Re: Object Inside Implant?

[Guest guest]

Maybe it could be a calcification? I would get a second opinion.

----- Original Message -----

From: " toi_01 " <dawnutley@...>

< >

Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 1:41 PM

Subject: Object Inside Implant?

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I've had implants for about three years now, with two additional

> surgeries on my right side due to capsular contracture. Since my last

> surgery, I have noticed a distinguishable lump in my right breast,

> the size of the first joint on my index finger. I originally thought

> it was within the breast tissue, but after an examination, my

> physician informed me that it is actually within the implant itself.

> Any ideas at to what this could be? I'm not sure if this is

> intentionally inside, or if it is something more serious.

>

> Thanks,

> ~Dawn

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Dawn and welcome to our group!

I am so sorry for the many surgeries you have had to endure, that must be

hard, I empathize with your situation.

I am very interested in hearing more about this . I am glad you are here.

Please Dawn tell us about your implants, are they smooth or textured and are

they saline? Do you have CC now?

Are your breasts tender, painful, swollen or are they otherwise ok?

I had a lump that was very tiny that I discovered in my left breast shortly

after implantation, and before all my many troubles with implants began

however, upon an ultrasound inspection it was determined to be a lymph node.

later when I had the implants taken out, the surgeon said it was some type

of neuroma and not a lymph node, she removed it along with the capsule and

implant. Don't know what it could be if it isn't something like that, unless

it is the valve of your implant. I know that on my implants the valve was

palpable directly behind my nipples if I pressed I could feel it.

Let us know more and what you find out.

And also welcome to the group.

Love,

----- Original Message -----

From: " toi_01 " <dawnutley@...>

< >

Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 11:41 AM

Subject: Object Inside Implant?

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I've had implants for about three years now, with two additional

> surgeries on my right side due to capsular contracture. Since my last

> surgery, I have noticed a distinguishable lump in my right breast,

> the size of the first joint on my index finger. I originally thought

> it was within the breast tissue, but after an examination, my

> physician informed me that it is actually within the implant itself.

> Any ideas at to what this could be? I'm not sure if this is

> intentionally inside, or if it is something more serious.

>

> Thanks,

> ~Dawn

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi !

The implants I have are smooth and saline. I don't exactly remember

how many CC's I have now, because my surgeon, Dr. Pound of Atlanta,

continued to reduce the CC's in my right breast after each surgery,

b/c of rapid capsulation. Which kind of defeated the purpose since

the reason I wanted the implants was to balance my asymetry. Maybe

it's 250 in left, and 220 in right, with my left always being bigger

and having more of a " sag. "

Now my left breast hangs low, while my right sits up high, and is

slightly smaller. I must wear a sturdy bra in order for it to

be " almost " unnoticeable. I must say that I am definitely NOT pleased

with my surgeon, although his results with several other women were

remarkable. The implants were put in through my umbilical cord, which

means the only original incision was inside my belly button.

I don't have any other pain or health problems associated with them,

I just don't feel comfortable walking around my own house without a

bra.

As for the lump, my physicians found my case to be " very

interesting, " and they are now discussing it amongst themselves b/c

they are quite perplexed as to what it is. As soon as I hear back

from them, I may contact the surgeon again for further inquiry if

necessary.

I'm not sure if it is a valve, because it is obviously very round

like a ball,

and it's inside the implant, so it shouldn't realistically be

calcification or a lymph node.

Who knows what it could be, with my previous history with this

surgeon, I wouldn't be surprised by much!

Thanks for the response! I'll be in touch!

~Dawn

> Hi Dawn and welcome to our group!

>

> I am so sorry for the many surgeries you have had to endure, that

must be

> hard, I empathize with your situation.

>

> I am very interested in hearing more about this . I am glad you are

here.

>

> Please Dawn tell us about your implants, are they smooth or

textured and are

> they saline? Do you have CC now?

>

> Are your breasts tender, painful, swollen or are they otherwise ok?

