I just used way too many words to say > that I think you > are missing the stories of many who experienced > complete recovery > and no problems. Just a thought. Good luck with > your decision > making. Also read the stories of these and other > women at > explantation.com if you haven't already. Charlotte > > > > > > > I have seen a lot of things I am starting to > wonder about. I have > no > > doubt that implants cause problems, however, I > have seen that many > > women get them out and have problems still or what > they call > relapses > > and they change the way they eat and such but > still have problems. > So > > how can it be the implants if they are removed?? > > I can't help but wonder if my implants are really > the problem or > if I > > am going to pay 11,400 for a surgery I may not > need right away. I > had > > seen what I thought were symptoms but could also > be stress related > and > > I had an ultra sound done that showed no enlarged > lymph nodes but > dr > > Kolb says she feels them, but I can't feel them > and neither can > three > > other doctors that don't know why I had them check > because I > didn't > > want them to be bias. So what am I to think? I do > not want to > spend my > > spring and summer recovering from a surgery that > is going to drain > any > > self-confidence I had and be depressed. > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 I wish there were some kind of registry so that the numbers could be counted, and the symptoms could be compared. > > > > > > I have seen a lot of things I am starting to > > wonder about. I have > > no > > > doubt that implants cause problems, however, I > > have seen that many > > > women get them out and have problems still or what > > they call > > relapses > > > and they change the way they eat and such but > > still have problems. > > So > > > how can it be the implants if they are removed?? > > > I can't help but wonder if my implants are really > > the problem or > > if I > > > am going to pay 11,400 for a surgery I may not > > need right away. I > > had > > > seen what I thought were symptoms but could also > > be stress related > > and > > > I had an ultra sound done that showed no enlarged > > lymph nodes but > > dr > > > Kolb says she feels them, but I can't feel them > > and neither can > > three > > > other doctors that don't know why I had them check > > because I > > didn't > > > want them to be bias. So what am I to think? I do > > not want to > > spend my > > > spring and summer recovering from a surgery that > > is going to drain > > any > > > self-confidence I had and be depressed. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 , Your doubts are very normal . . . What you have to ask yourself is what you are willing to risk to keep your implants? and, if they are worth it? I'm sure there are some women who have had theirs removed, then went back and had them replaced. . . But, I don't remember anyone on who has said that they have replaced theirs after having them removed for a time. . . I think one woman (Cheryl?) had hers replaced at the time she had them removed. IMHO, getting my implants removed was the single best decision or investment I ever made in myself! Hugs and prayers, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 Charlotte, There's been some talk of that . . . I think involving the silicone gels they are waiting for approval of right now. . . However, if past history is any indication, the doctors won't follow up with negative reports! . . . Great idea though! Hugs, Rogene --- auntsisnj <auntsisnj@...> wrote: > I wish there were some kind of registry so that the > numbers could be > counted, and the symptoms could be compared. > > > > > > > > > > I have seen a lot of things I am starting to > > > wonder about. I have > > > no > > > > doubt that implants cause problems, however, I > > > have seen that many > > > > women get them out and have problems still or > what > > > they call > > > relapses > > > > and they change the way they eat and such but > > > still have problems. > > > So > > > > how can it be the implants if they are > removed?? > > > > I can't help but wonder if my implants are > really > > > the problem or > > > if I > > > > am going to pay 11,400 for a surgery I may not > > > need right away. I > > > had > > > > seen what I thought were symptoms but could > also > > > be stress related > > > and > > > > I had an ultra sound done that showed no > enlarged > > > lymph nodes but > > > dr > > > > Kolb says she feels them, but I can't feel > them > > > and neither can > > > three > > > > other doctors that don't know why I had them > check > > > because I > > > didn't > > > > want them to be bias. So what am I to think? I > do > > > not want to > > > spend my > > > > spring and summer recovering from a surgery > that > > > is going to drain > > > any > > > > self-confidence I had and be depressed. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 , my symptoms are not totally gone, but they are about 80% gone and I have an entirely new life compared to before my explant. I may complain about symptoms now and again but belive me I have not once felt that my recovery has been a depressing process. I have lived more in the past 6 months than I had in the previous 4 years!!! Your spring and summer will bring you happiness I am sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 Sis, Apparently there has been some sort of registry established, according to the news article, below. However, I think these registries are way too late, and at this point in time can't possibly give an accurate picture of what happens to women over a period of 10 years, 15 years, 20 years. And I believe also that the spin put on what data they do have is going to be skewed to show what they want it to. I wouldn't be too impressed by anything the PSEF, the educational arm of ASPS, puts out. Of course, they are going to be biased. This article came out 2 and a half years ago. If you take the data that this article discusses, even that is alarming. If they would have had data collected over the 40 years that breast implants have been around, they could have had a goldmine of info to work with. Right now, it is scant concerning the population of women who have had implants. Patty Breast Implant Registry Shows Low Complication Rates for Silicone Implants http://www.plasticsurgery.org/news_room/press_releases/BREAST- IMPLANT-REGISTRY-SHOWS-LOW-COMPLICATION-RATES-FOR-SILICONE- IMPLANTS.cfm Registries Key to Understanding Implant Benefits and Risks For Immediate Release: May 28, 2003 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Breast implant surgery registries across the globe are dispelling myths and highlighting the benefits of breast augmentation, reconstruction, and reduction. Data from the Danish Registry for Plastic Surgery of the Breast shows that a low number of silicone and saline implant patients experience complications, according to an article published in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). " Breast implant surgery registries provide real-time, unbiased data to plastic surgeons, crucial in examining the potential short-term and, eventually, long-term complications and possible health effects of surgery of the breast, " said ASPS member Leroy Young, MD, chair of the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation (PSEF) National Breast Implant Registry. " In addition, not only will these data contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of surgical results and surveillance of devices, but it will allow us to identify new areas for research in the cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery fields. " From June 1999 to November 2001, a total of 1,472 women with breast implants were registered in the Danish Registry for Plastic Surgery of the Breast. For 1,240 women, this was their first breast implant procedure. Of the 1,240 women, 85 percent received breast implants for augmentation (cosmetic) and 15 percent had implants for breast reconstruction following mastectomy; 88 percent of all implants were silicone gel. Additionally, 560 women were registered for breast reduction surgery. After their first breast augmentation, 16 percent of the women experienced adverse effects (the majority of which was change in feeling); 4 percent (of the 16 percent) had capsular contracture, or a hardening of the breast due to scar tissue, the majority of which were categorized as minor; and 1 percent (of the 16 percent) required additional surgery. A breast implant registry was established by PSEF, the educational arm of ASPS, in 2000 to gather and analyze data regarding breast surgeries to provide valuable information regarding breast procedures to the public. To date more than 4,300 women have registered in PSEF's National Breast Implant Registry. A formal report is expected in late 2003. Additionally in May, 2002, an international breast implant registry was established to gather similar data from across the globe. The countries currently participating in the international registry are: Brazil, Austrailia, Mexico, Canada, Israel, Germany and the U.S. ASPS, founded in 1931, is the largest plastic surgery organization in the world and the foremost authority on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. ASPS represents physicians certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. For referrals to ABPS- certified plastic surgeons in your area and to learn more about cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, call the ASPS at (888) 4-PLASTIC (1-888-475-2784) or visit www.plasticsurgery.org. > > > > > > > > I have seen a lot of things I am starting to > > > wonder about. I have > > > no > > > > doubt that implants cause problems, however, I > > > have seen that many > > > > women get them out and have problems still or what > > > they call > > > relapses > > > > and they change the way they eat and such but > > > still have problems. > > > So > > > > how can it be the implants if they are removed?? > > > > I can't help but wonder if my implants are really > > > the problem or > > > if I > > > > am going to pay 11,400 for a surgery I may not > > > need right away. I > > > had > > > > seen what I thought were symptoms but could also > > > be stress related > > > and > > > > I had an ultra sound done that showed no enlarged > > > lymph nodes but > > > dr > > > > Kolb says she feels them, but I can't feel them > > > and neither can > > > three > > > > other doctors that don't know why I had them check > > > because I > > > didn't > > > > want them to be bias. So what am I to think? I do > > > not want to > > > spend my > > > > spring and summer recovering from a surgery that > > > is going to drain > > > any > > > > self-confidence I had and be depressed. