Re: Has anyone had explant surgery with Dr, Melmed in Dallas ???

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Your symptoms sound pretty familiar. I had mine out 3 months ago,

after having them for 6 months. I recall others used Dr. Melmed, I

think Melinda used him (but I haven't seen Melinda post lately).

Sis

>

>

> I am serously considering using Dr. Melmed for explant of my

saline

> implants. He seems to be considered one of the best in the

country.

> I live in Seattle, WA and would prefer to use someone locally but,

> so far, do not have the name of an thoroughly expeienced

> Dr. If any one knows a great Seattle DR., please send me their

name.

>

> I had saline implants ayear and a half ago and have had nothing

but

> a pretty horrible expeience what with the burning ,stinging,

aching,

> lack of mobiltiy etc. But lately it's worsened to headaches,

> dizziness,joint aching,fevers, lymph node pain and weird

sensations

> under the skin. Everyday, it seems to be morphing. Who knows if

> it's the implants, but it seem like a logical starting point.

>

> Thanks for helping.

>

> Trauth

> Seattle, WA

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome to . . .

From what you describe, you're in the right place! . .

.. Have you checked our archives for recommended docs?

I think we have a good Washington State doc. . . I'm

sure you'd find Dr. Melmed excellent too. Just be sure

he takes removing the capsules seriously.

If you'll read through the arcived messages, links and

Files, I'm sure it will become clear to you. . .

We're here to help. If you have any questions, let us

know! A list of west coast docs is below.

Hugs and prayers,

Rogene

WASHINGTON

Dr. Helen P/S

3001 Squalicum Pkwy

Bellingham WA 98225 (360)676-0972

Contact Cat: Cattoline@... who was explanted by

her.

OREGON

DR. STEPHEN RUBIN,

Breast Health Center at Mercantile Medical Plaza,

Lake Oswego,

OR

MARCUS MELVIN, M.D.

9200 S.W. Road

Portland, OR 97225-6624

(503) 297-1414

melvin@...

Does great mastopexy, also has a technique for an

“internal lift”

CALIFORNIA

Dr. Gilbert Lee P/S

11515 El Camino Real, Suite 150

San Diego, CA 92130 (858)720-1440

FAX 858.509.7738

http://www.changesplasticsurgery.com/meet/lee/

DR. MARC H HEDRICK

UCLA School of Medicine

200 Medical Plaza

Los Angeles, California 90065

DR. JAMES P WATSON

UCLA School of Medicine

200 Medical Plaza

Los Angeles, California 90065

(310) 825-5510 – appointments

(310) 206-7520 – office

www.uclaplasticsurgery.com

DR. KAMING LI

1113 Alta Avenue

Suite 200

Upland, CA 91786

Tel: (909) 949-2525

Fax: (909) 949-2268

E-Mail: info@...

http://www.arrowheadaesthetics.com/aapsa-li.htm

Upland, California is outside of Los Angeles; he will

act quickly if he knows you need them out; no

insurance; no credit cards, cash only; does en bloc

explant

Dr. Kennedy P/S

1050 B Ave. Suite A,

Coronado CA 92118 (619)437-4449

For more info, call Lynda, 1-619-755-8127 Be certain

to get in writing from him he will remove your

implants " en bloc " and do a total capsulectomy, if at

all possible. Please report any experiences, good or

bad, with him.

DR. BERNARD S. ALPERT, plastic surgeon,

45 Castro St. Suite 150,

San Francisco, CA 94114

1-415-626-6644

http://www.medbd.ca.gov/Alpert.htm

Dr. Jae Chun P/S

1101 Bayside Dr., Suite 100

Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 1-949-644-5000

For more information on the Plastic Surgeons in the

lower California area, contact Lynda in Solana Beach,

CA at 1-619-755-8127. If you decide to fly in from

another area for explant or related surgeries, she

has a beautiful seaside resort where you can stay.

She will also pick you up from the airport, take you

to facility for your explant, your follow-up visits

to the P/S and see that you are cared for afterwards

to the best of her ability. She has been through it

herself.

The charges are modest in comparison to the wonderful

services she offers.As a result, she also knows all

the details on these four available Plastic Surgeons!

--- ladybuglindee <ladybuglindee@...> wrote:

>

> I am serously considering using Dr. Melmed for

> explant of my saline

> implants. He seems to be considered one of the best

> in the country.

> I live in Seattle, WA and would prefer to use

> someone locally but,

> so far, do not have the name of an thoroughly

> expeienced

> Dr. If any one knows a great Seattle DR., please

> send me their name.

>

> I had saline implants ayear and a half ago and have

> had nothing but

> a pretty horrible expeience what with the burning

> ,stinging, aching,

> lack of mobiltiy etc. But lately it's worsened to

> headaches,

> dizziness,joint aching,fevers, lymph node pain and

> weird sensations

> under the skin. Everyday, it seems to be morphing.

> Who knows if

> it's the implants, but it seem like a logical

> starting point.

>

> Thanks for helping.

>

> Trauth

> Seattle, WA

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

You might want to research using Dr. Huang in Denver. She

comes highly recommended by Lynda Coss, and I know two women who

were explanted by her and they both said great things about her.

She would be much closer than Dallas. Although Dallas is warmer!

We have only had a few women from Washington state join our group,

but I do believe that there are Washington doctors listed in our

files section. Have you checked into them? What did you find?

I am sorry to hear of all your horrible symptoms. They definitely

sound implant related to me.

It's best to get those toxic bombs out as soon as you can.

Let us know if you need more contact info for these doctors.

Patty

>

>

> I am serously considering using Dr. Melmed for explant of my

saline

> implants. He seems to be considered one of the best in the

country.

> I live in Seattle, WA and would prefer to use someone locally but,

> so far, do not have the name of an thoroughly expeienced

> Dr. If any one knows a great Seattle DR., please send me their

name.

>

> I had saline implants ayear and a half ago and have had nothing

but

> a pretty horrible expeience what with the burning ,stinging,

aching,

> lack of mobiltiy etc. But lately it's worsened to headaches,

> dizziness,joint aching,fevers, lymph node pain and weird

sensations

> under the skin. Everyday, it seems to be morphing. Who knows if

> it's the implants, but it seem like a logical starting point.

