Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 You who feels like dying, My name is you said you had your implants taken out right? Well did you have the capsules taken out also? This is important because I just had the capsules taken out a week ago because these capsules contain toxins in the breast just like the implants did. I hated to go through another surgery but I had to in order to get better. We all here been through this and your systoms are the same as ours.We are slowly getting better with all the help here the girls give. You came to the right place. You are not whining trust me........ this is a horrible way to live life and there is no excuse for it but the FDA hide from us. Ask any questions we are here to help. God provided you here and he will see you through this. I will pray your husband understands and hopefully God will give him the strength to get through this. I am in the healing process now and you will be too. Just do whatever the girls say to do and you will get better. Love and prayers, In a message dated 2/20/2008 12:25:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, k_cachet@... writes: Hi, I'm new to the group. I had my saline implants for 10 years. I have been diagnosed with fibro, CFS, epstein barr and a systemic candida infection. I had my implants removed 2 weeks ago. I actually had a couple of days where I felt great! But now I'm back in bed, as usual, with horrible pain. I'm so drained by all of my health issues and from the chronic, horrific pain that I don't even feel like living anymore. The ONLY reason I have not done anything about it is that I have the most beautiful 5 yr old twins. I don't understand why I would be so blessed to have them in my life, only to become bed-ridden. It's not fair to them or my husband! It's hard not to think they would be better off without me. I'm sorry I sound like a whiner. I usually make a HUGE effort to remain positive and be grateful for what I have. I realize their are many people with much worse situations then me. I know it's only been 2 weeks since I had my implants removed, but the pain is so bad. I'm having a throbbing pain on the side of my neck that is new. I am already being treated by a fibro specialist and a pain specialist. I just don't know how to keep going anymore. The entire side of my family has died in the last 4 years, so I no longer have that support system. My mom was a nurse and always tried to help me physically and emotionally. She was my best friend and champion. She was a big help with the twins. My son has ADHD and I don't feel capable of handling it well (even though I was a teacher)because I'm too sick. We are financially being wiped out by my medical bills. I need to go back to work, but I'm too sick. Our house is going into foreclosure. My husband is so stressed because he can't keep up with all of my bills (I just had my 20th surgery). I'm terrified he will leave me and I will not be well enough to care/support my children or even myself. If we ever did seperate, I have no family to lean on. I worry that he feels trapped by me. I could go on-and-on, but I'm sure many of you have similar issues. Once again, I apologize for the whining.... Delicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. Watch the video on AOL Living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 You who feels like dying, My name is you said you had your implants taken out right? Well did you have the capsules taken out also? This is important because I just had the capsules taken out a week ago because these capsules contain toxins in the breast just like the implants did. I hated to go through another surgery but I had to in order to get better. We all here been through this and your systoms are the same as ours.We are slowly getting better with all the help here the girls give. You came to the right place. You are not whining trust me........ this is a horrible way to live life and there is no excuse for it but the FDA hide from us. Ask any questions we are here to help. God provided you here and he will see you through this. I will pray your husband understands and hopefully God will give him the strength to get through this. I am in the healing process now and you will be too. Just do whatever the girls say to do and you will get better. Love and prayers, In a message dated 2/20/2008 12:25:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, k_cachet@... writes: Hi, I'm new to the group. I had my saline implants for 10 years. I have been diagnosed with fibro, CFS, epstein barr and a systemic candida infection. I had my implants removed 2 weeks ago. I actually had a couple of days where I felt great! But now I'm back in bed, as usual, with horrible pain. I'm so drained by all of my health issues and from the chronic, horrific pain that I don't even feel like living anymore. The ONLY reason I have not done anything about it is that I have the most beautiful 5 yr old twins. I don't understand why I would be so blessed to have them in my life, only to become bed-ridden. It's not fair to them or my husband! It's hard not to think they would be better off without me. I'm sorry I sound like a whiner. I usually make a HUGE effort to remain positive and be grateful for what I have. I realize their are many people with much worse situations then me. I know it's only been 2 weeks since I had my implants removed, but the pain is so bad. I'm having a throbbing pain on the side of my neck that is new. I am already being treated by a fibro specialist and a pain specialist. I just don't know how to keep going anymore. The entire side of my family has died in the last 4 years, so I no longer have that support system. My mom was a nurse and always tried to help me physically and emotionally. She was my best friend and champion. She was a big help with the twins. My son has ADHD and I don't feel capable of handling it well (even though I was a teacher)because I'm too sick. We are financially being wiped out by my medical bills. I need to go back to work, but I'm too sick. Our house is going into foreclosure. My husband is so stressed because he can't keep up with all of my bills (I just had my 20th surgery). I'm terrified he will leave me and I will not be well enough to care/support my children or even myself. If we ever did seperate, I have no family to lean on. I worry that he feels trapped by me. I could go on-and-on, but I'm sure many of you have similar issues. Once again, I apologize for the whining.... Delicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. Watch the video on AOL Living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Jill ~ Hi, I am Dede, I live in Austin, and have a sister in Phoenix........what a small world ! Austin is killing me. The humidity and the altitude is horrible for me, and the allergies extreme. I stayed in phoenix with my sister off and on for a couple years, and felt so much better there. I have been house and bed bound for about 3 years now due to my heart and lungs, liver and kidneys.......long story with history of chemically induced lupus, etc........ I am off Parmer, where are you? Hugs DedeDelicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. Watch the video on AOL Living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Jill ~ Hi, I am Dede, I live in Austin, and have a sister in Phoenix........what a small world ! Austin is killing me. The humidity and the altitude is horrible for me, and the allergies extreme. I stayed in phoenix with my sister off and on for a couple years, and felt so much better there. I have been house and bed bound for about 3 years now due to my heart and lungs, liver and kidneys.......long story with history of chemically induced lupus, etc........ I am off Parmer, where are you? Hugs DedeDelicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. Watch the video on AOL Living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Honey, welcome to this wonderful group of women. Why have you had so many surgeries? I want you to know that your life is not over, because I have been where you are, and we have made it. Your story sounds so familiar, because many women here have been through the the horror of breast implants. These devices should be banned, because they have destroyed so many lives. Where do you live, because you need support from someone close to you?It would be a good idea to call one of the women in this group. I live in Canada, and if you would like to talk to me...please let me know. Sending love and support....Lea ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`` I Feel Like I'm Dying Hi, I'm new to the group. I had my saline implants for 10 years. I have been diagnosed with fibro, CFS, epstein barr and a systemic candida infection. I had my implants removed 2 weeks ago. I actually had a couple of days where I felt great! But now I'm back in bed, as usual, with horrible pain. I'm so drained by all of my health issues and from the chronic, horrific pain that I don't even feel like living anymore. The ONLY reason I have not done anything about it is that I have the most beautiful 5 yr old twins. I don't understand why I would be so blessed to have them in my life, only to become bed-ridden. It's not fair to them or my husband! It's hard not to think they would be better off without me. I'm sorry I sound like a whiner. I usually make a HUGE effort to remain positive and be grateful for what I have. I realize their are many people with much worse situations then me. I know it's only been 2 weeks since I had my implants removed, but the pain is so bad. I'm having a throbbing pain on the side of my neck that is new. I am already being treated by a fibro specialist and a pain specialist. I just don't know how to keep going anymore. The entire side of my family has died in the last 4 years, so I no longer have that support system. My mom was a nurse and always tried to help me physically and emotionally. She was my best friend and champion. She was a big help with the twins. My son has ADHD and I don't feel capable of handling it well (even though I was a teacher)because I'm too sick. We are financially being wiped out by my medical bills. I need to go back to work, but I'm too sick. Our house is going into foreclosure. My husband is so stressed because he can't keep up with all of my bills (I just had my 20th surgery). I'm terrified he will leave me and I will not be well enough to care/support my children or even myself. If we ever did seperate, I have no family to lean on. I worry that he feels trapped by me. I could go on-and-on, but I'm sure many of you have similar issues. Once again, I apologize for the whining.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Honey, welcome to this wonderful group of women. Why have you had so many surgeries? I want you to know that your life is not over, because I have been where you are, and we have made it. Your story sounds so familiar, because many women here have been through the the horror of breast implants. These devices should be banned, because they have destroyed so many lives. Where do you live, because you need support from someone close to you?It would be a good idea to call one of the women in this group. I live in Canada, and if you would like to talk to me...please let me know. Sending love and support....Lea ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`` I Feel Like I'm Dying Hi, I'm new to the group. I had my saline implants for 10 years. I have been diagnosed with fibro, CFS, epstein barr and a systemic candida infection. I had my implants removed 2 weeks ago. I actually had a couple of days where I felt great! But now I'm back in bed, as usual, with horrible pain. I'm so drained by all of my health issues and from the chronic, horrific pain that I don't even feel like living anymore. The ONLY reason I have not done anything about it is that I have the most beautiful 5 yr old twins. I don't understand why I would be so blessed to have them in my life, only to become bed-ridden. It's not fair to them or my husband! It's hard not to think they would be better off without me. I'm sorry I sound like a whiner. I usually make a HUGE effort to remain positive and be grateful for what I have. I realize their are many people with much worse situations then me. I know it's only been 2 weeks since I had my implants removed, but the pain is so bad. I'm having a throbbing pain on the side of my neck that is new. I am already being treated by a fibro specialist and a pain specialist. I just don't know how to keep going anymore. The entire side of my family has died in the last 4 years, so I no longer have that support system. My mom was a nurse and always tried to help me physically and emotionally. She was my best friend and champion. She was a big help with the twins. My son has ADHD and I don't feel capable of handling it well (even though I was a teacher)because I'm too sick. We are financially being wiped out by my medical bills. I need to go back to work, but I'm too sick. Our house is going into foreclosure. My husband is so stressed because he can't keep up with all of my bills (I just had my 20th surgery). I'm terrified he will leave me and I will not be well enough to care/support my children or even myself. If we ever did seperate, I have no family to lean on. I worry that he feels trapped by me. I could go on-and-on, but I'm sure many of you have similar issues. Once again, I apologize for the whining.