Guest guest Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 , You're smart to decide against further implants. . . I question your doctor for wanting to reimplant you. . . Do you know for sure he plans to remove your implants "en bloc"? This means removing the capsule with the implant still inside to avoid spilling the contents of the implant into your chest cavity. Unless you've have a gross rupture, you shouldn't require further cleaning out. . . Often a woman can have a lift at the same time to avoid further surgery. One plastic surgeon told me that he makes money putting breast implants in, and in taking them out. . . . and that he didn't care what women did. . . It appears that these doctors see breast implants as a type of annuity . . . They are virtually guarenteed an income for the rest of their career once a woman starts getting implants! Hugs and prayers, Rogenegoingtolunch <goingtolunch@...> wrote: I have them still in me -- working on a marathon surgery to explant them, try to fix problems caused by them and surgical mistakes made and a 2nd reconstruction -- takes my breath away every time I must say all that!Although these awful implants were indeed taken off the market, I have been told (by those who refuse to believe that these were harmful) that I should replace them with triple lumen implants (I do not know much about them -- did not even look into them as I did not want another pair of implants and thought that those who recommended this route to me were completely insensitive to my stated wish to make this my LAST major surgery and LAST SURGERY ALTOGETHER IF AT ALL POSSIBLE). Some of the people who are pro-implant can be very pushy and not at all respectful of those who have problems/illnesses from implants. Although I respect their wish to have implants available for women facing mastectomies (although I think they should be educating women about other alternatives and advocating for development more and better alternatives) I think they could return the favor by according women who do not want to be on the merry-go-round of implant replacement surgeries for the rest of their lives (and the risks of more problems/illnesses from implants) respect for their preferences. This will give you ladies another perspective on all this -- this whole discussion has become polarized such that accurate information/good advice can be VERY DIFFICULT to get.Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 I for one, should know and I agree 500%. jeanineRogene S <saxony01@...> wrote: , You're smart to decide against further implants. . . I question your doctor for wanting to reimplant you. . . Do you know for sure he plans to remove your implants "en bloc"? This means removing the capsule with the implant still inside to avoid spilling the contents of the implant into your chest cavity. Unless you've have a gross rupture, you shouldn't require further cleaning out. . . Often a woman can have a lift at the same time to avoid further surgery. One plastic surgeon told me that he makes money putting breast implants in, and in taking them out. . . . and that he didn't care what women did. . . It appears that these doctors see breast implants as a type of annuity . . . They are virtually guarenteed an income for the rest of their career once a woman starts getting implants! Hugs and prayers, Rogenegoingtolunch <goingtolunch@...> wrote: I have them still in me -- working on a marathon surgery to explant them, try to fix problems caused by them and surgical mistakes made and a 2nd reconstruction -- takes my breath away every time I must say all that!Although these awful implants were indeed taken off the market, I have been told (by those who refuse to believe that these were harmful) that I should replace them with triple lumen implants (I do not know much about them -- did not even look into them as I did not want another pair of implants and thought that those who recommended this route to me were completely insensitive to my stated wish to make this my LAST major surgery and LAST SURGERY ALTOGETHER IF AT ALL POSSIBLE). Some of the people who are pro-implant can be very pushy and not at all respectful of those who have problems/illnesses from implants. Although I respect their wish to have implants available for women facing mastectomies (although I think they should be educating women about other alternatives and advocating for development more and better alternatives) I think they could return the favor by according women who do not want to be on the merry-go-round of implant replacement surgeries for the rest of their lives (and the risks of more problems/illnesses from implants) respect for their preferences. This will give you ladies another perspective on all this -- this whole discussion has become polarized such that accurate information/good advice can be VERY DIFFICULT to get.Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 You are so right, I've had 10 different implants. It's a money making conspiracy, for the implant companies and the doctors. I'm the one that is suffering. NeenieRogene S <saxony01@...> wrote: , You're smart to decide against further implants. . . I question your doctor for wanting to reimplant you. . . Do you know for sure he plans to remove your implants "en bloc"? This means removing the capsule with the implant still inside to avoid spilling the contents of the implant into your chest cavity. Unless you've have a gross rupture, you shouldn't require further cleaning out. . . Often a woman can have a lift at the same time to avoid further surgery. One plastic surgeon told me that he makes money putting breast implants in, and in taking them out. . . . and that he didn't care what women did. . . It appears that these doctors see breast implants as a type of annuity . . . They are virtually guarenteed an income for the rest of their career once a woman starts getting implants! Hugs and prayers, Rogenegoingtolunch <goingtolunch@...> wrote: I have them still in me -- working on a marathon surgery to explant them, try to fix problems caused by them and surgical mistakes made and a 2nd reconstruction -- takes my breath away every time I must say all that!Although these awful implants were indeed taken off the market, I have been told (by those who refuse to believe that these were harmful) that I should replace them with triple lumen implants (I do not know much about them -- did not even look into them as I did not want another pair of implants and thought that those who recommended this route to me were completely insensitive to my stated wish to make this my LAST major surgery and LAST SURGERY ALTOGETHER IF AT ALL POSSIBLE). Some of the people who are pro-implant can be very pushy and not at all respectful of those who have problems/illnesses from implants. Although I respect their wish to have implants available for women facing mastectomies (although I think they should be educating women about other alternatives and advocating for development more and better alternatives) I think they could return the favor by according women who do not want to be on the merry-go-round of implant replacement surgeries for the rest of their lives (and the risks of more problems/illnesses from implants) respect for their preferences. This will give you ladies another perspective on all this -- this whole discussion has become polarized such that accurate information/good advice can be VERY DIFFICULT to get.Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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