Re: Explanted this past week - a bit of my story

[Guest guest]

Congratulations on your explant .I was explanted in 2007 and had major complications including a life threatening staph infection, necrosis and an open wound in my right breast that had to be packed every day for a full year!I am proof that you will make it and you will get better.Hugs,TraciFrom: professorcrumb <professorcrumb@...>Subject: Explanted this past week - a bit of my story Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010, 2:26 PM

Hello everyone,

I was just explanted on Wednesday, 4/21, by Dr. Feng. The surgery went well, even with my many chemical sensitivities and drug allergies. Thanks to all of you for just being here. I have been encouraged by your stories. Dr. Feng and her staff have been wonderful -- at this point in the game I would say this is simply the best medical care I have ever experienced.

To those who are considering this surgery: Do not hesitate to find the best plastic surgeon who believes in you and who is open-minded about the symptoms you are experiencing, who takes the capsule and any suspicious tissue out along with the implants.

In my surgery, Dr. Feng removed "more scar tissue than she sees on most with textured saline implants." My body's constant state of heightened immunity to these foreign bodies for 11 years would explain why I have been suffering so much.

My problems have included:

* migraines that lasted for months at a time

* very short complex partial seizures (or subclinical seizure disorder) (both migraines and "seizures" began within 2 months of implantation)

* myoclonic jerks (at night in sleep)

* restless legs syndrome

* Hashimoto's thyoid disease with nodules on the thyroid

* tingling fingers and toes

* vertigo

* balance problems and distortions of perception

* mini blackouts

* fatigue

* complicated pregnancy/labor/ delivery due to the new thyroid issue

* weight gain due to the medications to control my symptoms

* anxiety due to my symptoms, mild depression when I felt incapable of functioning and no doctor would take me seriously!!

* susceptibility to fungus and mold

* multiple drug allergies

* iritis/uveitis of both eyes

* positive ANA

* joint pain - neck, low back, knees, ankles; carpal tunnel in both wrists, tendonitis in wrists, elbows, and ankles

* elevated Sarcoidosis marker (ACE) in blood

* anemia

* restless legs syndrome

* GERD

* a recent diagnosis of UCTD, or Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disorder with features of lupus

* recently, as the left implant deflated over a period of a few months, I began to experience some of the above symptoms in a heightened manner, with the added problem of:

* severe difficulty speaking and finding words until I was put on an anticonvulsant

* memory problems

* the short "seizure" episodes returned after they had been in some sort of remission

* more migraines -- with the speech and memory disturbances added to it, I thought I was having mini-strokes

* unusual chemical sensitivities/ reactions/ allergies to medications for the migraines, joint pain, and "seizures"

For those who read my previous post, your encouragement to have my implants analyzed by a lab was appreciated. I asked to have that done, and I still await the results.

It will be a bit of a journey back to health for me, even moreso as I begin to pay attention to other health issues I had been neglecting while I chased many cats up many trees just trying to get doctors to take my implant-related symptoms seriously.

I know some of you have been there too, and it is nice to have you to lean on. You're all wonderful, strong, and heroic.

You are all loved,

[Guest guest]

Thanks Traci,

Wow. I hope that I don't have complications. So far the only complication was

that my right drain didn't work for two days. They had to manually drain me

('cuz everyone wants a doctor or team of nurses massaging blood out of their

sore boob for 45 minutes two days in a row

I'll say it again: Dr. Feng and her staff are so patient and caring!

Then last night, my body dissolved the clot that was blocking the drain, and

BOOM, I was draining on the right again

Hugs back,

>

> From: professorcrumb <professorcrumb@...>

> Subject: Explanted this past week - a bit of my story

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> Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010, 2:26 PM

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> Hello everyone,

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> I was just explanted on Wednesday, 4/21, by Dr. Feng. The surgery went well,

even with my many chemical sensitivities and drug allergies. Thanks to all of

you for just being here. I have been encouraged by your stories. Dr. Feng and

her staff have been wonderful -- at this point in the game I would say this is

simply the best medical care I have ever experienced.