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 K . . Welcome to . . .You're in the right place.Please don't freak out by the diagnoses you've received. . . If you're like the rest of the women, they'll likely fade away as you get better.The thing you must do now is to find out if the surgeon removed the capsules that grew around your implants when he removed your implants. Chances are good that he/she didn't. It would be best to get a copy of your surgical report.You MIGHT have recourse with the surgeon who removed your implants - if he/she is a decent person. If so, they make sure whatever is going on is addressed so you can begin to get well. . . If they don't want to help you, then it's time to start finding someone who will.It's very important to remove all the capsules - hopefully with the implant still inside. If the doctor simply makes and incision, cuts through the capsule and removes the implant . . .the contaminants, silicone particles and bacteria contained by the capsules can leak into your chest cavity. . . If the capsules are left behind, they can become a bio factory turning out toxins faster than your body can get rid of them.We have a lot of recommendations for a healthy diet and detoxing . . . but I don't want to overload your right now.You're going to get through this step by step . . . You will get your life back . . your kids will get their mommy back, and your hubby his wife. I know this is a nightmare right now . . . but it's going to get better. And . . . we may be able to help you with your ADHD child! . . . One of our members, Cherie has an autistic child who is responding to some of the programs that help the moms!Hugs and prayers,Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 , thank you for helping this lady. You have reached out to another women who is going through what you have been through. Bless your precious heart....love you......Lea ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~``` Re: I Feel Like I'm Dying You who feels like dying, My name is you said you had your implants taken out right? Well did you have the capsules taken out also? This is important because I just had the capsules taken out a week ago because these capsules contain toxins in the breast just like the implants did. I hated to go through another surgery but I had to in order to get better. We all here been through this and your systoms are the same as ours.We are slowly getting better with all the help here the girls give. You came to the right place. You are not whining trust me........ this is a horrible way to live life and there is no excuse for it but the FDA hide from us. Ask any questions we are here to help. God provided you here and he will see you through this. I will pray your husband understands and hopefully God will give him the strength to get through this. I am in the healing process now and you will be too. Just do whatever the girls say to do and you will get better. Love and prayers, In a message dated 2/20/2008 12:25:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, k_cachet writes: Hi, I'm new to the group. I had my saline implants for 10 years. I have been diagnosed with fibro, CFS, epstein barr and a systemic candida infection. I had my implants removed 2 weeks ago. I actually had a couple of days where I felt great! But now I'm back in bed, as usual, with horrible pain. I'm so drained by all of my health issues and from the chronic, horrific pain that I don't even feel like living anymore. The ONLY reason I have not done anything about it is that I have the most beautiful 5 yr old twins. I don't understand why I would be so blessed to have them in my life, only to become bed-ridden. It's not fair to them or my husband! It's hard not to think they would be better off without me. I'm sorry I sound like a whiner. I usually make a HUGE effort to remain positive and be grateful for what I have. I realize their are many people with much worse situations then me. I know it's only been 2 weeks since I had my implants removed, but the pain is so bad. I'm having a throbbing pain on the side of my neck that is new. I am already being treated by a fibro specialist and a pain specialist. I just don't know how to keep going anymore. The entire side of my family has died in the last 4 years, so I no longer have that support system. My mom was a nurse and always tried to help me physically and emotionally. She was my best friend and champion. She was a big help with the twins. My son has ADHD and I don't feel capable of handling it well (even though I was a teacher)because I'm too sick. We are financially being wiped out by my medical bills. I need to go back to work, but I'm too sick. Our house is going into foreclosure. My husband is so stressed because he can't keep up with all of my bills (I just had my 20th surgery). I'm terrified he will leave me and I will not be well enough to care/support my children or even myself. If we ever did seperate, I have no family to lean on. I worry that he feels trapped by me. I could go on-and-on, but I'm sure many of you have similar issues. Once again, I apologize for the whining.... Delicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. Watch the video on AOL Living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 K . . Welcome to . . .You're in the right place.Please don't freak out by the diagnoses you've received. . . If you're like the rest of the women, they'll likely fade away as you get better.The thing you must do now is to find out if the surgeon removed the capsules that grew around your implants when he removed your implants. Chances are good that he/she didn't. It would be best to get a copy of your surgical report.You MIGHT have recourse with the surgeon who removed your implants - if he/she is a decent person. If so, they make sure whatever is going on is addressed so you can begin to get well. . . If they don't want to help you, then it's time to start finding someone who will.It's very important to remove all the capsules - hopefully with the implant still inside. If the doctor simply makes and incision, cuts through the capsule and removes the implant . . .the contaminants, silicone particles and bacteria contained by the capsules can leak into your chest cavity. . . If the capsules are left behind, they can become a bio factory turning out toxins faster than your body can get rid of them.We have a lot of recommendations for a healthy diet and detoxing . . . but I don't want to overload your right now.You're going to get through this step by step . . . You will get your life back . . your kids will get their mommy back, and your hubby his wife. I know this is a nightmare right now . . . but it's going to get better. And . . . we may be able to help you with your ADHD child! . . . One of our members, Cherie has an autistic child who is responding to some of the programs that help the moms!Hugs and prayers,Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 , thank you for helping this lady. You have reached out to another women who is going through what you have been through. Bless your precious heart....love you......Lea ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~``` Re: I Feel Like I'm Dying You who feels like dying, My name is you said you had your implants taken out right? Well did you have the capsules taken out also? This is important because I just had the capsules taken out a week ago because these capsules contain toxins in the breast just like the implants did. I hated to go through another surgery but I had to in order to get better. We all here been through this and your systoms are the same as ours.We are slowly getting better with all the help here the girls give. You came to the right place. You are not whining trust me........ this is a horrible way to live life and there is no excuse for it but the FDA hide from us. Ask any questions we are here to help. God provided you here and he will see you through this. I will pray your husband understands and hopefully God will give him the strength to get through this. I am in the healing process now and you will be too. Just do whatever the girls say to do and you will get better. Love and prayers, In a message dated 2/20/2008 12:25:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, k_cachet