Re: Can weight of implants interfere with blood flow?

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Hey Paddy,

Here's what I do know: women who have had breast implants have indeed

suffered respiratory illnesses. There is also concern that the weight

of implants can cause deformity in the chest wall. We, in fact, have

some X-Ray pictures of heavy implants that have done that to a woman

in our photo section. See it here:

http://health.ph./group/ /photos/view/83ce?b=3

If you look closely, you will see how the ribs have been compressed.

The extreme fatigue you feel is not likely from a lack of blood flow,

(though I wouldn't discount that completely) but rather from an

adrenal exhaustion, thyroid exhaustion, and immune system dysfunction,

or all three possibly. I believe the endocrine system is greatly

affected. You know how you feel so tired and drained when you have a

severe case of the flu....it is the immune system struggling under the

weight of the illness. The adrenal hormones are very intimately

involved with our immune system.

Many women who are sick with implants experience constant " flu-like "

symptoms. For me, the fatigue was overwhelming. I would take a nap

and feel just as horrible as when I laid down...didn't feel a smidgen

better, and it went on for months and months even after I got the

implants out.

You must realize the importance of being patient as your body gets

better...it took me over 4 years to heal. It is definitely not like

pulling a bad tooth. It is a much more complex healing process. I

want to encourage you about your healing chances, but also give you a

reality check that it takes quite some time to overcome all of these

mysterious health issues. It would be so nice if our doctors really

truly understood this illness, but most do not, and that is a great

tragedy.

Stay close and we will try to give you strength and compassion and

support as you try to navigate these new waters....I do believe God

has led you here. Have hope!

Hugs,

Patty

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> I don't know anything about human anatomy. I have something like 1500

> cc's combined, of saline on my chest (underneath the muscle) and have

> wondered if that weight could be interfering with blood flow causing

> the extreme fatigue I feel?

>

> Considering the anatomy of the chest, is there any sort of interruption

> in one of the systems that can occur simply from the weight of the

> implants?

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