Guest guest Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Hello, I am in the same boat as you. I have surgery scheduled for May 18th. But, like you, I was looking here as a final look. I am extremely torn. Perhaps we should talk more about what our research has found. Should I? I have been considering breast augmentation for...well just about since I was a teenager. I have done a lot of research over the years and am pretty much fluent in all of the information I have read and reviewed. I joined this group for a final look into the risks of the surgery and am wondering if it is really worth it to get implants. Part of me has completely accepted the risks and still wants to have the surgery, but the other half sees that maybe it isn't worth it! WHat do you think ? Does anyone have any unbiased advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 I think you have to weigh the risks for yourself. You have to know that you will have to have repeat surgeries to replace implants, as they last 7-10 years. Some do not last this long, some last a little longer. You have to know they are in a silicone shell, and that the shell is not bio-compatible, so a capsule will form. Whether or not it will harden and be misshapen is dependent on how your body reacts to it. You have to know that it creates problems for mammography, and can obscure as much as 60% of the breast tissue. And, you have to know that many women's bodies reject implants and they have to be removed, which costs more than implantation. There are many other considerations, breast feeding, numbness of the nipple and loss of sensation, scarring, etc. And, there are health risks. I am sure you have been reading about those. If you weigh all those and still want implants, then at least you are informed. Lynda P.S. I am a social worker. I think we all need to be in charge of our decisions, but we truly must be informed. 2/5/2006, you wrote: >I have been considering breast augmentation for...well just about since >I was a teenager. I have done a lot of research over the years and am >pretty much fluent in all of the information I have read and reviewed. >I joined this group for a final look into the risks of the surgery and >am wondering if it is really worth it to get implants. Part of me has >completely accepted the risks and still wants to have the surgery, but >the other half sees that maybe it isn't worth it! WHat do you think ? >Does anyone have any unbiased advice? > > > > > > >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 February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Hi Ladies, If you've been researching through the proimplant websites like 's . . . please know that they exist for the purpose of promoting breast implants and plastic surgeons. When we go to those sites and try to tell women about the dangers, they delete our message and ban us from the group. If want the mildest version of the truth, check out Mentor or Inamed's own warnings on their website, or the FDA's website on breast implants. . . Sorry I don't have the addresses, but they should be easy to find. Best wishes, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 It is totally not worth it. Getting implants was the worse decision I have ever made and they destroyed my health. What will either be downplayed or not reported at all in the research you've been doing is what it can do to your immune system. In my opinion, larger breasts are not worth losing your health over, and I would do anything if I could go back one year in time and reverse all that has happened to my body. If you go to the pro-implant sites, they will tell you that the studies say there is no relation at all between breast implants and immune sickness. That is untrue, and all of us on the site can attest to that. Studies can be tailored to provide the results desired by those performing the study, and no one has studied the people who get sick. All of us on this site have the same or similar symptoms, which began after we got implants, and most of the time improved after we had them removed. However, that's not a guarantee that you can get the implants, and if you get sick you can simply have them removed and feel better. Your body might never be the same. I only had mine a few weeks before my lymph nodes swelled up, my joints got sore and swollen, and basically my health went down the tubes. I wish I had found this site when I was researching. I got the implants in May of 2005 and had them explanted in November of 2005. I spent about $14,000 dollars, and I could have enjoyed a nice vacation, get a hot tub, I could have spent my money much wiser. All I have to show for that money is empty pockets (and yes, that's a play on words). Those were the absolute worst 6 months of my life. I hated the implants from day one, it did nothing for my confidence (in fact it took away my confidence). Confidence comes from within, and it takes more than a set of plastic boobs to be a woman. It's hard to be unbiased when my life has been turned upside down by implants, and when I know that the manufacturers are providing faulty data, and when the FDA is pretending that none of us on this site exist. If you decide to get implants, I hope your body accepts them, but the risk of getting sick from them is there, and your plastic surgeon will turn his/her back on you if you get sick, as will many of your other doctors. By the way, I had saline implants - the ones that everyone says are " safe " . Listen to the voices in your head that brought you to this site. Good luck. Sis > > I have been considering breast augmentation for...well just about since > I was a teenager. I have done a lot of research over the years and am > pretty much fluent in all of the information I have read and reviewed. > I joined this group for a final look into the risks of the surgery and > am wondering if it is really worth it to get implants. Part of me has > completely accepted the risks and still wants to have the surgery, but > the other half sees that maybe it isn't worth it! WHat do you think ? > Does anyone have any unbiased advice? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I have an unbiased opinion, I was in your shoes one year ago. I joined the group for the same reason you have and decided not to implant. I have stayed with the list to help these women with health issues anyway I can. Is anything worth giving your health up for? Can you imagine being in the shoes of any one of the women whose story you have read here? Can you imagine being sick and knowing that you knew full well, the risks involved but wanted larger breasts anyway? These are the things that went through my head when I decided against implanting. I decided nothing in this world was worth possibly trading my health for. Kenda > I have been considering breast augmentation for...well just about since > I was a teenager. I have done a lot of research over the years and am > pretty much fluent in all of the information I have read and reviewed. > I joined this group for a final look into the risks of the surgery and > am wondering if it is really worth it to get implants. Part of me has > completely accepted the risks and still wants to have the surgery, but > the other half sees that maybe it isn't worth it! WHat do you think ? > Does anyone have any unbiased advice? > > > > > > > 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/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Have you read the FDA handbook on implants. It lists all of the risks. I was misled in thinking that was only silicone gel implants. I even signed papers saying I knew the risks. Too bad life doesn't let you turn back time. > > I have been considering breast augmentation for...well just about since > I was a teenager. I have done a lot of research over the years and am > pretty much fluent in all of the information I have read and reviewed. > I joined this group for a final look into the risks of the surgery and > am wondering if it is really worth it to get implants. Part of me has > completely accepted the risks and still wants to have the surgery, but > the other half sees that maybe it isn't worth it! WHat do you think ? > Does anyone have any unbiased advice? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Dear Ladies, If I had to say just one thing about whether or not to get breast implants, I would say this: At least wait until you are finished having children! That is the first and foremost consideration in taking on the risks of breast implants, in my opinion. If you plan on having children, they deserve the best chance to enter this world in a healthy way. Breast implants are a risk to them that is rarely acknowledged. There are many women living with the tragedy and regret of having children who are sick as a result of their breast implants, and the guilt that is carried is unimaginable. Exposing developing fetuses to implants is a tragedy that doesn't have to happen. If you are finished having all the children that you plan on having, then you can be free to make a decision on risking your own health for the sake of larger breasts. I know how hard this is.....when I finally got implants, I had wanted them a very long time. I don't think I would have wanted to hear anything negative about them. Sometimes the desire to have implants overrides anything else we desire in life....something that we can either give in to, or think through more clearly and rearrange priorities and outlooks. It is a learning experience any way you look at it. But, please, keep in mind the most important consideration, and that is the health of your future children and the stability of your future family. If you are married now with or without children, the future happiness and health of your entire family is at stake. Patty > > Hello, I am in the same boat as you. I have surgery scheduled for May 18th. But, like you, I was looking here as a final look. I am extremely torn. Perhaps we should talk more about what our research has found. > Should I? > > > I have been considering breast augmentation for...well just about since > I was a teenager. I have done a lot of research over the years and am > pretty much fluent in all of the information I have read and reviewed. > I joined this group for a final look into the risks of the surgery and > am wondering if it is really worth it to get implants. Part of me has > completely accepted the risks and still wants to have the surgery, but > the other half sees that maybe it isn't worth it! WHat do you think ? > Does anyone have any unbiased advice? > > > > > > > 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://.shut terfly.com/action/> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I would like to add that if you