Patty

October 15, 2004

I shiped off the types by fed ex on Wednesday. You should get them

soon. Thank you for sharing them with me.

Love Cricket

November 19, 2004

Thanks Patty. I've said it many times...but it is so important. It took many, many doctors not knowing what was wrong with me and someone casually asking me if it was my implants because of the Glamour article. After that...I did the research myself. If it was not for the women on the Internet sharing stories in great detail and with great courage...I would have never made the connection that every doctor missed (aka denied). I wish I had heard these stories seven years ago...but since I wasn't able to...I'm very glad to be able to share my own with the rest of you and hopefully help others to be informed.

Thanks again everybody. Have a great day.

Christy

February 9, 2005

yep - I talked to them - mtv - a few weeks ago. they are still waiting for a date. Why - who knows, but they assured me we would get notice so I will pass it along as soon as I get it.

love

shari

February 10, 2005

YES! I sent in pages of " our " stories to the doctor so he appealed

for me saying it was " medically necessary " ! My consult is next week.

I decided to chance it and not get a lift, I was too perky pre

implants so I could use a little sag

> >

> > I emailed informative links to women on the fence about getting

> > implants and those preparing for surgery so they can make a well

> > rounded decision. alot emailed me back deciding it was not

worth

> > harm to their health! Some swore and said all the women were

liars

> > blamming desease on implants to get money BUT it was worth it to

> > help those who might have gotten sick too. The implant count

will

> be

> > lower this year, sorry Mentor...

February 10, 2005

YES! I sent in pages of " our " stories to the doctor so he appealed

for me saying it was " medically necessary " ! My consult is next week.

I decided to chance it and not get a lift, I was too perky pre

implants so I could use a little sag

> >

> > I emailed informative links to women on the fence about getting

> > implants and those preparing for surgery so they can make a well

> > rounded decision. alot emailed me back deciding it was not

worth

> > harm to their health! Some swore and said all the women were

liars

> > blamming desease on implants to get money BUT it was worth it to

> > help those who might have gotten sick too. The implant count

will

> be

> > lower this year, sorry Mentor...

February 12, 2005

That is great news! It is rare for docs to take our stories or testimonies very seriously. I am very glad to hear it made a big difference in your case!

Let us know when you are ready...and do make sure you are getting a total capsulectomy. It will be important for your health.

Take care,

Pattymellindahl <mellindahl@...> wrote:

YES! I sent in pages of "our" stories to the doctor so he appealed for me saying it was "medically necessary"! My consult is next week. I decided to chance it and not get a lift, I was too perky pre implants so I could use a little sag > > > > I emailed informative links to women on the

fence about getting > > implants and those preparing for surgery so they can make a well > > rounded decision. alot emailed me back deciding it was not worth > > harm to their health! Some swore and said all the women were liars > > blamming desease on implants to get money BUT it was worth it to > > help those who might have gotten sick too. The implant count will > be > > lower this year, sorry Mentor...

March 31, 2005

Hi Patty,

Thanks so much for all of the information and support you have given me.

I tried to find 'a story in the files section, but she wasn't in there. I know it sounds so selfish of me, but I just want to read up on someone with a hair loss issue so that I can relate to someone. I am so thankful that I'm not as sick as some women on this site and that I can still be with my family and children.

I feel like I am slowly being tortured by the hair loss. I still have hair on my head, but it is falling out so much and I am so consumed with trying to save it that I am not the person I used to be. I guess I should be thankful that I have my health and I can just wear a wig for the rest of my life. It's just hard to accept it.

Thanks for listening,

Marie

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According to one intriguing photograph > provided by the researchers, considerable hair regrowth occurred > with one male patient who had both alopecia areata and severe male > pattern hair loss. > > These results show aromatherapy to be a safe and effective treatment > for alopecia areata. The researchers were proud to have > successfully applied an evidence-based method to an alternative > therapy. Evidently, one or more of the essential oils is able to > promote hair regrowth. And unlike standard medical therapies, the > essential oils have a very low risk of side effects and are not > nearly as costly. > > Highly Recommended Products:> > > > Click on each of the links listed below to get the essential oils > at GetVitamins.com. GetVitamins.com is one of the few nutritional > web sites that has a complete selection of all essential oil > products. These links go directly to each of the oils described in > the study above. Its much cheaper to shop on the Internet! 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March 31, 2005

Hi Marie,

Here is the link to 's story. It is under Files,then Implant

and Explant Stories, then scroll down to 's story.

http://f1.grp.fs.com/v1/cBBMQpZHT1SOQ-

KYBhgk1lH8AgdOyffRpDfRwHLB_6CsegNmy_EToH_m8zHCAz6KL42tBJ0h2bH6CeOS84p

Y/Implant%20and%20Explant%20Stories/%27s%20Story

Here's what she wrote in her letter to me on Tuesday:

" I wish I could be of more help with the hair loss issue, but I am

still having serious hair-loss myself. It cycles, from moderate

shedding, to super shedding, with no rhyme or reason. I guess it is

just a side effect that I will always have from the implants.?? I

have had so many tests, done so much detoxing, and tried so many

different supplements, seen tons of Dr.'s and specialists, but the

hair still remains a mystery. It is quite depressing too. "

I've seen 's pics, and she has a gorgeous head of thick, curly

hair. I am not sure what condition it is in now, but I don't think

she is wearing a wig. It is probably thinner, but I hope you can at

least be encouraged that she isn't bald or anything! I hope you can

find some answers through detoxing, essential oils and supplements.

There has got to be an answer somewhere, but this is the one thing

that we just have not figured out yet.

I understand how disheartening and alarming hair loss can be. I

have always struggled with my thin hair. But I have come to a place

of acceptance, and am really happy with life. (And wow, there are

some gorgeous wigs out there! I haven't worn any yet, but I've

looked and I think it would be fun to wear some of them actually!)

There's always a way to turn things around, Marie...take heart and

look up. We are always our own worst critics, and we sometimes take

a disparaging view of our future, when in fact, things will be

better. Stay hopeful of that first and foremost.

Hugs,

Patty

> Hi Patty,

>

> Thanks so much for all of the information and support you have

given me.

>

> I tried to find 'a story in the files section, but she

wasn't in there. I know it sounds so selfish of me, but I just want

to read up on someone with a hair loss issue so that I can relate to

someone. I am so thankful that I'm not as sick as some women on

this site and that I can still be with my family and children.

>

> I feel like I am slowly being tortured by the hair loss. I still

have hair on my head, but it is falling out so much and I am so

consumed with trying to save it that I am not the person I used to

be. I guess I should be thankful that I have my health and I can

just wear a wig for the rest of my life. It's just hard to accept

it.

>

> Thanks for listening,

>

> Marie

>

March 31, 2005

Hi,

Have those of who who are experiencing hair loss had female hormone tests? It’s a long shot, but I started losing my already fine, thin hair when my hormones were out of balance. As soon as I started taking the proper hormones, the hair loss stopped. Perhaps it could help?

Kenda