Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 Surgitek Replicon is a silicone implant, so be very sure that the surgery is done en bloc, as these will likely rupture on explant. Lynda At 02:24 PM 1/7/2006, you wrote: >Rogene, 1988 before surgery the dr. handed me a teardrop felt/foam >covered saline filled implant, kinda flat looking back. PS said he >uses this type in his cancer/masectomy paitents. He put in front of >muscle. I don't remember the name. In 2004 I went back to PS for >explantation and he made me very unsettled. So I started researching. >Lany told me to find out what kind. The PS nurse said Dow Surgitek >Replicon. Lany said thats not one thats several names combined. So >all I have at this point is my memory. This is whats making me so >nervous about my upcoming explant. Does this description help anyone >to identify my implants? > > > > > >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/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 a, At one time, I had a link to a website that showed the various types of implants . . . Right now, I can't rember how to get to it. I'd suggest asking Dr. Kolb (she'll answer emails) if Dow Surgitek Replicon implants were polyurethane covered. The downside of polyurethane implants is the chemicals that are released as the foam breaks down . . . nasty stuff! . . . No wonder you're chemically sensitive! But that will get better as you detox! I know that Dr. Blais can identify any implant, but he's so busy, it would probably be quicker contacting Dr. Kolb. One thing that can help you now is to drink plenty of non-chlorinated water . . . at least 1/2 ounce per pound of body weight daily. This will help flush toxins out of your body. Also, avoid processed foods because there are so many chemicals added. There is a product line called Miracle II (check www.appleadayandbeyond.com) They have a soap that can be used for all personal care that could help you avoid a number of chemicals. I've just ordered their neutralizer . . . I'm anxious to try it. I'll let everyone know how it does! If you call their toll free number and tell them you are a member of a support group, you can get an additional discount as a preferred customer. Hugs, Rogene --- bluejaybliss <bluejaybliss@...> wrote: > Rogene, 1988 before surgery the dr. handed me a > teardrop felt/foam > covered saline filled implant, kinda flat looking > back. PS said he > uses this type in his cancer/masectomy paitents. He > put in front of > muscle. I don't remember the name. In 2004 I went > back to PS for > explantation and he made me very unsettled. So I > started researching. > Lany told me to find out what kind. The PS nurse > said Dow Surgitek > Replicon. Lany said thats not one thats several > names combined. So > all I have at this point is my memory. This is > whats making me so > nervous about my upcoming explant. Does this > description help anyone > to identify my implants? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 Dow did not ever make Surgitek Replicone, Bristol did. Lynda At 11:10 PM 1/7/2006, you wrote: >a, > >At one time, I had a link to a website that showed the >various types of implants . . . Right now, I can't >rember how to get to it. I'd suggest asking Dr. Kolb >(she'll answer emails) if Dow Surgitek Replicon >implants were polyurethane covered. > >The downside of polyurethane implants is the chemicals >that are released as the foam breaks down . . . nasty >stuff! . . . No wonder you're chemically sensitive! >But that will get better as you detox! > >I know that Dr. Blais can identify any implant, but >he's so busy, it would probably be quicker contacting >Dr. Kolb. > >One thing that can help you now is to drink plenty of >non-chlorinated water . . . at least 1/2 ounce per >pound of body weight daily. This will help flush >toxins out of your body. Also, avoid processed foods >because there are so many chemicals added. > >There is a product line called Miracle II (check >www.appleadayandbeyond.com) They have a soap that can >be used for all personal care that could help you >avoid a number of chemicals. I've just ordered their >neutralizer . . . I'm anxious to try it. I'll let >everyone know how it does! > >If you call their toll free number and tell them you >are a member of a support group, you can get an >additional discount as a preferred customer. > >Hugs, > >Rogene > > > > >--- bluejaybliss <bluejaybliss@...> wrote: > > > Rogene, 1988 before surgery the dr. handed me a > > teardrop felt/foam > > covered saline filled implant, kinda flat looking > > back. PS said he > > uses this type in his cancer/masectomy paitents. He > > put in front of > > muscle. I don't remember the name. In 2004 I went > > back to PS for > > explantation and he made me very unsettled. So I > > started researching. > > Lany told me to find out what kind. The PS nurse > > said Dow Surgitek > > Replicon. Lany said thats not one thats several > > names combined. So > > all I have at this point is my memory. This is > > whats making me so > > nervous about my upcoming explant. Does this > > description help anyone > > to identify my implants? > > > > > > > > > > > >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/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 Lea, MRI's are sometimes better than mammograms at finding ruptures (not to mention that mammograms can rupture implants) . . . The woman who recently did my mammogram told me the Coil MRI was the best at detecting migrated silicone. But not infalible! BUT . . . Lana found that even the Coil MRI didn't see the silcone granulomas that could be seen and felt didn't show up on the Coil MRI. . . What's really sad is that the manufacturer's are telling the FDA that they will recommend women get regular MRI's of their " new, improved " implants at regular intervals as proof their implants are intact. .. . This is supposed to be proof of safety when it's really not! Hugs, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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