have children think of what you want for them. I know I want the best for my children. I once thought that breast implants made me beautiful and a better mommie. I don't think it is beautiful that my 6 year old son has to help mommie get up the stairs to bed at night. Nor do I think I am giving my children the best when I haul my 3 year old son and 17 month old daughter to more doctor appointments than playdates. These appointments have all been for me. I also don't think it is fair to my children that mommie can't even crawl around on the floor to play with them. One year ago I was super mom -- a year later I just pray that I live to see my children grow-up. I got saline textured implants in 2000. > > > > Hello, I am in the same boat as you. I have surgery scheduled for > May 18th. But, like you, I was looking here as a final look. I am > extremely torn. Perhaps we should talk more about what our research > has found. > > Should I? > > > > > > I have been considering breast augmentation for...well just > about since > > I was a teenager. I have done a lot of research over the years > and am > > pretty much fluent in all of the information I have read and > reviewed. > > I joined this group for a final look into the risks of the > surgery and > > am wondering if it is really worth it to get implants. Part of > me has > > completely accepted the risks and still wants to have the > surgery, but > > the other half sees that maybe it isn't worth it! WHat do you > think ? > > Does anyone have any unbiased advice? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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://.shut > terfly.com/action/> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 How smart you both are to research before you get implants! I wish I had done the same, although I don't know that anyone could have convinced me not to get them. I was very small and wanted cleavage for once in my life! I waited until after kids and I am glad they haven't had to suffer ill health because of them. However - they have had to deal with my sickness for the last 6 years. I just can't be the mom that I want to be because I am too sick. The implants are a foreign body inside of you and MANY women have reactions to them that may or may not be reversed after explant. I had mine explanted in October and am still struggling to regain my health. Now that the implants are gone, it is so wonderful to just be my little self - without these big hard bags hanging from me ALL the time! I really hope that you take the women on this site seriously - we have all been through so much. If we can save even one other person from making the same horrible mistake, then all our suffering will all have been worth it. God bless, Cherie > > > > > > Hello, I am in the same boat as you. I have surgery scheduled > for > > May 18th. But, like you, I was looking here as a final look. I > am > > extremely torn. Perhaps we should talk more about what our > research > > has found. > > > Should I? > > > > > > > > > I have been considering breast augmentation for...well just > > about since > > > I was a teenager. I have done a lot of research over the years > > and am > > > pretty much fluent in all of the information I have read and > > reviewed. > > > I joined this group for a final look into the risks of the > > surgery and > > > am wondering if it is really worth it to get implants. Part > of > > me has > > > completely accepted the risks and still wants to have the > > surgery, but > > > the other half sees that maybe it isn't worth it! WHat do you > > think ? > > > Does anyone have any unbiased advice? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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://.shut > > terfly.com/action/> > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I just want to thank everyone for their advice. I am truly sorry for all of the problems you are experiencing from the implants. It is just so crazy that there isn't really any good information about the complications from implants. It seems like all of the results are downplayed, and then you speak to real people like you guys, who have copletely different stories. Thanks again for all of your help. Best wishes jen > > > > > > Hello, I am in the same boat as you. I have surgery scheduled > for > > May 18th. But, like you, I was looking here as a final look. I > am > > extremely torn. Perhaps we should talk more about what our > research > > has found. > > > Should I? > > > > > > > > > I have been considering breast augmentation for...well just > > about since > > > I was a teenager. I have done a lot of research over the years > > and am > > > pretty much fluent in all of the information I have read and > > reviewed. > > > I joined this group for a final look into the risks of the > > surgery and > > > am wondering if it is really worth it to get implants. Part > of > > me has > > > completely accepted the risks and still wants to have the > > surgery, but > > > the other half sees that maybe it isn't worth it! WHat do you > > think ? > > > Does anyone have any unbiased advice? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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://.shut > > terfly.com/action/> > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Hi I am glad that you have checked out this group to hopefully gain a balanced perspective on getting implants. You asked for an unbiased opinion but no one anywhere can give you that. All opinions are based on our experiences, the facts, and the experiences of others. Based on my experience, that of many other women I know, and the facts...I would say that getting implants is playing russian roulette. My experience: implants almost killed me. I had them out four years ago after having them for eleven. Of that eleven years, most of it was downhill. The last year was a fast descent into serious autoimmune disease. Of the four years after getting them out...I spent many thousands of dollars on trying to get better -- first with the expensive explant surgery, and then with supplements, detoxes, cleanses, doctors visits, etc. I am significantly recovered and am very thankful for God for directing me to this site so that I could find out what was making me so sick. There are hundreds of women on this site who have gotten sick from implants and more coming everyday. Each time someone actually gets their story out to the public in some small way, we get many newcomers in the following weeks. That is because there are so many women out there with implants who are sick and don't know why. They have been going from doctor to doctor and when they ask if the implants could be making them sick they are told no Most women who come here are so relieved to find out what they already suspected in their hearts--they are sick from their implants. Facts show that implants are capable of causing immune dysfunction and immune disease in a variety of ways. Some women react to the silicone shell. Many women have had ruptured implants. If they contained silicone gel, it is now in the body. Even the shell can degrade and shed silicone fibers into the body. My shell had become thinner in places. Where did that silicone go? Some women react to the other ingredients in the shell--things like toulene, benzene, and platinum. Some women get sick because the valves were defective and allowed organisms to travel back and forth from the body and implant. Some women have had implants taken out that were black. Many implants, once analysed after removal, have been found to be contaminated with molds, etc. I had saline implants and because I was so flat they never looked or felt normal. I looked kind of like I had 2 balls on my chest. They didn't feel like normal breasts, and they hurt alot. YOu could feel the tab and the edges of implant where the seam was. I dont know why you are getting implants but all the women on this site would tell you it was the worst decision they ever made. Do I know women who aren't sick from implants? Maybe. I know women who don't appear to be sick, at least at this point in time. I didn't get really really sick for about ten years. We are seeing more and more women on this site getting sick only months after surgery--young women who aren't even married. Kacey was still a teen when she got implants. She just appeared on Naomi Judd's talk show the other day. Telling how implants ruined her health and how she now spends all her time getting the word out. Kacey suffers now from rheumatoid arthritis and fms, etc. She has experienced improvement with explant but is not completely well. Not everyone who smokes will get lung cancer or emphysema. But many will. Not everyone who abuses their body with alcohol, drugs and too much of the wrong kind of food will get diabetes, heart disease, etc. But many will. Not everyone who gets implants will get sick, but a significant portion will. At this point in time, there is no way to tell if you will get sick or not. Being healthy beforehand is not a predictor. Many many women on this site were very athletic and healthy prior to implants. These same women in a matter of months or a few years went to having to quit their jobs and being in constant pain and fatigue with dizziness, brain fog, loss of hair and other symptoms. So I guess you have to ask yourself what is the best that can happen and what is the worst that can happen? The best that can happen is that you will have fake bags inside your body parading as breasts. They won't feel or look the same as natural ones. They most likely will have to be replaced at some point as they tend to rupture as they age. You may have better selfesteem even though most men find women attractive despite their breast size. The worst that can happen is that you will lose the one thing that is most precious to us---our health. Without health, nothing else matters. Every relationship you have will suffer as you live in constant pain and fatigue. You can kiss a career goodbye-- vacations, activities, etc. I would say that if you can honestly accept the worst that can happen and that is outweighed by the best that can happen, go for it. But if you couldn't accept being sick, then I think you should not get implants. That is what risk is all about. Never take risks that you couldn't accept the outcome unless you have to. Since getting breast implants is an entirely elective procedure, you don't have to take the risk. And because of my experience I would have to advise you not to. I am sure you have heard from those who say they are not sick, and that could be the case, or it could be that they aren't sick yet. But the main thing to remember is...it is a risk..you could get lucky, or unlucky, just please understand that