Re: new to group/considering implant removal

[Guest guest]

Welcome Emerald . . . You're smart to check everything out before being explanted . .. as I'm sure some of our women will be happy to tell you! When you tell your surgeon you want your implants removed "en bloc", he will know that you expect the capsule to be removed with the implant still inside. If he absolutely cannot do that, he/she should commit to removing ALL the capsule humanly possible. . . Beyond that, using drains, and leaving them until there is no signficant drainage is highly recommended. . . . You may not need them, but if you should, you'll wish you had! . . . the problems can be painful and can result in more surgery. IF your doctor tells you that you'll be depressed, need to replace your implants, or will be deformed . . . you have the wrong doctor . . . find another. Consider that an opinion of his/her own skill. Hugs and

prayers, Rogene

[Guest guest]

hi Rogene,

Wow, Bless you! this info is so incredibly helpful, as I am totally

knew to the lingo etc. Imagine, 10 years with these, and just now

understanding really what I got in to. Do you know I never heard

of " Capsule " in reference to implants? I am gathering great info

here. I did just schedule my consultation appointment - and I told

the girl I wanted to schedule an appointment to get my options on

having them removed and she said 'oh, ok, so I have you down for

implant exchange' - hmm....I feel by next week, I will be well

versed in what I need to ask, AND thanks to your comments, too, what

I don't want to hear. I am rather optimistic he'll be open to this,

as he is routinely recogzined as a top surgeon, so I will give him a

chance.

So, I take it, the En Bloc procedure is not routine when having them

out - that surgeons can cut corners and one is left w/ some

remaining items in the body?

you are all so brave and great - this is truly educational and life

affirming!

>

> Welcome Emerald . . .

>

> You're smart to check everything out before being explanted . ..

as I'm sure some of our women will be happy to tell you!

>

> When you tell your surgeon you want your implants removed " en

bloc " , he will know that you expect the capsule to be removed with

the implant still inside. If he absolutely cannot do that, he/she

should commit to removing ALL the capsule humanly possible. . .

Beyond that, using drains, and leaving them until there is no

signficant drainage is highly recommended. . . . You may not need

them, but if you should, you'll wish you had! . . . the problems can

be painful and can result in more surgery.

>

> IF your doctor tells you that you'll be depressed, need to

replace your implants, or will be deformed . . . you have the wrong

doctor . . . find another. Consider that an opinion of his/her own

skill.

>

> Hugs and prayers,

>

> Rogene

>

[Guest guest]

Emerald,

No matter how much you liked this doctor, if he isn't supportive of

what you want to do, don't hesitate to seek another surgeon. They

are often very supportive of us getting implants put in, but not

always all that supportive once we've had problems, or if we want to

explant without putting more implants in. He could be a real gem,

and do whatever it is you ask of him, too. He probably won't

connect your health ailments to your implants, there's alot of

denial when it comes to implant illness, but don't let that sway

you. Following your instincts is the best thing you can do, and it

was your instincts that brought you to this site. . I'm glad you

found us, and please make sure to keep us posted. Best of luck with

your appointment.

Sis

>

> hello! I am thrilled to find you all here. I have quite a bit

about

> silicone implants, but not much on saline ones....that is, unless

I

> want a website about how to get them and how to finance them! not

> much else on the truth about removing them.

>

> I am planning on meeting my surgeon in a few weeks (the one who

put

> them in 10 years ago)to see what options are for removal. I don't

> believe I have had problems because he didn't anything

incorrectly;

> in fact, he was incredibly good, and I would not hesitate to

> recommend them. I have had some pain that comes and goes, and I

> just feel that is because I have foreign objects in my body, and

> there will be problems with that no matter how skilled the

surgeon.

> No doubt I am now linking increased asthma and lung ailments to

this

> possibly. Everything is connected to everything, especially where

> health is concerned. I feel good going back to him, as he always

> proved to be supportive - what questions are right to ask at such

a

> consultation? I read a bit about the scar tissue that might be

> there - so they'd be removing the implants and the scar tissue?

>

> thank you all for being here!