>

>

>

> To those who are considering this surgery: Do not hesitate to find the best

plastic surgeon who believes in you and who is open-minded about the symptoms

you are experiencing, who takes the capsule and any suspicious tissue out along

with the implants.

>

>

>

> In my surgery, Dr. Feng removed " more scar tissue than she sees on most with

textured saline implants. " My body's constant state of heightened immunity to

these foreign bodies for 11 years would explain why I have been suffering so

much.

>

>

>

> My problems have included:

>

> * migraines that lasted for months at a time

>

> * very short complex partial seizures (or subclinical seizure disorder) (both

migraines and " seizures " began within 2 months of implantation)

>

> * myoclonic jerks (at night in sleep)

>

> * restless legs syndrome

>

> * Hashimoto's thyoid disease with nodules on the thyroid

>

> * tingling fingers and toes

>

> * vertigo

>

> * balance problems and distortions of perception

>

> * mini blackouts

>

> * fatigue

>

> * complicated pregnancy/labor/ delivery due to the new thyroid issue

>

> * weight gain due to the medications to control my symptoms

>

> * anxiety due to my symptoms, mild depression when I felt incapable of

functioning and no doctor would take me seriously!!

>

> * susceptibility to fungus and mold

>

> * multiple drug allergies

>

> * iritis/uveitis of both eyes

>

> * positive ANA

>

> * joint pain - neck, low back, knees, ankles; carpal tunnel in both wrists,

tendonitis in wrists, elbows, and ankles

>

> * elevated Sarcoidosis marker (ACE) in blood

>

> * anemia

>

> * restless legs syndrome

>

> * GERD

>

> * a recent diagnosis of UCTD, or Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disorder

with features of lupus

>

> * recently, as the left implant deflated over a period of a few months, I

began to experience some of the above symptoms in a heightened manner, with the

added problem of:

>

> * severe difficulty speaking and finding words until I was put on an

anticonvulsant

>

> * memory problems

>

> * the short " seizure " episodes returned after they had been in some sort of

remission

>

> * more migraines -- with the speech and memory disturbances added to it, I

thought I was having mini-strokes

>

> * unusual chemical sensitivities/ reactions/ allergies to medications for the

migraines, joint pain, and " seizures "

>

>

>

> For those who read my previous post, your encouragement to have my implants

analyzed by a lab was appreciated. I asked to have that done, and I still await

the results.

>

>

>

> It will be a bit of a journey back to health for me, even moreso as I begin to

pay attention to other health issues I had been neglecting while I chased many

cats up many trees just trying to get doctors to take my implant-related

symptoms seriously.

>

>

>

> I know some of you have been there too, and it is nice to have you to lean on.

You're all wonderful, strong, and heroic.

>

>

>

> You are all loved,

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,Glad to hear you passed the blood clot and that you are draining again.The reason I had all these problems is I was implanted with bi-lumen (the worst of both worlds) implants plus I had a hematoma plus capsule contracture.Don't let my story scare you, I just want you to know that you will get better.I'm glad you have such a good time.Hugs,TraciFrom: professorcrumb <professorcrumb@...>Subject: Re: Explanted this past week - a bit of my story Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010, 8:11 PM

Thanks Traci,

Wow. I hope that I don't have complications. So far the only complication was that my right drain didn't work for two days. They had to manually drain me ('cuz everyone wants a doctor or team of nurses massaging blood out of their sore boob for 45 minutes two days in a row

I'll say it again: Dr. Feng and her staff are so patient and caring!

Then last night, my body dissolved the clot that was blocking the drain, and BOOM, I was draining on the right again

Hugs back,

>

> From: professorcrumb <professorcrumb@ ...>

> Subject: Explanted this past week - a bit of my story

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> Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010, 2:26 PM

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> Hello everyone,

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> I was just explanted on Wednesday, 4/21, by Dr. Feng. The surgery went well, even with my many chemical sensitivities and drug allergies. Thanks to all of you for just being here. I have been encouraged by your stories. Dr. Feng and her staff have been wonderful -- at this point in the game I would say this is simply the best medical care I have ever experienced.