>

> Thanks for helping.

>

> Trauth

> Seattle, WA

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

From Washington State, Huang may be the closest that we highly

recommend, and certainly the least expensive if you are paying. Let

me know if you need more info. Her website is: www.lindahuangmd.com

Lynda Roth

Coalition of Silicone Survivors

At 09:00 PM 2/21/2006, you wrote:

>,

>You might want to research using Dr. Huang in Denver. She

>comes highly recommended by Lynda Coss, and I know two women who

>were explanted by her and they both said great things about her.

>

>She would be much closer than Dallas. Although Dallas is warmer!

>

>We have only had a few women from Washington state join our group,

>but I do believe that there are Washington doctors listed in our

>files section. Have you checked into them? What did you find?

>

>I am sorry to hear of all your horrible symptoms. They definitely

>sound implant related to me.

>It's best to get those toxic bombs out as soon as you can.

>Let us know if you need more contact info for these doctors.

>Patty

>

>

> >

> >

> > I am serously considering using Dr. Melmed for explant of my

>saline

> > implants. He seems to be considered one of the best in the

>country.

> > I live in Seattle, WA and would prefer to use someone locally but,

> > so far, do not have the name of an thoroughly expeienced

> > Dr. If any one knows a great Seattle DR., please send me their

>name.

> >

> > I had saline implants ayear and a half ago and have had nothing

>but

> > a pretty horrible expeience what with the burning ,stinging,

>aching,

> > lack of mobiltiy etc. But lately it's worsened to headaches,

> > dizziness,joint aching,fevers, lymph node pain and weird

>sensations

> > under the skin. Everyday, it seems to be morphing. Who knows if

> > it's the implants, but it seem like a logical starting point.

> >

> > Thanks for helping.

> >

> > Trauth

> > Seattle, WA

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

>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)

>

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>

[Guest guest]

,

I used Dr. Melmed in December and he is wonderful. If you chose

him, you are in wonderful hands. He does very nice work and has

been explanting for over 16 years. His work just gets better (He'll

show you lots of pictures!!!). I highly recommend him. If you go

to a local surgeon they won't have the expertise in explanting like

Dr. Melmed, Feng, Kolb, etc.... Good luck!!!

Ginger

> > >

> > >

> > > I am serously considering using Dr. Melmed for explant of my

> >saline

> > > implants. He seems to be considered one of the best in the

> >country.

> > > I live in Seattle, WA and would prefer to use someone locally

but,

> > > so far, do not have the name of an thoroughly expeienced

> > > Dr. If any one knows a great Seattle DR., please send me their

> >name.

> > >

> > > I had saline implants ayear and a half ago and have had nothing

> >but

> > > a pretty horrible expeience what with the burning ,stinging,

> >aching,

> > > lack of mobiltiy etc. But lately it's worsened to headaches,

> > > dizziness,joint aching,fevers, lymph node pain and weird

> >sensations

> > > under the skin. Everyday, it seems to be morphing. Who knows

if

> > > it's the implants, but it seem like a logical starting point.

> > >

> > > Thanks for helping.

> > >

> > > Trauth

> > > Seattle, WA

> > >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >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:

>

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utterfly.com/action/

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > I am serously considering using Dr. Melmed for explant of my

> > >saline

> > > > implants. He seems to be considered one of the best in the

> > >country.

> > > > I live in Seattle, WA and would prefer to use someone

locally

> but,

> > > > so far, do not have the name of an thoroughly expeienced

> > > > Dr. If any one knows a great Seattle DR., please send me

their

> > >name.

> > > >

> > > > I had saline implants ayear and a half ago and have had

nothing

> > >but

> > > > a pretty horrible expeience what with the burning ,stinging,

> > >aching,

> > > > lack of mobiltiy etc. But lately it's worsened to headaches,

> > > > dizziness,joint aching,fevers, lymph node pain and weird

> > >sensations

> > > > under the skin. Everyday, it seems to be morphing. Who

knows

> if

> > > > it's the implants, but it seem like a logical starting point.

> > > >

> > > > Thanks for helping.

> > > >

> > > > Trauth

> > > > Seattle, WA

> > > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >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://.sh

> utterfly.com/action/

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

-Hi,

Thanks for responding. The only one listed is a Dr (about 3

hrs. outside of Seattle)but the member listed (cattoline@...) is

not reachable by email. I have called their office and am awaiting a

call back from her nurse.

However, I feel like I need to go to the most experieced Dr. no

matter where they are because my long term health is at stake. So I

wll check out Dr Kolb and Huang too.

Thank you. I'm grateful for all the support out there!!

Trauth

-- In , Lynda <coss@...> wrote:

>

> Hi,

>

> From Washington State, Huang may be the closest that we

highly

> recommend, and certainly the least expensive if you are paying.

Let

> me know if you need more info. Her website is:

www.lindahuangmd.com

>

> Lynda Roth

> Coalition of Silicone Survivors

>

>

> At 09:00 PM 2/21/2006, you wrote:

> >,

> >You might want to research using Dr. Huang in Denver. She

> >comes highly recommended by Lynda Coss, and I know two women who

> >were explanted by her and they both said great things about her.

> >

> >She would be much closer than Dallas. Although Dallas is warmer!

> >

> >We have only had a few women from Washington state join our group,

> >but I do believe that there are Washington doctors listed in our

> >files section. Have you checked into them? What did you find?

> >

> >I am sorry to hear of all your horrible symptoms. They definitely

> >sound implant related to me.

> >It's best to get those toxic bombs out as soon as you can.

> >Let us know if you need more contact info for these doctors.

> >Patty

> >

> >

> > >

> > >

> > > I am serously considering using Dr. Melmed for explant of my

> >saline

> > > implants. He seems to be considered one of the best in the

> >country.

> > > I live in Seattle, WA and would prefer to use someone locally

but,

> > > so far, do not have the name of an thoroughly expeienced

> > > Dr. If any one knows a great Seattle DR., please send me their

> >name.