>

> I had a lump that was very tiny that I discovered in my left breast

shortly

> after implantation, and before all my many troubles with implants

began

> however, upon an ultrasound inspection it was determined to be a

lymph node.

>

> later when I had the implants taken out, the surgeon said it was

some type

> of neuroma and not a lymph node, she removed it along with the

capsule and

> implant. Don't know what it could be if it isn't something like

that, unless

> it is the valve of your implant. I know that on my implants the

valve was

> palpable directly behind my nipples if I pressed I could feel it.

>

> Let us know more and what you find out.

>

> And also welcome to the group.

>

> Love,

>

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: " toi_01 " <dawnutley@h...>

> < @y...>

> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 11:41 AM

> Subject: Object Inside Implant?

>

>

> > Hi Everyone,

> >

> > I've had implants for about three years now, with two additional

> > surgeries on my right side due to capsular contracture. Since my

last

> > surgery, I have noticed a distinguishable lump in my right breast,

> > the size of the first joint on my index finger. I originally

thought

> > it was within the breast tissue, but after an examination, my

> > physician informed me that it is actually within the implant

itself.

> > Any ideas at to what this could be? I'm not sure if this is

> > intentionally inside, or if it is something more serious.

> >

> > Thanks,

> > ~Dawn

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Dear Dawn:

Welcome. Have that lump checked out immediately by someone other than the implanting surgeon.

Pearl

[Guest guest]

Dawn,

It sounds like it may be time to get a second opinion, I also think that

this surgeon should be held accountable for his actions.

Please keep us informed as to what you decide.

Love,

----- Original Message -----

From: " toi_01 " <dawnutley@...>

< >

Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 3:27 PM

Subject: Re: Object Inside Implant?

> Hi !

>

> The implants I have are smooth and saline. I don't exactly remember

> how many CC's I have now, because my surgeon, Dr. Pound of Atlanta,

> continued to reduce the CC's in my right breast after each surgery,

> b/c of rapid capsulation. Which kind of defeated the purpose since

> the reason I wanted the implants was to balance my asymetry. Maybe

> it's 250 in left, and 220 in right, with my left always being bigger

> and having more of a " sag. "

>

> Now my left breast hangs low, while my right sits up high, and is

> slightly smaller. I must wear a sturdy bra in order for it to

> be " almost " unnoticeable. I must say that I am definitely NOT pleased

> with my surgeon, although his results with several other women were

> remarkable. The implants were put in through my umbilical cord, which

> means the only original incision was inside my belly button.

>

> I don't have any other pain or health problems associated with them,

> I just don't feel comfortable walking around my own house without a

> bra.

>

> As for the lump, my physicians found my case to be " very

> interesting, " and they are now discussing it amongst themselves b/c

> they are quite perplexed as to what it is. As soon as I hear back

> from them, I may contact the surgeon again for further inquiry if

> necessary.

>

> I'm not sure if it is a valve, because it is obviously very round

> like a ball,

> and it's inside the implant, so it shouldn't realistically be

> calcification or a lymph node.

>

> Who knows what it could be, with my previous history with this

> surgeon, I wouldn't be surprised by much!

>

> Thanks for the response! I'll be in touch!

> ~Dawn

>

>

>

> > Hi Dawn and welcome to our group!

> >

> > I am so sorry for the many surgeries you have had to endure, that

> must be

> > hard, I empathize with your situation.

> >

> > I am very interested in hearing more about this . I am glad you are

> here.

> >

> > Please Dawn tell us about your implants, are they smooth or

> textured and are

> > they saline? Do you have CC now?

> >

> > Are your breasts tender, painful, swollen or are they otherwise ok?

> >

> > I had a lump that was very tiny that I discovered in my left breast

> shortly

> > after implantation, and before all my many troubles with implants

> began

> > however, upon an ultrasound inspection it was determined to be a

> lymph node.

> >

> > later when I had the implants taken out, the surgeon said it was

> some type

> > of neuroma and not a lymph node, she removed it along with the

> capsule and

> > implant. Don't know what it could be if it isn't something like

> that, unless

> > it is the valve of your implant. I know that on my implants the

> valve was

> > palpable directly behind my nipples if I pressed I could feel it.