>

>

>

> To those who are considering this surgery: Do not hesitate to find the best plastic surgeon who believes in you and who is open-minded about the symptoms you are experiencing, who takes the capsule and any suspicious tissue out along with the implants.

>

>

>

> In my surgery, Dr. Feng removed "more scar tissue than she sees on most with textured saline implants." My body's constant state of heightened immunity to these foreign bodies for 11 years would explain why I have been suffering so much.

>

>

>

> My problems have included:

>

> * migraines that lasted for months at a time

>

> * very short complex partial seizures (or subclinical seizure disorder) (both migraines and "seizures" began within 2 months of implantation)

>

> * myoclonic jerks (at night in sleep)

>

> * restless legs syndrome

>

> * Hashimoto's thyoid disease with nodules on the thyroid

>

> * tingling fingers and toes

>

> * vertigo

>

> * balance problems and distortions of perception

>

> * mini blackouts

>

> * fatigue

>

> * complicated pregnancy/labor/ delivery due to the new thyroid issue

>

> * weight gain due to the medications to control my symptoms

>

> * anxiety due to my symptoms, mild depression when I felt incapable of functioning and no doctor would take me seriously!!

>

> * susceptibility to fungus and mold

>

> * multiple drug allergies

>

> * iritis/uveitis of both eyes

>

> * positive ANA

>

> * joint pain - neck, low back, knees, ankles; carpal tunnel in both wrists, tendonitis in wrists, elbows, and ankles

>

> * elevated Sarcoidosis marker (ACE) in blood

>

> * anemia

>

> * restless legs syndrome

>

> * GERD

>

> * a recent diagnosis of UCTD, or Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disorder with features of lupus

>

> * recently, as the left implant deflated over a period of a few months, I began to experience some of the above symptoms in a heightened manner, with the added problem of:

>

> * severe difficulty speaking and finding words until I was put on an anticonvulsant

>

> * memory problems

>

> * the short "seizure" episodes returned after they had been in some sort of remission

>

> * more migraines -- with the speech and memory disturbances added to it, I thought I was having mini-strokes

>

> * unusual chemical sensitivities/ reactions/ allergies to medications for the migraines, joint pain, and "seizures"

>

>

>

> For those who read my previous post, your encouragement to have my implants analyzed by a lab was appreciated. I asked to have that done, and I still await the results.

>

>

>

> It will be a bit of a journey back to health for me, even moreso as I begin to pay attention to other health issues I had been neglecting while I chased many cats up many trees just trying to get doctors to take my implant-related symptoms seriously.

>

>

>

> I know some of you have been there too, and it is nice to have you to lean on. You're all wonderful, strong, and heroic.

>

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> You are all loved,

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[Guest guest]

Sorry , I still get brain fog. I meant to say, I'm glad you have such a good team not time.From: professorcrumb <professorcrumb@...>Subject: Re: Explanted this past week - a bit of my story Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010, 8:11 PM

Thanks Traci,

Wow. I hope that I don't have complications. So far the only complication was that my right drain didn't work for two days. They had to manually drain me ('cuz everyone wants a doctor or team of nurses massaging blood out of their sore boob for 45 minutes two days in a row

I'll say it again: Dr. Feng and her staff are so patient and caring!

Then last night, my body dissolved the clot that was blocking the drain, and BOOM, I was draining on the right again

Hugs back,

>

> From: professorcrumb <professorcrumb@ ...>

> Subject: Explanted this past week - a bit of my story

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> Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010, 2:26 PM

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> Hello everyone,

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>

> I was just explanted on Wednesday, 4/21, by Dr. Feng. The surgery went well, even with my many chemical sensitivities and drug allergies. Thanks to all of you for just being here. I have been encouraged by your stories. Dr. Feng and her staff have been wonderful -- at this point in the game I would say this is simply the best medical care I have ever experienced.

>

>

>

> To those who are considering this surgery: Do not hesitate to find the best plastic surgeon who believes in you and who is open-minded about the symptoms you are experiencing, who takes the capsule and any suspicious tissue out along with the implants.