writes: Hi, I'm new to the group. I had my saline implants for 10 years. I have been diagnosed with fibro, CFS, epstein barr and a systemic candida infection. I had my implants removed 2 weeks ago. I actually had a couple of days where I felt great! But now I'm back in bed, as usual, with horrible pain. I'm so drained by all of my health issues and from the chronic, horrific pain that I don't even feel like living anymore. The ONLY reason I have not done anything about it is that I have the most beautiful 5 yr old twins. I don't understand why I would be so blessed to have them in my life, only to become bed-ridden. It's not fair to them or my husband! It's hard not to think they would be better off without me. I'm sorry I sound like a whiner. I usually make a HUGE effort to remain positive and be grateful for what I have. I realize their are many people with much worse situations then me. I know it's only been 2 weeks since I had my implants removed, but the pain is so bad. I'm having a throbbing pain on the side of my neck that is new. I am already being treated by a fibro specialist and a pain specialist. I just don't know how to keep going anymore. The entire side of my family has died in the last 4 years, so I no longer have that support system. My mom was a nurse and always tried to help me physically and emotionally. She was my best friend and champion. She was a big help with the twins. My son has ADHD and I don't feel capable of handling it well (even though I was a teacher)because I'm too sick. We are financially being wiped out by my medical bills. I need to go back to work, but I'm too sick. Our house is going into foreclosure. My husband is so stressed because he can't keep up with all of my bills (I just had my 20th surgery). I'm terrified he will leave me and I will not be well enough to care/support my children or even myself. If we ever did seperate, I have no family to lean on. I worry that he feels trapped by me. I could go on-and-on, but I'm sure many of you have similar issues. Once again, I apologize for the whining.... Delicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. Watch the video on AOL Living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Dear K, Welcome to the group, and please do not apologize for whining. We understand what you are going through as many of us have experienced the same symptoms and the same life challenges that go along with it. The good news is you are in the right place for recovery. It's not a quick fix but with commitment it does happen. For now, you are still healing from surgery so you need to rest as much as you can and eat healthy. Try not to stress over everything else that's going on around you...I know that's easier said than done. I too have two kids who no longer have the mom they used to have but that is changing...it just takes time. Like yours, my husband is one stressed out guy and we have loads of bills from this. All the women on this board are facing various personal challenges not unlike yours and we're here to listen and offer support. In the meantime, just focus on healing which your body knows instinctively how to do. I've found that journaling really helped me emotionally in the beginning of all this. I wrote letters to my husband and kids of the way things are going to be when I am healed. I didn't show them to them of course, but I refer back to them often to keep focus in my goals. As your body repairs from the surgery, you can begin incorporating some of the detox methods found to be beneficial for us. Most of us have found that conventional medicine does not address our needs because most doctors are unfamiliar with toxicity issues. In the coming weeks as you feel stronger, you may want to find a naturopathic doctor who can offer some guidance. You can also look at the Files section or search old posts for symptoms or therapies you're concerned with. And always, feel free to ask questions. We are here for you along this journey. Love, PH > > Hi, I'm new to the group. I had my saline implants for 10 years. I > have been diagnosed with fibro, CFS, epstein barr and a systemic > candida infection. I had my implants removed 2 weeks ago. I > actually had a couple of days where I felt great! But now I'm back > in bed, as usual, with horrible pain. I'm so drained by all of my > health issues and from the chronic, horrific pain that I don't even > feel like living anymore. The ONLY reason I have not done anything > about it is that I have the most beautiful 5 yr old twins. I don't > understand why I would be so blessed to have them in my life, only > to become bed-ridden. It's not fair to them or my husband! It's > hard not to think they would be better off without me. I'm sorry I > sound like a whiner. I usually make a HUGE effort to remain > positive and be grateful for what I have. I realize their are many > people with much worse situations then me. I know it's only been 2 > weeks since I had my implants removed, but the pain is so bad. I'm > having a throbbing pain on the side of my neck that is new. I am > already being treated by a fibro specialist and a pain specialist. > I just don't know how to keep going anymore. The entire side of my > family has died in the last 4 years, so I no longer have that > support system. My mom was a nurse and always tried to help me > physically and emotionally. She was my best friend and champion. She > was a big help with the twins. My > son has ADHD and I don't feel capable of handling it well (even > though I was a teacher)because I'm too sick. We are financially > being wiped out by my medical bills. I need to go back to work, but > I'm too sick. Our house is going into foreclosure. My husband is > so > stressed because he can't keep up with all of my bills (I just had > my 20th surgery). I'm terrified he will leave me and I will not be > well enough to care/support my children or even myself. If we ever > did seperate, I have no family to lean on. I worry > that he feels trapped by me. I could go on-and-on, but I'm sure > many of you have similar issues. Once again, I apologize for the > whining.... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Dear K, Welcome to the group, and please do not apologize for whining. We understand what you are going through as many of us have experienced the same symptoms and the same life challenges that go along with it. The good news is you are in the right place for recovery. It's not a quick fix but with commitment it does happen. For now, you are still healing from surgery so you need to rest as much as you can and eat healthy. Try not to stress over everything else that's going on around you...I know that's easier said than done. I too have two kids who no longer have the mom they used to have but that is changing...it just takes time. Like yours, my husband is one stressed out guy and we have loads of bills from this. All the women on this board are facing various personal challenges not unlike yours and we're here to listen and offer support. In the meantime, just focus on healing which your body knows instinctively how to do. I've found that journaling really helped me emotionally in the beginning of all this. I wrote letters to my husband and kids of the way things