> > >

> > > I had saline implants ayear and a half ago and have had nothing

> >but

> > > a pretty horrible expeience what with the burning ,stinging,

> >aching,

> > > lack of mobiltiy etc. But lately it's worsened to headaches,

> > > dizziness,joint aching,fevers, lymph node pain and weird

> >sensations

> > > under the skin. Everyday, it seems to be morphing. Who knows

if

> > > it's the implants, but it seem like a logical starting point.

> > >

> > > Thanks for helping.

> > >

> > > Trauth

> > > Seattle, WA

> > >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >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://.sh

utterfly.com/action/

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

,

You're right . . . The capsule should be removed! . .

.. We've had reports of Dr. Melmed not removing

capsules after saying he would. Just be thankful he's

being straight with you!

He does beautiful work and is very personable. But,

he's working for you . . . and should remove your

implant as you want it done.

Chances are your implant is contaminated, or you

wouldn't be sick so soon. You don't know if the

contamination is on the inside or the outside of the

implant.

It's worth whatever it takes to have your implants

removed properly! . . . I'd recommend Dr. Huang too!

Hugs and prayers,

Rogene

[Guest guest]

Dr Melmed is a very good doctor, but I highly disagree with the idea

that you don't have to have the scar capsule removed! I had my

implants only 9 months, and I definitely had scar tissue that needed

to go.

Here are some good guidelines to use, compliments of one of our most

trusted explanting surgeons, Dr. Lu-Feng. If you meet all of

these conditions, then you can be at ease about the scar tissue. If

you have any of these issues, then by all means, insist on complete

scar tissue removal.

(Thanks very much to Dr. Lu-Feng of Cleveland Ohio for these

remarks regarding capsule removal after saline implants)

A biological capsule will form around any implant. Any saline

implant removal will require a total capsulectomy. Like anything

else in life, there are few exceptions. Here are the few exceptions

which would have to be fulfilled before I would entertain the

possibility of not removing the saline capsule.

(1) The capsule has to be tissue paper thin and without contracture.

(2) The patient has to be without any local or systemic symptoms.

(3) The saline implant has to be smooth shelled.

(4) There has to be no previous history of gel filled implant

insertion.

All these conditions have to be fulfilled before I would consider

not taking the saline capsule out. As you can see, few patients

would fulfill these criteria. Invariably, I take out the entire

capsule around saline implants.

Drfeng@...

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > I am serously considering using Dr. Melmed for explant of

my

> > > >saline

> > > > > implants. He seems to be considered one of the best in the

> > > >country.

> > > > > I live in Seattle, WA and would prefer to use someone

> locally

> > but,

> > > > > so far, do not have the name of an thoroughly expeienced

> > > > > Dr. If any one knows a great Seattle DR., please send me

> their

> > > >name.

> > > > >

> > > > > I had saline implants ayear and a half ago and have had

> nothing

> > > >but

> > > > > a pretty horrible expeience what with the

burning ,stinging,

> > > >aching,

> > > > > lack of mobiltiy etc. But lately it's worsened to

headaches,

> > > > > dizziness,joint aching,fevers, lymph node pain and weird

> > > >sensations

> > > > > under the skin. Everyday, it seems to be morphing. Who

> knows

> > if

> > > > > it's the implants, but it seem like a logical starting

point.

> > > > >

> > > > > Thanks for helping.

> > > > >

> > > > > Trauth

> > > > > Seattle, WA

> > > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >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://.sh

> > utterfly.com/action/

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

,

I agree with Patty. Dr Melmed will remove the capsule- just share

with him that you want a total capselectomy. I did, or as much as

he could scrape out. He said he couldn't get approximately 2% out.

Rogene had told me before my surgery to make sure a total

capsulectomy was done. I had my implants 3 years and 1 month and

definetely met Dr. Feng's reasons to have a capsulectomy. Dr.

Melmed told me that my body will hopefully get rid of the remaining

part of the capsule in about a year's time.

I was in Dallas for a few days for the surgery. It is a great city.

I was in the same dilemma as you. I just talked to a few doctors,

prayed about it, and listened to the ladies on this sight. You are

in good hands with all of us. We just want you to get better. It's

comforting to know you have a support system!

Feel free to ask anything else!

Ginger

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > > I am serously considering using Dr. Melmed for explant

of

> my

> > > > >saline

> > > > > > implants. He seems to be considered one of the best in

the

> > > > >country.

> > > > > > I live in Seattle, WA and would prefer to use someone

> > locally

> > > but,

> > > > > > so far, do not have the name of an thoroughly expeienced

> > > > > > Dr. If any one knows a great Seattle DR., please send me

> > their

> > > > >name.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > I had saline implants ayear and a half ago and have had

> > nothing

> > > > >but

> > > > > > a pretty horrible expeience what with the

> burning ,stinging,

> > > > >aching,

> > > > > > lack of mobiltiy etc. But lately it's worsened to

> headaches,

> > > > > > dizziness,joint aching,fevers, lymph node pain and weird

> > > > >sensations

> > > > > > under the skin. Everyday, it seems to be morphing. Who

> > knows

> > > if

> > > > > > it's the implants, but it seem like a logical starting

> point.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Thanks for helping.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Trauth

> > > > > > Seattle, WA

> > > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >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://.sh

> > > utterfly.com/action/

> > > > >

> > > > >

[Guest guest]

--

Thank you, Ginger,

I will be sure to have the capselectomy done by him. I will get it

in writing.

I will also be having a lift. I'm not sure which type he will be

doing yet. I'm hoping this can be done at the same time, but I don't

know. Did you have a lift as well?

I have not even discussed how much this is going to cost yet. I'm

kind of bracing myself. What did yours cost, if you don't mind me

asking.

Also where did you stay while in Dallas? Any place you can recommend?

You've been so helpful!

Thanks,

- In , " gingeyo72 " <thedford@...> wrote:

>

> ,

> I agree with Patty. Dr Melmed will remove the capsule- just

share

> with him that you want a total capselectomy. I did, or as much as

> he could scrape out. He said he couldn't get approximately 2%

out.

