Re: Re: Anyone hear of staph in capsule?

June 26, 2002

I had also thought that at one time about the textureds but I know of a few

women that are sick that only had smooth, I think that it just realy depends

on so many factors such as the state of the immune system and if there is an

infection or not. It is still so confusing to know for sure, and the fact

that no one is studying it makes it all the more confusing to us.

Hugs

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From: " kelijaye " <keli72@...>

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Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 7:34 PM

Subject: Re: Anyone hear of staph in capsule?

> Wow Layne! So happy you got them removed when you did. It will be

> interesting to know more about your results when they come. It

> definately is not the same fluid I had, mine was clear. Were you ill

> with them though? If not, you were extremely lucky. Do you think

> the saline was contaminated and somehow leaking through the shell or

> valve? Also did you send them for testing? It's probably a great

> idea, CJ has the info on who to send them to if you decide to do that

> and get an accurate result of what was in the saline.

>

> I'm starting to wonder if textured saline implants are causing more

> problems than the smooth saline ones.....What are everyone else's

> thoughts on this? I know they are all damaging in their own ways

> though.

>

> Keli.

>

> > Darlene,

> >

> > I was diagnosed with a Staph infection in my right breast behind my

> implant.

> > The infection was in my capsule, which was causing a yellowish

> fluid buildup,

> > causing my breast to swell to almost a full cup size bigger. I have

> had my

> > implants for 5 years, and just had this problem all of a sudden.

> For two

> > weeks, I noticed it not getting any better, so I went to the Dr,

> that did my

> > implants. He put me on antibiotics for a week, and nothing helped.

> I had an

> > emergency surgery to explant. I went through explantation with

> capusules

> > removed as well. This was all on Thursday. I have been home now

> recoverying

> > for 5 days. They are running some test, and I will have the results

> back

> > soon. Who knows.. maybe it was due to flaking of the silicone

> shells. I had

> > saline implants, with textured shells. Mentors. I will keep in

> touch, in

> > hopes with some news on my condition.

> >

> > Layne

>

June 30, 2002

Massage after surgeries can help decrease scar size (amt of scarring) and helps restore sensation in the operated area. I have to admit, though, that Dr. Huang never said anything about massaging my incisions after explant. So, I'm not sure if it is or would be contraindicated. Perhaps Dr. Kolb can answer that. I have been told, though, after my heart surgery, knee surgery, and both neck surgeries to massage the scars as it stimulates circulation therefore restoring feeling/sensation back to that area, and increasing circulation to aid in healing of the scar. e ----- Original Message ----- From: Heer Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2002 9:16 PM Subject: Re: Re: Anyone hear of staph in capsule? Mederma is great, and no I have never ever heard of massage after explant, I don't see why that would be of any benefit sit massage is usually to help from getting cc with implants. I would think it better to leave them alone and let them heal with out fussing with them too much at all. get the mederma it is fantastic, hugs ----- Original Message ----- From: Laynie1434@... Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2002 6:03 PM Subject: Re: Re: Anyone hear of staph in capsule? Keli, Do you know of, or have you heard of , anything to use on incisions after explant, to minimize the scaring? Also, is it a good idea to massage the breast tissue as well, and if by doing that, will it help in the healing and fluffing? Layne

June 30, 2002

Scar massage is effective in reducing scar formation especially if the scars are indenting. .

-----Original Message-----From: e Rene [mailto:e_Rene@...]Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2002 1:00 AM Subject: Re: Re: Anyone hear of staph in capsule?

Massage after surgeries can help decrease scar size (amt of scarring) and helps restore sensation in the operated area. I have to admit, though, that Dr. Huang never said anything about massaging my incisions after explant. So, I'm not sure if it is or would be contraindicated. Perhaps Dr. Kolb can answer that. I have been told, though, after my heart surgery, knee surgery, and both neck surgeries to massage the scars as it stimulates circulation therefore restoring feeling/sensation back to that area, and increasing circulation to aid in healing of the scar.