>

[Guest guest]

Emerald . . . Typically a plastic surgeon will make an incision through the skin, then cut through the capsule and pop it out . . . planning to put a new implant in it's place. It takes a lot more skill to remove the implant en bloc. Doctors like to tell women they won't get better if they remove their implants . . . then leave the capsules behind, as if to prove their point. A lot of very "nice" surgeons turn nasty when you tell them you don't want replacement! . . Think of it as canceling an annuity! The purpose of en bloc is to prevent spilling any contaminated fluids into your chest cavity when the capsule is opened. Sometimes, this space is loaded with biotoxins. The surgeon could draw off much of the saline with a needle prior to doing the en bloc removal - that may make it easier. Dr. Feng has a set of criteria that

should be used to determine when an en bloc procedure is required . . . IF you are symptomatic, you qualify. You can see photos of explant results on the shutterfly link below. . . Some women are competely flat after surgery (especially those who had mastectomies)- but most are pleasantly surprized at how good they look within a few months. Initially, you may look concave . . . But with a little time, you'll start filling out and looking normal. Many women send their implants and capsules to Dr. Blais in Canada for analysis. He can tell if the implants were defective, and what kind of organisms are in the implant and capsule. . . Since he runs a couple months behind, you won't know immediately if there's something there that requires treatment for you. Almost everyone reports that explant is much easier and less painful that implant surgery . . . recovery is pretty fast.

Some women are out shopping the next day. We recommend a number of detox programs that can help you prepare for surgery and recover more quickly afterwards . . . Hugs and prayers, Rogene

[Guest guest]

Hi, Emerald Kittee!

Welcome! I am 2-1/2 weeks post-implant after 20 yrs. of

saline/silicone implants. All I can say is it's like having a thorn

in your finger and your finger gets all inflamed and infected until

it pushes the thorn out. With breast implants, they are a HUGE thorn

and your WHOLE body is the finger. I felt like I was dying and guess

what, I was!!!! I'm glad you found this site...please get them out

soon before you get more toxic. I ended up with 90% of the silicone

toxicity symptoms. Thank God I ran across this site least year. It

saved my life.

All my love & prayers,

Sunny

>

> hello! I am thrilled to find you all here. I have quite a bit

about

> silicone implants, but not much on saline ones....that is, unless I

> want a website about how to get them and how to finance them! not

> much else on the truth about removing them.

>

> I am planning on meeting my surgeon in a few weeks (the one who put

> them in 10 years ago)to see what options are for removal. I don't

> believe I have had problems because he didn't anything incorrectly;

> in fact, he was incredibly good, and I would not hesitate to

> recommend them. I have had some pain that comes and goes, and I

> just feel that is because I have foreign objects in my body, and

> there will be problems with that no matter how skilled the surgeon.

> No doubt I am now linking increased asthma and lung ailments to

this

> possibly. Everything is connected to everything, especially where

> health is concerned. I feel good going back to him, as he always

> proved to be supportive - what questions are right to ask at such

a

> consultation? I read a bit about the scar tissue that might be

> there - so they'd be removing the implants and the scar tissue?

>

> thank you all for being here!

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much, Sunny! I like your analogy of the thorn - it

makes total sense and puts it simply and logically! I have been so

into getting healthy and detoxed, that it finally hit me, I would

never be truly healthy/natural with these strange apendages. While

I don't have any noticable " problems " , as far as a doctor would

tell, it's those slow, insidious things that we don't realize are

caused by the implants...

thank you SO much for writing and congrats on your new beautiful

healthy self!

-- In , " Sunny " <wellnessnow@...> wrote:

>

> Hi, Emerald Kittee!

>

> Welcome! I am 2-1/2 weeks post-implant after 20 yrs. of

> saline/silicone implants. All I can say is it's like having a

thorn

> in your finger and your finger gets all inflamed and infected

until

> it pushes the thorn out. With breast implants, they are a HUGE

thorn

> and your WHOLE body is the finger. I felt like I was dying and

guess

> what, I was!!!! I'm glad you found this site...please get them

out

> soon before you get more toxic. I ended up with 90% of the

silicone

> toxicity symptoms. Thank God I ran across this site least year.

It

> saved my life.