> Rogene had told me before my surgery to make sure a total

> capsulectomy was done. I had my implants 3 years and 1 month and

> definetely met Dr. Feng's reasons to have a capsulectomy. Dr.

> Melmed told me that my body will hopefully get rid of the

remaining

> part of the capsule in about a year's time.

> I was in Dallas for a few days for the surgery. It is a great

city.

> I was in the same dilemma as you. I just talked to a few doctors,

> prayed about it, and listened to the ladies on this sight. You

are

> in good hands with all of us. We just want you to get better.

It's

> comforting to know you have a support system!

> Feel free to ask anything else!

> Ginger

>

>

>

>

>

>

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > I am serously considering using Dr. Melmed for explant

> of

> > my

> > > > > >saline

> > > > > > > implants. He seems to be considered one of the best in

> the

> > > > > >country.

> > > > > > > I live in Seattle, WA and would prefer to use someone

> > > locally

> > > > but,

> > > > > > > so far, do not have the name of an thoroughly

expeienced

> > > > > > > Dr. If any one knows a great Seattle DR., please send

me

> > > their

> > > > > >name.

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > I had saline implants ayear and a half ago and have

had

> > > nothing

> > > > > >but

> > > > > > > a pretty horrible expeience what with the

> > burning ,stinging,

> > > > > >aching,

> > > > > > > lack of mobiltiy etc. But lately it's worsened to

> > headaches,

> > > > > > > dizziness,joint aching,fevers, lymph node pain and

weird

> > > > > >sensations

> > > > > > > under the skin. Everyday, it seems to be morphing.

Who

> > > knows

> > > > if

> > > > > > > it's the implants, but it seem like a logical starting

> > point.

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > Thanks for helping.

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > Trauth

> > > > > > > Seattle, WA

> > > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > >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:

> > > > >

> > > >

> > >

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> > > > > >

> > > > > >

[Guest guest]

,

I had a lift before this operation, so I am not sure how much he

actually did. They look better than they did before I had the

implants. They are still uneven, but not near as bad before. He

did quite a bit of measuring to make sure everything was where it

needed to be.

His fee is $4000 and the antestiologist was $1000. The surgery

center costs about $1000. Now I am getting a few bills for pathology

which amount to about $400 to $500. A grand total of around $6500.

It really stinks, but it is well worth it!!!

Dr. Melmed's office will give you a list of hotels. We stayed at

the Embassy Suites which was close by and they gave you a Medical

City discount. It was fine. If you ask the staff, they might be

able to refer you to a hotel that is newer and about the same

distance. It was definetely a fine hotel, but as much as you will

be in your room, you might want something a little newer for the

same price.

Is anyone going with you? I hope you have a good support system.

The surgery is definetely longer than the first. Saline implants

can be tough for the doctors to get out. How long did you have

yours? He and his staff are very nice. He is extremely funny and

will make you feel very comfortable. His office is very retro-

groovy. As he put it, he restores things and people back to their

natural beauty! If I left anything out, please don't hesitate to

ask!

Ginger

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > I am serously considering using Dr. Melmed for

explant

> > of

> > > my

> > > > > > >saline

> > > > > > > > implants. He seems to be considered one of the best

in

> > the

> > > > > > >country.

> > > > > > > > I live in Seattle, WA and would prefer to use

someone

> > > > locally

> > > > > but,

> > > > > > > > so far, do not have the name of an thoroughly

> expeienced

> > > > > > > > Dr. If any one knows a great Seattle DR., please

send

> me

> > > > their

> > > > > > >name.

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > I had saline implants ayear and a half ago and have

> had

> > > > nothing

> > > > > > >but

> > > > > > > > a pretty horrible expeience what with the

> > > burning ,stinging,

> > > > > > >aching,

> > > > > > > > lack of mobiltiy etc. But lately it's worsened to

> > > headaches,

> > > > > > > > dizziness,joint aching,fevers, lymph node pain and

> weird

> > > > > > >sensations

> > > > > > > > under the skin. Everyday, it seems to be morphing.

> Who

> > > > knows

> > > > > if

> > > > > > > > it's the implants, but it seem like a logical

starting

> > > point.

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > Thanks for helping.

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > Trauth

> > > > > > > > Seattle, WA

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > >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://.sh

> > > > > utterfly.com/action/

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > >

[Guest guest]

Ginger,

Have you received a copy of your pathology report? . .

.. If not, I would request one.

Does Melmed still have the rear end of a deer mounted

on his office wall?

Hugs,

Rogene

--- gingeyo72 <thedford@...> wrote:

> ,

> I had a lift before this operation, so I am not sure

> how much he

> actually did. They look better than they did before

> I had the

> implants. They are still uneven, but not near as

> bad before. He

> did quite a bit of measuring to make sure everything

> was where it

> needed to be.

> His fee is $4000 and the antestiologist was $1000.

> The surgery

> center costs about $1000. Now I am getting a few

> bills for pathology

> which amount to about $400 to $500. A grand total

> of around $6500.

> It really stinks, but it is well worth it!!!

> Dr. Melmed's office will give you a list of hotels.

> We stayed at

> the Embassy Suites which was close by and they gave

> you a Medical

> City discount. It was fine. If you ask the staff,

> they might be

> able to refer you to a hotel that is newer and about

> the same

> distance. It was definetely a fine hotel, but as

> much as you will

> be in your room, you might want something a little

> newer for the

> same price.

> Is anyone going with you? I hope you have a good

> support system.

> The surgery is definetely longer than the first.

> Saline implants

> can be tough for the doctors to get out. How long

> did you have

> yours? He and his staff are very nice. He is

> extremely funny and

> will make you feel very comfortable. His office is

> very retro-

> groovy. As he put it, he restores things and people

> back to their

> natural beauty! If I left anything out, please

> don't hesitate to

> ask!

> Ginger

>

>

>

> > > >

> > > > Dr Melmed is a very good doctor, but I highly

> disagree with

> the

> > > idea

> > > > that you don't have to have the scar capsule

> removed! I had

> my

> > > > implants only 9 months, and I definitely had

> scar tissue that

> > > needed

> > > > to go.