> >

> > Let us know more and what you find out.

> >

> > And also welcome to the group.

> >

> > Love,

> >

> > ----- Original Message -----

> > From: " toi_01 " <dawnutley@h...>

> > < @y...>

> > Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 11:41 AM

> > Subject: Object Inside Implant?

> >

> >

> > > Hi Everyone,

> > >

> > > I've had implants for about three years now, with two additional

> > > surgeries on my right side due to capsular contracture. Since my

> last

> > > surgery, I have noticed a distinguishable lump in my right breast,

> > > the size of the first joint on my index finger. I originally

> thought

> > > it was within the breast tissue, but after an examination, my

> > > physician informed me that it is actually within the implant

> itself.

> > > Any ideas at to what this could be? I'm not sure if this is

> > > intentionally inside, or if it is something more serious.

> > >

> > > Thanks,

> > > ~Dawn

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Dawn, You need to know that the periumbilical approach for putting in implants is not an FDA approved procedure, nor is it endorsed or recommended by any of the implant companies. As a matter of fact, in McGhan's pt and physician information, it specifically states that it is NOT recommended that implants be placed using the periumbilical approach. It is not safe, and there is too much risk of contamination, rupture, and trauma. Doctors should know better than to use this approach. e ----- Original Message ----- From: toi_01 Sent: Friday, February 01, 2002 3:45 PM Subject: Re: Object Inside Implant? Hi !The implants I have are smooth and saline. I don't exactly rememberhow many CC's I have now, because my surgeon, Dr. Pound of Atlanta,continued to reduce the CC's in my right breast after each surgery,b/c of rapid capsulation. Which kind of defeated the purpose sincethe reason I wanted the implants was to balance my asymetry. Maybeit's 250 in left, and 220 in right, with my left always being biggerand having more of a "sag."Now my left breast hangs low, while my right sits up high, and isslightly smaller. I must wear a sturdy bra in order for it tobe "almost" unnoticeable. I must say that I am definitely NOT pleasedwith my surgeon, although his results with several other women wereremarkable. The implants were put in through my umbilical cord, whichmeans the only original incision was inside my belly button.I don't have any other pain or health problems associated with them,I just don't feel comfortable walking around my own house without abra.As for the lump, my physicians found my case to be "veryinteresting," and they are now discussing it amongst themselves b/cthey are quite perplexed as to what it is. As soon as I hear backfrom them, I may contact the surgeon again for further inquiry ifnecessary.I'm not sure if it is a valve, because it is obviously very roundlike a ball,and it's inside the implant, so it shouldn't realistically becalcification or a lymph node.Who knows what it could be, with my previous history with thissurgeon, I wouldn't be surprised by much!Thanks for the response! I'll be in touch!~Dawn> Hi Dawn and welcome to our group!>> I am so sorry for the many surgeries you have had to endure, thatmust be> hard, I empathize with your situation.>> I am very interested in hearing more about this . I am glad you arehere.>> Please Dawn tell us about your implants, are they smooth ortextured and are> they saline? Do you have CC now?>> Are your breasts tender, painful, swollen or are they otherwise ok?>> I had a lump that was very tiny that I discovered in my left breastshortly> after implantation, and before all my many troubles with implantsbegan> however, upon an ultrasound inspection it was determined to be alymph node.>> later when I had the implants taken out, the surgeon said it wassome type> of neuroma and not a lymph node, she removed it along with thecapsule and> implant. Don't know what it could be if it isn't something likethat, unless> it is the valve of your implant. I know that on my implants thevalve was> palpable directly behind my nipples if I pressed I could feel it.>> Let us know more and what you find out.>> And also welcome to the group.>> Love,> > ----- Original Message -----> From: "toi_01" <dawnutley@h...>> < @y...>> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 11:41 AM> Subject: Object Inside Implant?>>> > Hi Everyone,> >> > I've had implants for about three years now, with two additional> > surgeries on my right side due to capsular contracture. Since mylast> > surgery, I have noticed a distinguishable lump in my right breast,> > the size of the first joint on my index finger. I originallythought> > it was within the breast tissue, but after an examination, my> > physician informed me that it is actually within the implantitself.> > Any ideas at to what this could be? I'm not sure if this is> > intentionally inside, or if it is something more serious.> >> > Thanks,> > ~Dawn> >> >> >> >