>

> All my love & prayers,

>

> Sunny

>

>

> >

> > hello! I am thrilled to find you all here. I have quite a bit

> about

> > silicone implants, but not much on saline ones....that is,

unless I

> > want a website about how to get them and how to finance them!

not

> > much else on the truth about removing them.

> >

> > I am planning on meeting my surgeon in a few weeks (the one who

put

> > them in 10 years ago)to see what options are for removal. I

don't

> > believe I have had problems because he didn't anything

incorrectly;

> > in fact, he was incredibly good, and I would not hesitate to

> > recommend them. I have had some pain that comes and goes, and I

> > just feel that is because I have foreign objects in my body, and

> > there will be problems with that no matter how skilled the

surgeon.

> > No doubt I am now linking increased asthma and lung ailments to

> this

> > possibly. Everything is connected to everything, especially

where

> > health is concerned. I feel good going back to him, as he

always

> > proved to be supportive - what questions are right to ask at

such

> a

> > consultation? I read a bit about the scar tissue that might be

> > there - so they'd be removing the implants and the scar tissue?

> >

> > thank you all for being here!

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Rogene,

Thank you for this summary of what it's all about, you are truly

educating me - it's frightening to think that even top surgeons balk

at the idea of removing an implant properly. If I even sense a

hesitation or judgement, I will continue my search. I see Dr.

Feng's name so much and checked out her website already. I can see

why women don't rule out a trip to Cleveland. I DEFINITELY would

request mine and send them to the Dr. in Canada you mentioned for

analysis. I am natural health fan and thankfully already have alot

of info on detox protocols, and will most certainly inquire with all

you savvy ladies as well.

>

> Emerald . . .

>

> Typically a plastic surgeon will make an incision through the

skin, then cut through the capsule and pop it out . . . planning to

put a new implant in it's place. It takes a lot more skill to remove

the implant en bloc. Doctors like to tell women they won't get

better if they remove their implants . . . then leave the capsules

behind, as if to prove their point. A lot of very " nice " surgeons

turn nasty when you tell them you don't want replacement! . . Think

of it as canceling an annuity!

>

> The purpose of en bloc is to prevent spilling any contaminated

fluids into your chest cavity when the capsule is opened. Sometimes,

this space is loaded with biotoxins.

>

> The surgeon could draw off much of the saline with a needle

prior to doing the en bloc removal - that may make it easier.

>

> Dr. Feng has a set of criteria that should be used to determine

when an en bloc procedure is required . . . IF you are symptomatic,

you qualify.

>

> You can see photos of explant results on the shutterfly link

below. . . Some women are competely flat after surgery (especially

those who had mastectomies)- but most are pleasantly surprized at

how good they look within a few months. Initially, you may look

concave . . . But with a little time, you'll start filling out and

looking normal.

>

> Many women send their implants and capsules to Dr. Blais in

Canada for analysis. He can tell if the implants were defective, and

what kind of organisms are in the implant and capsule. . . Since he

runs a couple months behind, you won't know immediately if there's

something there that requires treatment for you.

>

> Almost everyone reports that explant is much easier and less

painful that implant surgery . . . recovery is pretty fast. Some

women are out shopping the next day.

>

> We recommend a number of detox programs that can help you

prepare for surgery and recover more quickly afterwards . . .

>

> Hugs and prayers,

>

> Rogene

>

[Guest guest]

hi Sis,

well said. Yes, if he gives me any grief, I will be out of there -

even if it means waiting longer to get them out. Several years ago

I experienced a bout of stabbing/stinging breast pain and he

returned my calls within hours and referred me to a surgeon in the

area I had moved too, so I will give him a shot, but I am ready for

resistance. I have been an advocate of natural health care for

years now, and I am used to " Authority figures " looking at me like I

am nutcase.

I started out researching saline implants only a few days ago, and I

amazed how quickly I have arrived at my decision to have them out.

Last week, I knew that, after 10 years, I should be considering

doing SOMETHING - so I toyed around with the idea of going one size

smaller. I confessed to my (wonderfully supportive) boyfriend 'I

want to have the strength to really WANT to have them out'. I think

that shows the vanity and vulnerability that can still surround this

topic, even when one knows there is nothing safe about them. I

have been looking at old photos of myself and realize that my head

needed fixing back in 1996, not my chest.

