Re: Please help - went to ps re: being explanted today he said. . .

[Guest guest]

Amy,

Ouch, that is so pricey. You can almost have the explant and

everything for that. Check our list of doctors and see if you can

find one in your area who does the procedure properly.

Lynda

At 10:14 PM 1/10/2008, you wrote:

>He quoted $5200 for mastopexy, including anasthesia and surgery facility. Amy

>

>Lynda Roth <coss@...> wrote:

>Your plastic surgeon is describing his surgical ability, not how you

>will look.

>

>Many women here will tell you that you will look just fine if you

>have the right doctor remove your implants.

>

>What did your doctor quote you for a mastopexy?

>

>I know in Denver, implant removal is about $6000. And the doctor

>works very hard to make you look good.

>

>Putting in silicone implants would probably be the biggest mistake of

>your life, as soon you would be paying again for removal. And

>without any insurance coverage.

>

>You will hear from women on this site as to how they looked after

>removal without new implants. Most feel it was the best decision

>they could ever have made.

>

>Lynda

>

>At 08:29 PM 1/10/2008, you wrote:

>

> >I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I

> >didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've read

> >on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and

> >maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for 6

> >days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first and

> >had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have

> >recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and

> >capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that done

> >that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for the

> >next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new implants put

> >back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant Follow-up

> >Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I shudder.

> >He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the breast

> >and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put in.

> >I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had to go

> >bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of health/hospital/surgery

> >related problems over the past few years. Please give me some

> >advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY? What

> >did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have pictures

> >they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat

> >udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my

> >chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants again -

> >how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't take

> >insurance. Please help!

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Amy,

I had an explant 2 years ago, without replacing the implants. I

don't look much different than I looked before implants. The scars

are in the crease so you can't see them. It seems that alot of

people are given the same line from plastic surgeons - it's kind of

interesting how they don't say anything about deformities when

you're looking into getting implants in the first place. Funny how

the doctor didn't say that for the next 50 years you'll need

multiple surgeries to replace those implants. They're pushing those

new silicone implants, and if you're already experiencing health

problems because of the implants you have, your body will probably

do even worse after replacement with silicone.

Sis

> >

> > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I

> > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've

read

> > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and

> > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for

6

> > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first

and

> > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have

> > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and

> > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that

done

> > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for

the

> > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new

implants put

> > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant

Follow-up

> > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I

shudder.

> > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the

breast

> > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put

in.

> > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had

to go

> > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of

health/hospital/surgery

> > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some

> > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY?

What

> > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have

pictures

> > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat

> > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my

> > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants

again -

> > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't

take

> > insurance. Please help!

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Amy,

I had an explant 2 years ago, without replacing the implants. I

don't look much different than I looked before implants. The scars

are in the crease so you can't see them. It seems that alot of

people are given the same line from plastic surgeons - it's kind of

interesting how they don't say anything about deformities when

you're looking into getting implants in the first place. Funny how

the doctor didn't say that for the next 50 years you'll need

multiple surgeries to replace those implants. They're pushing those

new silicone implants, and if you're already experiencing health

problems because of the implants you have, your body will probably

do even worse after replacement with silicone.

Sis

> >

> > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I

> > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've

read

> > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and

> > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for

6

> > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first

and

> > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have

> > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and

> > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that

done

> > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for

the

> > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new

implants put

> > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant

Follow-up

> > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I

shudder.

> > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the

breast

> > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put

in.

> > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had

to go

> > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of

health/hospital/surgery

> > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some

> > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY?

What

> > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have

pictures

> > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat

> > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my

> > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants

again -

> > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't

take

> > insurance. Please help!

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Patti,

Is there a password needed to get into view the pictures on

shutterfly? I was interested in seeing that the explant pictures but

it is asking for a psassword? I am so excited to get these out but

to be completly honest i am a little concerned about what they will

look like

> >

> > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I

> > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've

> read

> > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and

> > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for

6

> > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first

and

> > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have

> > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and

> > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that

done

> > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for

> the

> > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new

implants

> put

> > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant

Follow-

> up

> > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I

> shudder.

> > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the

breast

> > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put

> in.

> > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had

to

> go

> > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of

health/hospital/surgery

> > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some

> > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY?

> What

> > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have

pictures

> > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat

> > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my

> > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants

> again -

> > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't

take

> > insurance. Please help!