>

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>

> In my surgery, Dr. Feng removed "more scar tissue than she sees on most with textured saline implants." My body's constant state of heightened immunity to these foreign bodies for 11 years would explain why I have been suffering so much.

>

>

>

> My problems have included:

>

> * migraines that lasted for months at a time

>

> * very short complex partial seizures (or subclinical seizure disorder) (both migraines and "seizures" began within 2 months of implantation)

>

> * myoclonic jerks (at night in sleep)

>

> * restless legs syndrome

>

> * Hashimoto's thyoid disease with nodules on the thyroid

>

> * tingling fingers and toes

>

> * vertigo

>

> * balance problems and distortions of perception

>

> * mini blackouts

>

> * fatigue

>

> * complicated pregnancy/labor/ delivery due to the new thyroid issue

>

> * weight gain due to the medications to control my symptoms

>

> * anxiety due to my symptoms, mild depression when I felt incapable of functioning and no doctor would take me seriously!!

>

> * susceptibility to fungus and mold

>

> * multiple drug allergies

>

> * iritis/uveitis of both eyes

>

> * positive ANA

>

> * joint pain - neck, low back, knees, ankles; carpal tunnel in both wrists, tendonitis in wrists, elbows, and ankles

>

> * elevated Sarcoidosis marker (ACE) in blood

>

> * anemia

>

> * restless legs syndrome

>

> * GERD

>

> * a recent diagnosis of UCTD, or Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disorder with features of lupus

>

> * recently, as the left implant deflated over a period of a few months, I began to experience some of the above symptoms in a heightened manner, with the added problem of:

>

> * severe difficulty speaking and finding words until I was put on an anticonvulsant

>

> * memory problems

>

> * the short "seizure" episodes returned after they had been in some sort of remission

>

> * more migraines -- with the speech and memory disturbances added to it, I thought I was having mini-strokes

>

> * unusual chemical sensitivities/ reactions/ allergies to medications for the migraines, joint pain, and "seizures"

>

>

>

> For those who read my previous post, your encouragement to have my implants analyzed by a lab was appreciated. I asked to have that done, and I still await the results.

>

>

>

> It will be a bit of a journey back to health for me, even moreso as I begin to pay attention to other health issues I had been neglecting while I chased many cats up many trees just trying to get doctors to take my implant-related symptoms seriously.

>

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> I know some of you have been there too, and it is nice to have you to lean on. You're all wonderful, strong, and heroic.

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> You are all loved,

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> > I was just explanted on Wednesday, 4/21, by Dr. Feng. The surgery went well,

even with my many chemical sensitivities and drug allergies. Thanks to all of

you for just being here. I have been encouraged by your stories. Dr. Feng and

her staff have been wonderful -- at this point in the game I would say this is

simply the best medical care I have ever experienced.

>

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> > To those who are considering this surgery: Do not hesitate to find the best

plastic surgeon who believes in you and who is open-minded about the symptoms

you are experiencing, who takes the capsule and any suspicious tissue out along

with the implants.

>

> >

>

> >

>

> >

>

> > In my surgery, Dr. Feng removed " more scar tissue than she sees on most with

textured saline implants. " My body's constant state of heightened immunity to

these foreign bodies for 11 years would explain why I have been suffering so

much.

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>

> >

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> >

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> > My problems have included:

>

> >

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> > * migraines that lasted for months at a time

>

> >

>

> > * very short complex partial seizures (or subclinical seizure disorder)

(both migraines and " seizures " began within 2 months of implantation)

>

> >

>

> > * myoclonic jerks (at night in sleep)

>

> >

>

> > * restless legs syndrome

>

> >

>

> > * Hashimoto's thyoid disease with nodules on the thyroid

>

> >

>

> > * tingling fingers and toes

>

> >

>

> > * vertigo

>

> >

>

> > * balance problems and distortions of perception

>

> >

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> > * mini blackouts

>

> >

>

> > * fatigue

>

> >

>

> > * complicated pregnancy/labor/ delivery due to the new thyroid issue

>

> >

>

> > * weight gain due to the medications to control my symptoms

>

> >

>

> > * anxiety due to my symptoms, mild depression when I felt incapable of

functioning and no doctor would take me seriously!!