Thank you Sis, and all - it feels so good to be able to articulate

all this. I hardly go around advertising I have implants, lol, so

sometimes it feels there is no outlet for working out issues on this

topic.

> >

> > hello! I am thrilled to find you all here. I have quite a bit

> about

> > silicone implants, but not much on saline ones....that is,

unless

> I

> > want a website about how to get them and how to finance them!

not

> > much else on the truth about removing them.

> >

> > I am planning on meeting my surgeon in a few weeks (the one who

> put

> > them in 10 years ago)to see what options are for removal. I

don't

> > believe I have had problems because he didn't anything

> incorrectly;

> > in fact, he was incredibly good, and I would not hesitate to

> > recommend them. I have had some pain that comes and goes, and I

> > just feel that is because I have foreign objects in my body, and

> > there will be problems with that no matter how skilled the

> surgeon.

> > No doubt I am now linking increased asthma and lung ailments to

> this

> > possibly. Everything is connected to everything, especially

where

> > health is concerned. I feel good going back to him, as he

always

> > proved to be supportive - what questions are right to ask at

such

> a

> > consultation? I read a bit about the scar tissue that might be

> > there - so they'd be removing the implants and the scar tissue?

> >

> > thank you all for being here!

> >

>

[Guest guest]

"I hardly go around advertising I have implants, lol, so sometimes it feels there is no outlet for working out issues on this topic. " That's how we found ourselves in this situation! . . . You'd be amazed at how receptive people are when you do talk about your experiences though. Everyone knows someone who has them who is very sick . . . Often they know of children who are sick too. . . .I hope everyone here can get comfortable talking about implants to friends and family. . . . You never know whose life you may save. I suspect that there are a lot of men with penile or testicle implants who are where we were back then! Rogene

[Guest guest]

Emerald,

Most of us here have gone to breast reconstruction specialist rather

than a plastic surgeon that is purely cosmetic. I had a consult

with my surgeon that put mine in. He was perfectly nice, admitted

he could not tell me that my problems were not related to my

implants and was willing to " pop " them out. After finding this site

and become more knowledgable..I went back to him and ask some

questions. Like, will you remove the capsule or do enbloc

procedure..do you use drains? The answer was no. I canceled the

procedure and started looking for a surgeon whose surgical

techniques included those things.

It is also important they have performed a significant number of

explants. I think someone here recommended 30 to 50.

You can also look the surgeon up on the state medical board website

to get more background information on them.

Stay with us....you will learn a LOT! I know I did.

Hugs,

> >

> > hello! I am thrilled to find you all here. I have quite a bit

> about

> > silicone implants, but not much on saline ones....that is,

unless

> I

> > want a website about how to get them and how to finance them!

not

> > much else on the truth about removing them.

> >

> > I am planning on meeting my surgeon in a few weeks (the one who

> put

> > them in 10 years ago)to see what options are for removal. I

don't

> > believe I have had problems because he didn't anything

> incorrectly;

> > in fact, he was incredibly good, and I would not hesitate to

> > recommend them. I have had some pain that comes and goes, and I

> > just feel that is because I have foreign objects in my body, and

> > there will be problems with that no matter how skilled the

> surgeon.

> > No doubt I am now linking increased asthma and lung ailments to

> this

> > possibly. Everything is connected to everything, especially

where

> > health is concerned. I feel good going back to him, as he

always

> > proved to be supportive - what questions are right to ask at

such

> a

> > consultation? I read a bit about the scar tissue that might be

> > there - so they'd be removing the implants and the scar tissue?

> >

> > thank you all for being here!

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks! I am really enjoying the new me. Even changed my diet -- I

should say, LIVE-it -- and have alot of hope now. I went for a walk

with Emma today on campus. It's the first time since I've lived here

that I walked that far!!

Love, joy & peace,

Sunny

> > >

> > > hello! I am thrilled to find you all here. I have quite a bit

> > about

> > > silicone implants, but not much on saline ones....that is,

> unless I

> > > want a website about how to get them and how to finance them!

> not

> > > much else on the truth about removing them.