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Patti,

Is there a password needed to get into view the pictures on

shutterfly? I was interested in seeing that the explant pictures but

it is asking for a psassword? I am so excited to get these out but

to be completly honest i am a little concerned about what they will

look like

> >

> > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I

> > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've

> read

> > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and

> > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for

6

> > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first

and

> > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have

> > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and

> > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that

done

> > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for

> the

> > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new

implants

> put

> > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant

Follow-

> up

> > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I

> shudder.

> > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the

breast

> > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put

> in.

> > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had

to

> go

> > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of

health/hospital/surgery

> > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some

> > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY?

> What

> > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have

pictures

> > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat

> > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my

> > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants

> again -

> > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't

take

> > insurance. Please help!

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I searched the internet for pictures last night until after midnight. And, because of my health problems from the SALINE implants (So not safe)! I decided DEFINITELY NO to the silicone implants. My husband said he would love me no matter what I end up looking like and that helped. I was a 32a/b before implants and am afraid of the scar showing because I won't having much to cover it. But, it's the price I will have to pay. The ps yesterday also said that I would have to get another surgery in 7 - 10 years to replace the silicone implants if I had decided to go that route. Being under anasthesia (sp) as I grow older doesn't seem like a very safe decision. Thanks for your email! Take care! Amyauntsisnj <auntsisnj@...> wrote: Hi Amy,I had an explant 2 years ago, without replacing the implants. I don't look much different than I looked before implants. The scars are in the crease so you can't see them. It seems that alot of people are given the same line from plastic surgeons - it's kind of interesting how they don't say anything about deformities when you're looking into getting implants in the first place. Funny how the doctor didn't say that for the next 50 years you'll need multiple surgeries to replace those implants. They're pushing those new silicone implants, and if you're already experiencing health problems because of the implants you have, your body will probably do even worse after

replacement with silicone. Sis> >> > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I > > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've read > > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and > > maybe some of you can

answer. I was the one in the hospital for 6 > > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first and > > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have > > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and > > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that done > > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for the > > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new implants put > > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant Follow-up > > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I shudder. > > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the breast > > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put in. > > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had to go

> > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of health/hospital/surgery > > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some > > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY? What > > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have pictures > > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat > > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my > > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants again - > > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't take > > insurance. Please help!> >>

[Guest guest]

I searched the internet for pictures last night until after midnight. And, because of my health problems from the SALINE implants (So not safe)! I decided DEFINITELY NO to the silicone implants. My husband said he would love me no matter what I end up looking like and that helped. I was a 32a/b before implants and am afraid of the scar showing because I won't having much to cover it. But, it's the price I will have to pay. The ps yesterday also said that I would have to get another surgery in 7 - 10 years to replace the silicone implants if I had decided to go that route. Being under anasthesia (sp) as I grow older doesn't seem like a very safe decision. Thanks for your email! Take care! Amyauntsisnj <auntsisnj@...> wrote: Hi Amy,I had an explant 2 years ago, without replacing the implants. I don't look much different than I looked before implants. The scars are in the crease so you can't see them. It seems that alot of people are given the same line from plastic surgeons - it's kind of interesting how they don't say anything about deformities when you're looking into getting implants in the first place. Funny how the doctor didn't say that for the next 50 years you'll need multiple surgeries to replace those implants. They're pushing those new silicone implants, and if you're already experiencing health problems because of the implants you have, your body will probably do even worse after

replacement with silicone. Sis> >> > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I > > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've read > > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and > > maybe some of you can

answer. I was the one in the hospital for 6 > > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first and > > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have > > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and > > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that done > > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for the > > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new implants put > > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant Follow-up > > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I shudder. > > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the breast > > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put in. > > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had to go

> > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of health/hospital/surgery > > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some > > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY? What > > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have pictures > > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat > > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my > > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants again - > > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't take > > insurance. Please help!> >>

[Guest guest]

Hi Amy,

I was told the same things buy multiple doctors that i would look

deformed if i did not get replacements. The doctor i am having do my

explant never even asked me to consider having them replaced and

didn't seem at all concerned about how they would look which tells

me she is very qualified to do this. i am worried about what will

look like, just as you are. Even though i am happily married i was

concerned about how my husband would react after having

big " perfect " breasts. All he said was if doing this will give him

back his wife then he could care less which made me realize that i

am stressing way too much over something that apparently is not even

an issue to him along with the fact that i have been so caught up in

my own aches and pains that i never realized that it was effecting

or obvious to my family. I think rather then worrying about little

scars or drooping we should just be thankful that we have the

resources available to get our health back as well as wonderful

husbands that are supportive no matter what. Im sure everything will

be fine whatever you decide to do. These implants really knocked me

down but they also put a lot of things into perspective.