are going to be when I am healed. I didn't show them to them of course, but I refer back to them often to keep focus in my goals. As your body repairs from the surgery, you can begin incorporating some of the detox methods found to be beneficial for us. Most of us have found that conventional medicine does not address our needs because most doctors are unfamiliar with toxicity issues. In the coming weeks as you feel stronger, you may want to find a naturopathic doctor who can offer some guidance. You can also look at the Files section or search old posts for symptoms or therapies you're concerned with. And always, feel free to ask questions. We are here for you along this journey. Love, PH > > Hi, I'm new to the group. I had my saline implants for 10 years. I > have been diagnosed with fibro, CFS, epstein barr and a systemic > candida infection. I had my implants removed 2 weeks ago. I > actually had a couple of days where I felt great! But now I'm back > in bed, as usual, with horrible pain. I'm so drained by all of my > health issues and from the chronic, horrific pain that I don't even > feel like living anymore. The ONLY reason I have not done anything > about it is that I have the most beautiful 5 yr old twins. I don't > understand why I would be so blessed to have them in my life, only > to become bed-ridden. It's not fair to them or my husband! It's > hard not to think they would be better off without me. I'm sorry I > sound like a whiner. I usually make a HUGE effort to remain > positive and be grateful for what I have. I realize their are many > people with much worse situations then me. I know it's only been 2 > weeks since I had my implants removed, but the pain is so bad. I'm > having a throbbing pain on the side of my neck that is new. I am > already being treated by a fibro specialist and a pain specialist. > I just don't know how to keep going anymore. The entire side of my > family has died in the last 4 years, so I no longer have that > support system. My mom was a nurse and always tried to help me > physically and emotionally. She was my best friend and champion. She > was a big help with the twins. My > son has ADHD and I don't feel capable of handling it well (even > though I was a teacher)because I'm too sick. We are financially > being wiped out by my medical bills. I need to go back to work, but > I'm too sick. Our house is going into foreclosure. My husband is > so > stressed because he can't keep up with all of my bills (I just had > my 20th surgery). I'm terrified he will leave me and I will not be > well enough to care/support my children or even myself. If we ever > did seperate, I have no family to lean on. I worry > that he feels trapped by me. I could go on-and-on, but I'm sure > many of you have similar issues. Once again, I apologize for the > whining.... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hi K, Welcome, you have come to the right place. I am sorry you are dealing with so much. You have come to the right place. There are so many SMART women here! You can get your health back. It does take work and time. Detox, good diet and most of all patience. I can get depressed too. It just doesn't seem fair sometimes. But better days come... Keep posting here, the women here alone have helped me so much mentally and physcially (sometimes our familys and friends can't understand). Keep in touch. Hugs, Lynn > > Hi, I'm new to the group. I had my saline implants for 10 years. I > have been diagnosed with fibro, CFS, epstein barr and a systemic > candida infection. I had my implants removed 2 weeks ago. I > actually had a couple of days where I felt great! But now I'm back > in bed, as usual, with horrible pain. I'm so drained by all of my > health issues and from the chronic, horrific pain that I don't even > feel like living anymore. The ONLY reason I have not done anything > about it is that I have the most beautiful 5 yr old twins. I don't > understand why I would be so blessed to have them in my life, only > to become bed-ridden. It's not fair to them or my husband! It's > hard not to think they would be better off without me. I'm sorry I > sound like a whiner. I usually make a HUGE effort to remain > positive and be grateful for what I have. I realize their are many > people with much worse situations then me. I know it's only been 2 > weeks since I had my implants removed, but the pain is so bad. I'm > having a throbbing pain on the side of my neck that is new. I am > already being treated by a fibro specialist and a pain specialist. > I just don't know how to keep going anymore. The entire side of my > family has died in the last 4 years, so I no longer have that > support system. My mom was a nurse and always tried to help me > physically and emotionally. She was my best friend and champion. She > was a big help with the twins. My > son has ADHD and I don't feel capable of handling it well (even > though I was a teacher)because I'm too sick. We are financially > being wiped out by my medical bills. I need to go back to work, but > I'm too sick. Our house is going into foreclosure. My husband is > so > stressed because he can't keep up with all of my bills (I just had > my 20th surgery). I'm terrified he will leave me and I will not be > well enough to care/support my children or even myself. If we ever > did seperate, I have no family to lean on. I worry > that he feels trapped by me. I could go on-and-on, but I'm sure > many of you have similar issues. Once again, I apologize for the > whining.... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hi K, Welcome, you have come to the right place. I am sorry you are dealing with so much. You have come to the right place. There are so many SMART women here! You can get your health back. It does take work and time. Detox, good diet and most of all patience. I can get depressed too. It just doesn't seem fair sometimes. But better days come... Keep posting here, the women here alone have helped me so much mentally and physcially (sometimes our familys and friends can't understand). Keep in touch. Hugs, Lynn > > Hi, I'm new to the group. I had my saline implants for 10 years. I > have been diagnosed with fibro, CFS, epstein barr and a systemic > candida infection. I had my implants removed 2 weeks ago. I > actually had a couple of days where I felt great! But now I'm back > in bed, as usual, with horrible pain. I'm so drained by all of my > health issues and from the chronic, horrific pain that I don't even > feel like living anymore. The ONLY reason I have not done anything > about it is that I have the most beautiful 5 yr old twins. I don't > understand why I would be so blessed to have them in my life, only > to become bed-ridden. It's not fair to them or my husband! It's > hard not to think they would be better off without me. I'm sorry I > sound like a whiner. I usually make a HUGE effort to remain > positive and be grateful for what I have. I realize their are many > people with much worse situations then me. I know it's only been 2 > weeks since I had my implants removed, but the pain is so bad. I'm > having a throbbing pain on the side of my neck that is new. I am > already being treated by a fibro specialist and a pain specialist. > I just don't know how to keep going anymore. The entire side of my > family has died in the last 4 years, so I no longer have that > support system. My mom was a nurse and always tried to help me > physically and emotionally. She was my best friend and champion. She > was a big help with the twins. My > son has ADHD and I don't feel capable of handling it well (even > though I was a teacher)because I'm too sick. We are financially > being wiped out by my medical bills. I need to go back to work, but > I'm too sick. Our house is going into foreclosure. My husband is > so > stressed because he can't keep up with all of my bills (I just had > my 20th surgery). I'm terrified he will leave me and I will not be > well enough to care/support my children or even myself. If we ever > did seperate, I have no family to lean on. I worry > that he feels trapped by me. I could go on-and-on, but I'm sure > many of you have similar issues. Once again, I apologize for the > whining.... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Thanks to all with your kind words! It's amazing to find a place where their are other women who know what I'm going thru. Luckily, I researched a lot before I had my implants removed. So, yes, they were removed " en bloc " by Dr. Melmed in Dallas. He was wonderful!! Also, my fibro specialist is treating me holistically as well as with modern medicine. She is from The Fibro and Fatigue Center in Fort Worth. There are 12 of them around the US. They are run by Dr. Tietelbaum who is suppossed to be a leading authoritive in Fibro. I had great hopes, but I am not responding to the treatment like other patients did. She mentioned that she had a few women who did not respond to treatment until after they had their implants removed. She wanted to wait and see because she said surgery on a fibro patient can cause other problems. I had looked at the dangers of saline implants about 5 years ago and there was really nothing. It was all about the dangers of silicone filled implants. So, when she told me this, I thought there is no way I'm taking them out. It's too expensive and we are in the process of losing our home. Well, when I got home that night I googled saline implants and fibro. I was shocked and terrified of all the new info. I literally stayed up all night researching it. This was a Thursday night. I had them removed on the following Tuesday. I realized I would NEVER get well until they were out of my body. I haved lived in Austin for the last year, but we are moving back to Phoenix soon because my pain here is so much worse with the humidity. I'm really looking foward to moving back, I just don't know how I will be able to do it. It seems like too much.......Thanks again for everyone's kind words! Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Thanks to all with your kind words! It's amazing to find a place where their are other women who know what I'm going thru. Luckily, I researched a lot before I had my implants removed. So, yes, they were removed " en bloc " by Dr. Melmed in Dallas. He was wonderful!! Also, my fibro specialist is treating me holistically as well as with modern medicine. She is from The Fibro and Fatigue Center in Fort Worth. There are 12 of them around the US. They are run by Dr. Tietelbaum who is suppossed to be a leading authoritive in Fibro. I had great hopes, but I am not responding to the treatment like other patients did. She mentioned that she had a few women who did not respond to treatment until after they had their implants removed. She wanted to wait and see because she said surgery on a fibro patient can cause other problems. I had looked at the dangers of saline implants about 5 years ago and there was really nothing. It was all about the dangers of silicone filled implants. So, when she told me this, I thought there is no way I'm taking them out. It's too expensive and we are in the process of losing our home. Well, when I got home that night I googled saline implants and fibro. I was shocked and terrified of all the new info. I literally stayed up all night researching it. This was a Thursday night. I had them removed on the following Tuesday. I realized I would NEVER get well until they were out of my body. I haved lived in Austin for the last year, but we are moving back to Phoenix soon because my pain here is so much worse with the humidity. I'm really looking foward to moving back, I just don't know how I will be able to do it. It seems like too much.......Thanks again for everyone's kind words! Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hi, Dede!! It is a small world!! I'm also off of Parmer. I live in The Ranch of Brushy Creek that is off of Parmer just south of 1431. Do you know where that is? I'm so sorry to hear about your Lupus! Did having your implants removed help you at all? Who helps take care of you? Have you thought about going back to Phoenix? Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hi, Dede!! It is a small world!! I'm also off of Parmer. I live in The Ranch of Brushy Creek that is off of Parmer just south of 1431. Do you know where that is? I'm so sorry to hear about your Lupus! Did having your implants removed help you at all? Who helps take care of you? Have you thought about going back to Phoenix? Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Sandy, I'm not sure how long it took. I remember hearing it took longer than expected because my chest wall muscles were so torn up and it took extra long to repair them. I think my surgery was 3 hours. Dr. Melmed comes highly recommended for explantation. He spent over an hour during the consultation explaining how implants needed to be removed via " en bloc " . When I first had my implants put in, I had them put over the muscle. I developed severe nerve pain from them pulling because they had no support. I had a different surgeon put them under the muscle. Dr. Melmed infromed me that only one implant was put under the muscle. The other one was left over! I am going to file a complaint against her.......Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Sandy, I'm not sure how long it took. I remember hearing it took longer than expected because my chest wall muscles were so torn up and it took extra long to repair them. I think my surgery was 3 hours. Dr. Melmed comes highly recommended for explantation. He spent over an hour during the consultation explaining how implants needed to be removed via " en bloc " . When I first had my implants put in, I had them put over the muscle. I developed severe nerve pain from them pulling because they had no support. I had a different surgeon put them under the muscle. Dr. Melmed infromed me that only one implant was put under the muscle. The other one was left over! I am going to file a complaint against her.......Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hey Jill- I'm so glad you found us, but I am so sorry to hear what you are going through. There are hundreds of women on this forum, and we can all relate! You've come to the right place for support and advice. I had my salines removed 3 months ago, I had them for 4 years. I started developing many of the symptoms that you mentioned and have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and a whole host of other things. After suffering for many months and hopping doctor's office, having every test known to man, I finally found this forum. These women have really saved my life. I'm so glad to hear that you were properly explanted by Dr.Melmed, that is definitely one less thing to worry about! Here's the good news......YOU ARE ALREADY ON YOUR WAY TO RECOVERY!!! YEAH!!! You should know that at about where you're at right now (week 2) is definitely the worst. After my explant, week 2 was the worst because I was coming down from the surgery, off the pain killers from the surgery, expected to " bounce back, " go back to work, etc. AUGH!!! I know what you are going through! It DOES get better. You just have to get through this terrible part. It took about 2 months after explant for me to really start to see improvements in my health. Those 2 months were pretty torturous because I had to go back to work after 2 weeks, yet I felt like I felt worse then before explant! I was exhausted, achy, in pain, dizzy, nauseous, etc. At about month 2, things really started changing. The changes were subtle though, and I barely noticed them. It still isn't easy, I have a lot of good days, but still bad ones if I'm not careful. My left side pain (that was UNBEARABLE for nearly a year) is completely gone. I've been told it takes up to 2 years to really recover from implants. The key is good diet and detox!!! I really believe that the turning point in my health was the diet change. I don't know what kinds of diet changes and detoxing the fibro specialist has you on, but these things are KEY. I cannot emphasize that enough. Also, there are many ways that you can start detoxing from all the crap left in your body from the implants, that is really inexpensive. Are you being treated for the systemic candida infection? That is very important to get that under control. Please ask lots and lots of questions. We are all here for you! Stick close to the group and all of these wonderful women will get you through. Remember that you cannot be a good mom and wife if you don't first take care of yourself. Right now, you have to concentrate on getting better!!! And, I promise....you WILL get there! Love, Krista (29 years old, Denver CO) > > Thanks to all with your kind words! It's amazing to find a place > where their are other women who know what I'm going thru. Luckily, > I researched a lot before I had my implants removed. So, yes, they > were removed " en bloc " by Dr. Melmed in Dallas. He was wonderful!! > Also, my fibro specialist is treating me holistically as well as > with modern medicine. She is from The Fibro and Fatigue Center in > Fort Worth. There are 12 of them around the US. They are run by > Dr. Tietelbaum who is suppossed to be a leading authoritive in > Fibro. I had great hopes, but I am not responding to the treatment > like other patients did. She mentioned that she had a few women who > did not respond to treatment until after they had their implants > removed. She wanted to wait and see because she said surgery on a > fibro patient can cause other problems. I had looked at the dangers > of saline implants about 5 years ago and there was really nothing. > It was all about the dangers of silicone filled implants. So, when > she told me this, I thought there is no way I'm taking them out. > It's too expensive and we are in the process of losing our home. > Well, when I got home that night I googled saline implants and > fibro. I was shocked and terrified of all the new info. I > literally stayed up all night researching it. This was a Thursday > night. I had them removed on the following Tuesday. I realized I > would NEVER get well until they were out of my body. I haved lived > in Austin for the last year, but we are moving back to Phoenix soon > because my pain here is so much worse with the humidity. I'm really > looking foward to moving back, I just don't know how I will be able > to do it. It seems like too much.......Thanks again for everyone's > kind words! Jill > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hey Jill- I'm so glad you found us, but I am so sorry to hear what you are going through. There are hundreds of women on this forum, and we can all relate! You've come to the right place for support and advice. I had my salines removed 3 months ago, I had them for 4 years. I started developing many of the symptoms that you mentioned and have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and a whole host of other things. After suffering for many months and hopping doctor's office, having every test known to man, I finally found this forum. These women have really saved my life. I'm so glad to hear that you were properly explanted by Dr.Melmed, that is definitely one less thing to worry about! Here's the good news......YOU ARE ALREADY ON YOUR WAY TO RECOVERY!!! YEAH!!! You should know that at about where you're at right now (week 2) is definitely the worst. After my explant, week 2 was the worst because I was coming down from the surgery, off the pain killers from the surgery, expected to " bounce back, " go back to work, etc. AUGH!!! I know what you are going through! It DOES get better. You just have to get through this terrible part. It took about 2 months after explant for me to really start to see improvements in my health. Those 2 months were pretty torturous because I had to go back to work after 2 weeks, yet I felt like I felt worse then before explant! I was exhausted, achy, in pain, dizzy, nauseous, etc. At about month 2, things really started changing. The changes were subtle though, and I barely noticed them. It still isn't easy, I have a lot of good days, but still bad ones if I'm not careful. My left side pain (that was UNBEARABLE for nearly a year) is completely gone. I've been told it takes up to 2 years to really recover from implants. The key is good diet and detox!!! I really believe that the turning point in my health was the diet change. I don't know what kinds of diet changes and detoxing the fibro specialist has you on, but these things are KEY. I cannot emphasize that enough. Also, there are many ways that you can start detoxing from all the crap left in your body from the implants, that is really inexpensive. Are you being treated for the systemic candida infection? That is very important to get that under control. Please ask lots and lots of questions. We are all here for you! Stick close to the group and all of these wonderful women will get you through. Remember that you cannot be a good mom and wife if you don't first take care of yourself. Right now, you have to concentrate on getting better!!! And, I promise....you WILL get there! Love, Krista (29 years old, Denver CO) > > Thanks to all with your kind words! It's amazing to find a place > where their are other women who know what I'm going thru. Luckily, > I researched a lot before I had my implants removed. So, yes, they > were removed " en bloc " by Dr. Melmed in Dallas. He was wonderful!! > Also, my fibro specialist is treating me holistically as well as > with modern medicine. She is from The Fibro and Fatigue Center in > Fort Worth. There are 12 of them around the US. They are run by > Dr. Tietelbaum who is suppossed to be a leading authoritive in > Fibro. I had