>

> >

>

> > * susceptibility to fungus and mold

>

> >

>

> > * multiple drug allergies

>

> >

>

> > * iritis/uveitis of both eyes

>

> >

>

> > * positive ANA

>

> >

>

> > * joint pain - neck, low back, knees, ankles; carpal tunnel in both wrists,

tendonitis in wrists, elbows, and ankles

>

> >

>

> > * elevated Sarcoidosis marker (ACE) in blood

>

> >

>

> > * anemia

>

> >

>

> > * restless legs syndrome

>

> >

>

> > * GERD

>

> >

>

> > * a recent diagnosis of UCTD, or Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disorder

with features of lupus

>

> >

>

> > * recently, as the left implant deflated over a period of a few months, I

began to experience some of the above symptoms in a heightened manner, with the

added problem of:

>

> >

>

> > * severe difficulty speaking and finding words until I was put on an

anticonvulsant

>

> >

>

> > * memory problems

>

> >

>

> > * the short " seizure " episodes returned after they had been in some sort of

remission

>

> >

>

> > * more migraines -- with the speech and memory disturbances added to it, I

thought I was having mini-strokes

>

> >

>

> > * unusual chemical sensitivities/ reactions/ allergies to medications for

the migraines, joint pain, and " seizures "

>

> >

>

> >

>

> >

>

> > For those who read my previous post, your encouragement to have my implants

analyzed by a lab was appreciated. I asked to have that done, and I still await

the results.

>

> >

>

> >

>

> >

>

> > It will be a bit of a journey back to health for me, even moreso as I begin

to pay attention to other health issues I had been neglecting while I chased

many cats up many trees just trying to get doctors to take my implant-related

symptoms seriously.

>

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> > I know some of you have been there too, and it is nice to have you to lean

on. You're all wonderful, strong, and heroic.

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> > You are all loved,

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[Guest guest]

Hi ~

So glad you are on your way to healing ! With one of my explants

I had a clogged drain too......and after the clog was dislodged, it

all got better alot quicker. I love your email name.....Traci's is

cute too..

Love Hugs Prayers Healing Peace and Hope ~

Dede

Explanted this past week - a bit of my story

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> Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010, 2:26 PM

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> Hello everyone,

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>

> I was just explanted on Wednesday, 4/21, by Dr. Feng. The surgery went well, even with my many chemical sensitivities and drug allergies. Thanks to all of you for just being here. I have been encouraged by your stories. Dr. Feng and her staff have been wonderful -- at this point in the game I would say this is simply the best medical care I have ever experienced.

>

>

>

> To those who are considering this surgery: Do not hesitate to find the best plastic surgeon who believes in you and who is open-minded about the symptoms you are experiencing, who takes the capsule and any suspicious tissue out along with the implants.

>

>

>

> In my surgery, Dr. Feng removed "more scar tissue than she sees on most with textured saline implants." My body's constant state of heightened immunity to these foreign bodies for 11 years would explain why I have been suffering so much.

>

>

>

> My problems have included:

>

> * migraines that lasted for months at a time

>

> * very short complex partial seizures (or subclinical seizure disorder) (both migraines and "seizures" began within 2 months of implantation)

>

> * myoclonic jerks (at night in sleep)

>

> * restless legs syndrome

>

> * Hashimoto's thyoid disease with nodules on the thyroid

>

> * tingling fingers and toes

>

> * vertigo

>

> * balance problems and distortions of perception

>

> * mini blackouts

>

> * fatigue

>

> * complicated pregnancy/labor/ delivery due to the new thyroid issue

>

> * weight gain due to the medications to control my symptoms

>

> * anxiety due to my symptoms, mild depression when I felt incapable of functioning and no doctor would take me seriously!!