> > >

> > > I am planning on meeting my surgeon in a few weeks (the one who

> put

> > > them in 10 years ago)to see what options are for removal. I

> don't

> > > believe I have had problems because he didn't anything

> incorrectly;

> > > in fact, he was incredibly good, and I would not hesitate to

> > > recommend them. I have had some pain that comes and goes, and

I

> > > just feel that is because I have foreign objects in my body,

and

> > > there will be problems with that no matter how skilled the

> surgeon.

> > > No doubt I am now linking increased asthma and lung ailments to

> > this

> > > possibly. Everything is connected to everything, especially

> where

> > > health is concerned. I feel good going back to him, as he

> always

> > > proved to be supportive - what questions are right to ask at

> such

> > a

> > > consultation? I read a bit about the scar tissue that might be

> > > there - so they'd be removing the implants and the scar tissue?

> > >

> > > thank you all for being here!

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Rogene,

Here's a quick story to valid what you said. I was having lunch with

an elderly lady from the church, here at a Family Camp. She's very " by

the book kind of Christian and I felt somewhat hesitant to share, but

she asked me what kind of surgery I just had, cuz she was praying for

me. I told her. She responded with compassion and said, " Oh, a good

friend of ours who's just found alot of joy in the Lord is going

through her 2nd divorce and doing o.k.....SHE has implants! I then

gave her an indepth description of what happened to me and several

ladies in our group. It went over very well, and she said she'd talk

to her. WOOOO HOOOOOO! Keep on talking, girls...people need us to!

Love & Prayers be with you and yours,

Sunny

>

> " I hardly go around advertising I have implants, lol, so

> sometimes it feels there is no outlet for working out issues on this

> topic. "

>

> That's how we found ourselves in this situation! . . . You'd be

amazed at how receptive people are when you do talk about your

experiences though. Everyone knows someone who has them who is very

sick . . . Often they know of children who are sick too. . . .I hope

everyone here can get comfortable talking about implants to friends and

family. . . . You never know whose life you may save.

>

> I suspect that there are a lot of men with penile or testicle

implants who are where we were back then!

>

>

> Rogene

>

[Guest guest]

Excellent advice, . I started thinking about that last night,

going to a reconstructive specialist. It's funny, once I make a

decision, I want it done YESTERDAY, but I want to do this right, so

it make take time. I never thought I'd want to be my A cup self

again. It's all a very interesting journey, how we change.

> > >

> > > hello! I am thrilled to find you all here. I have quite a bit

> > about

> > > silicone implants, but not much on saline ones....that is,

> unless

> > I

> > > want a website about how to get them and how to finance them!

> not

> > > much else on the truth about removing them.

> > >

> > > I am planning on meeting my surgeon in a few weeks (the one

who

> > put

> > > them in 10 years ago)to see what options are for removal. I

> don't

> > > believe I have had problems because he didn't anything

> > incorrectly;

> > > in fact, he was incredibly good, and I would not hesitate to

> > > recommend them. I have had some pain that comes and goes, and

I

> > > just feel that is because I have foreign objects in my body,

and

> > > there will be problems with that no matter how skilled the

> > surgeon.

> > > No doubt I am now linking increased asthma and lung ailments

to

> > this

> > > possibly. Everything is connected to everything, especially

> where

> > > health is concerned. I feel good going back to him, as he

> always

> > > proved to be supportive - what questions are right to ask at

> such

> > a

> > > consultation? I read a bit about the scar tissue that might be

> > > there - so they'd be removing the implants and the scar tissue?

> > >

> > > thank you all for being here!

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Oh dear...I goofed. Ofcourse, you probably noticed I put post-

implant instead of explant...goodness sakes alive, that would be a

nightmare!!!

Love, Sunny

> >

> > hello! I am thrilled to find you all here. I have quite a bit

> about

> > silicone implants, but not much on saline ones....that is, unless

I

> > want a website about how to get them and how to finance them!

not

> > much else on the truth about removing them.

> >

> > I am planning on meeting my surgeon in a few weeks (the one who

put

> > them in 10 years ago)to see what options are for removal. I

don't

> > believe I have had problems because he didn't anything

incorrectly;

> > in fact, he was incredibly good, and I would not hesitate to

> > recommend them. I have had some pain that comes and goes, and I

> > just feel that is because I have foreign objects in my body, and

> > there will be problems with that no matter how skilled the

surgeon.

