Fw: Please welcome Shirley ... questions on capsule etc.

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From: " Shirley Marcum (by way of ilena rose) " <shirlmar1@...>

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Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2002 9:18 PM

Subject: Please welcome Shirley ... questions on capsule etc.

> I found your resource on the Internet and I do hope you can help me.

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> Here is my situation: Had breast cancer/removal of left breast in 1980

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> 1981 : Had reconstructive surgery ( using the flap from my back to cover

> the silicone implant )

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> 2000 : discovery of rupture of implant, contained in capule

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> I have been advised to have the capsule removed and implant replaced

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> As I have had 2 major surgeries this year and am 71 years old --Im really

> fighting having this surgery at this time

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> How long can a person wait to have the capsule removed ?? and any other

> information will be greatly appreciated

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> Thank you so very much

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> I live in Irvine, CA

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> Shirley

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