this risk is real and it isn't as small as the manufacturers would like you to believe. I hope that you pray about it and God gives you a sense of peace about what direction to take. We have all been there and I know how badly at one time I thought I wanted implants too. Good luck. Kathy > > I have been considering breast augmentation for...well just about since > I was a teenager. I have done a lot of research over the years and am > pretty much fluent in all of the information I have read and reviewed. > I joined this group for a final look into the risks of the surgery and > am wondering if it is really worth it to get implants. Part of me has > completely accepted the risks and still wants to have the surgery, but > the other half sees that maybe it isn't worth it! WHat do you think ? > Does anyone have any unbiased advice? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I want to thank all of you ladies for your advice on the decision to have breast implants done or not. I am so sorry to hear about all of the horrible things that have happened to all of you. While reading some of the posts, I was sitting here in tears. It really upsets me that women are going through all of these things. I will keep all of you in my prayers. Thanks again for all of your time, I really truly appeciate it. I pray that you all start feeling better very soon. > > > > I have been considering breast augmentation for...well just about > since > > I was a teenager. I have done a lot of research over the years and > am > > pretty much fluent in all of the information I have read and > reviewed. > > I joined this group for a final look into the risks of the surgery > and > > am wondering if it is really worth it to get implants. Part of me > has > > completely accepted the risks and still wants to have the surgery, > but > > the other half sees that maybe it isn't worth it! WHat do you > think ? > > Does anyone have any unbiased advice? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 - Thank you for your nice post. I really appreciate it. If you decide not to get implants, I hope that you will tell others about this site if they are not sure whether to get implants, and also those who might have implants and have health problems but don't have a clue that the implants could be the cause. I am praying that God will guide you to the right decision for you. Stay healthy! Hugs, Kathy -- In , " darkbrowneyedhottie " <heathernm20@...> wrote: > > I want to thank all of you ladies for your advice on the decision to > have breast implants done or not. I am so sorry to hear about all > of the horrible things that have happened to all of you. While > reading some of the posts, I was sitting here in tears. It really > upsets me that women are going through all of these things. I will > keep all of you in my prayers. Thanks again for all of your time, I > really truly appeciate it. I pray that you all start feeling better > very soon. > > > > > > > > > I have been considering breast augmentation for...well just > about > > since > > > I was a teenager. I have done a lot of research over the years > and > > am > > > pretty much fluent in all of the information I have read and > > reviewed. > > > I joined this group for a final look into the risks of the > surgery > > and > > > am wondering if it is really worth it to get implants. Part of > me > > has > > > completely accepted the risks and still wants to have the > surgery, > > but > > > the other half sees that maybe it isn't worth it! WHat do you > > think ? > > > Does anyone have any unbiased advice? > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 Thanks, Kate There have been women on this site considering writing a book. I am not sure of the status of that anymore. However, I do think it would be a great idea for us to each write our own story and then have one person put it together in one book. That could really make a statement! I am not sure how we would go about getting them out in distribution then. Any ideas ladies? Hugs, Kathy > > > > I have been considering breast augmentation for...well just about > since > > I was a teenager. I have done a lot of research over the years and > am > > pretty much fluent in all of the information I have read and > reviewed. > > I joined this group for a final look into the risks of the surgery > and > > am wondering if it is really worth it to get implants. Part of me > has > > completely accepted the risks and still wants to have the surgery, > but > > the other half sees that maybe it isn't worth it! WHat do you > think ? > > Does anyone have any unbiased advice? > > > > > > > > > > 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/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 I think there has been talk of our girls writing books ever since I became involved in the breast implant issue. There is no shortage of stories, and there is no shortage of desire to " get the word out " . I read several of them when I became ill. There was the one written by Gloria Bywalec and her sister who was an RN that included many stories of women sick from implants. Gloria has saline implants. BETRAYED by Gloria L. Bywalec and Marie Rzeppa Gloria's private experience with saline implants that took her health. 