Guest guest Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Linzu ?? I lived with flu like symtoms for 3 years but eventually gotten better after capsulectomy. Assuming she had this done !!! It takes a while to start to feel like your normal self again....it a slow healing process for most of us women here. Sometimes you feel worse after surgery due to the molds and yeast in our bodies ....make sure she is taking lots of probiotics and eating probiotics too like cottage cheese and kefir. THese foods have probiotics in them. Big HELP !! Glad to see she has a sister like you taking care of her..... what a blessing !!! Love In a message dated 5/3/2008 9:55:13 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, linzlu25@... writes: My sister was just explanted and although her breasts look great she feels worse now. Its been two days and she is laid up in bed with flu like symptoms but no fever. Has anyone experienced this and know how long it might last and why its happening? Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Do you know if the capsules were removed properly, or if the implants ruptured while being removed?She may need another surgery to remove the capsules if they are still there . . . If they rupture, she may be experiencing the results of being flooded with a host of mold and bacteria. This could result in toxic shock. If so, she needs expert medical attention immediately.Rogene Sicker after explant? My sister was just explanted and although her breasts look great she feels worse now. Its been two days and she is laid up in bed with flu like symptoms but no fever. Has anyone experienced this and know how long it might last and why its happening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Linsay,It sounds like her surgery was more difficult than many . . . she probably just needs more time.Right now she needs rest, water and healthy foods.Hugs,Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Hi, I'm glad to hear your sister has been explanted. It's a positive step in the right direction! Feeling worse after surgery can be expected for some people. I felt neither better nor worse. Just really sick. Surgery is a major trauma to the body. It is normal to assume that it is going to take some time to recover from the operation. She should be under the care of her doctor still, and if anything occurs that is alarming, he/she should be notified. The immune system is so complex, and we may not be able to figure out why she has flu- like symptoms with no fever, but my guess is that the immune system is very much involved. I also believe strongly that the adrenals take a huge hit and are very much involved in our illness. Was the explant surgery without complications? If so, I would just encourage resting up as long as possible, and allowing the body the time it needs to heal. This is never an easy journey. Patty > > My sister was just explanted and although her breasts look great she > feels worse now. Its been two days and she is laid up in bed with flu > like symptoms but no fever. Has anyone experienced this and know how > long it might last and why its happening? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Hi Linzlu, I had a similar reaction after surgery. I felt dizzy and flu-like without a fever. I think this type of surgery is different than most because we go into it highly toxic from the implants and possible toxic fungi. Then from surgery we are bombarded with anesthesia, antibiotics and other meds. Naturally, it takes our body a while to recover and eliminate this overwhelming amount of toxins. Remember too, everyone reacts differently. I heard a few of those stories too that people went out shopping the next day. My experience was nothing like that and I think most of those are few and far between. It takes a while for the body to recover, but it does eventually. Just try to reassure your sis and mom that this takes time. It sounds like her doc is aware of what's going on and doesn't seem concerned. The best thing is just to rest, eat well and drink lots of water. Did your sister have drains put in? Hang in there. For me, I found that listening to very soothing music helped along w/ writing in my journal. Love, PH > > My sister was just explanted and although her breasts look great she > feels worse now. Its been two days and she is laid up in bed with flu > like symptoms but no fever. Has anyone experienced this and know how > long it might last and why its happening? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 hELLO, I am so sorry to here of your illness. I can tell you that I became much worse (sicker) after explant before getting better. I did read that prior to getting explanted and was told by a surgeon that some women get sicker after explant before getting better. I can not tell you how long it will take to get better .It is different for everyone. I can tell you that I was extremely sick before explant much worse after. It tookmonths before I could even get out of bed. It is now eighteen months later and I Am so much better. I had my saline implants for 18yrs. I hope that is of some help. Joyce In a message dated 5/3/2008 9:56:18 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, glory2glory1401@... writes: Hi,I'm glad to hear your sister has been explanted. It's a positive step in the right direction!Feeling worse after surgery can be expected for some people. I felt neither better nor worse. Just really sick. Surgery is a major trauma to the body. It is normal to assume that it is going to take some time to recover from the operation.She should be under the care of her doctor still, and if anything occurs that is alarming, he/she should be notified. The immune system is so complex, and we may not be able to figure out why she has flu-like symptoms with no fever, but my guess is that the immune system is very much involved. I also believe strongly that the adrenals take a huge hit and are very much involved in our illness.Was the explant surgery without complications? If so, I would just encourage resting up as long as possible, and allowing the body the time it needs to heal. This is never an easy journey.Patty>> My sister was just explanted and although her breasts look great she > feels worse now. Its been two days and she is laid up in bed with flu > like symptoms but no fever. Has anyone experienced this and know how > long it might last and why its happening?> Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Thank you, It has been a long hall, but thank god for the support and all the information I received from women like yourself. It is indeed work and diligence and I believe in much prayer. God bless Joyce In a message dated 5 /3/2008 5:43:37 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, saxony01@... writes: Joyce,I'm thrilled to hear you're doing much better after explant . . . It's really tough to recover after having implants for as long as 18 years! There's a time factor that starts kicking in after about ten years . .. gets bad at 15 and terrible at 20! As implants deteriorate in the body, recovery becomes more difficult with time.Hugs,Rogene Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 - Please tell her not to worry...I felt sicker for about the first month after explant. I felt REALLY bad for about 2 weeks and didn't even leave the house. Slowly, I started feeling better and better. I didn't see noticeable changes until about month 3. Tell her she can write to me personally if she is on the computer at all....she knows how to get in touch with me. ~Krista > > My sister was just explanted and although her breasts look great she > feels worse now. Its been two days and she is laid up in bed with flu > like symptoms but no fever. Has anyone experienced this and know how > long it might last and why its happening? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Linzlu, I was sicker after explant, too, but in time I improved. It actually took me about 3 or 4 months before things calmed down and then things improved from there. I didn't have flu like symptoms, but my joints and bones hurt really bad. Not everyone is the same, though. Surgery puts an awful load on a healthy person's body, no less someone whose immune system is compromised. Sis > > > > My sister was just explanted and although her breasts look great she > > feels worse now. Its been two days and she is laid up in bed with > flu > > like symptoms but no fever. Has anyone experienced this and know how > > long it might last and why its happening? > > > > > > > > > > **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family > favorites at AOL Food. > (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Joyce,I'm thrilled to hear you're doing much better after explant . . . It's really tough to recover after having implants for as long as 18 years! There's a time factor that starts kicking in after about ten years . .. gets bad at 15 and terrible at 20! As implants deteriorate in the body, recovery becomes more difficult with time.Hugs,Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Hi ,I got much sicker after explant. Getting better takes time. Hang in there.Love Tracilinzlu25 <linzlu25@...> wrote: My sister was just explanted and although her breasts look great she feels worse now. Its been two days and she is laid up in bed with flu like symptoms but no fever. Has anyone experienced this and know how long it might last and why its happening? "Feeling down? Saddle up." ~Author Unknown Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 i was much sicker too but now am much better. keep the faith and come here often for support. these women can get us through anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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