[Guest guest]

Mentor also does not recommend the periumbilical approach for augmentation and it is usually preferred to place the implants in the submuscular position which is difficult with this approach. .

----- Original Message -----

From: e Rene

Sent: Friday, February 01, 2002 9:34 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Object Inside Implant?

Dawn,

You need to know that the periumbilical approach for putting in implants is not an FDA approved procedure, nor is it endorsed or recommended by any of the implant companies. As a matter of fact, in McGhan's pt and physician information, it specifically states that it is NOT recommended that implants be placed using the periumbilical approach. It is not safe, and there is too much risk of contamination, rupture, and trauma. Doctors should know better than to use this approach.

e

----- Original Message -----

From: toi_01

Sent: Friday, February 01, 2002 3:45 PM

Subject: Re: Object Inside Implant?

Hi !The implants I have are smooth and saline. I don't exactly rememberhow many CC's I have now, because my surgeon, Dr. Pound of Atlanta,continued to reduce the CC's in my right breast after each surgery,b/c of rapid capsulation. Which kind of defeated the purpose sincethe reason I wanted the implants was to balance my asymetry. Maybeit's 250 in left, and 220 in right, with my left always being biggerand having more of a "sag."Now my left breast hangs low, while my right sits up high, and isslightly smaller. I must wear a sturdy bra in order for it tobe "almost" unnoticeable. I must say that I am definitely NOT pleasedwith my surgeon, although his results with several other women wereremarkable. The implants were put in through my umbilical cord, whichmeans the only original incision was inside my belly button.I don't have any other pain or health problems associated with them,I just don't feel comfortable walking around my own house without abra.As for the lump, my physicians found my case to be "veryinteresting," and they are now discussing it amongst themselves b/cthey are quite perplexed as to what it is. As soon as I hear backfrom them, I may contact the surgeon again for further inquiry ifnecessary.I'm not sure if it is a valve, because it is obviously very roundlike a ball,and it's inside the implant, so it shouldn't realistically becalcification or a lymph node.Who knows what it could be, with my previous history with thissurgeon, I wouldn't be surprised by much!Thanks for the response! I'll be in touch!~Dawn> Hi Dawn and welcome to our group!>> I am so sorry for the many surgeries you have had to endure, thatmust be> hard, I empathize with your situation.>> I am very interested in hearing more about this . I am glad you arehere.>> Please Dawn tell us about your implants, are they smooth ortextured and are> they saline? Do you have CC now?>> Are your breasts tender, painful, swollen or are they otherwise ok?>> I had a lump that was very tiny that I discovered in my left breastshortly> after implantation, and before all my many troubles with implantsbegan> however, upon an ultrasound inspection it was determined to be alymph node.>> later when I had the implants taken out, the surgeon said it wassome type> of neuroma and not a lymph node, she removed it along with thecapsule and> implant. Don't know what it could be if it isn't something likethat, unless> it is the valve of your implant. I know that on my implants thevalve was> palpable directly behind my nipples if I pressed I could feel it.>> Let us know more and what you find out.>> And also welcome to the group.>> Love,> > ----- Original Message -----> From: "toi_01" <dawnutley@h...>> < @y...>> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 11:41 AM> Subject: Object Inside Implant?>>> > Hi Everyone,> >> > I've had implants for about three years now, with two additional> > surgeries on my right side due to capsular contracture. Since mylast> > surgery, I have noticed a distinguishable lump in my right breast,> > the size of the first joint on my index finger. I originallythought> > it was within the breast tissue, but after an examination, my> > physician informed me that it is actually within the implantitself.> > Any ideas at to what this could be? I'm not sure if this is> > intentionally inside, or if it is something more serious.> >> > Thanks,> > ~Dawn> >> >> >> >

[Guest guest]

They promote this site often on s website even though it is not recommended . I have seen many women over their bragging about this, yet even in my FDA booklet it states that this will nullify any warrantees the implants come with, make me so sick!