1996, JMJ Publishing Canton, MI 48187-0203 ISBN: 0-9652174-0-X Another one was BREAST IMPLANTS: FROM HELL TO HEALING By Donna Townes 1997, Donna Townes ISBN: 1573970107 I believe that Donna self published that book. I was interviewed for a book that was supposed to come out by Jamey Lacey, and her title was going to be " Dying for Cleavage " (and a subtitle about breast implants). I never saw this book become a reality. I would love to see snother book come out. However, I think that story after story of our tragedy, while clinching the fact that we have become ill from implants, would not be as marketable as a gutwrenching book about women hurting in general from the pressures put upon us by society to look " perfect " , and how the implants have affected us all in very similar yet different degrees. I am all for someone taking on this task! I know we've had writers on this group, and I know at least one woman was inspired to start a book based on some of the articles that have already come out that didn't quite capture our suffering. Let's do it! Patty > > > > > > I have been considering breast augmentation for...well just > about > > since > > > I was a teenager. I have done a lot of research over the years > and > > am > > > pretty much fluent in all of the information I have read and > > reviewed. > > > I joined this group for a final look into the risks of the > surgery > > and > > > am wondering if it is really worth it to get implants. Part of > me > > has > > > completely accepted the risks and still wants to have the > surgery, > > but > > > the other half sees that maybe it isn't worth it! WHat do you > > think ? > > > Does anyone have any unbiased advice? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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/ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 You are so much smarter than I was over 3 years ago. As Kathy eloquantly put it, none of us are unbiased, but most of us know how you feel. We were there once, too! Hind sight is always 20/20. Regardless of what you decide, implants are not the cure for happiness and self-image issues. I was always concerned that my breast were too flat, saggy and uneven. After surgery, the male attention I got was unnerving. Men, including husbands of friends, would stare at my chest instead of listening to what I had to say. I started to feel paranoid about the clothing I wore. Did it cling to my chest too much. Many of us have talked about the baggy clothing we wore to hide the $4000 surgery we had! I teach aerobics. Many of the instructors at the gym have had implants. To my knowledge, many of them seem fine, now. The problem is that most of the women I know have not had them in long enough to start experiencing symptoms. It took me the better part of 3 years to figure out what was wrong. I know 3 women presently that have implants and are suffering from " wierd " symptoms: massive hive outbreaks, rashes on legs, hair loss and loss of feeling in the arms and neck. Two friends have decided not to get implants after watching what all I have gone through and I am so thankful. Looking back, it would have taken a lot to keep me from having them put in. But nobody told me that I could suffer from a disease for the rest of my life. I now have to be so careful about how I take care of my body. The slightest imbalance sends my immune system into orbit! Please consider what we all have to say. Thanks for your prayers. My new joke is.... Unless you want to pose for Playboy this year, you don't really need them...........LOL Ginger > > I have been considering breast augmentation for...well just about since > I was a teenager. I have done a lot of research over the years and am > pretty much fluent in all of the information I have read and reviewed. > I joined this group for a final look into the risks of the surgery and > am wondering if it is really worth it to get implants. Part of me has > completely accepted the risks and still wants to have the surgery, but > the other half sees that maybe it isn't worth it! WHat do you think ? > Does anyone have any unbiased advice? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 Kathy, I have mentioned on this site that I'd like to write a book - and I do plan on doing that. What I'd like to do is compile everyone's stories (whoever is willing to provide their stories) and then self- publish - because I've been trying to get a children's book published and I'm seeing that it is pretty difficult for a first time author to get anyone's attention. However, self-publishing is a good alternative, especially for something that would be deemed " controversial " . Sis > > > > > > I have been considering breast augmentation for...well just > about > > since > > > I was a teenager. I have done a lot of research over the years > and > > am > > > pretty much fluent in all of the information I have read and > > reviewed. > > > I joined this group for a final look into the risks of the > surgery > > and > > > am wondering if it is really worth it to get implants. Part of > me > > has > > > completely accepted the risks and still wants to have the > surgery, > > but > > > the other half sees that maybe it isn't worth it! WHat do you > > think ? > > > Does anyone have any unbiased advice? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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/ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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