> > >

> > > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if

I

> > > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've

> read

> > > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions

and

> > > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital

for

> 6

> > > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest

first

> and

> > > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have

> > > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant

and

> > > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that

> done

> > > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with

for

> the

> > > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new

> implants put

> > > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant

> Follow-up

> > > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I

> shudder.

> > > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the

> breast

> > > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants

put

> in.

> > > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we

had

> to go

> > > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of

> health/hospital/surgery

> > > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some

> > > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant

ONLY?

> What

> > > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have

> pictures

> > > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had

flat

> > > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch

my

> > > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants

> again -

> > > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't

> take

> > > insurance. Please help!

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Amy,

I was told the same things buy multiple doctors that i would look

deformed if i did not get replacements. The doctor i am having do my

explant never even asked me to consider having them replaced and

didn't seem at all concerned about how they would look which tells

me she is very qualified to do this. i am worried about what will

look like, just as you are. Even though i am happily married i was

concerned about how my husband would react after having

big " perfect " breasts. All he said was if doing this will give him

back his wife then he could care less which made me realize that i

am stressing way too much over something that apparently is not even

an issue to him along with the fact that i have been so caught up in

my own aches and pains that i never realized that it was effecting

or obvious to my family. I think rather then worrying about little

scars or drooping we should just be thankful that we have the

resources available to get our health back as well as wonderful

husbands that are supportive no matter what. Im sure everything will

be fine whatever you decide to do. These implants really knocked me

down but they also put a lot of things into perspective.

> > >

> > > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if

I

> > > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've

> read

> > > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions

and

> > > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital

for

> 6

> > > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest

first

> and

> > > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have

> > > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant

and

> > > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that

> done

> > > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with

for

> the

> > > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new

> implants put

> > > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant

> Follow-up

> > > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I

> shudder.

> > > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the

> breast

> > > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants

put

> in.

> > > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we

had

> to go

> > > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of

> health/hospital/surgery

> > > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some

> > > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant

ONLY?

> What

> > > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have

> pictures

> > > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had

flat

> > > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch

my

> > > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants

> again -

> > > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't

> take

> > > insurance. Please help!

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

The password is

implants

No worries...you will look just like you did before, only with small

scars and if you use Dr. Feng, you will be in great hands--none

better!

Patty

> > >

> > > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I

> > > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've

> > read

> > > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions

and

> > > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital

for

> 6

> > > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first

> and

> > > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have

> > > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant

and

> > > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that

> done

> > > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with

for

> > the

> > > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new

> implants

> > put

> > > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant

> Follow-

> > up

> > > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I

> > shudder.

> > > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the

> breast

> > > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put

> > in.

> > > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had

> to

> > go

> > > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of

> health/hospital/surgery

> > > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some

> > > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant

ONLY?

> > What

> > > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have

> pictures

> > > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had

flat

> > > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch

my

> > > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants

> > again -

> > > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't

> take

> > > insurance. Please help!

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

The password is

implants

No worries...you will look just like you did before, only with small

scars and if you use Dr. Feng, you will be in great hands--none

better!

Patty

> > >

> > > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I

> > > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've

> > read

> > > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions

and

> > > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital

for

> 6

> > > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first

> and

> > > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have

> > > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant

and

> > > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that

> done

> > > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with

for

> > the

> > > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new

> implants

> > put

> > > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant

> Follow-

> > up

> > > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I

> > shudder.

> > > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the

> breast

> > > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put

> > in.

> > > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had

> to

> > go

> > > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of

> health/hospital/surgery

> > > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some

> > > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant

ONLY?

> > What

> > > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have

> pictures

> > > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had

flat

> > > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch

my

> > > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants

> > again -

> > > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't

> take

> > > insurance. Please help!

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Patti. It is really wierd but i have not even met Dr Fang yet

but have complete trust in her just from speaking to her staff and

what you women have had to say about her. Im am not very trusting of

doctors at all anymore so this is huge for me The one benefit i

do have on my side is that i cant possibly look any worse then what

i orginally went in with pre implant. (i probably shouldnt say that

though until after the surgery)...lol

> > > >

> > > > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that

if I

> > > > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed.

I've

> > > read

> > > > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions

> and

> > > > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital

> for

> > 6

> > > > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest

first

> > and

> > > > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have

> > > > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant

> and

> > > > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that

> > done

> > > > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with

> for

> > > the

> > > > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new

> > implants

> > > put

> > > > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant

> > Follow-

> > > up

> > > > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I

> > > shudder.

> > > > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the

> > breast

> > > > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants

put

> > > in.

> > > > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we

had

> > to

> > > go

> > > > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of

> > health/hospital/surgery

> > > > related problems over the past few years. Please give me

some

> > > > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant

> ONLY?

> > > What

> > > > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have

> > pictures

> > > > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had

> flat

> > > > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably

touch

> my

> > > > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want

implants

> > > again -

> > > > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he

doesn't

> > take

> > > > insurance. Please help!

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Patti. It is really wierd but i have not even met Dr Fang yet

but have complete trust in her just from speaking to her staff and

what you women have had to say about her. Im am not very trusting of

doctors at all anymore so this is huge for me The one benefit i

do have on my side is that i cant possibly look any worse then what

i orginally went in with pre implant. (i probably shouldnt say that

though until after the surgery)...lol

> > > >

> > > > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that

if I

> > > > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed.

I've

> > > read

> > > > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions

> and

> > > > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital

> for

> > 6

> > > > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest

first

> > and

> > > > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have

> > > > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant

> and

> > > > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that

> > done

> > > > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with

> for

> > > the

> > > > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new

> > implants

> > > put

> > > > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant

> > Follow-

> > > up

> > > > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I

> > > shudder.

> > > > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the

> > breast

> > > > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants

put

> > > in.

> > > > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we

had

> > to

> > > go

> > > > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of

> > health/hospital/surgery

> > > > related problems over the past few years. Please give me

some

> > > > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant

> ONLY?

> > > What

> > > > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have

> > pictures

> > > > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had

> flat

> > > > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably

touch

> my

> > > > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want

implants

> > > again -

> > > > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he

doesn't

> > take

> > > > insurance. Please help!

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Amy- My incision was on the under side of my breasts (she used the

same incisions as when the implants were put in.) I've heard that some

go through the nipple and are happy with the results. PH could give

you some insight on that, hers were taken out through the nipple.

Good luck with your surgeon search! So glad you found us!

~Krista

> >

> > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I

> > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've read

> > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and

> > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for 6

> > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first and

> > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have

> > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and

> > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that done

> > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for the

> > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new implants put

> > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant Follow-up

> > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I shudder.

> > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the breast

> > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put in.

> > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had to go

> > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of health/hospital/surgery

> > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some

> > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY? What

> > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have pictures

> > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat

> > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my

> > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants again -

> > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't take

> > insurance. Please help!

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Amy- My incision was on the under side of my breasts (she used the

same incisions as when the implants were put in.) I've heard that some

go through the nipple and are happy with the results. PH could give

you some insight on that, hers were taken out through the nipple.

Good luck with your surgeon search! So glad you found us!

~Krista

> >

> > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I

> > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've read

> > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and

> > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for 6

> > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first and

> > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have

> > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and

> > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that done

> > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for the

> > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new implants put

> > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant Follow-up

> > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I shudder.

> > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the breast

> > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put in.

> > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had to go

> > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of health/hospital/surgery

> > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some

> > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY? What

> > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have pictures

> > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat

> > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my

> > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants again -

> > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't take

> > insurance. Please help!

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I found a doctor - believe it or not, the same one that put them in. How crazy is that! When I saw him last year he didn't take insurance - he does now and takes mine - go figure! God helps out in round about ways sometimes! Take care! Amylisatucholski <lisatucholski@...> wrote: Hi Amy,I was told the same things buy multiple doctors that i would look deformed if i did not get replacements. The doctor i am having do my explant never even asked me to consider having them replaced and didn't seem at all

concerned about how they would look which tells me she is very qualified to do this. i am worried about what will look like, just as you are. Even though i am happily married i was concerned about how my husband would react after having big "perfect" breasts. All he said was if doing this will give him back his wife then he could care less which made me realize that i am stressing way too much over something that apparently is not even an issue to him along with the fact that i have been so caught up in my own aches and pains that i never realized that it was effecting or obvious to my family. I think rather then worrying about little scars or drooping we should just be thankful that we have the resources available to get our health back as well as wonderful husbands that are supportive no matter what. Im sure everything will be fine whatever you decide to do. These implants really knocked me down but they also put a

lot of things into perspective.> > >> > > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I > > > didn't get implants put back in that I

would be deformed. I've > read > > > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and > > > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for > 6 > > > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first > and > > > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have > > > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and > > > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that > done > > > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for > the > > > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new > implants put > > > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant > Follow-up > > > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I > shudder. > >