>

> * susceptibility to fungus and mold

>

> * multiple drug allergies

>

> * iritis/uveitis of both eyes

>

> * positive ANA

>

> * joint pain - neck, low back, knees, ankles; carpal tunnel in both wrists, tendonitis in wrists, elbows, and ankles

>

> * elevated Sarcoidosis marker (ACE) in blood

>

> * anemia

>

> * restless legs syndrome

>

> * GERD

>

> * a recent diagnosis of UCTD, or Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disorder with features of lupus

>

> * recently, as the left implant deflated over a period of a few months, I began to experience some of the above symptoms in a heightened manner, with the added problem of:

>

> * severe difficulty speaking and finding words until I was put on an anticonvulsant

>

> * memory problems

>

> * the short "seizure" episodes returned after they had been in some sort of remission

>

> * more migraines -- with the speech and memory disturbances added to it, I thought I was having mini-strokes

>

> * unusual chemical sensitivities/ reactions/ allergies to medications for the migraines, joint pain, and "seizures"

>

>

>

> For those who read my previous post, your encouragement to have my implants analyzed by a lab was appreciated. I asked to have that done, and I still await the results.

>

>

>

> It will be a bit of a journey back to health for me, even moreso as I begin to pay attention to other health issues I had been neglecting while I chased many cats up many trees just trying to get doctors to take my implant-related symptoms seriously.

>

>

>

> I know some of you have been there too, and it is nice to have you to lean on. You're all wonderful, strong, and heroic.

>

>

>

> You are all loved,

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the well wishes!

So far it's still unclogged... yay! It's draining a bit more still on that side,

trying to catch up. But I'm not liking the color -- it's hasn't gone to peach

and remains bright red. I'll call and let them know tomorrow if it doesn't

change.

Take good care

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> > From: professorcrumb <professorcrumb@>

> > Subject: Explanted this past week - a bit of my story

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> > Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010, 2:26 PM

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> > Hello everyone,

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> >

> > I was just explanted on Wednesday, 4/21, by Dr. Feng. The surgery went well,

even with my many chemical sensitivities and drug allergies. Thanks to all of

you for just being here. I have been encouraged by your stories. Dr. Feng and

her staff have been wonderful -- at this point in the game I would say this is

simply the best medical care I have ever experienced.

> >

> >

> >

> > To those who are considering this surgery: Do not hesitate to find the best

plastic surgeon who believes in you and who is open-minded about the symptoms

you are experiencing, who takes the capsule and any suspicious tissue out along

with the implants.

> >

> >

> >

> > In my surgery, Dr. Feng removed " more scar tissue than she sees on most with

textured saline implants. " My body's constant state of heightened immunity to

these foreign bodies for 11 years would explain why I have been suffering so

much.

> >

> >

> >

> > My problems have included:

> >

> > * migraines that lasted for months at a time

> >

> > * very short complex partial seizures (or subclinical seizure disorder)

(both migraines and " seizures " began within 2 months of implantation)

> >

> > * myoclonic jerks (at night in sleep)

> >

> > * restless legs syndrome

> >

> > * Hashimoto's thyoid disease with nodules on the thyroid

> >

> > * tingling fingers and toes

> >

> > * vertigo

> >

> > * balance problems and distortions of perception

> >

> > * mini blackouts

> >

> > * fatigue

> >

> > * complicated pregnancy/labor/ delivery due to the new thyroid issue

> >

> > * weight gain due to the medications to control my symptoms

> >

> > * anxiety due to my symptoms, mild depression when I felt incapable of

functioning and no doctor would take me seriously!!

