Re: ruptured saline implant

[Guest guest]

Diane,

Welcome to the group! . . . I'm happy you found us,

but sad you need us!

Unfortunately, your doctor lied if he told you your

implants didn't have any silicone. The shell of the

implant is made of silicone. This silicone gradually

degrades (weakens) over time.

The manufacturer warranties do not cover removal

WITHOUT replacement! . . . Do you want to remove your

implants without replacement? If plan to replace them

every 5-6 years, do you think you can handle

(physically, financially) repeated surgeries that will

get you to age 80?

It's important when you have your implants removed

that you have them removed " en bloc " . That means

removing the implant while it's still inside the

capsule to avoid spilling the contents into your chest

cavity. . . . Even though you have a rupture! . . .

They may put drains in to remove the saline first, but

they shouldn't slit the capsule and remove the

implant. AND they should not leave the capsule behind!

If you have capsules left behind from your old

implants, they need to be removed. The doctor also

needs to put in drains for the first few days to

remove any fluid accumulations.

If your doctor refuses to remove them en bloc, or

tells you that you will be disfigured, find another

doctor. You could get a lift that will put you back

together as close to natural as possible . . .

depending on how much tissue you have to work with.

Are you having any symptoms, besides being sore? It

would be wise to get them removed as soon as possible,

but it's not an EMERGENCY! If you start feeling ill,

running a fever, or feeling fatigued, you will need

attention sooner rather than later. The antibiotics

are just to hold you until you can find a doctor and

get scheduled. The end of December is not a long wait

if you aren't having symptoms.

After you get your implants removed, it will be time

to detox . . . This takes time and discipline, but the

net result is well worth the effort. In the meantime,

drink plenty of water (1/2 ounce for every pound of

body weight per day), eat healthy foods, get plenty of

rest, and think postive thoughts. Stressing over this

can make you ill in itself!

As to legal relief, there may be some in the offing.

So far, we don't know of any. But, to be safe, have

the pathologist send your implants to Dr. Blais in

Canada. You will not want to take custody of your

implants as this ruins them for evidence. Dr. Blais

can tell you what bacteria/mold/fungus, if any, and if

your implants have a manufacturing defect.

If you have any questions, ask away. This is a

wonderfully well informed, supportive group.

Hugs and prayers,

Rogene

[Guest guest]

Sweethearts, I'm so upset today. We cannot let bad people destroy our

group. I know that it makes it hard to trust again, but we must...or they

win.

Where is Jammie? She seemed upset with me in her last e-mail.

I have just spoken to our Dr. Blais, he promised that he would write to

the FDA. I faxed him Dr. Zuckerman's letter and some of the bad stuff that

is going on. He knows the truth and he will fight for us to have these

devices banned.

Love to you all...Lea

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Re: ruptured saline implant

>

> Diane,

>

> Welcome to the group! . . . I'm happy you found us,

> but sad you need us!

>

> Unfortunately, your doctor lied if he told you your

> implants didn't have any silicone. The shell of the

> implant is made of silicone. This silicone gradually

> degrades (weakens) over time.

>

> The manufacturer warranties do not cover removal

> WITHOUT replacement! . . . Do you want to remove your

> implants without replacement? If plan to replace them

> every 5-6 years, do you think you can handle

> (physically, financially) repeated surgeries that will

> get you to age 80?

>

> It's important when you have your implants removed

> that you have them removed " en bloc " . That means

> removing the implant while it's still inside the

> capsule to avoid spilling the contents into your chest

> cavity. . . . Even though you have a rupture! . . .

> They may put drains in to remove the saline first, but

> they shouldn't slit the capsule and remove the

> implant. AND they should not leave the capsule behind!

> If you have capsules left behind from your old

> implants, they need to be removed. The doctor also

> needs to put in drains for the first few days to

> remove any fluid accumulations.

>

> If your doctor refuses to remove them en bloc, or

> tells you that you will be disfigured, find another

> doctor. You could get a lift that will put you back

> together as close to natural as possible . . .

> depending on how much tissue you have to work with.

>

> Are you having any symptoms, besides being sore? It

> would be wise to get them removed as soon as possible,

> but it's not an EMERGENCY! If you start feeling ill,

> running a fever, or feeling fatigued, you will need

> attention sooner rather than later. The antibiotics

> are just to hold you until you can find a doctor and

> get scheduled. The end of December is not a long wait

> if you aren't having symptoms.

>

> After you get your implants removed, it will be time

> to detox . . . This takes time and discipline, but the

> net result is well worth the effort. In the meantime,

> drink plenty of water (1/2 ounce for every pound of

> body weight per day), eat healthy foods, get plenty of

> rest, and think postive thoughts. Stressing over this

> can make you ill in itself!

>

> As to legal relief, there may be some in the offing.

> So far, we don't know of any. But, to be safe, have

> the pathologist send your implants to Dr. Blais in

> Canada. You will not want to take custody of your

> implants as this ruins them for evidence. Dr. Blais

> can tell you what bacteria/mold/fungus, if any, and if

> your implants have a manufacturing defect.

>

> If you have any questions, ask away. This is a

> wonderfully well informed, supportive group.

>

> Hugs and prayers,

>

> Rogene

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Lea,

has unsubscribed herself. . . She sent a message

to me that she was going to join explantation.com.

Hopefully she'll find the kind of support there she's

looking for. Apparently there is more going there

than we realized.

Groups are kinda like shoes . . . You gotta find the

right kind and size, or you don't feel comfortable.

It would be wonderful to have Dr. Blais' support! He's

one of the most knowledgeable in the field!

Hugs,

Rogene