> > No doubt I am now linking increased asthma and lung ailments to

> this

> > possibly. Everything is connected to everything, especially

where

> > health is concerned. I feel good going back to him, as he always

> > proved to be supportive - what questions are right to ask at

such

> a

> > consultation? I read a bit about the scar tissue that might be

> > there - so they'd be removing the implants and the scar tissue?

> >

> > thank you all for being here!

> >

>

[Guest guest]

haha, no worries, I knew what you meant!

> > >

> > > hello! I am thrilled to find you all here. I have quite a bit

> > about

> > > silicone implants, but not much on saline ones....that is,

unless

> I

> > > want a website about how to get them and how to finance them!

> not

> > > much else on the truth about removing them.

> > >

> > > I am planning on meeting my surgeon in a few weeks (the one

who

> put

> > > them in 10 years ago)to see what options are for removal. I

> don't

> > > believe I have had problems because he didn't anything

> incorrectly;

> > > in fact, he was incredibly good, and I would not hesitate to

> > > recommend them. I have had some pain that comes and goes, and

I

> > > just feel that is because I have foreign objects in my body,

and

> > > there will be problems with that no matter how skilled the

> surgeon.

> > > No doubt I am now linking increased asthma and lung ailments

to

> > this

> > > possibly. Everything is connected to everything, especially

> where

> > > health is concerned. I feel good going back to him, as he

always

> > > proved to be supportive - what questions are right to ask at

> such

> > a

> > > consultation? I read a bit about the scar tissue that might be

> > > there - so they'd be removing the implants and the scar tissue?

> > >

> > > thank you all for being here!

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

>

> " I hardly go around advertising I have implants, lol, so

> sometimes it feels there is no outlet for working out issues on

this

> topic. "

>

> That's how we found ourselves in this situation! . . . You'd be

amazed at how receptive people are when you do talk about your

experiences though. Everyone knows someone who has them who is very

sick . . . Often they know of children who are sick too. . . .I hope

everyone here can get comfortable talking about implants to friends

and family. . . . You never know whose life you may save.

>

> I suspect that there are a lot of men with penile or testicle

implants who are where we were back then!

>

>

> Rogene

>Rogene,

Very true about the men, can you imagine I mean with breast implants

most people can tell you have them but the men wow, nobody has any

idea they have them, It is so sad

Terri P

Hawaii

[Guest guest]

> > > >

> > > > hello! I am thrilled to find you all here. I have quite a

bit

> > > about

> > > > silicone implants, but not much on saline ones....that is,

> > unless I

> > > > want a website about how to get them and how to finance

them!

> > not

> > > > much else on the truth about removing them.

> > > >

> > > > I am planning on meeting my surgeon in a few weeks (the one

who

> > put

> > > > them in 10 years ago)to see what options are for removal. I

> > don't

> > > > believe I have had problems because he didn't anything

> > incorrectly;

> > > > in fact, he was incredibly good, and I would not hesitate to

> > > > recommend them. I have had some pain that comes and goes,

and

> I

> > > > just feel that is because I have foreign objects in my body,

> and

> > > > there will be problems with that no matter how skilled the

> > surgeon.

> > > > No doubt I am now linking increased asthma and lung ailments

to

> > > this

> > > > possibly. Everything is connected to everything, especially

> > where

> > > > health is concerned. I feel good going back to him, as he

> > always

> > > > proved to be supportive - what questions are right to ask at

> > such

> > > a

> > > > consultation? I read a bit about the scar tissue that might

be

> > > > there - so they'd be removing the implants and the scar

tissue?

> > > >

> > > > thank you all for being here!

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Sunny

I am so happy you are doing so well.

I have been reading your post!!!

> > >

> > > hello! I am thrilled to find you all here. I have quite a bit

> > about

> > > silicone implants, but not much on saline ones....that is,

unless

> I

> > > want a website about how to get them and how to finance them!

> not

> > > much else on the truth about removing them.