> > > >

> > > > Here are some good guidelines to use,

> compliments of one of

> our

> > > most

> > > > trusted explanting surgeons, Dr. Lu-Feng.

> If you meet

> all

> > of

> > > > these conditions, then you can be at ease

> about the scar

> tissue.

> > > If

> > > > you have any of these issues, then by all

> means, insist on

> > > complete

> > > > scar tissue removal.

> > > >

> > > > (Thanks very much to Dr. Lu-Feng of

> Cleveland Ohio for

> > these

> > > > remarks regarding capsule removal after saline

> implants)

> > > >

> > > > A biological capsule will form around any

> implant. Any saline

> > > > implant removal will require a total

> capsulectomy. Like

> anything

> > > > else in life, there are few exceptions. Here

> are the few

> > > exceptions

> > > > which would have to be fulfilled before I

> would entertain the

> > > > possibility of not removing the saline

> capsule.

> > > >

> > > > (1) The capsule has to be tissue paper thin

> and without

> > > contracture.

> > > >

> > > > (2) The patient has to be without any local or

> systemic

> symptoms.

> > > >

> > > > (3) The saline implant has to be smooth

> shelled.

> > > >

> > > > (4) There has to be no previous history of gel

> filled implant

> > > > insertion.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > All these conditions have to be fulfilled

> before I would

> > consider

> > > > not taking the saline capsule out. As you can

> see, few

> patients

> > > > would fulfill these criteria. Invariably, I

> take out the

>

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[Guest guest]

Ginger,

Have you received a copy of your pathology report? . .

.. If not, I would request one.

Does Melmed still have the rear end of a deer mounted

on his office wall?

Hugs,

Rogene

--- gingeyo72 <thedford@...> wrote:

> ,

> I had a lift before this operation, so I am not sure

> how much he

> actually did. They look better than they did before

> I had the

> implants. They are still uneven, but not near as

> bad before. He

> did quite a bit of measuring to make sure everything

> was where it

> needed to be.

> His fee is $4000 and the antestiologist was $1000.

> The surgery

> center costs about $1000. Now I am getting a few

> bills for pathology

> which amount to about $400 to $500. A grand total

> of around $6500.

> It really stinks, but it is well worth it!!!

> Dr. Melmed's office will give you a list of hotels.

> We stayed at

> the Embassy Suites which was close by and they gave

> you a Medical

> City discount. It was fine. If you ask the staff,

> they might be

> able to refer you to a hotel that is newer and about

> the same

> distance. It was definetely a fine hotel, but as

> much as you will

> be in your room, you might want something a little

> newer for the

> same price.

> Is anyone going with you? I hope you have a good

> support system.

> The surgery is definetely longer than the first.

> Saline implants

> can be tough for the doctors to get out. How long

> did you have

> yours? He and his staff are very nice. He is

> extremely funny and

> will make you feel very comfortable. His office is

> very retro-

> groovy. As he put it, he restores things and people

> back to their

> natural beauty! If I left anything out, please

> don't hesitate to

> ask!

> Ginger

>

>

>

> > > >

> > > > Dr Melmed is a very good doctor, but I highly

> disagree with

> the

> > > idea

> > > > that you don't have to have the scar capsule

> removed! I had

> my

> > > > implants only 9 months, and I definitely had

> scar tissue that

> > > needed

> > > > to go.

> > > >

> > > > Here are some good guidelines to use,

> compliments of one of

> our

> > > most

> > > > trusted explanting surgeons, Dr. Lu-Feng.

> If you meet

> all

> > of

> > > > these conditions, then you can be at ease

> about the scar

> tissue.

> > > If

> > > > you have any of these issues, then by all

> means, insist on

> > > complete

> > > > scar tissue removal.

> > > >

> > > > (Thanks very much to Dr. Lu-Feng of

> Cleveland Ohio for

> > these

> > > > remarks regarding capsule removal after saline

> implants)

> > > >

> > > > A biological capsule will form around any

> implant. Any saline

> > > > implant removal will require a total

> capsulectomy. Like

> anything

> > > > else in life, there are few exceptions. Here

> are the few

> > > exceptions

> > > > which would have to be fulfilled before I

> would entertain the

> > > > possibility of not removing the saline

> capsule.

> > > >

> > > > (1) The capsule has to be tissue paper thin

> and without

> > > contracture.

> > > >

> > > > (2) The patient has to be without any local or

> systemic

> symptoms.

> > > >

> > > > (3) The saline implant has to be smooth

> shelled.

> > > >

> > > > (4) There has to be no previous history of gel

> filled implant

> > > > insertion.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > All these conditions have to be fulfilled

> before I would

> > consider

> > > > not taking the saline capsule out. As you can

> see, few

> patients

> > > > would fulfill these criteria. Invariably, I

> take out the

>

=== message truncated ===

[Guest guest]

Rogene,

No, I haven't. I'm glad you said something! They sure want me to

pay for it!!!!

I think he did. I was so freaked out at that point, just focusing

on getting them out. In his front office he has old doctor's tools

and some animal hides. What I noticed the most was the 70's style

furniture. I felt like I was a child again! Very retro I must say!

It reminded me of an Austin Powers movie........LOL. It fits his

personality. His family portraits were even from the 70's.

In March I am hoping to go back for a check-up, so I will let you

know.

Ginger

> > > > >

> > > > > Dr Melmed is a very good doctor, but I highly

> > disagree with

> > the

> > > > idea

> > > > > that you don't have to have the scar capsule

> > removed! I had

> > my

> > > > > implants only 9 months, and I definitely had

> > scar tissue that

> > > > needed

> > > > > to go.

> > > > >

> > > > > Here are some good guidelines to use,

> > compliments of one of

> > our

> > > > most

> > > > > trusted explanting surgeons, Dr. Lu-Feng.

> > If you meet

> > all

> > > of

> > > > > these conditions, then you can be at ease

> > about the scar

> > tissue.

> > > > If

> > > > > you have any of these issues, then by all

> > means, insist on

> > > > complete

> > > > > scar tissue removal.