great hopes, but I am not responding to the treatment > like other patients did. She mentioned that she had a few women who > did not respond to treatment until after they had their implants > removed. She wanted to wait and see because she said surgery on a > fibro patient can cause other problems. I had looked at the dangers > of saline implants about 5 years ago and there was really nothing. > It was all about the dangers of silicone filled implants. So, when > she told me this, I thought there is no way I'm taking them out. > It's too expensive and we are in the process of losing our home. > Well, when I got home that night I googled saline implants and > fibro. I was shocked and terrified of all the new info. I > literally stayed up all night researching it. This was a Thursday > night. I had them removed on the following Tuesday. I realized I > would NEVER get well until they were out of my body. I haved lived > in Austin for the last year, but we are moving back to Phoenix soon > because my pain here is so much worse with the humidity. I'm really > looking foward to moving back, I just don't know how I will be able > to do it. It seems like too much.......Thanks again for everyone's > kind words! Jill > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Hi Jill, It's my turn to say welcome to our sisterhood! Though I am so sorry that you are here for the reason that you are...this is truly a nightmare that none of us ever anticipated when we got implants. Our group of women is incredible...there is so much love and compassion, encouragement and HELP here! We are the largest and most successful internet support group in the world for women hurting from breast implants. We can help you get past this wall you feel you are up against. There are answers, and you can have hope! We've seen many, many women get their health back, get their life back, go on to get married, have kids, and even new careers. You have to have hope and we provide that, because we know the way to go on this healing journey. We can't promise everyone a 100% complete recovery by following the natural healing route, but we have seen it happen enough times that we know it can be done with the right tools, the right information, and alot of tenacity, effort and committment to a right lifestyle. I'll be looking for your next post...I just wanted to say Hi and welcome you to our group, and tell you that I believe you can get better. Hugs, Patty > > This morning, when I woke up in my usual horrible pain, I wondered > what I should do next to try and help myself. I felt like I hit a > wall with nowhere else to go and nobody who understood what I was > going thru. I told my husband I didn't want to go on anymore. I > went online so I could file a formal complaint against the surgeon > who put one implant under and the other over the muscle. Somehow, I > wound up on this site. I am so grateful because I think all the > women on here have a wealth of information they can share with me to > help me get thru this. I can't believe someone FINALLY understands > what I've been going thru. I don't feel as hopeless as I did this > morning. I've been on a couple other sites, but I pretty much avoid > them because I have found people to be so hateful and cruel. I'm > too sick to get caught up in that kind of drama. I am amazed at how > kind and supportive all you women are on here. I've never > understood why people lack empathy and compassion for others. > Everyone on here seems to have nothing but empathy and compassion > for eachother. That alone makes me feel better. > > But, I still feel like I hit a wall. I honestly don't know how I > should be approaching my health issues anymore. I have so much > going on, It's overwhelming. I'm going to go put my kids to bed, > then I would like to post my issues in hopes that I can get as much > feedback as I can on what I should be doing now. I'm so sorry you > all have been thru this, but I am grateful that you can share your > experiences with me and help guide me thru this Hell of a life I > have right now. Thanks again for ALL of the kind words and support > I have received. I will post again in a little while......Jill > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Hi Jill, It's my turn to say welcome to our sisterhood! Though I am so sorry that you are here for the reason that you are...this is truly a nightmare that none of us ever anticipated when we got implants. Our group of women is incredible...there is so much love and compassion, encouragement and HELP here! We are the largest and most successful internet support group in the world for women hurting from breast implants. We can help you get past this wall you feel you are up against. There are answers, and you can have hope! We've seen many, many women get their health back, get their life back, go on to get married, have kids, and even new careers. You have to have hope and we provide that, because we know the way to go on this healing journey. We can't promise everyone a 100% complete recovery by following the natural healing route, but we have seen it happen enough times that we know it can be done with the right tools, the right information, and alot of tenacity, effort and committment to a right lifestyle. I'll be looking for your next post...I just wanted to say Hi and welcome you to our group, and tell you that I believe you can get better. Hugs, Patty > > This morning, when I woke up in my usual horrible pain, I wondered > what I should do next to try and help myself. I felt like I hit a > wall with nowhere else to go and nobody who understood what I was > going thru. I told my husband I didn't want to go on anymore. I > went online so I could file a formal complaint against the surgeon > who put one implant under and the other over the muscle. Somehow, I > wound up on this site. I am so grateful because I think all the > women on here have a wealth of information they can share with me to > help me get thru this. I can't believe someone FINALLY understands > what I've been going thru. I don't feel as hopeless as I did this > morning. I've been on a couple other sites, but I pretty much avoid > them because I have found people to be so hateful and cruel. I'm > too sick to get caught up in that kind of drama. I am amazed at how > kind and supportive all you women are on here. I've never > understood why people lack empathy and compassion for others. > Everyone on here seems to have nothing but empathy and compassion > for eachother. That alone makes me feel better. > > But, I still feel like I hit a wall. I honestly don't know how I > should be approaching my health issues anymore. I have so much > going on, It's overwhelming. I'm going to go put my kids to bed, > then I would like to post my issues in hopes that I can get as much > feedback as I can on what I should be doing now. I'm so sorry you > all have been thru this, but I am grateful that you can share your > experiences with me and help guide me thru this Hell of a life I > have right now. Thanks again for ALL of the kind words and support > I have received. I will post again in a little while......Jill > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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