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 : I think most of us went back and forth before our explants, wondering if we were doing the right thing, wanting to keep our implants, and needing "proof." I know went through this in the couple of months after I realized it was probably my implants causing my symptoms. I wasted a lot of valuable time waiting for appointments to see so-called "specialists." A rheumatologist told me he didn't think it was my implants and I should just leave them in as the silicone would be all over my body anyway. During these two months, I became horribly ill and I started coming down with new symptoms almost daily. I was in such a hurry by then I had to go to my implanting PS, who I didn't trust, because the recommended surgeons were booked months in advance. You can't expect to be 100% better over night as your immune system has taken a huge hit. It's been almost a year since my explant and most of my symptoms are gone and I look and feel so much better. There's no doubt in my mind it was the implants. I don't trust doctors any more either, but the ones recommended here are the few who believe implants make us sick and do explant surgeries properly. You'll probably find your explant surgery to be much easier (less pain/recovery, etc.) than your implanting surgery. Although I was still pretty sick, I was only off work a couple of days and several of my symptoms went away instantly, such as twitching muscles. Kate swtlilblonde31 <swtlilblonde31@...> wrote: I have seen a lot of things I am starting to wonder about. I have no doubt that implants cause problems, however, I have seen that many women get them out and have problems still or what they call relapses and they change the way they eat and such but still have problems. So how can it be the implants if they are removed?? I can't help but wonder if my implants are really the problem or if I am going to pay 11,400 for a surgery I may not need right away. I had seen what I thought were symptoms but could also be stress related and I had an ultra sound done that showed no enlarged lymph nodes but dr Kolb says she feels them, but I can't feel them and neither can three other doctors that don't know why I had them check because I didn't want them to be bias. So what am I to think? I do not want to spend my spring and summer recovering from a surgery that is going to drain any self-confidence I had and be depressed. Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 , Dr. Kolb removed my implants. SHe did not ever say my lymph nodes were enlarged. Indeed, upon explant, there was no need to remove any lymph nodes. However, my 20 year old silicone implants were grossly ruptured. I was nearly unable to walk when I had surgery and was in constant pain. Much of that is resolved now. I do not think Dr. Kolb would tell you your lymph nodes were enlarged if they weren't. Dr. Kolb is ...unusual, I guess I would say. But I believe with all my heart that she is an outstanding doctor, and genuinely cares about women getting better. I had been to all kind of doctors previously, and none figured out it was my implants. Actually, a doctor did figure it out, but I was not seeing him as a patient. He is an attorney as well as an MD, and knew immediately when I complained of my symptoms, what was going on. I had not told him I even had implants. That is the exception, not the norm. I had itchy rashes that drove me crazy for nearly 5 years, and no dermatologist could figure it out. Well, they went away after explant. > I have seen a lot of things I am starting to wonder about. I have no > doubt that implants cause problems, however, I have seen that many > women get them out and have problems still or what they call relapses > and they change the way they eat and such but still have problems. So > how can it be the implants if they are removed?? > I can't help but wonder if my implants are really the problem or if I > am going to pay 11,400 for a surgery I may not need right away. I had > seen what I thought were symptoms but could also be stress related and > I had an ultra sound done that showed no enlarged lymph nodes but dr > Kolb says she feels them, but I can't feel them and neither can three > other doctors that don't know why I had them check because I didn't > want them to be bias. So what am I to think? I do not want to spend my > spring and summer recovering from a surgery that is going to drain any > self-confidence I had and be depressed. > > > > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link: > http://.shutterfly.com/action/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 I can understand your concerns.... What must be understood here is that everyone is different in their implant related illnesses.... some are sick just from the exposure to the silicone shell - get sick quickly and after removal usually do very well. Some of us had their implants in for a much longer period of time causing many other heath issues that will take time to heal. In my case I had my implants in for 7 years... had three surgeries due to complications before explanting including a complete rupture in 1999. What was found with me is that not only did I have a reaction to the silicone envelope several years in as the shells deteriorated and upon removal 30% of my shells were missing completely. Mine were also found to be FULL of mold, fungus and 12 different living organisms - one was black... totally contaminated with all that crap which in turn started to make me ill after my 99 rupture... My doc believes that the chunks of silicone shell left inside my system from the breakdown as well as all of the exposure to the mold, etc., is why I am still sick.... it weakened my immune system and I get sick often. It will be 2 years in April since I explanted and I do feel much better - I was almost bedridden. I still have bad days but no where near what was happening then. I think that everyone is different as everyone had different styles and brands of implants - different sizes, some ruptured some didn't... some had them for 6 months and some here for 20 years.... we have all become ill from different parts of our implant nightmares. My exposure to the silicone that broke down and got into my blood stream has been linked to me having Rheumatoid arthritis and Fibromyalgia... My doc said it will take my body a while depending on how much of the silicone pieces are left and how much mold is still in my system to heal..... I guess what I am trying to say is that we know for sure that they are making us ill.... people with implants for only 2 months may get completely better right away while some with different types of exposures may take more time and efforts... The fact is - if your implants are making you ill, and I have no doubt that they are and/or eventually will, the sooner they are taken out the sooner you will get better - that is a fact. If you wait another year or two thinking that maybe it isn't your implants, then find out it is then you have exposed your body to two more years of all the toxicity... two more year of mold and bacteria build up that may leak... possibly exposing a child if you plan on any (not sure what your age is) I just do not think it would be worth the risk. I have been there and done all of that. I know the surgery is expensive and the whole self image thing is tough but in the long run you will be doing the right thing. Just my two cents.... good luck in whatever decision you make!! shari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Shari, I know you are right but I have silicone implants and not saline and that is scary enough in itself. I have had these implants for nearly 3 years and had saline implants prior to that for nearly 5 years so for a total of 8 years I have had breast implants. I don't want to wait trust me but I am scared of making the wrong decision on a doctor, I can't afford any more surgeries after explant this has just drained our savings...everything my husband has worked for in the past 6 years is gone and spent all on my chest!! I also just started a full time job for the first time in 6 years, I have stayed at home with my kids but I need to have an income because of the money we are spending on my breasts. So now I am not sure how I will get the time to have the surgery now that I have the money...no time.It will not look good for me to have just started a job and imediately take time off for surgery, so if anyone here knows how lone I will need to be out of work I would greatly appreaciate their info. I work in a pet store just so you know. Thanks > > > > I can understand your concerns.... What must be understood here is that > everyone is different in their implant related illnesses.... some are sick just > from the exposure to the silicone shell - get sick quickly and after removal > usually do very well. Some of us had their implants in for a much longer > period of time causing many other heath issues that will take time to heal. In > my case I had my implants