> > > > >

> > > > > (Thanks very much to Dr. Lu-Feng of

> > Cleveland Ohio for

> > > these

> > > > > remarks regarding capsule removal after saline

> > implants)

> > > > >

> > > > > A biological capsule will form around any

> > implant. Any saline

> > > > > implant removal will require a total

> > capsulectomy. Like

> > anything

> > > > > else in life, there are few exceptions. Here

> > are the few

> > > > exceptions

> > > > > which would have to be fulfilled before I

> > would entertain the

> > > > > possibility of not removing the saline

> > capsule.

> > > > >

> > > > > (1) The capsule has to be tissue paper thin

> > and without

> > > > contracture.

> > > > >

> > > > > (2) The patient has to be without any local or

> > systemic

> > symptoms.

> > > > >

> > > > > (3) The saline implant has to be smooth

> > shelled.

> > > > >

> > > > > (4) There has to be no previous history of gel

> > filled implant

> > > > > insertion.

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > All these conditions have to be fulfilled

> > before I would

> > > consider

> > > > > not taking the saline capsule out. As you can

> > see, few

> > patients

> > > > > would fulfill these criteria. Invariably, I

> > take out the

> >

> === message truncated ===

>

[Guest guest]

His assistant said that they considered putting an

electric pencil sharpener in the deer's rear end!

Rogene

--- gingeyo72 <thedford@...> wrote:

> Rogene,

> No, I haven't. I'm glad you said something! They

> sure want me to

> pay for it!!!!

> I think he did. I was so freaked out at that point,

> just focusing

> on getting them out. In his front office he has old

> doctor's tools

> and some animal hides. What I noticed the most was

> the 70's style

> furniture. I felt like I was a child again! Very

> retro I must say!

> It reminded me of an Austin Powers movie........LOL.

> It fits his

> personality. His family portraits were even from

> the 70's.

>

> In March I am hoping to go back for a check-up, so I

> will let you

> know.

>

>

> Ginger

>

>

> > > > >

> > > > > ,

> > > > > I agree with Patty. Dr Melmed will remove

> the

> > > capsule- just

> > > > share

> > > > > with him that you want a total

> capselectomy. I

> > > did, or as much

> > > as

> > > > > he could scrape out. He said he couldn't

> get

> > > approximately 2%

> > > > out.

> > > > > Rogene had told me before my surgery to make

> > > sure a total

> > > > > capsulectomy was done. I had my implants 3

> > > years and 1 month

> > > and

> > > > > definetely met Dr. Feng's reasons to have a

> > > capsulectomy. Dr.

> > > > > Melmed told me that my body will hopefully

> get

> > > rid of the

> > > > remaining

> > > > > part of the capsule in about a year's time.

> > > > > I was in Dallas for a few days for the

> surgery.

> > > It is a great

> > > > city.

> > > > > I was in the same dilemma as you. I just

> talked

> > > to a few

> > > doctors,

> > > > > prayed about it, and listened to the ladies

> on

> > > this sight. You

> > > > are

> > > > > in good hands with all of us. We just want

> you

> > > to get better.

> > > > It's

> > > > > comforting to know you have a support

> system!

> > > > > Feel free to ask anything else!

> > > > > Ginger

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

>

=== message truncated ===

[Guest guest]

--

Hi Ginger,

I'm scheduled explant with Dr. Melmed for this coming Tuesday. They

had an opening and I took it ! I've been having an increase in

symptoms. Somedays I just feel like my body is deteriorating

and " revolting " against these implants. As you know, this can be

pretty scary. I'm just so looking forward to having them out.

He will be doing a capselectomy and a Binelli lift. Of course, I'm

concerned about how I'm going to look..my intuition and what I've

read online makes me feel I've made a good choice,though.

I'll be staying at the newly renovated Holiday Inn Select about a

mile or two from the hospital. They have a free shuttle bus that

will take me right there.

I have a nephew that I haven't seen in ten + years that's going to

accompany me from the hosiptal. That shoud be kinda interesting.!!!

I have back up with a care agency that can send help to be with me

if I need it.

I'd really like to hear more about your surgery experience and

recovery. The surgery is on Tuesday they say I can leave Thurs.

Seems like a very short time doesn't it?I go on from there to

Florida to say with my Mom for a week. Then back to Seattle via

Dallas.

Thanks for listening to me!!!

( And ,yeah,I'm looking forward to seeing the infamous deer!!!)

If you have the time, I'd love to hear back from you.

Hope you are well.

Thanks so much,

- In , " gingeyo72 " <thedford@...> wrote:

>

> ,

> I had a lift before this operation, so I am not sure how much he

> actually did. They look better than they did before I had the

> implants. They are still uneven, but not near as bad before. He

> did quite a bit of measuring to make sure everything was where it

> needed to be.

> His fee is $4000 and the antestiologist was $1000. The surgery

> center costs about $1000. Now I am getting a few bills for

pathology

> which amount to about $400 to $500. A grand total of around

$6500.

> It really stinks, but it is well worth it!!!

> Dr. Melmed's office will give you a list of hotels. We stayed at

> the Embassy Suites which was close by and they gave you a Medical

> City discount. It was fine. If you ask the staff, they might be

> able to refer you to a hotel that is newer and about the same

> distance. It was definetely a fine hotel, but as much as you will

> be in your room, you might want something a little newer for the

> same price.

> Is anyone going with you? I hope you have a good support system.

> The surgery is definetely longer than the first. Saline implants

> can be tough for the doctors to get out. How long did you have

> yours? He and his staff are very nice. He is extremely funny and

> will make you feel very comfortable. His office is very retro-

> groovy. As he put it, he restores things and people back to their

> natural beauty! If I left anything out, please don't hesitate to

> ask!

> Ginger

>

>

>

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > I am serously considering using Dr. Melmed for

> explant

> > > of

> > > > my

> > > > > > > >saline

> > > > > > > > > implants. He seems to be considered one of the

best

> in

> > > the

> > > > > > > >country.