> > >

> > > I am planning on meeting my surgeon in a few weeks (the one

who

> put

> > > them in 10 years ago)to see what options are for removal. I

> don't

> > > believe I have had problems because he didn't anything

> incorrectly;

> > > in fact, he was incredibly good, and I would not hesitate to

> > > recommend them. I have had some pain that comes and goes, and

I

> > > just feel that is because I have foreign objects in my body,

and

> > > there will be problems with that no matter how skilled the

> surgeon.

> > > No doubt I am now linking increased asthma and lung ailments

to

> > this

> > > possibly. Everything is connected to everything, especially

> where

> > > health is concerned. I feel good going back to him, as he

always

> > > proved to be supportive - what questions are right to ask at

> such

> > a

> > > consultation? I read a bit about the scar tissue that might be

> > > there - so they'd be removing the implants and the scar tissue?

> > >

> > > thank you all for being here!

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks, ! I am feeling so good, and even changed my eating

habits quite drastically...all kinds of new hope. Lea has encouraged

me to go for compensation from the manufacturer. I have to find out

who made them, as my hospital files haven't been found. Dr. Blais

will probably know. It was 20 yrs. ago. I know it will be a long

journey, but accountability is what I'm going for. The money is

secondary. If I ever see any.

Blessings & Love,

Sunny

> > > >

> > > > hello! I am thrilled to find you all here. I have quite a

bit

> > > about

> > > > silicone implants, but not much on saline ones....that is,

> unless

> > I

> > > > want a website about how to get them and how to finance

them!

> > not

> > > > much else on the truth about removing them.

> > > >

> > > > I am planning on meeting my surgeon in a few weeks (the one

> who

> > put

> > > > them in 10 years ago)to see what options are for removal. I

> > don't

> > > > believe I have had problems because he didn't anything

> > incorrectly;

> > > > in fact, he was incredibly good, and I would not hesitate to

> > > > recommend them. I have had some pain that comes and goes,

and

> I

> > > > just feel that is because I have foreign objects in my body,

> and

> > > > there will be problems with that no matter how skilled the

> > surgeon.

> > > > No doubt I am now linking increased asthma and lung ailments

> to

> > > this

> > > > possibly. Everything is connected to everything, especially

> > where

> > > > health is concerned. I feel good going back to him, as he

> always

> > > > proved to be supportive - what questions are right to ask at

> > such

> > > a

> > > > consultation? I read a bit about the scar tissue that might

be

> > > > there - so they'd be removing the implants and the scar

tissue?

> > > >

> > > > thank you all for being here!

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Tricia - this is fantastic, absolutley perfect - thank you so much. I am going Saturday to meet w/ my original dr. (I'll start there and see what his take is) I am going to feel so much more prepared since I have been helped by everyone here.Tricia Trish <glory2glory1401@...> wrote: HI Emerald, I am catching up, so maybe you've gotten lots of help by now, but it is risky going back to the original surgeon in many cases...you may be lucky and have a great experience, but sometimes these docs

tend not to take our concerns very seriously. There is a webpage that you can review with all the right questions to ask to prepare for explant. Take a look: http://community-2.webtv.net/lany25/LifeAfterBreast/ I hope this helps! PattyEmerald Kittee <emeraldkittee > wrote: hello! I am thrilled to find you all here. I have quite a bit about silicone implants, but not much on saline ones....that is, unless I want a website about how to get them and how to finance them! not much else on the truth about removing them. I am planning on meeting my surgeon in a few weeks (the one who put them in 10 years ago)to see what options

are for removal. I don't believe I have had problems because he didn't anything incorrectly; in fact, he was incredibly good, and I would not hesitate to recommend them. I have had some pain that comes and goes, and I just feel that is because I have foreign objects in my body, and there will be problems with that no matter how skilled the surgeon. No doubt I am now linking increased asthma and lung ailments to this possibly. Everything is connected to everything, especially where health is concerned. I feel good going back to him, as he always proved to be supportive - what questions are right to ask at such a consultation? I read a bit about the scar tissue that might be there - so they'd be removing the implants and the scar tissue?thank you all for being here! Do you ?Next-gen email? Have it all with the all-new Beta. __________________________________________________