----- Original Message -----

From: e Rene

Sent: Friday, February 01, 2002 7:34 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Object Inside Implant?

Dawn,

You need to know that the periumbilical approach for putting in implants is not an FDA approved procedure, nor is it endorsed or recommended by any of the implant companies. As a matter of fact, in McGhan's pt and physician information, it specifically states that it is NOT recommended that implants be placed using the periumbilical approach. It is not safe, and there is too much risk of contamination, rupture, and trauma. Doctors should know better than to use this approach.

e

----- Original Message -----

From: toi_01

Sent: Friday, February 01, 2002 3:45 PM

Subject: Re: Object Inside Implant?

Hi !The implants I have are smooth and saline. I don't exactly rememberhow many CC's I have now, because my surgeon, Dr. Pound of Atlanta,continued to reduce the CC's in my right breast after each surgery,b/c of rapid capsulation. Which kind of defeated the purpose sincethe reason I wanted the implants was to balance my asymetry. Maybeit's 250 in left, and 220 in right, with my left always being biggerand having more of a "sag."Now my left breast hangs low, while my right sits up high, and isslightly smaller. I must wear a sturdy bra in order for it tobe "almost" unnoticeable. I must say that I am definitely NOT pleasedwith my surgeon, although his results with several other women wereremarkable. The implants were put in through my umbilical cord, whichmeans the only original incision was inside my belly button.I don't have any other pain or health problems associated with them,I just don't feel comfortable walking around my own house without abra.As for the lump, my physicians found my case to be "veryinteresting," and they are now discussing it amongst themselves b/cthey are quite perplexed as to what it is. As soon as I hear backfrom them, I may contact the surgeon again for further inquiry ifnecessary.I'm not sure if it is a valve, because it is obviously very roundlike a ball,and it's inside the implant, so it shouldn't realistically becalcification or a lymph node.Who knows what it could be, with my previous history with thissurgeon, I wouldn't be surprised by much!Thanks for the response! I'll be in touch!~Dawn> Hi Dawn and welcome to our group!>> I am so sorry for the many surgeries you have had to endure, thatmust be> hard, I empathize with your situation.>> I am very interested in hearing more about this . I am glad you arehere.>> Please Dawn tell us about your implants, are they smooth ortextured and are> they saline? Do you have CC now?>> Are your breasts tender, painful, swollen or are they otherwise ok?>> I had a lump that was very tiny that I discovered in my left breastshortly> after implantation, and before all my many troubles with implantsbegan> however, upon an ultrasound inspection it was determined to be alymph node.>> later when I had the implants taken out, the surgeon said it wassome type> of neuroma and not a lymph node, she removed it along with thecapsule and> implant. Don't know what it could be if it isn't something likethat, unless> it is the valve of your implant. I know that on my implants thevalve was> palpable directly behind my nipples if I pressed I could feel it.>> Let us know more and what you find out.>> And also welcome to the group.>> Love,> > ----- Original Message -----> From: "toi_01" <dawnutley@h...>> < @y...>> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 11:41 AM> Subject: Object Inside Implant?>>> > Hi Everyone,> >> > I've had implants for about three years now, with two additional> > surgeries on my right side due to capsular contracture. Since mylast> > surgery, I have noticed a distinguishable lump in my right breast,> > the size of the first joint on my index finger. I originallythought> > it was within the breast tissue, but after an examination, my> > physician informed me that it is actually within the implantitself.> > Any ideas at to what this could be? I'm not sure if this is> > intentionally inside, or if it is something more serious.> >> > Thanks,> > ~Dawn> >> >> >> >