> > > > > > > > > I live in Seattle, WA and would prefer to use

> someone

> > > > > locally

> > > > > > but,

> > > > > > > > > so far, do not have the name of an thoroughly

> > expeienced

> > > > > > > > > Dr. If any one knows a great Seattle DR., please

> send

> > me

> > > > > their

> > > > > > > >name.

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > I had saline implants ayear and a half ago and

have

> > had

> > > > > nothing

> > > > > > > >but

> > > > > > > > > a pretty horrible expeience what with the

> > > > burning ,stinging,

> > > > > > > >aching,

> > > > > > > > > lack of mobiltiy etc. But lately it's worsened to

> > > > headaches,

> > > > > > > > > dizziness,joint aching,fevers, lymph node pain and

> > weird

> > > > > > > >sensations

> > > > > > > > > under the skin. Everyday, it seems to be

morphing.

> > Who

> > > > > knows

> > > > > > if

> > > > > > > > > it's the implants, but it seem like a logical

> starting

> > > > point.

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > Thanks for helping.

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > Trauth

> > > > > > > > > Seattle, WA

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > >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://.sh

> > > > > > utterfly.com/action/

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > >

[Guest guest]

congratulations on your upcoming surgery. I will keep you in

prayer. (I had explant in October).

Cherie

> > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > I am serously considering using Dr. Melmed for

> > explant

> > > > of

> > > > > my

> > > > > > > > >saline

> > > > > > > > > > implants. He seems to be considered one of the

> best

> > in

> > > > the

> > > > > > > > >country.

> > > > > > > > > > I live in Seattle, WA and would prefer to use

> > someone

> > > > > > locally

> > > > > > > but,

> > > > > > > > > > so far, do not have the name of an thoroughly

> > > expeienced

> > > > > > > > > > Dr. If any one knows a great Seattle DR., please

> > send

> > > me

> > > > > > their

> > > > > > > > >name.

> > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > I had saline implants ayear and a half ago and

> have

> > > had

> > > > > > nothing

> > > > > > > > >but

> > > > > > > > > > a pretty horrible expeience what with the

> > > > > burning ,stinging,

> > > > > > > > >aching,

> > > > > > > > > > lack of mobiltiy etc. But lately it's worsened

to

> > > > > headaches,

> > > > > > > > > > dizziness,joint aching,fevers, lymph node pain

and

> > > weird

> > > > > > > > >sensations

> > > > > > > > > > under the skin. Everyday, it seems to be

> morphing.

> > > Who

> > > > > > knows

> > > > > > > if

> > > > > > > > > > it's the implants, but it seem like a logical

> > starting

> > > > > point.

> > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > Thanks for helping.

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[Guest guest]

,

I am so glad that you could get in! You will really like Dr. M. He

will put you at ease. He knows that they are making you sick and

knows you will feel better. It is nice not to hear crap back like

you do from most plastic surgeons.

I am so glad you will have someone with you. I was extremely

nauseated after the surgery. The bandages were wrapped very tight,

so you will be very glad when he takes those off and the drains

out. The day after surgery he will check you and make sure that all

of the blood is out, if not, it may take longer.

Everybody at the surgery center were so nice. You're in good hands.

Also, I am very glad you are going to Florida for the week.

Hopefully you can relax and recover in the sunshine. You will feel

better than you did after the implant surgery. No longer will you

have those large objects in you and your muscle isn't being

stretched like the first time. It is is a relief.

Remember your breast shape will change after surgery. I was a

little in shock at how I flat I looked at first. There is a period

of fluffling, so be patient. And don't hesistate to post-we're all

here to reassure you! It is a lot to take in. You go from these

perfect, fake breasts to nothing for a little while. Little by

little, your body will change and you will look much better than

before.

Dr. Melmed is a very skilled surgeon. I think many plastic surgeons

lack the ability restore breast tissue. It is much easier for them

to shove an implant in, rather than reconstruct.

Please don't hesitate to ask me anything else. You will be in my

prayers.

Ginger

> > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > I am serously considering using Dr. Melmed for

> > explant

> > > > of

> > > > > my

> > > > > > > > >saline

> > > > > > > > > > implants. He seems to be considered one of the

> best

> > in

> > > > the

> > > > > > > > >country.

> > > > > > > > > > I live in Seattle, WA and would prefer to use

> > someone

> > > > > > locally

> > > > > > > but,

> > > > > > > > > > so far, do not have the name of an thoroughly

> > > expeienced

> > > > > > > > > > Dr. If any one knows a great Seattle DR., please

> > send

> > > me

> > > > > > their

> > > > > > > > >name.

> > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > I had saline implants ayear and a half ago and

> have

> > > had

> > > > > > nothing

> > > > > > > > >but

> > > > > > > > > > a pretty horrible expeience what with the

> > > > > burning ,stinging,

> > > > > > > > >aching,

> > > > > > > > > > lack of mobiltiy etc. But lately it's worsened

to

> > > > > headaches,

> > > > > > > > > > dizziness,joint aching,fevers, lymph node pain

and

> > > weird

> > > > > > > > >sensations

> > > > > > > > > > under the skin. Everyday, it seems to be

> morphing.

> > > Who

> > > > > > knows

> > > > > > > if

> > > > > > > > > > it's the implants, but it seem like a logical

> > starting

> > > > > point.

> > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > Thanks for helping.

> > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > Trauth

> > > > > > > > > > Seattle, WA

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> > > > physician

> > > > > > or

> > > > > > > > >licensed health care professional before commencing

> any

> > > > > medical

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Prize

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,

I asked Dr. Feng not to wrap me so tight in the bandages, because I

am claustrophobic, and after my implant surgery (boobs in) the

doctor wrapped me too tightly and it was painful. She agreed not to

wrap me up too tight, so you could ask Dr. Melmed if he could take

it easy on the bandages as well.

I wish you all the best in your surgery and recovery.

Sis

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > I am serously considering using Dr. Melmed for

> > > explant

> > > > > of

> > > > > > my

> > > > > > > > > >saline

> > > > > > > > > > > implants. He seems to be considered one of the

> > best

> > > in

> > > > > the

> > > > > > > > > >country.

