New...looking for any guidance/knowledge!

[Guest guest]

Hi , my name is . I'll be 32 in July. I have had my

implants for 6 years and have experienced many symptoms for a long

time but never considered my implants to be the source of my

problems. I came upon this website and many of the blogs helped me to

make the right decision. I have always been very health concious so

with all the risks involved now or later I knew reguarless they had

to come out. A few girls told me about Dr Kolb. My consult was Jan 9.

She gave me the same eye test to confirm mold and put me on meds for

that and also determined that I had hypothyroidism so she put me on

meds for that as well. My pre op is March 6 and my surgery is March

7. I live in Lexington NC so my drive is a good 5-6 hours. My hotel

stay will be about 4 days $300. But I feel it is worth it to get it

done and get it done right. She is also a naturopath which also

impressed me. I know the driving and all that seems like a pain in

the butt but it's worth it to get better. I'm just ready to get it

all over with. I'm sitting here at work now with the worst pain. My

entire body hurts and is stiff and I still have to give a client a

massage when I leave. Days like this I just don't feel like I can

make it. All I can do is pray that better days await for me.

Don't put it off girl do what you got to do. And feel free to write

to me anytime. I got almost two weeks til surgery. I'm getting really

nervous and scared. You have support here anytime you need it.

>

> My first post and looking for any suggestions or guidance.

>

> I am a 32 year old who had her frist child one year ago. 11 Years

ago

> I had corrective impant surgery. My breasts were unbalanced and I

had

> one breast reduced and another implanted to even them up. Since

that time life has been

> good. A few years after surgery I was diagnosed with

Hypothyroidism, family history

> never thought much of it.

>

> Since the birth of my son however I have become very sympotomatic

and have finally

> begun researching and feel that most of my symptoms are consisitent

with the many blogs

> I have read about saline implant complications. I have a very

unstable thyroid, joint/body

> aches, numbing in my left arm and fingers(implant side), heart

palpatations, swelling in

> hands and feet, very high C reactive Protein level which several

doctors have explained is

> consistent with inflammtion/infection, fatigue, severe cystic acne,

weight gain, new food

> allergies, the list goes on and on.

>

> I have been in contact with Dr. Kolb and she seems to think all my

symptoms are

> consistent with saline implant complications due to the age of the

implant but also from

> pregnancy/lactation after birth. She recomended an eye acuity

sensitivity test on line that

> I failed (my husband passed) and having a blood test for alpha

MSH. Those blood tests are

> pending.

>

> Could anyone share with me there symptoms, and knowledge of ways to

test to confirm

> biotoxins before I jump into having surgery. I anticipate having

to travel to have a

> consultation and surgery however would like to do as much foot work

and testing in my

> hometown so I can go prepared.

>

> Thanks,

>

[Guest guest]

Hi , my name is . I'll be 32 in July. I have had my

implants for 6 years and have experienced many symptoms for a long

time but never considered my implants to be the source of my

problems. I came upon this website and many of the blogs helped me to

make the right decision. I have always been very health concious so

with all the risks involved now or later I knew reguarless they had

to come out. A few girls told me about Dr Kolb. My consult was Jan 9.

She gave me the same eye test to confirm mold and put me on meds for

that and also determined that I had hypothyroidism so she put me on

meds for that as well. My pre op is March 6 and my surgery is March

7. I live in Lexington NC so my drive is a good 5-6 hours. My hotel

stay will be about 4 days $300. But I feel it is worth it to get it

done and get it done right. She is also a naturopath which also

impressed me. I know the driving and all that seems like a pain in

the butt but it's worth it to get better. I'm just ready to get it

all over with. I'm sitting here at work now with the worst pain. My

entire body hurts and is stiff and I still have to give a client a

massage when I leave. Days like this I just don't feel like I can

make it. All I can do is pray that better days await for me.

Don't put it off girl do what you got to do. And feel free to write

to me anytime. I got almost two weeks til surgery. I'm getting really

nervous and scared. You have support here anytime you need it.

>

> My first post and looking for any suggestions or guidance.

>

> I am a 32 year old who had her frist child one year ago. 11 Years

ago

> I had corrective impant surgery. My breasts were unbalanced and I

had

> one breast reduced and another implanted to even them up. Since

that time life has been

> good. A few years after surgery I was diagnosed with

Hypothyroidism, family history

> never thought much of it.

>

> Since the birth of my son however I have become very sympotomatic

and have finally

> begun researching and feel that most of my symptoms are consisitent

with the many blogs

> I have read about saline implant complications. I have a very

unstable thyroid, joint/body

> aches, numbing in my left arm and fingers(implant side), heart

palpatations, swelling in

> hands and feet, very high C reactive Protein level which several

doctors have explained is

> consistent with inflammtion/infection, fatigue, severe cystic acne,

weight gain, new food

> allergies, the list goes on and on.