> He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the > breast > > > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put > in. > > > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had > to go > > > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of > health/hospital/surgery > > > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some > > > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY? > What > > > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have > pictures > > > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat > > > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my > > > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants > again - > > > how horrifying!!! Too bad

I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't > take > > > insurance. Please help!> > >> >>

[Guest guest]

I found a doctor - believe it or not, the same one that put them in. How crazy is that! When I saw him last year he didn't take insurance - he does now and takes mine - go figure! God helps out in round about ways sometimes! Take care! Amylisatucholski <lisatucholski@...> wrote: Hi Amy,I was told the same things buy multiple doctors that i would look deformed if i did not get replacements. The doctor i am having do my explant never even asked me to consider having them replaced and didn't seem at all

concerned about how they would look which tells me she is very qualified to do this. i am worried about what will look like, just as you are. Even though i am happily married i was concerned about how my husband would react after having big "perfect" breasts. All he said was if doing this will give him back his wife then he could care less which made me realize that i am stressing way too much over something that apparently is not even an issue to him along with the fact that i have been so caught up in my own aches and pains that i never realized that it was effecting or obvious to my family. I think rather then worrying about little scars or drooping we should just be thankful that we have the resources available to get our health back as well as wonderful husbands that are supportive no matter what. Im sure everything will be fine whatever you decide to do. These implants really knocked me down but they also put a

lot of things into perspective.> > >> > > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I > > > didn't get implants put back in that I

would be deformed. I've > read > > > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and > > > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for > 6 > > > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first > and > > > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have > > > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and > > > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that > done > > > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for > the > > > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new > implants put > > > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant > Follow-up > > > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I > shudder. > >

> He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the > breast > > > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put > in. > > > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had > to go > > > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of > health/hospital/surgery > > > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some > > > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY? > What > > > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have > pictures > > > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat > > > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my > > > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants > again - > > > how horrifying!!! Too bad

I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't > take > > > insurance. Please help!> > >> >>

[Guest guest]

Where is Dr. Feng out of? Is he in Texas? Thanks! Amyglory2glory1401 <glory2glory1401@...> wrote: The password is implantsNo worries...you will look just like you did before, only with small scars and if you use Dr. Feng, you will be in great hands--none better!Patty> > >> > > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I > > > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've > > read > > > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and > > > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for > 6 > > > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first > and >

> > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have > > > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and > > > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that > done > > > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for > > the > > > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new > implants > > put > > > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant > Follow-> > up > > > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I > > shudder. > > > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the > breast > > > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put > > in. > > > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had > to >

> go > > > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of > health/hospital/surgery > > > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some > > > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY? > > What > > > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have > pictures > > > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat > > > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my > > > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants > > again - > > > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't > take > > > insurance. Please help!> > >> >>

[Guest guest]

Where is Dr. Feng out of? Is he in Texas? Thanks! Amyglory2glory1401 <glory2glory1401@...> wrote: The password is implantsNo worries...you will look just like you did before, only with small scars and if you use Dr. Feng, you will be in great hands--none better!Patty> > >> > > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I > > > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've > > read > > > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and > > > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for > 6 > > > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first > and >

> > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have > > > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and > > > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that > done > > > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for > > the > > > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new > implants > > put > > > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant > Follow-> > up > > > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I > > shudder. > > > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the > breast > > > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put > > in. > > > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had > to >

> go > > > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of > health/hospital/surgery > > > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some > > > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY? > > What > > > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have > pictures > > > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat > > > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my > > > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants > > again - > > > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't > take > > > insurance. Please help!> > >> >>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the advice! Everyone has been SO helpful on this site! AmyKrista <seekingthetruthaboutimplants@...> wrote: Hi Amy- My incision was on the under side of my breasts (she used thesame incisions as when the implants were put in.) I've heard that somego through the nipple and are happy with the results. PH could giveyou some insight on that, hers were taken out through the nipple.Good luck with your surgeon search! So glad you found us!~Krista> >> > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I > > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've read > > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and > > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for 6 > > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first and > > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have > > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and > > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that done > > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for the > > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new implants put > > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant Follow-up > > Studies) and that I get the silicone

implants this time. I shudder. > > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the breast > > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put in. > > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had to go > > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of health/hospital/surgery > > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some > > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY? What > > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have pictures > > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat > > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my > > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants again - > > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't take > > insurance. Please help!>