> >

> > * susceptibility to fungus and mold

> >

> > * multiple drug allergies

> >

> > * iritis/uveitis of both eyes

> >

> > * positive ANA

> >

> > * joint pain - neck, low back, knees, ankles; carpal tunnel in both wrists,

tendonitis in wrists, elbows, and ankles

> >

> > * elevated Sarcoidosis marker (ACE) in blood

> >

> > * anemia

> >

> > * restless legs syndrome

> >

> > * GERD

> >

> > * a recent diagnosis of UCTD, or Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disorder

with features of lupus

> >

> > * recently, as the left implant deflated over a period of a few months, I

began to experience some of the above symptoms in a heightened manner, with the

added problem of:

> >

> > * severe difficulty speaking and finding words until I was put on an

anticonvulsant

> >

> > * memory problems

> >

> > * the short " seizure " episodes returned after they had been in some sort of

remission

> >

> > * more migraines -- with the speech and memory disturbances added to it, I

thought I was having mini-strokes

> >

> > * unusual chemical sensitivities/ reactions/ allergies to medications for

the migraines, joint pain, and " seizures "

> >

> >

> >

> > For those who read my previous post, your encouragement to have my implants

analyzed by a lab was appreciated. I asked to have that done, and I still await

the results.

> >

> >

> >

> > It will be a bit of a journey back to health for me, even moreso as I begin

to pay attention to other health issues I had been neglecting while I chased

many cats up many trees just trying to get doctors to take my implant-related

symptoms seriously.

> >

> >

> >

> > I know some of you have been there too, and it is nice to have you to lean

on. You're all wonderful, strong, and heroic.

> >

> >

> >

> > You are all loved,

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Congratulations on your explant!~

I knew you would be in excellent hands with Dr. Feng...

Now you can get on the road to true healing!

Thanks for the encouragement you've brought to others who need to make this

important decision to get explanted.

It's the best thing a woman can do for herself.

God bless you as you heal.

Be sure to ask any questions you may have...it's a long road ahead, but you

won't be alone.

Patty

>

> Hello everyone,

>

> I was just explanted on Wednesday, 4/21, by Dr. Feng. The surgery went well,

even with my many chemical sensitivities and drug allergies. Thanks to all of

you for just being here. I have been encouraged by your stories. Dr. Feng and

her staff have been wonderful -- at this point in the game I would say this is

simply the best medical care I have ever experienced.

>

> To those who are considering this surgery: Do not hesitate to find the best

plastic surgeon who believes in you and who is open-minded about the symptoms

you are experiencing, who takes the capsule and any suspicious tissue out along

with the implants.

>

> In my surgery, Dr. Feng removed " more scar tissue than she sees on most with

textured saline implants. " My body's constant state of heightened immunity to

these foreign bodies for 11 years would explain why I have been suffering so

much.

>

> My problems have included:

> * migraines that lasted for months at a time

> * very short complex partial seizures (or subclinical seizure disorder) (both

migraines and " seizures " began within 2 months of implantation)

> * myoclonic jerks (at night in sleep)

> * restless legs syndrome

> * Hashimoto's thyoid disease with nodules on the thyroid

> * tingling fingers and toes

> * vertigo

> * balance problems and distortions of perception

> * mini blackouts

> * fatigue

> * complicated pregnancy/labor/delivery due to the new thyroid issue

> * weight gain due to the medications to control my symptoms

> * anxiety due to my symptoms, mild depression when I felt incapable of

functioning and no doctor would take me seriously!!

> * susceptibility to fungus and mold

> * multiple drug allergies

> * iritis/uveitis of both eyes

> * positive ANA

> * joint pain - neck, low back, knees, ankles; carpal tunnel in both wrists,

tendonitis in wrists, elbows, and ankles

> * elevated Sarcoidosis marker (ACE) in blood

> * anemia

> * restless legs syndrome

> * GERD

> * a recent diagnosis of UCTD, or Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disorder

with features of lupus

> * recently, as the left implant deflated over a period of a few months, I

began to experience some of the above symptoms in a heightened manner, with the

added problem of:

> * severe difficulty speaking and finding words until I was put on an

anticonvulsant

> * memory problems

> * the short " seizure " episodes returned after they had been in some sort of

remission

> * more migraines -- with the speech and memory disturbances added to it, I

thought I was having mini-strokes

> * unusual chemical sensitivities/reactions/allergies to medications for the

migraines, joint pain, and " seizures "

>

> For those who read my previous post, your encouragement to have my implants

analyzed by a lab was appreciated. I asked to have that done, and I still await

the results.