in for 7 years... had three surgeries due to > complications before explanting including a complete rupture in 1999. What was > found with me is that not only did I have a reaction to the silicone envelope > several years in as the shells deteriorated and upon removal 30% of my shells > were missing completely. Mine were also found to be FULL of mold, fungus and > 12 different living organisms - one was black... totally contaminated with > all that crap which in turn started to make me ill after my 99 rupture... My > doc believes that the chunks of silicone shell left inside my system from the > breakdown as well as all of the exposure to the mold, etc., is why I am still > sick.... it weakened my immune system and I get sick often. It will be 2 > years in April since I explanted and I do feel much better - I was almost > bedridden. I still have bad days but no where near what was happening then. I > think that everyone is different as everyone had different styles and brands of > implants - different sizes, some ruptured some didn't... some had them for 6 > months and some here for 20 years.... we have all become ill from different > parts of our implant nightmares. My exposure to the silicone that broke > down and got into my blood stream has been linked to me having Rheumatoid > arthritis and Fibromyalgia... My doc said it will take my body a while depending > on how much of the silicone pieces are left and how much mold is still in my > system to heal..... > > I guess what I am trying to say is that we know for sure that they are m > aking us ill.... people with implants for only 2 months may get completely better > right away while some with different types of exposures may take more time > and efforts... The fact is - if your implants are making you ill, and I have > no doubt that they are and/or eventually will, the sooner they are taken out > the sooner you will get better - that is a fact. If you wait another year or > two thinking that maybe it isn't your implants, then find out it is then you > have exposed your body to two more years of all the toxicity... two more > year of mold and bacteria build up that may leak... possibly exposing a child > if you plan on any (not sure what your age is) I just do not think it would be > worth the risk. I have been there and done all of that. I know the surgery > is expensive and the whole self image thing is tough but in the long run you > will be doing the right thing. > > Just my two cents.... good luck in whatever decision you make!! > > shari > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 , Recovery from explant is much quicker than with implant; at least it was in my experience. I was waitressing at the time of my explant and I think I took off two weeks. Of course with waitressing you are lifting heavy trays of food, but I tried to take it easy even after I went back to work. (I worked at the largest restaurant in the state of Arizona, so that helped because there were lots of waitresses.) I think you will do okay. My experience also was that there was way less pain than with implant. I didn't even have to take the pain pills that they gave me. I did not have drains though, which may be different for you. Drains are really very important to have, as they help get all that gunk to the outside of your body, instead of leaving it in you for your body to fight off. I wish I would have had them; I ended up looking like the bride of enstein with all the bruising I had, not to mention the immune system effects. I remember being able to be up and about fairly quickly and feeling okay. (Still with symptoms though.) Maybe a week or less. And then it was just a matter of time, and letting the body heal after you get the stitches out. Maybe 3 weeks tops. Everyone is different though, so just take my experience as an example...I am sure you will get other replies about it. Best wishes, Patty > > > > > > > > I can understand your concerns.... What must be understood here > is that > > everyone is different in their implant related illnesses.... some > are sick just > > from the exposure to the silicone shell - get sick quickly and > after removal > > usually do very well. Some of us had their implants in for a > much longer > > period of time causing many other heath issues that will take time > to heal. In > > my case I had my implants in for 7 years... had three surgeries > due to > > complications before explanting including a complete rupture in > 1999. What was > > found with me is that not only did I have a reaction to the > silicone envelope > > several years in as the shells deteriorated and upon removal 30% > of my shells > > were missing completely. Mine were also found to be FULL of > mold, fungus and > > 12 different living organisms - one was black... totally > contaminated with > > all that crap which in turn started to make me ill after my 99 > rupture... My > > doc believes that the chunks of silicone shell left inside my > system from the > > breakdown as well as all of the exposure to the mold, etc., is > why I am still > > sick.... it weakened my immune system and I get sick often. It > will be 2 > > years in April since I explanted and I do feel much better - I > was almost > > bedridden. I still have bad days but no where near what was > happening then. I > > think that everyone is different as everyone had different styles > and brands of > > implants - different sizes, some ruptured some didn't... some had > them for 6 > > months and some here for 20 years.... we have all become ill > from different > > parts of our implant nightmares. My exposure to the silicone > that broke > > down and got into my blood stream has been linked to me having > Rheumatoid > > arthritis and Fibromyalgia... My doc said it will take my body a > while depending > > on how much of the silicone pieces are left and how much mold is > still in my > > system to heal..... > > > > I guess what I am trying to say is that we know for sure that they > are m > > aking us ill.... people with implants for only 2 months may get > completely better > > right away while some with different types of exposures may take > more time > > and efforts... The fact is - if your implants are making you ill, > and I have > > no doubt that they are and/or eventually will, the sooner they > are taken out > > the sooner you will get better - that is a fact. If you wait > another year or > > two thinking that maybe it isn't your implants, then find out it > is then you > > have exposed your body to two more years of all the toxicity... > two more > > year of mold and bacteria build up that may leak... possibly > exposing a child > > if you plan on any (not sure what your age is) I just do not think > it would be > > worth the risk. I have been there and done all of that. I know > the surgery > > is expensive and the whole self image thing is tough but in the > long run you > > will be doing the right thing. > > > > Just my two cents.... good luck in whatever decision you make!! > > > > shari > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 I am supposed to have drains when I have explant because Dr Kolb think I need a lift due to my large implants. I can't afford to take off two week from work, I litterally just started the job, I was hoping I could wait until closer to fall to have them removed but my health can't afford that. I also hate the thought of going through the summer here in Georgia dealing with explant while everyone is running around half naked. I may not have a choice but to wait though because I just can't afford to lose this job. It is full time and I will make 17 to 21 dollars an hour depending of my commission, no less then 17 though. If I could just take a week off that might be doable but not two whole weeks there is no way they would allow that and let me keep my job. I have an amazing tolerance for pain, so I am more worried about doing damage to the healing process then I am anything else. Also I do not have many health issues with implants mainly lots of hair loss and sometimes I get nightsweats or will feel a bit tired but that is not al the time in fact I haven't had that happen for a few months now. Does anyone think it is possible to be back to work in a week if I have explant and lift?? > > > > > > > > > > > > I can understand your concerns.... What must be understood here > > is that > > > everyone is different in their implant related illnesses.... > some > > are sick just > > > from the exposure to the silicone shell - get sick quickly and > > after removal > > > usually do very well. Some of us had their implants in for a > > much longer > > > period of time causing many other heath issues that will take > time > > to heal. In > > > my case I had my implants in for 7 years... had three surgeries > > due to > > > complications before explanting including a complete rupture in > > 1999. What was > > > found with me is that not only did I have a reaction to the > > silicone envelope > > > several years in as the shells deteriorated and upon removal 30% > > of my shells > > > were missing completely. Mine were also found to be FULL of > > mold, fungus and > > > 12 different living organisms - one was black... totally > > contaminated with > > > all that crap which in turn started to make me ill after my 99 > > rupture... My > > > doc believes that the chunks of silicone shell left inside my > > system from the > > > breakdown as well as all of the exposure to the mold, etc., is > > why I am still > > > sick.... it weakened my immune system and I get sick often. It > > will be 2 > > > years in April since I explanted and I do feel much better - I > > was almost > > > bedridden. I still have bad days but no where near what was > > happening then. I > > > think that everyone is different as everyone had different > styles > > and brands of > > > implants - different sizes, some ruptured some didn't... some > had > > them for 6 > > > months and some here for 20 years.... we have all become ill > > from different > > > parts of our implant nightmares. My exposure to the silicone > > that broke > > > down and got into my blood stream has been linked to me having > > Rheumatoid > > > arthritis and Fibromyalgia... My doc said it will take my body > a > > while depending > > > on how much of the silicone pieces are left and how much mold > is > > still in my > > > system to heal..... > > > > > > I guess what I am trying to say is that we know for sure that > they > > are m > > > aking us ill.... people with implants for only 2 months may get > > completely better > > > right away while some with different types of exposures may take > > more time > > > and efforts... The fact is - if your implants are making you > ill, > > and I have > > > no doubt that they are and/or eventually will, the sooner they > > are taken out > > > the sooner you will get better - that is a fact. If you wait > > another year or > > > two thinking that maybe it isn't your implants, then find out > it > > is then you > > > have exposed your body to two more years of all the toxicity... > > two more > > > year of mold and bacteria build up that may leak... possibly > > exposing a child > > > if you plan on any (not sure what your age is) I just do not > think > > it would be > > > worth the risk. I have been there and done all of that. I know > > the surgery > > > is expensive and the whole self image thing is tough but in the > > long run you > > > will be doing the right thing. > > > > > > Just my two cents.... good luck in whatever decision you make!! > > > > > > shari > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 , that can depend on what kind of work you're doing. if it's a desk job or one that doesn't require much physical activity or mental stress then I don't see why you couldn't try it. My grad classes start back at the university this Monday, just 11 days after my surgery and i don't see a problem with it except trying to carry my bookbag but i can make other arrangements for that.maybe you can make some arrangements on your job for anyting that might be a potential problem. what is the nature of the job? plus if you can also continue to rest, eat well, etc. while on the job and after you get home from it, then you could do okay. I remember when i had my hysterectomy(5 hrs long and had some complications) almost 4 1/2 yrs ago, i had just started a semester of undergrad classes-just 2- and i went back less than 2 wks after it. it just depends on what that job takes out of you,whether or not go back to it after a week and still continue to heal properly. if the job leaves you overly tired,even now, then it may be too much right after surgery. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I can understand your concerns.... What must be understood > here > > > is that > > > > everyone is different in their implant related illnesses.... > > some > > > are sick just > > > > from the exposure to the silicone shell - get sick quickly and > > > after removal > > > > usually do very well. Some of us had their implants in for a > > > much longer > > > > period of time causing many other heath issues that will take > > time > > > to heal. In > > > > my case I had my implants in for 7 years... had three > surgeries > > > due to > > > > complications before explanting including a complete rupture > in > > > 1999. What was > > > > found with me is that not only did I have a reaction to the > > > silicone envelope > > > > several years in as the shells deteriorated and upon removal > 30% > > > of my shells > > > > were missing completely. Mine were also found to be FULL of > > > mold, fungus and > > > > 12 different living organisms - one was black... totally > > > contaminated with > > > > all that crap which in turn started to make me ill after my > 99 > > > rupture... My > > > > doc believes that the chunks of silicone shell left inside my > > > system from the > > > > breakdown as well as all of the exposure to the mold, etc., > is > > > why I am still > > > > sick.... it weakened my immune system and I get sick often. > It > > > will be 2 > > > > years in April since I explanted and I do feel much better - > I > > > was almost > > > > bedridden. I still have bad days but no where near what was > > > happening then. I > > > > think that everyone is different as everyone had different > > styles > > > and brands of > > > > implants - different sizes, some ruptured some didn't... some > > had > > > them for 6 > > > > months and some here for 20 years.... we have all become ill > > > from different > > > > parts of our implant nightmares. My exposure to the silicone > > > that broke > > > > down and got into my blood stream has been linked to me > having > > > Rheumatoid > > > > arthritis and Fibromyalgia... My doc said it will take my > body > > a > > > while depending > > > > on how much of the silicone pieces are left and how much mold > > is > > > still in my > > > > system to heal..... > > > > > > > > I guess what I am trying to say is that we know for sure that > > they > > > are m > > > > aking us ill.... people with implants for only 2 months may > get > > > completely better > > > > right away while some with different types of exposures may > take > > > more time > > > > and efforts... The fact is - if your implants are making you > > ill, > > > and I have > > > > no doubt that they are and/or eventually will, the sooner they > > > are taken out > > > > the sooner you will get better - that is a fact. If you wait > > > another year or > > > > two thinking that maybe it isn't your implants, then find out > > it > > > is then you > > > > have exposed your body to two more years of all the > toxicity... > > > two more > > > > year of mold and bacteria build up that may leak... possibly > > > exposing a child > > > > if you plan on any (not sure what your age is) I just do not > > think > > > it would be > > > > worth the risk. I have been there and done all of that. I > know > > > the surgery > > > > is expensive and the whole self image thing is tough but in > the > > > long run you > > > > will be doing the right thing. > > > > > > > > Just my two cents.... good luck in whatever decision you make!! > > > > > > > > shari > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Dr. Kolb will be able to tell you more what to expect, but here is my two cents about it: Going through surgery alone is stressful, and those issues of fatigue and hair loss means something is out of whack in your body. You could go back to work if you want, but you need to make sure that during the other hours, you are doing nothing but giving yourself some good TLC. That means lots of rest, good foods, fresh air, a little bit of sunshine, lots of pure water, and NO STRESS. As we have said on this group many times, stress is a killer. It can actually delay healing and even make you worse, if you don't learn to cope with it in healthy ways. That is why we stress the spiritual aspects of healing on this group as well. Sometimes, for some people, working in the right job may be a good stress reducer, and in that case, work can actually be a good thing. Like, if your work with animals brings you great joy and it is lots of fun, is not stressful and is actually a diversion from other stressful situations, then work can be beneficial in those cases. But I tend to think that those situations are few and far between. You may be in just the right place, and it may work for you. The only thing you can do is go by your gut instinct for what you feel is right in your situation. But I would ask Dr. Kolb if she thought you could go back to work after one week. She'll probably know better than anyone else what would be recommended after explant. She knows implant illness very well. Patty > > I am supposed to have drains when I have explant because Dr Kolb > think I need a lift due to my large implants. I can't afford to take > off two week from work, I litterally just started the job, I was > hoping I could wait until closer to fall to have them removed but my > health can't afford that. I also hate the thought of going through > the summer here in Georgia dealing with explant while everyone is > running around half naked. > I may not have a choice but to wait though because I just can't > afford to lose this job. It is full time and I will make 17 to 21 > dollars an hour depending of my commission, no less then 17 though. > If I could just take a week off that might be doable but not two > whole weeks there is no way they would allow that and let me keep my > job. > I have an amazing tolerance for pain, so I am more worried about > doing damage to the healing process then I am anything else. Also I > do not have many health issues with implants mainly lots of hair > loss and sometimes I get nightsweats or will feel a bit tired but > that is not al the time in fact I haven't had that happen for a few > months now. > Does anyone think it is possible to be back to work in a week if I > have explant and lift?? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 , Talk it over with your employer, see if they can accomadate any restrictions you may have after your surgery. I know when I had my implant surgery I was back at work with restrictions within a week. In my opinion, don't let your job get in the way of your explant, I understand you need the money. How long will your job last if your symptoms get worse. I had to quit working six months ago because I couldn't walk very well on my own. I haven't been able to work since. I can't even hold an office job because I have limited use of my hands. I have new symptoms popping up just about every week. I will be praying for you difficult decisions. swtlilblonde31 <swtlilblonde31@...