>>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the advice! Everyone has been SO helpful on this site! AmyKrista <seekingthetruthaboutimplants@...> wrote: Hi Amy- My incision was on the under side of my breasts (she used thesame incisions as when the implants were put in.) I've heard that somego through the nipple and are happy with the results. PH could giveyou some insight on that, hers were taken out through the nipple.Good luck with your surgeon search! So glad you found us!~Krista> >> > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I > > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've read > > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and > > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for 6 > > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first and > > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have > > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and > > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that done > > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for the > > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new implants put > > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant Follow-up > > Studies) and that I get the silicone

implants this time. I shudder. > > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the breast > > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put in. > > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had to go > > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of health/hospital/surgery > > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some > > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY? What > > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have pictures > > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat > > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my > > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants again - > > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't take > > insurance. Please help!>

>>

[Guest guest]

Dr. Feng is in Cleveland, Ohio

Her email address is Dr. Feng <Drfeng@...>;

Rogene

[Guest guest]

Dr. LuFeng is in Cleveland, and she is wonderful.

Lynda

At 03:12 PM 1/11/2008, you wrote:

>Where is Dr. Feng out of? Is he in Texas? Thanks! Amy

>

>glory2glory1401 <glory2glory1401@...> wrote:

>The password is

>

>implants

>

>No worries...you will look just like you did before, only with small

>scars and if you use Dr. Feng, you will be in great hands--none

>better!

>Patty

>

>

> > > >

> > > > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I

> > > > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've

> > > read

> > > > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions

>and

> > > > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital

>for

> > 6

> > > > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first

> > and

> > > > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have

> > > > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant

>and

> > > > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that

> > done

> > > > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with

>for

> > > the

> > > > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new

> > implants

> > > put

> > > > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant

> > Follow-

> > > up

> > > > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I

> > > shudder.

> > > > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the

> > breast

> > > > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put

> > > in.

> > > > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had

> > to

> > > go

> > > > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of

> > health/hospital/surgery

> > > > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some

> > > > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant

>ONLY?

> > > What

> > > > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have

> > pictures

> > > > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had

>flat

> > > > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch

>my

> > > > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants

> > > again -

> > > > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't

> > take

> > > > insurance. Please help!

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Amy,

Please make sure he will take them out correctly first. But I hope

it works out for you! Nornally we strongly caution against using the

same doctor that implanted them, as they don't take the need for a

proper explant seriously. Make sure you discuss your needs for a

proper explant thoroughly.

Patty

> > > >

> > > > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if

> I

> > > > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed.

I've

> > read

> > > > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions

> and

> > > > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital

> for

> > 6

> > > > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest

> first

> > and

> > > > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have

> > > > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant

> and

> > > > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that

> > done

> > > > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with

> for

> > the

> > > > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new

> > implants put

> > > > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant

> > Follow-up

> > > > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I

> > shudder.

> > > > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the

> > breast

> > > > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants

> put

> > in.

> > > > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we

> had

> > to go

> > > > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of

> > health/hospital/surgery

> > > > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some

> > > > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant

> ONLY?

> > What

> > > > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have

> > pictures

> > > > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had

> flat

> > > > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch

> my

> > > > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants

> > again -

> > > > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't

> > take

> > > > insurance. Please help!

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

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Thank you Patty. Point well taken. My options are still open if I feel any inner bell going off in my head when I talk to him about it next week. I have, so far, only spoken with his nurse over the phone to ask about the way he does his explant procedure. He may not be the one - we'll see. I want these things out today, but will wait a few weeks if I have to in order to find the best doctor for the job. I'll let you know! Thanks for your support! Amyglory2glory1401 <glory2glory1401@...> wrote: Amy,Please make sure he will take them out correctly first. But I hope it works out for you! Nornally we strongly caution against using the same doctor that implanted them, as they don't take the need for a proper explant seriously. Make sure you discuss your needs for a proper explant thoroughly.Patty> > > >> > > > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if > I > > > > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've > > read > > > > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions > and > > > > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital > for > > 6 > > > > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest > first > > and > > > > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have > >

> > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant > and > > > > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that > > done > > > > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with > for > > the > > > > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new > > implants put > > > > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant > > Follow-up > > > > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I > > shudder. > > > > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the > > breast > > > > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants > put > > in. > > > > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we > had > > to go > > >

> bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of > > health/hospital/surgery > > > > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some > > > > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant > ONLY? > > What > > > > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have > > pictures > > > > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had > flat > > > > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch > my > > > > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants > > again - > > > > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't > > take > > > > insurance. Please help!> > > >> > >> >>