> > > > > > > > > > > I live in Seattle, WA and would prefer to use

> > > someone

> > > > > > > locally

> > > > > > > > but,

> > > > > > > > > > > so far, do not have the name of an thoroughly

> > > > expeienced

> > > > > > > > > > > Dr. If any one knows a great Seattle DR.,

please

> > > send

> > > > me

> > > > > > > their

> > > > > > > > > >name.

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > I had saline implants ayear and a half ago and

> > have

> > > > had

> > > > > > > nothing

> > > > > > > > > >but

> > > > > > > > > > > a pretty horrible expeience what with the

> > > > > > burning ,stinging,

> > > > > > > > > >aching,

> > > > > > > > > > > lack of mobiltiy etc. But lately it's worsened

> to

> > > > > > headaches,

> > > > > > > > > > > dizziness,joint aching,fevers, lymph node pain

> and

> > > > weird

> > > > > > > > > >sensations

> > > > > > > > > > > under the skin. Everyday, it seems to be

> > morphing.

> > > > Who

> > > > > > > knows

> > > > > > > > if

> > > > > > > > > > > it's the implants, but it seem like a logical

> > > starting

> > > > > > point.

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > Thanks for helping.

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > Trauth

> > > > > > > > > > > Seattle, WA

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > >

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> > > > > > > > > >

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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)

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Has anyone had explants done by Dr.Yang in land? Has anyone had explants done by the doc who originally put them in?auntsisnj <auntsisnj@...> wrote: ,I asked Dr. Feng not to wrap me so tight in the bandages, because I am claustrophobic, and after my implant surgery (boobs in) the doctor wrapped me too tightly and it was painful. She agreed not to wrap me up too tight, so you could ask Dr. Melmed if he could take it easy on the bandages as well.I wish you all the best in your surgery and recovery.Sis> > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > I am serously considering using Dr. Melmed for > > > explant > > > > > of > > > > > > my> > > > > > > > > >saline> > > > > > > > > > >

implants. He seems to be considered one of the > > best > > > in > > > > > the> > > > > > > > > >country.> > > > > > > > > > > I live in Seattle, WA and would prefer to use > > > someone > > > > > > > locally > > > > > > > > but,> > > > > > > > > > > so far, do not have the name of an thoroughly > > > > expeienced> > > > > > > > > > > Dr. If any one knows a great Seattle DR., please > > > send > > > > me > > > > > > > their> > > > > > > > > >name.> > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > I had saline implants ayear and a half ago and > > have

> > > > had > > > > > > > nothing> > > > > > > > > >but> > > > > > > > > > > a pretty horrible expeience what with the > > > > > > burning ,stinging,> > > > > > > > > >aching,> > > > > > > > > > > lack of mobiltiy etc. But lately it's worsened > to > > > > > > headaches,> > > > > > > > > > > dizziness,joint aching,fevers, lymph node pain > and > > > > weird> > > > > > > > > >sensations> > > > > > > > > > > under the skin. Everyday, it seems to be > > morphing. > > > > Who > > > > > > > knows > > > > > > > > if> > > > >

> > > > > > it's the implants, but it seem like a logical > > > starting > > > > > > point.> > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > Thanks for helping.> > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > Trauth> > > > > > > > > > > Seattle, WA> > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > >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://.sh> > > > > > > > utterfly.com/action/> > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > >

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Laurie, I was explanted three weeks ago by Dr. Feng in Ohio. I live in Michigan. I had my implants for almost six years. I have had a horrible year. I had to quit working and also my nursing classes. I couldn't walk very well and I can't write more than a paragragh. When I first realized it was my implants, I didn't know where to turn. After hearing some of the ladies here tell horrible stories of comments made by their implanting surgeons. I knew I didn't even want to go to the man who told me these things were safe and would last me a lifetime. If you are going to your implanting surgeon be prepaired for unsupportive comments. He/she may be willing to take your money and do your explant, but he/she may not do it right. For you health, take the time to do your research and find someone who will care for you. Keep with us, and we will help you through this every step. We

care about you. Prayerfully, Laurie <durango2124@...> wrote: Has anyone had explants done by Dr.Yang in land? Has anyone had explants done by the doc who originally put them in?auntsisnj <auntsisnj@...> wrote: ,I asked Dr. Feng not to wrap me so tight in the bandages, because I am claustrophobic, and after my implant surgery (boobs in) the doctor wrapped me too tightly and it was painful. She agreed not to wrap me up too tight, so you could ask Dr. Melmed if he could take it easy on the bandages as well.I wish you all the best in your surgery and recovery.Sis> > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > >

> > I am serously considering using Dr. Melmed for > > > explant > > > > > of > > > > > > my> > > > > > > > > >saline> > > > > > > > > > > implants. He seems to be considered one of the > > best > > > in > > > > > the> > > > > > > > > >country.> > > > > > > > > > > I live in Seattle, WA and would prefer to use > > > someone > > > > > > > locally > > > > > > > > but,> > > > > > > > > > > so far, do not have the name of an thoroughly > > > > expeienced> > > > > > > > > > > Dr. If any one knows a great Seattle DR., please > > > send > > > > me > >

> > > > > their> > > > > > > > > >name.> > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > I had saline implants ayear and a half ago and > > have > > > > had > > > > > > > nothing> > > > > > > > > >but> > > > > > > > > > > a pretty horrible expeience what with the > > > > > > burning ,stinging,> > > > > > > > > >aching,> > > > > > > > > > > lack of mobiltiy etc. But lately it's worsened > to > > > > > > headaches,> > > > > > > > > > > dizziness,joint aching,fevers, lymph node pain > and > > > > weird> > > > > > > > > >sensations>

> > > > > > > > > > under the skin. Everyday, it seems to be > > morphing. > > > > Who > > > > > > > knows > > > > > > > > if> > > > > > > > > > > it's the implants, but it seem like a logical > > > starting > > > > > > point.> > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > Thanks for helping.> > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > Trauth> > > > > > > > > > > Seattle, WA> > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > >> > > > >

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>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:> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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