Re: Fwd: Re: Saline Implants

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Thank you Rogene for all your kind words. I am trying very hard to understand what to do. So, I should get an explant En Bloc with a Lift is that it or I would need something else. How come is not enough with taking the hole implant, what else is there to take out. Mine have not rupture. Please help me understant I am confused with all there is to learn about this. I wish I had not gone through the implant surgery to begin with. Thank you once again. Regards, RoxanaRogene S <saxony01@...> wrote: --- Rogene S wrote:> Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 08:12:56 -0800 (PST)> From: Rogene S > Subject: Re: Saline Implants> To:

> > Roxana,> > Welcome to Saline Support! . . . You're in the right> place . . . > > The plastic surgeons are sadly misinformed! . . .> Your> implants can cause all the problems you describe,> and> more . . . > > Why not invite your plastic surgeons to read the> group> to see for themselves.> > Since we don't have any recommended doctors in Peru,> you will have to sound the doctors out for yourself.> If a doctor tells you that you'll be deformed, run!> .> . . He/she is speaking of their own skill!> > I'd suggest telling your doctor that he/she doesn't> have to believe the implants are making you sick -> that you just want them removed en bloc. . . We have> plenty of supporting information in the archives to> show your doctor. > > The problem is

that your implants are likely> contaminated. If so, any bacteria either in, or on> the> outside of the implants may be released into your> body> when your implants removed. For now, most of the> stuff> is being contained by the capsules. . . It's> possible> that your body simply is reacting to the materials> your implants are made from . . . but, regardless,> the> safest option is to have them removed completely.> > How you will look depends on how elastic your skin> is,> how much loose skin you have, and the skill of the> surgeon. In the hands of a good surgeon, you should> look very much like you did before getting implants,> if not better. If you expect a lot of sagging, they> can do a mastopexy (lift) at the same time. > > Explant is usually less painful and easier to> recover> from than implantation. It

will take a few months to> a> year to "fluff" to the look that will be yours.> Don't> be depressed with the first glance! > > How quickly you recover will depend on a number of> factors too . . . Some women feel well immediately.> Most take a period of detoxing and eating very> healthy> before they feel like themselves again. > > The good news is that you should get your life back!> .> . . It will take determination, discipline and time!> .> . . > > We're here to help you any way we can.> > Hugs and prayers,> > Rogene> > --- roxmora2000 wrote:> > > Hello,> > My name is Roxana I had my saline breast implant 9> > months ago, I am > > experiencing problems since Novemeber 15, 2005. I> > have been > > diagnose with

Reumatoide Arthiritis and receiving> > treatment.> > Eventhough I have gotten alot better I am still> not> > back to my old > > self.> > I am considering an extract of the implants.> > I live in Lima , Peru - South America.> > The doctors do not believe that my implants are> > causing me all these > > problems so I need somo help with this to> understand> > what is > > happening and why.> > What I do know is that they are not leaking. Do I> > still need "en > > bloc" total capsulectomy. They are also Sline> > Implants so if they > > do leak is this still as dangerous as silicone> > leaking.> > My symptons are joint pain, numbness, dry mouth,> my> > eyes don't feel > > the same, my hands and feet are completely> > different, I am tired all

> > the time and not as strong as before and my skin> is> > also different, > > of course I am depressed with all of this I supose> > this is a normal > > reaction after all.> > Please help me undersatnd what is happenig and how> I> > can get back to > > normal if that is still possible.> > Also it would be good to understand how does the> > extract work and > > how it would look after.> > Thank you in advance and I will be waiting for> your> > response.> > Kind regards,> > Roxana > > > > > > > > > > > > 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/

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Roxana,

When someone gets an implant (any kind), the body

tries to wall off self from non-self by growing some

tissue around the implant that we call the capsule.

If the implant was contaminated, or if the implant is

degrading, the only thing between the rest of you and

the implant is the capsule.

The idea of removing the implant en bloc is to remove

the capsule with the implant still inside to prevent

spilling anything that may be contained in the capsule

into your chest cavity.

In some cases, this isn't possible. The doctor has to

be able to see what he/she is doing - and there may be

adhesions that require very careful attention . ..

That's when a doctor will do everything possible to

remove the implant without spilling anything then

disect the capsule until it's completely gone.

The capsule may contain microganisms that can prevent

you from recovering very quickly. Or, it may contain

silicone debris from the implant shell. Over time, a

capsule left in place contracts, squeezing it's

contents into ones body. . . And the toxins continue

to travel around the body, injuring tissues they

encounter.

Dr. Feng has some guidelines for when the capsule must

be removed . . . If a woman is symtomatic, if the

implants are silicone, are aged, ruptured, etc. I

don't have her exact wording, but I'm sure someone

could post it. Very few capsules would qualify to be

left if her guildelines were followed.

Hugs and prayers,

Rogene

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Rogene, So that means that I will not need a Capsulectonomy. Yes, I need to get rid of the implants as soon as possible, and I will. After the explant what happens I mean do I still need medications. I hope my surgeon knows how to do the En bloc surgery I will also ask for a Lift just in case. Let's see what happens when a meat with him, I suppose he will not like this because he is still telling me that implants specially saline are completely safe. I will let you know what happens. Take care and thank you. I might still be asking you some questions. Bye, RoxanaRogene S <saxony01@...> wrote: Roxana,When someone gets an implant (any kind), the bodytries to wall off self from

non-self by growing sometissue around the implant that we call the capsule.If the implant was contaminated, or if the implant isdegrading, the only thing between the rest of you andthe implant is the capsule.The idea of removing the implant en bloc is to removethe capsule with the implant still inside to preventspilling anything that may be contained in the capsuleinto your chest cavity. In some cases, this isn't possible. The doctor has tobe able to see what he/she is doing - and there may beadhesions that require very careful attention . ..That's when a doctor will do everything possible toremove the implant without spilling anything thendisect the capsule until it's completely gone.The capsule may contain microganisms that can preventyou from recovering very quickly. Or, it may containsilicone debris from the implant shell. Over time, acapsule left in place contracts, squeezing

it'scontents into ones body. . . And the toxins continueto travel around the body, injuring tissues theyencounter. Dr. Feng has some guidelines for when the capsule mustbe removed . . . If a woman is symtomatic, if theimplants are silicone, are aged, ruptured, etc. Idon't have her exact wording, but I'm sure someonecould post it. Very few capsules would qualify to beleft if her guildelines were followed.Hugs and prayers,RogeneOpinions 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/

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Roxana,

Just tell your doctor that he/she's entitled to their

own opinion . . . But that he/she must respect your

opinion as well! . . . Then tell him/her what you want

done.

Remember, when you have surgery done, the surgeon is

working for YOU! It's his/her job to do what YOU want

done!

There's no point arguing over the safety of breast

implants with anyone who makes their living putting

them in! . . . They are blinded by money!

If you don't feel comfortable with your doctors

reponses, find another doctor!

Hugs and prayers,

Rogene