>

> I have been in contact with Dr. Kolb and she seems to think all my

symptoms are

> consistent with saline implant complications due to the age of the

implant but also from

> pregnancy/lactation after birth. She recomended an eye acuity

sensitivity test on line that

> I failed (my husband passed) and having a blood test for alpha

MSH. Those blood tests are

> pending.

>

> Could anyone share with me there symptoms, and knowledge of ways to

test to confirm

> biotoxins before I jump into having surgery. I anticipate having

to travel to have a

> consultation and surgery however would like to do as much foot work

and testing in my

> hometown so I can go prepared.

>

> Thanks,

>

[Guest guest]

a,

I wish I could remember the name but perhaps the other girls can

remember. I can tell you that you hold this thing up to your chin

that holds a chart at the end I'd say a foot away from your face. You

hold this contraption with one hand and cover one eye at a time. On

this chart is 8 lines. 1-8 across the top and A-H down the sides (I

think) could be vice versa. Anyway, on these lines are circles and

within the circles are lines that point either left, right, or

straight up and down. You have to tell the assistant which direction

the lines are pointing. i tell you I could barely even see the lines

on most of the circles much less tell what direction they were

pointing. I felt silly. So from what I understand a person without

mold sees the lines differently. I wanted to ask more about the test

but everyone there seemed in a hurry and most the questions I had

left me anyway. So you are having yours removed tuesday?

Hmmmmm...seems like every dr doing an explant should do this test.

Unless of course your dr will be able to see if there is mold when

he/she takes them out. But I think this is pretty serious. I am

almost finished with the medication and I tell you I don't feel

different at all. But I might not until these things come out and I

get to REALLY cleanse my body completely. i'm just sick of feeling

like crap all the time. I wishes you the bestest luck on tuesday and

I will gladly be praying for you.

Hugssssssssssss

> > >

> > > My first post and looking for any suggestions or

> > guidance.

> > >

> > > I am a 32 year old who had her frist child one

> > year ago. 11 Years

> > ago

> > > I had corrective impant surgery. My breasts were

> > unbalanced and I

> > had

> > > one breast reduced and another implanted to even

> > them up. Since

> > that time life has been

> > > good. A few years after surgery I was diagnosed

> > with

> > Hypothyroidism, family history

> > > never thought much of it.

> > >

> > > Since the birth of my son however I have become

> > very sympotomatic

> > and have finally

> > > begun researching and feel that most of my

> > symptoms are consisitent

> > with the many blogs

> > > I have read about saline implant complications. I

> > have a very

> > unstable thyroid, joint/body

> > > aches, numbing in my left arm and fingers(implant

> > side), heart

> > palpatations, swelling in

> > > hands and feet, very high C reactive Protein level

> > which several

> > doctors have explained is

> > > consistent with inflammtion/infection, fatigue,

> > severe cystic acne,

> > weight gain, new food

> > > allergies, the list goes on and on.

> > >

> > > I have been in contact with Dr. Kolb and she seems

> > to think all my

> > symptoms are

> > > consistent with saline implant complications due

> > to the age of the

> > implant but also from

> > > pregnancy/lactation after birth. She recomended

> > an eye acuity

> > sensitivity test on line that

> > > I failed (my husband passed) and having a blood

> > test for alpha

> > MSH. Those blood tests are

> > > pending.

> > >

> > > Could anyone share with me there symptoms, and

> > knowledge of ways to

> > test to confirm

> > > biotoxins before I jump into having surgery. I

> > anticipate having

> > to travel to have a

> > > consultation and surgery however would like to do

> > as much foot work

> > and testing in my

> > > hometown so I can go prepared.

> > >

> > > Thanks,

> > >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

~

God Bless YOU ! ! I am so happy you have

Dr Kolb to take care of you. You are certainly

very blessed !

Y E S ! ! This did impact my weight. First for

years I lost about 20 lbs, then this last couple

years, I put on 65 lbs, and all of it is in my swollen

boobs and in my gut that looks term with twins.

Dr K will be removing my implants as soon as

my heart can withstand surgery.

Having your implants removed properly by Dr K

and thru proper detoxing and nutrician, you will

be able to regain your health,

I think like you, there are many women walking

around with implants, thinking they are perfectly

healthy, but are actually having symptoms not realizing

they are the implants, and they think it is their age, or

stress, when actually their immune system and endocrin

system are taking hits from all the chemicals that

are inside them from the implants.

When is your explant ? I am very happy for you !

Hugs N Prayers ~

DedeDelicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. Watch the video on AOL Living.

[Guest guest]

~

God Bless YOU ! ! I am so happy you have

Dr Kolb to take care of you. You are certainly

very blessed !

Y E S ! ! This did impact my weight. First for

years I lost about 20 lbs, then this last couple

years, I put on 65 lbs, and all of it is in my swollen

boobs and in my gut that looks term with twins.

