New member- Experiencing problems...

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Hello Everyone,

I was referred to this site from a woman who has her story posted on

explantation.com and I am experiencing some problems. I had a BA

done in April '03 and since that time I have experienced an array of

problems including: dizziness, nausea, fainting, numbness and

tingling in feet and knees, fatigue, chronic GI problems, unknown

skin rashes, difficulty concentrating, back pain and so on. I never

thought that these symptoms could be related to having implants

until my mother brought it up. Now that I have been doing research

it seems likely. I did not have insurance for the longest, but now

that I got married I am now insured and have had blood work done.

Everything came back normal except for an elevated ANA (1:80). All

of this time people have referred to me as the hypchondriac because

I always have so many symptoms that are unexplainable. Really...I am

not making them up though...wish I was. My doctor has now referred

me to a gastroenterologist and a rheumatologist. My appointments are

not until December. I reside in Austin, TX and I have been reading

about Dr. Mehmed (sp?). I guess some of my question are..for those

of you have had elevated ANA's and who have undergone explantation

did your ANA levels return to normal? Also, what are the capsules

that I keep reading about? Is that in all BA's? I have saline

implants that were inserted under the muscle. For those of you who

have undergone explantation...what are the chances of coming out

disfigured? Of course I would always put my health before looks, but

it is still somewhat important. Luckily my breasts were pretty

stretched out before due to having a child and I did not go that big

so I am hoping that if I decide to have them removed that I will

look fairly normal or at least pre-BA. I would appreciate any

advice. Also, has anybody been able to get the explantation surgery

covered on their insurance? I know that is probably a long shot.

Thanks,

jadecullen@...