gale: Help with explants

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Gale, how long have you had your implants? I've been told if you've

had the implants two months or less, there won't be much of a

capsule to remove. Any longer than that, and I would seriously

consider having them removed. I had my implants 11 months and the

capsules were removed along with the implants. It took my surgeon 4

hours to get everything out, as my capsules were thin.

With saline implants, you run a risk of bacterial/fungi infection in

the capsule, along with the possibility of chemicals from the shell

embedded in the capsule. That's why it's so important to have it

all removed. There are reports of women who have not had the

capsules removed, and they continue to be symptomatic.

I started some detox before explant, but it was not that helpful at

the time. If you have an infection inside the implant, it is

difficult to treat until everything has been removed. I also

decided against a lift since my insurance would not cover removal.

I look very close to my preimplant shape. I may do a lift later on

when my children are much older.

What are your symptoms?

hugs,

Beth

>

> I am going to talk with the surgeon who placed my implants on Wed,

> 12/01/04 about removing my implants.

> What does it mean to remove the implants " en bloc? "

> What should I explect to look like post removal? I don't have

scars

> now, will I upon removal?

> Do any of you have yours breasts lifted after explant?

> I went from an A cup to a C cup, so will I look like the original

> photos he took of me?

> I am currently undergoing detox therapy (special diet, homeopathic

> tinctures, etc.) It seems to be worsening my symptoms. Should I

> hold off until they are removed?

> Please help, I'm scared, but want to be healthy again!

> Gale