Dr K will be removing my implants as soon as

my heart can withstand surgery.

Having your implants removed properly by Dr K

and thru proper detoxing and nutrician, you will

be able to regain your health,

I think like you, there are many women walking

around with implants, thinking they are perfectly

healthy, but are actually having symptoms not realizing

they are the implants, and they think it is their age, or

stress, when actually their immune system and endocrin

system are taking hits from all the chemicals that

are inside them from the implants.

When is your explant ? I am very happy for you !

Hugs N Prayers ~

DedeDelicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. Watch the video on AOL Living.

[Guest guest]

Thanks Dede, Have you met with Dr. Kolb? Can you tell me your

experience with her and how you chose her to do your surgery once you

are well. I am not scheduled for surgery yet but think within a few

weeks I will be ready to have a consult in person with a surgeon.

>

> ~

> God Bless YOU ! ! I am so happy you have

> Dr Kolb to take care of you. You are certainly

> very blessed !

> Y E S ! ! This did impact my weight. First for

> years I lost about 20 lbs, then this last couple

> years, I put on 65 lbs, and all of it is in my swollen

> boobs and in my gut that looks term with twins.

> Dr K will be removing my implants as soon as

> my heart can withstand surgery.

> Having your implants removed properly by Dr K

> and thru proper detoxing and nutrician, you will

> be able to regain your health,

> I think like you, there are many women walking

> around with implants, thinking they are perfectly

> healthy, but are actually having symptoms not realizing

> they are the implants, and they think it is their age, or

> stress, when actually their immune system and endocrin

> system are taking hits from all the chemicals that

> are inside them from the implants.

> When is your explant ? I am very happy for you !

> Hugs N Prayers ~

> Dede

>

>

>

> **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL

Living.

> (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-

campos-duffy/

> 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Welcome to the group! I realize this post was meant for Dede, but

having been explanted by Dr. Kolb myself, I thought I'd share my

experience.

First off, Dr. Kolb is an excellent surgeon and extremely

knowledgeable regarding implant illness and detox. Having suffered

implant illness herself and overcome it, she is so encouraging and

inspirational. I have absolutely no regrets going to her and am

thankful for the ways she continues follow-up with email and phone

calls. In fact, if you haven't done so, Dr. Kolb is wonderful at

returning calls whether you are a patient or not. When I was at your

stage, I called her and she called back at 11 p.m. at night and

talked with me until midnight (1 a.m. her time)!

Like you, I had the MSH and VCS tests. I failed both and am working

on regaining my health. I was explanted 10 months ago and although

my symptoms are slowly improving, I realize it takes time. That's

probably the hardest issue in all this...just feeling ready to be

well but waiting for your body to catch up. Healing definitely

happens, just not as fast as we'd like due to all the toxins.

I saw in a post you mentioned that numbness is one of your symptoms.

That was one of my first signs that something was wrong. It has

lessened quite a bit since explant and I'm confident in time it'll

disappear comepletely. My energy level has also improved although

it's still unpredictable at times but I'm working on it.

My advice would be to eat a very clean diet...no sugar, refined or

processed foods. Drink lots of water as well. From there on, you'll

be able to determine your individualized protocol based on testing,

advice from Dr. Kolb and from others in the group. Most of the women

seem to have more success using a naturopathic doctor versus a

mainstream medical doctor, as alternative medicine seems to recgonize

and have more experience with toxicity issues.

One recommendation as far as where to stay if you choose Dr.

Kolb...do NOT stay at the Marriott Residence Inn. My husband and I

thought it'd be better to have an apartment-like setting for

recovery. We were put in two different rooms and both were extremely

dirty and moldy...not a place you want to be with bandaged wounds!!!

Good luck with all of this. I know it can be overwhelming but we're

all here for you. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!

Love, PH

> >

> > ~

> > God Bless YOU ! ! I am so happy you have

> > Dr Kolb to take care of you. You are certainly

> > very blessed !

> > Y E S ! ! This did impact my weight. First for

> > years I lost about 20 lbs, then this last couple

> > years, I put on 65 lbs, and all of it is in my swollen

> > boobs and in my gut that looks term with twins.

> > Dr K will be removing my implants as soon as

> > my heart can withstand surgery.

> > Having your implants removed properly by Dr K

> > and thru proper detoxing and nutrician, you will

> > be able to regain your health,

> > I think like you, there are many women walking

> > around with implants, thinking they are perfectly

> > healthy, but are actually having symptoms not realizing

> > they are the implants, and they think it is their age, or

> > stress, when actually their immune system and endocrin

> > system are taking hits from all the chemicals that

> > are inside them from the implants.

> > When is your explant ? I am very happy for you !

> > Hugs N Prayers ~

> > Dede

> >

> >

> >

> > **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL

> Living.

> > (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-

eater/rachel-

> campos-duffy/

> > 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

> >

>