Re: Question for all who have gone through the explant procedure

October 30, 2009

Carolyn,

Many women take months to resolve their implant associated symptoms and some

women take years. It is a very individual healing journey, affected by many

different factors, such as your diet, your lifestyle, your environment and toxic

exposures, your immune system dysfunction, your stress level, your liver

function, your hormonal imbalances, and so on....

You can see why so many women have been affected in various ways, yet with

similar constellations of symptoms.

So....as for the restless legs syndrome, get on a high dose of magnesium daily.

Magnesium helps to relax muscles and promote restful sleep.

You may also want to make sure you are getting enough B12 daily, along with the

other B vitamins. YOu can do this through sublingual B12 tablets in doses as

high as 5000 mcg, or through taking Nutritional Yeast superfood, which comes in

various forms, but I find the flakes very easy to take in water. You can also

put the flakes in and on other foods, such as soups and popcorn.

Vitamin D3 is also another supplement that most of us need. It is vital for

strong bones and teeth, and many other functions. It works as a hormone, and

most people are deficient in this important vitamin, especially at this time of

year.

Stabbing or shooting pains in the chest are common after explant as the nerves

heal. They should dissipate over the year(s) ahead.

Congratulations on your explant! I am happy to hear that you are looking

forward to life implant free.

God bless you,

Patty

>

> Hi Everyone,

> I had my implants removed two weeks ago today. I am feeling better and am

able to take a deep breath without struggling to do so. However, I am having

extreme problems especially at night with an almost electric feeling or trimmer

in my uppper body to the point that I can not sleep. Also, the restless leg

syndrome is worse as well. Can anyone tell me if you have experienced the same

thing and if so were things exascerbated by the explant and how soon will it

take to resolve? I am thinking of getting an appointment with a Neurologist

simply because I am not able to sleep when this is going on. Any suggestions or

information would be greatly appreciated.

> Also, for all of you who are contemplating whether or not to have breast

implants taken out, I encourage you to have the procedure. It was not bad at

all and I only had to take two tylenol and that was for the post anesthesia

headache. I did not opt for anymore reconstruction and I am going tomorrow to

pick out my prosthesis. I am so excited:)

> Blessings,

> Carolyn

>

October 30, 2009

Give yourself some more time. My symptoms got worse after explant before they

got better. Personally, at about four and a half weeks post op, mine started to

improve. I am now almost seven weeks post op and I have NO symptoms. Take care

of yourself, drink lots of water, eat a clean diet and get on some good

supplements. I also worked with a nutritionist/naturopath and saw a chiropractor

which I believe helped me 100%. All my best to you, and congratulations on your

explant!