> wrote: I am supposed to have drains when I have explant because Dr Kolb think I need a lift due to my large implants. I can't afford to take off two week from work, I litterally just started the job, I was hoping I could wait until closer to fall to have them removed but my health can't afford that. I also hate the thought of going through the summer here in Georgia dealing with explant while everyone is running around half naked.I may not have a choice but to wait though because I just can't afford to lose this job. It is full time and I will make 17 to 21 dollars an hour depending of my commission, no less then 17 though. If I could just take a week off that might be doable but not two whole weeks there is no way they would allow that and let me keep my job.I have an amazing tolerance for pain, so I am more worried about doing damage to the healing process then I am anything else. Also I do not have many health issues with implants mainly lots of hair loss and sometimes I get nightsweats or will feel a bit tired but that is not al the time in fact I haven't had that happen for a few months now.Does anyone think it is possible to be back to work in a week if I have explant and lift??> > >> > > > > > > > > I can understand your concerns.... What must be understood here > > is that > > > everyone is different in their implant related illnesses.... > some > > are sick just > > > from the exposure to the silicone shell - get sick quickly and > > after removal > > > usually do very well. Some of us had their implants in for a > > much longer > > > period of time causing many other heath issues that will take > time > > to heal. In > > > my case I had my implants in for 7 years... had three surgeries > > due to > > > complications before explanting including a complete rupture in > > 1999. What was > > > found with me is that not only did I have a reaction to the > > silicone envelope > > > several years in as the shells deteriorated and upon removal 30% > > of my shells > > > were missing completely. Mine were also found to be FULL of > > mold, fungus and > > > 12 different living organisms - one was black... totally > > contaminated with > > > all that crap which in turn started to make me ill after my 99 > > rupture... My > > > doc believes that the chunks of silicone shell left inside my > > system from the > > > breakdown as well as all of the exposure to the mold, etc., is > > why I am still > > > sick.... it weakened my immune system and I get sick often. It > > will be 2 > > > years in April since I explanted and I do feel much better - I > > was almost > > > bedridden. I still have bad days but no where near what was > > happening then. I > > > think that everyone is different as everyone had different > styles > > and brands of > > > implants - different sizes, some ruptured some didn't... some > had > > them for 6 > > > months and some here for 20 years.... we have all become ill > > from different > > > parts of our implant nightmares. My exposure to the silicone > > that broke > > > down and got into my blood stream has been linked to me having > > Rheumatoid > > > arthritis and Fibromyalgia... My doc said it will take my body > a > > while depending > > > on how much of the silicone pieces are left and how much mold > is > > still in my > > > system to heal.....> > > > > > I guess what I am trying to say is that we know for sure that > they > > are m> > > aking us ill.... people with implants for only 2 months may get > > completely better > > > right away while some with different types of exposures may take > > more time > > > and efforts... The fact is - if your implants are making you > ill, > > and I have > > > no doubt that they are and/or eventually will, the sooner they > > are taken out > > > the sooner you will get better - that is a fact. If you wait > > another year or > > > two thinking that maybe it isn't your implants, then find out > it > > is then you > > > have exposed your body to two more years of all the toxicity... > > two more > > > year of mold and bacteria build up that may leak... possibly > > exposing a child > > > if you plan on any (not sure what your age is) I just do not > think > > it would be > > > worth the risk. I have been there and done all of that. I know > > the surgery > > > is expensive and the whole self image thing is tough but in the > > long run you > > > will be doing the right thing.> > > > > > Just my two cents.... good luck in whatever decision you make!!> > > > > > shari> > >> >> Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. 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Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 , I would think it all depends on the job you're doing. A desk job? No problem! . . . Loading luggage? No way! I started an eight-hour a day AutoCad class five days after my explant and mastopexy. I can't say I was on top of things the way I would have been otherwise, but I found ways to compensate - and I made that class my only priority for a while. The thing you may find a problem is concentrating. So, take your time to be sure you understand your assignment. Being a new employee may help there since you will be in your training period. Make notes so you don't miss anything. The only person who picked up on my having problems was a psychologist who was taking the class. He recommended that I read a book on ADD in adults! LOL! It wasn't just the explant that was causing THAT problem! Hugs, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 I would think most employers would be very understanding of your position if you explained it to them, new employee or not. Chances are you are going to be missing more work from being sick from implants than having explant surgery. If you aren't very sick yet, you very well could be as time goes on. Kenda > I am supposed to have drains when I have explant because Dr Kolb > think I need a lift due to my large implants. I can't afford to take > off two week from work, I litterally just started the job, I was > hoping I could wait until closer to fall to have them removed but my > health can't afford that. I also hate the thought of going through > the summer here in Georgia dealing with explant while everyone is > running around half naked. > I may not have a choice but to wait though because I just can't > afford to lose this job. It is full time and I will make 17 to 21 > dollars an hour depending of my commission, no less then 17 though. > If I could just take a week off that might be doable but not two > whole weeks there is no way they would allow that and let me keep my > job. > I have an amazing tolerance for pain, so I am more worried about > doing damage to the healing process then I am anything else. Also I > do not have many health issues with implants mainly lots of hair > loss and sometimes I get nightsweats or will feel a bit tired but > that is not al the time in fact I haven't had that happen for a few > months now. > Does anyone think it is possible to be back to work in a week if I > have explant and lift?? > > > > > > > > > >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I can understand your concerns.... What must be understood > here >>> is that >>>> everyone is different in their implant related illnesses.... >> some >>> are sick just >>>> from the exposure to the silicone shell - get sick quickly and >>> after removal >>>> usually do very well. Some of us had their implants in for a >>> much longer >>>> period of time causing many other heath issues that will take >> time >>> to heal. In >>>> my case I had my implants in for 7 years... had three > surgeries >>> due to >>>> complications before explanting including a complete rupture > in >>> 1999. What was >>>> found with me is that not only did I have a reaction to the >>> silicone envelope >>>> several years in as the shells deteriorated and upon removal > 30% >>> of my shells >>>> were missing completely. Mine were also found to be FULL of >>> mold, fungus and >>>> 12 different living organisms - one was black... totally >>> contaminated with >>>> all that crap which in turn started to make me ill after my > 99 >>> rupture... My >>>> doc believes that the chunks of silicone shell left inside my >>> system from the >>>> breakdown as well as all of the exposure to the mold, etc., > is >>> why I am still >>>> sick.... it weakened my immune system and I get sick often. > It >>> will be 2 >>>> years in April since I explanted and I do feel much better - > I >>> was almost >>>> bedridden. I still have bad days but no where near what was >>> happening then. I >>>> think that everyone is different as everyone had different >> styles >>> and brands of >>>> implants - different sizes, some ruptured some didn't... some >> had >>> them for 6 >>>> months and some here for 20 years.... we have all become ill >>> from different >>>> parts of our implant nightmares. My exposure to the silicone >>> that broke >>>> down and got into my blood stream has been linked to me > having >>> Rheumatoid >>>> arthritis and Fibromyalgia... My doc said it will take my > body >> a >>> while depending >>>> on how much of the silicone pieces are left and how much mold >> is >>> still in my >>>> system to heal..... >>>> >>>> I guess what I am trying to say is that we know for sure that >> they >>> are m >>>> aking us ill.... people with implants for only 2 months may > get >>> completely better >>>> right away while some with different types of exposures may > take >>> more time >>>> and efforts... The fact is - if your implants are making you >> ill, >>> and I have >>>> no doubt that they are and/or eventually will, the sooner they >>> are taken out >>>> the sooner you will get better - that is a fact. If you wait >>> another year or >>>> two thinking that maybe it isn't your implants, then find out >> it >>> is then you >>>> have exposed your body to two more years of all the > toxicity... >>> two more >>>> year of mold and bacteria build up that may leak... possibly >>> exposing a child >>>> if you plan on any (not sure what your age is) I just do not >> think >>> it would be >>>> worth the risk. I have been there and done all of that. I > know >>> the surgery >>>> is expensive and the whole self image thing is tough but in > the >>> long run you >>>> will be doing the right thing. >>>> >>>> Just my two cents.... good luck in whatever decision you make!! >>>> >>>> shari >>>> >>> >> > > > > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed > health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care > professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a > happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time > Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link: > http://.shutterfly.com/action/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Kenda, Sorry to disagree, but employers are often not that understanding. From my social worker point of view, I have found that many employers are supportive as long as you are there every day and working, but get sick or have to take unexpected time off, the understanding of many goes out the window. I think each of us has to evaluate our own workplace and get a feel, and I would trust that she has done that and knows that she would be in danger of losing her job. Sometimes you have to wait, unfortunately, until the time is right. In a just world, that would not be the case, but then, would there be implants in a just world???? I think not!!!! Lynda At 11:36 AM 1/6/2006, you wrote: >I would think most employers would be very understanding of your position if >you explained it to them, new employee or not. Chances are you are going to >be missing more work from being sick from implants than having explant >surgery. If you aren't very sick yet, you very well could be as time goes >on. > >Kenda > > > > I am supposed to have drains when I have explant because Dr Kolb > > think I need a lift due to my large implants. I can't afford to take > > off two week from work, I litterally just started the job, I was > > hoping I could wait until closer to fall to have them removed but my > > health can't afford that. I also hate the thought of going through > > the summer here in Georgia dealing with explant while everyone is > > running around half naked. > > I may not have a choice but to wait though because I just can't > > afford to lose this job. It is full time and I will make 17 to 21 > > dollars an hour depending of my commission, no less then 17 though. > > If I could just take a week off that might be doable but not two > > whole weeks there is no way they would allow that and let me keep my > > job. > > I have an amazing tolerance for pain, so I am more worried about > > doing damage to the healing process then I am anything else. Also I > > do not have many health issues with implants mainly lots of hair > > loss and sometimes I get nightsweats or will feel a bit tired but > > that is not al the time in fact I haven't had that happen for a few > > months now. > > Does anyone think it is possible to be back to work in a week if I > > have explant and lift?? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> I can understand your concerns.... What must be understood > > here > >>> is that > >>>> everyone is different in their implant related illnesses.... > >> some > >>> are sick just > >>>> from the exposure to the silicone shell - get sick quickly and > >>> after removal > >>>> usually do very well. Some of us had their implants in for a > >>> much longer > >>>> period of time causing many other heath issues that will take > >> time > >>> to heal. In > >>>> my case I had my implants in for 7 years... had three > > surgeries > >>> due to > >>>> complications before explanting including a complete rupture > > in > >>> 1999. What was > >>>> found with me is that not only did I have a reaction to the > >>> silicone envelope > >>>> several years in as the shells deteriorated and upon removal > > 30% > >>> of my shells > >>>> were missing completely. Mine were also found to be FULL of > >>> mold, fungus and > >>>> 12 different living organisms - one was black... totally > >>> contaminated with > >>>> all that crap which in turn started to make me ill after my > > 99 > >>> rupture... My > >>>> doc believes that the chunks of silicone shell left inside my > >>> system from the > >>>> breakdown as well as all of the exposure to the mold, etc., > > is > >>> why I am still > >>>> sick.... it weakened my immune system and I get sick often. > > It > >>> will be 2 > >>>> years in April since I explanted and I do feel much better - > > I > >>> was almost > >>>> bedridden. I still have bad days but no where near what was > >>> happening then. I > >>>> think that everyone is different as everyone had different > >> styles > >>> and brands of > >>>> implants - different sizes, some ruptured some didn't... some > >> had > >>> them for 6 > >>>> months and some here for 20 years.... we have all become ill > >>> from different > >>>> parts of our implant nightmares. My exposure to the silicone > >>> that broke > >>>> down and got into my blood stream has been linked to me > > having > >>> Rheumatoid > >>>> arthritis and Fibromyalgia... My doc said it will take my > > body > >> a > >>> while depending > >>>> on how much of the silicone pieces are left and how much mold > >> is > >>> still in my > >>>> system to heal..... > >>>> > >>>> I guess what I am trying to say is that we know for sure that > >> they > >>> are m > >>>> aking us ill.... people with implants for only 2 months may > > get > >>> completely better > >>>> right away while some with different types of exposures may > > take > >>> more time > >>>> and efforts... The fact is - if your implants are making you > >> ill, > >>> and I have > >>>> no doubt that they are and/or eventually will, the sooner they > >>> are taken out > >>>> the sooner you will get better - that is a fact. If you wait > >>> another year or > >>>> two thinking that maybe it isn't your implants, then find out > >> it > >>> is then you > >>>> have exposed your body to two more years of all the > > toxicity... > >>> two more > >>>> year of mold and bacteria build up that may leak... possibly > >>> exposing a child > >>>> if you plan on any (not sure what your age is) I just do not > >> think > >>> it would be > >>>> worth the risk. I have been there and done all of that. I > > know > >>> the surgery > >>>> is expensive and the whole self image thing is tough but in > > the > >>> long run you > >>>> will be doing the right thing. > >>>> > >>>> Just my two cents.... good luck in whatever decision you make!! > >>>> > >>>> shari > >>>> > >>> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice > given by licensed > > health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care > > professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. > > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about > how to live a > > happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time > > Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > > > See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link: > > > <http://.shutterfly.com/action/>http://.shutterfly.com\ /action/ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Boy, I'm really sorry to hear this, Lynda. I guess I was always lucky with employers. A shame. Kenda > Kenda, > > Sorry to disagree, but employers are often not that > understanding. From my social worker point of view, I have found > that many employers are supportive as long as you are there every day > and working, but get sick or have to take unexpected time off, the > understanding of many goes out the window. I think each of us has to > evaluate our own workplace and get a feel, and I would trust that she > has done that and knows that she would be in danger of losing her > job. Sometimes you have to wait, unfortunately, until the time is > right. In a just world, that would not be the case, but then, would > there be implants in a just world???? I think not!!!! > > Lynda > > > > At 11:36 AM 1/6/2006, you wrote: >> I would think most employers would be very understanding of your position if >> you explained it to them, new employee or not. Chances are you are going to >> be missing more work from being sick from implants than having explant >> surgery. If you aren't very sick yet, you very well could be as time goes >> on. >> >> Kenda >> >> >>> I am supposed to have drains when I have explant because Dr Kolb >>> think I need a lift due to my large implants. I can't afford to take >>> off two week from work, I litterally just started the job, I was >>> hoping I could wait until closer to fall to have them removed but my >>> health can't afford that. I also hate the thought of going through >>> the summer here in Georgia dealing with explant while everyone is >>> running around half naked. >>> I may not have a choice but to wait though because I just can't >>> afford to lose this job. It is full time and I will make 17 to 21 >>> dollars an hour depending of my commission, no less then 17 though. >>> If I could just take a week off that might be doable but not two >>> whole weeks there is no way they would allow that and let me keep my >>> job. >>> I have an amazing tolerance for pain, so I am more worried about >>> doing damage to the healing process then I am anything else. Also I >>> do not have many health issues with implants mainly lots of hair >>> loss and sometimes I get nightsweats or will feel a bit tired but >>> that is not al the time in fact I haven't had that happen for a few >>> months now. >>> Does anyone think it is possible to be back to work in a week if I >>> have explant and lift?? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I can understand your concerns.... What must be understood >>> here >>>>> is that >>>>>> everyone is different in their implant related illnesses.... >>>> some >>>>> are sick just >>>>>> from the exposure to the silicone shell - get sick quickly and >>>>> after removal >>>>>> usually do very well. Some of us had their implants in for a >>>>> much longer >>>>>> period of time causing many other heath issues that will take >>>> time >>>>> to heal. In >>>>>> my case I had my implants in for 7 years... had three >>> surgeries >>>>> due to >>>>>> complications before explanting including a complete rupture >>> in >>>>> 1999. What was >>>>>> found with me is that not only did I have a reaction to the >>>>> silicone envelope >>>>>> several years in as the shells deteriorated and upon removal >>> 30% >>>>> of my shells >>>>>> were missing completely. Mine were also found to be FULL of >>>>> mold, fungus and >>>>>> 12 different living organisms - one was black... totally >>>>> contaminated with >>>>>> all that crap which in turn started to make me ill after my >>> 99 >>>>> rupture... My >>>>>> doc believes that the chunks of silicone shell left inside my >>>>> system from the >>>>>> breakdown as well as all of the exposure to the mold, etc., >>> is >>>>> why I am still >>>>>> sick.... it weakened my immune system and I get sick often. >>> It >>>>> will be 2 >>>>>> years in April since I explanted and I do feel much better - >>> I >>>>> was almost >>>>>> bedridden. I still have bad days but no where near what was >>>>> happening then. I >>>>>> think that everyone is different as everyone had different >>>> styles >>>>> and brands of >>>>>> implants - different sizes, some ruptured some didn't... some >>>> had >>>>> them for 6 >>>>>> months and some here for 20 years.... we have all become ill >>>>> from different >>>>>> parts of our implant nightmares. My exposure to the silicone >>>>> that broke >>>>>> down and got into my blood stream has been linked to me >>> having >>>>> Rheumatoid >>>>>> arthritis and Fibromyalgia... My doc said it will take my >>> body >>>> a >>>>> while depending >>>>>> on how much of the silicone pieces are left and how much mold >>>> is >>>>> still in my >>>>>> system to heal..... >>>>>> >>>>>> I guess what I am trying to say is that we know for sure that >>>> they >>>>> are m >>>>>> aking us ill.... people with implants for only 2 months may >>> get >>>>> completely better >>>>>> right away while some with different types of exposures may >>> take >>>>> more time >>>>>> and efforts... The fact is - if your implants are making you >>>> ill, >>>>> and I have >>>>>> no doubt that they are and/or eventually will, the sooner they >>>>> are taken out >>>>>> the sooner you will get better - that is a fact. If you wait >>>>> another year or >>>>>> two thinking that maybe it isn't your implants, then find out >>>> it >>>>> is then you >>>>>> have exposed your body to two more years of all the >>> toxicity... >>>>> two more >>>>>> year of mold and bacteria build up that may leak... possibly >>>>> exposing a child >>>>>> if you plan on any (not sure what your age is) I just do not >>>> think >>>>> it would be >>>>>> worth the risk. I have been there and done all of that. I >>> know >>>>> the surgery >>>>>> is expensive and the whole self image thing is tough but in >>> the >>>>> long run you >>>>>> will be doing the right thing. >>>>>> >>>>>> Just my two cents.... good luck in whatever decision you make!! >>>>>> >>>>>> shari >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice >> given by licensed >>> health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care >>> professional before commencing any medical treatment. >>> >>> " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. >>> Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about >> how to live a >>> happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time >>> Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) >>> >>> See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link: >>> >> <http://.shutterfly.com/action/>http://.shutterfly. >> com/action/ >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Yes, a few are fortunate with employers, but I would not think this is a rule. Big business is getting tougher and tougher on employees, and it trickles down to smaller businesses. I don't think the majority of them are really all that sensitive to personal problems of employees. I wish it were not so. Lynda At 12:20 PM 1/6/2006, you wrote: >Boy, I'm really sorry to hear this, Lynda. I guess I was always lucky with >employers. A shame. > >Kenda > > > > Kenda, > > > > Sorry to disagree, but employers are often not that > > understanding. From my social worker point of view, I have found > > that many employers are supportive as long as you are there every day > > and working, but get sick or have to take unexpected time off, the > > understanding of many goes out the window. I think each of us has to > > evaluate our own workplace and get a feel, and I would trust that she > > has done that and knows that she would be in danger of losing her > > job. Sometimes you have to wait, unfortunately, until the time is > > right. In a just world, that would not be the case, but then, would > > there be implants in a just world???? I think not!!!! > > > > Lynda > > > > > > > > At 11:36 AM 1/6/2006, you wrote: > >> I would think most employers would be very understanding of your > position if > >> you explained it to them, new employee or not. Chances are you > are going to > >> be missing more work from being sick from implants than having explant > >> surgery. If you aren't very sick yet, you very well could be as time goes > >> on. > >> > >> Kenda > >> > >> > >>> I am supposed to have drains when I have explant because Dr Kolb > >>> think I need a lift due to my large implants. I can't afford to take > >>> off two week from work, I litterally just started the job, I was > >>> hoping I could wait until closer to fall to have them removed but my > >>> health can't afford that. I also hate the thought of going through > >>> the summer here in Georgia dealing with explant while everyone is > >>> running around half naked. > >>> I may not have a choice but to wait though because I just can't > >>> afford to lose this job. It is full time and I will make 17 to 21 > >>> dollars an hour depending of my commission, no less then 17 though. > >>> If I could just take a week off that might be doable but not two > >>> whole weeks there is no way they would allow that and let me keep my > >>> job. > >>> I have an amazing tolerance for pain, so I am more worried about > >>> doing damage to the healing process then I am anything else. Also I > >>> do not have many health issues with implants mainly lots of hair > >>> loss and sometimes I get nightsweats or will feel a bit tired but > >>> that is not al the time in fact I haven't had that happen for a few > >>> months now. > >>> Does anyone think it is possible to be back to work in a week if I > >>> have explant and lift?? > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> I can understand your concerns.... What must be understood > >>> here > >>>>> is that > >>>>>> everyone is different in their implant related illnesses.... > >>>> some > >>>>> are sick just > >>>>>> from the exposure to the silicone shell - get sick quickly and > >>>>> after removal > >>>>>> usually do very well. Some of us had their implants in for a > >>>>> much longer > >>>>>> period of time causing many other heath issues that will take > >>>> time > >>>>> to heal. In > >>>>>> my case I had my implants in for 7 years... had three > >>> surgeries > >>>>> due to > >>>>>> complications before explanting including a complete rupture > >>> in > >>>>> 1999. What was > >>>>>> found with me is that not only did I have a reaction to the > >>>>> silicone envelope > >>>>>> several years in as the shells deteriorated and upon removal > >>> 30% > >>>>> of my shells > >>>>>> were missing completely. Mine were also found to be FULL of > >>>>> mold, fungus and > >>>>>> 12 different living organisms - one was black... totally > >>>>> contaminated with > >>>>>> all that crap which in turn started to make me ill after my > >>> 99 > >>>>> rupture... My > >>>>>> doc believes that the chunks of silicone shell left inside my > >>>>> system from the > >>>>>> breakdown as well as all of the exposure to the mold, etc., > >>> is > >>>>> why I am still > >>>>>> sick.... it weakened my immune system and I get sick often. > >>> It > >>>>> will be 2 > >>>>>> years in April since I explanted and I do feel much better - > >>> I > >>>>> was almost > >>>>>> bedridden. I still have bad days but no where near what was > >>>>> happening then. I > >>>>>> think that everyone is different as everyone had different > >>>> styles > >>>>> and brands of > >>>>>> implants - different sizes, some ruptured some didn't... some > >>>> had > >>>>> them for 6 > >>>>>> months and some here for 20 years.... we have all become ill > >>>>> from different > >>>>>> parts of our implant nightmares. My exposure to the silicone > >>>>> that broke > >>>>>> down and got into my blood stream has been linked to me > >>> having > >>>>> Rheumatoid > >>>>>> arthritis and Fibromyalgia... My doc said it will take my > >>> body > >>>> a > >>>>> while depending > >>>>>> on how much of the silicone pieces are left and how much mold > >>>> is > >>>>> still in my > >>>>>> system to heal..... > >>>>>> > >>>>>> I guess what I am trying to say is that we know for sure that > >>>> they > >>>>> are m > >>>>>> aking us ill.... people with implants for only 2 months may > >>> get > >>>>> completely better > >>>>>> right away while some with different types of exposures may > >>> take > >>>>> more time > >>>>>> and efforts... The fact is - if your implants are making you > >>>> ill, > >>>>> and I have > >>>>>> no doubt that they are and/or eventually will, the sooner they > >>>>> are taken out > >>>>>> the sooner you will get better - that is a fact. If you wait > >>>>> another year or > >>>>>> two thinking that maybe it isn't your implants, then find out > >>>> it > >>>>> is then you > >>>>>> have exposed your body to two more years of all the > >>> toxicity... > >>>>> two more > >>>>>> year of mold and bacteria build up that may leak... possibly > >>>>> exposing a child > >>>>>> if you plan on any (not sure what your age is) I just do not > >>>> think > >>>>> it would be > >>>>>> worth the risk. I have been there and done all of that. I > >>> know > >>>>> the surgery > >>>>>> is expensive and the whole self image thing is tough but in > >>> the > >>>>> long run you > >>>>>> will be doing the right thing. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Just my two cents.... good luck in whatever decision you make!! > >>>>>> > >>>>>> shari > >>>>>> > >>>>> > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice > >> given by licensed > >>> health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care > >>> professional before commencing any medical treatment. > >>> > >>> " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians > mislead you. > >>> Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about > >> how to live a > >>> happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time > >>> Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > >>> > >>> See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link: > >>> > >> > <<http://.shutterfly.com/action/>http://.shutterfly.co\ m/action/>http://.shutterfly. > >> com/action/ > >>> > >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 , You might find extra time by planning ahead . . . Can you find a time when you can combine a holiday weekend with your surgery? Easter perhaps? . . . If you're working for a government agency or bank, you may have more holidays . . . some companies have a liberal time-off policy where you can put in extra hours in advance of taking time off. One friend gets 1 1/2 days off per month worked, starting right after employment. I'd suggest looking ahead and scheduling surgery in conjunction with whatever time you can get off to pad your recovery time. You'll have a better idea about company policies, personalities after being there a little while. Hugs, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 This is so upsetting to me, it's been 16 years since I have worked, sounds like things have either hanged or I had really great employers. Kenda > Yes, a few are fortunate with employers, but I would not think this > is a rule. Big business is getting tougher and tougher on employees, > and it trickles down to smaller businesses. I don't think the > majority of them are really all that sensitive to personal problems > of employees. I wish it were not so. > > Lynda > > > > At 12:20 PM 1/6/2006, you wrote: >> Boy, I'm really sorry to hear this, Lynda. I guess I was always lucky with >> employers. A shame. >> >> Kenda >> >> >>> Kenda, >>> >>> Sorry to disagree, but employers are often not that >>> understanding. From my social worker point of view, I have found >>> that many employers are supportive as long as you are there every day >>> and working, but get sick or have to take unexpected time off, the >>> understanding of many goes out the window. I think each of us has to >>> evaluate our own workplace and get a feel, and I would trust that she >>> has done that and knows that she would be in danger of losing her >>> job. Sometimes you have to wait, unfortunately, until the time is >>> right. In a just world, that would not be the case, but then, would >>> there be implants in a just world???? I think not!!!! >>> >>> Lynda >>> >>> >>> >>> At 11:36 AM 1/6/2006, you wrote: >>>> I would think most employers would be very understanding of your >> position if >>>> you explained it to them, new employee or not. Chances are you >> are going to >>>> be missing more work from being sick from implants than having explant >>>> surgery. If you aren't very sick yet, you very well could be as time goes >>>> on. >>>> >>>> Kenda >>>> >>>> >>>>> I am supposed to have drains when I have explant because Dr Kolb >>>>> think I need a lift due to my large implants. I can't afford to take >>>>> off two week from work, I litterally just started the job, I was >>>>> hoping I could wait until closer to fall to have them removed but my >>>>> health can't afford that. I also hate the thought of going through >>>>> the summer here in Georgia dealing with explant while everyone is >>>>> running around half naked. >>>>> I may not have a choice but to wait though because I just can't >>>>> afford to lose this job. It is full time and I will make 17 to 21 >>>>> dollars an hour depending of my commission, no less then 17 though. >>>>> If I could just take a week off that might be doable but not two >>>>> whole weeks there is no way they would allow that and let me keep my >>>>> job. >>>>> I have an amazing tolerance for pain, so I am more worried about >>>>> doing damage to the healing process then I am anything else. Also I >>>>> do not have many health issues with implants mainly lots of hair >>>>> loss and sometimes I get nightsweats or will feel a bit tired but >>>>> that is not al the time in fact I haven't had that happen for a few >>>>> months now. >>>>> Does anyone think it is possible to be back to work in a week if I >>>>> have explant and lift?? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I can understand your concerns.... What must be understood >>>>> here >>>>>>> is that >>>>>>>> everyone is different in their implant related illnesses.... >>>>>> some >>>>>>> are sick just >>>>>>>> from the exposure to the silicone shell - get sick quickly and >>>>>>> after removal >>>>>>>> usually do very well. Some of us had their implants in for a >>>>>>> much longer >>>>>>>> period of time causing many other heath issues that will take >>>>>> time >>>>>>> to heal. In >>>>>>>> my case I had my implants in for 7 years... had three >>>>> surgeries >>>>>>> due to >>>>>>>> complications before explanting including a complete rupture >>>>> in >>>>>>> 1999. What was >>>>>>>> found with me is that not only did I have a reaction to the >>>>>>> silicone envelope >>>>>>>> several years in as the shells deteriorated and upon removal >>>>> 30% >>>>>>> of my shells >>>>>>>> were missing completely. Mine were also found to be FULL of >>>>>>> mold, fungus and >>>>>>>> 12 different living organisms - one was black... totally >>>>>>> contaminated with >>>>>>>> all that crap which in turn started to make me ill after my >>>>> 99 >>>>>>> rupture... My >>>>>>>> doc believes that the chunks of silicone shell left inside my >>>>>>> system from the >>>>>>>> breakdown as well as all of the exposure to the mold, etc., >>>>> is >>>>>>> why I am still >>>>>>>> sick.... it weakened my immune system and I get sick often. >>>>> It >>>>>>> will be 2 >>>>>>>> years in April since I explanted and I do feel much better - >>>>> I >>>>>>> was almost >>>>>>>> bedridden. I still have bad days but no where near what was >>>>>>> happening then. I >>>>>>>> think that everyone is different as everyone had different >>>>>> styles >>>>>>> and brands of >>>>>>>> implants - different sizes, some ruptured some didn't... some >>>>>> had >>>>>>> them for 6 >>>>>>>> months and some here for 20 years.... we have all become ill >>>>>>> from different >>>>>>>> parts of our implant nightmares. My exposure to the silicone >>>>>>> that broke >>>>>>>> down and got into my blood stream has been linked to me >>>>> having >>>>>>> Rheumatoid >>>>>>>> arthritis and Fibromyalgia... My doc said it will take my >>>>> body >>>>>> a >>>>>>> while depending >>>>>>>> on how much of the silicone pieces are left and how much mold >>>>>> is >>>>>>> still in my >>>>>>>> system to heal..... >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I guess what I am trying to say is that we know for sure that >>>>>> they >>>>>>> are m >>>>>>>> aking us ill.... people with implants for only 2 months may >>>>> get >>>>>>> completely better >>>>>>>> right away while some with different types of exposures may >>>>> take >>>>>>> more time >>>>>>>> and efforts... The fact is - if your implants are making you >>>>>> ill, >>>>>>> and I have >>>>>>>> no doubt that they are and/or eventually will, the sooner they >>>>>>> are taken out >>>>>>>> the sooner you will get better - that is a fact. If you wait >>>>>>> another year or >>>>>>>> two thinking that maybe it isn't your implants, then find out >>>>>> it >>>>>>> is then you >>>>>>>> have exposed your body to two more years of all the >>>>> toxicity... >>>>>>> two more >>>>>>>> year of mold and bacteria build up that may leak... possibly >>>>>>> exposing a child >>>>>>>> if you plan on any (not sure what your age is) I just do not >>>>>> think >>>>>>> it would be >>>>>>>> worth the risk. I have been there and done all of that. I >>>>> know >>>>>>> the surgery >>>>>>>> is expensive and the whole self image thing is tough but in >>>>> the >>>>>>> long run you >>>>>>>> will be doing the right thing. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Just my two cents.... good luck in whatever decision you make!! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> shari >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice >>>> given by licensed >>>>> health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care >>>>> professional before commencing any medical treatment. >>>>> >>>>> " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians >> mislead you. >>>>> Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about >>>> how to live a >>>>> happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time >>>>> Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) >>>>> >>>>> See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link: >>>>> >>>> >> <<http://.shutterfly.com/action/>http://.shutterfly >> .com/action/>http://.shutterfly. >>>> com/action/ >>>>> >>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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