>

> It will be a bit of a journey back to health for me, even moreso as I begin to

pay attention to other health issues I had been neglecting while I chased many

cats up many trees just trying to get doctors to take my implant-related

symptoms seriously.

>

> I know some of you have been there too, and it is nice to have you to lean on.

You're all wonderful, strong, and heroic.

>

> You are all loved,

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Patty,

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I will probably the get drains out on

Wednesday -- can't wait

It's true that I DO want to inspire others. Every woman who has noticed illness

since getting implants put in should STOP listening to doctors who say it's not

from the implants. That doesn't mean the doctors are wrong, but it means the

woman needs to investigate more to make sure. Then she will make informed

choices -- more informed than the doctor who said no. Ultimately, as you know,

it's more important that we listen to our bodies than to anyone or anything

else.

My husband can get domains registered for $5.95, so I plan on setting up a page

that links to this group and other informational sources, and which tells my

story.

I appreciate you, the way you used your journey to inspire others, and I hope to

do the same. The more of us there are, the stronger we become!

Hugs,

> >

> > Hello everyone,

> >

> > I was just explanted on Wednesday, 4/21, by Dr. Feng. The surgery went well,

even with my many chemical sensitivities and drug allergies. Thanks to all of

you for just being here. I have been encouraged by your stories. Dr. Feng and

her staff have been wonderful -- at this point in the game I would say this is

simply the best medical care I have ever experienced.

> >

> > To those who are considering this surgery: Do not hesitate to find the best

plastic surgeon who believes in you and who is open-minded about the symptoms

you are experiencing, who takes the capsule and any suspicious tissue out along

with the implants.

> >

> > In my surgery, Dr. Feng removed " more scar tissue than she sees on most with

textured saline implants. " My body's constant state of heightened immunity to

these foreign bodies for 11 years would explain why I have been suffering so

much.

> >

> > My problems have included:

> > * migraines that lasted for months at a time

> > * very short complex partial seizures (or subclinical seizure disorder)

(both migraines and " seizures " began within 2 months of implantation)

> > * myoclonic jerks (at night in sleep)

> > * restless legs syndrome

> > * Hashimoto's thyoid disease with nodules on the thyroid

> > * tingling fingers and toes

> > * vertigo

> > * balance problems and distortions of perception

> > * mini blackouts

> > * fatigue

> > * complicated pregnancy/labor/delivery due to the new thyroid issue

> > * weight gain due to the medications to control my symptoms

> > * anxiety due to my symptoms, mild depression when I felt incapable of

functioning and no doctor would take me seriously!!

> > * susceptibility to fungus and mold

> > * multiple drug allergies

> > * iritis/uveitis of both eyes

> > * positive ANA

> > * joint pain - neck, low back, knees, ankles; carpal tunnel in both wrists,

tendonitis in wrists, elbows, and ankles

> > * elevated Sarcoidosis marker (ACE) in blood

> > * anemia

> > * restless legs syndrome

> > * GERD

> > * a recent diagnosis of UCTD, or Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disorder

with features of lupus

> > * recently, as the left implant deflated over a period of a few months, I

began to experience some of the above symptoms in a heightened manner, with the

added problem of:

> > * severe difficulty speaking and finding words until I was put on an

anticonvulsant

> > * memory problems

> > * the short " seizure " episodes returned after they had been in some sort of

remission

> > * more migraines -- with the speech and memory disturbances added to it, I

thought I was having mini-strokes

> > * unusual chemical sensitivities/reactions/allergies to medications for the

migraines, joint pain, and " seizures "

> >

> > For those who read my previous post, your encouragement to have my implants

analyzed by a lab was appreciated. I asked to have that done, and I still await

the results.

> >

> > It will be a bit of a journey back to health for me, even moreso as I begin

to pay attention to other health issues I had been neglecting while I chased

many cats up many trees just trying to get doctors to take my implant-related

symptoms seriously.

> >

> > I know some of you have been there too, and it is nice to have you to lean

on. You're all wonderful, strong, and heroic.

> >

> > You are all loved,

> >

> >

>