Recently explanted by Dr. Kolb

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Hi, My name is Crystal and I have been reading the posts on this site for

awhile now. I was recently explanted on Aug. 2 by Dr. Kolb and I just

wanted to share my experience to anyone awaiting explantation.

First, I want to say that Dr. Kolb is an absolute God-send! She did a

fantastic job on me. My outcome far exceeded my expectations. I wasn't that

concerned with the aesthetic results, as I just wanted to regain my health

but I am so pleased! My breasts look great and I am feeling terrific! The

very day they were removed, I felt a clarity in my head that I had not felt

in quite some time. I am feeling better every day and I feel like a new

person, both mentally and physically.

I had Mentor textured saline filled implants since Aug. 1994. I had various

health problems including severe allergic responses to things I had never

been allergic to before. I took Allegra every single day for the last three

years to combat chronic hives. I have not taken it since the day before my

surgery and I have not had hives and my sinus troubles have significantly

improved in addition to my sensitivities to chemicals, perfumes, etc.

I followed Dr. Kolb's silicone immune protocol and also followed the yeast

connection diet eliminating all forms of sugar from my diet. I took Diflucan

before surgery and am now taking Nystatin. (I also had the added bonus of

losing 16lbs. in the last 3 mths.) I continue to take supplements and I am

still following the diet but not as stringent as I was before surgery. The

only complication I suffered after surgery was

low RBC's and anemia due to the heavy blood loss during surgery. Dr. Kolb

said my implants were extremely imbedded in my chest wall and very difficult

to remove.

I also want to mention that I live in Atlanta and I work only a minute away

from Dr. Kolb's office. I am willing to assist anyone coming to Atlanta for

explantation in any way that I am able. Please feel free to e-mail me with

any questions, etc.

I would like to post my pre and post-op photos. Dr. Kolb did not perform a

mastopexy and I thought those using her for explantation would like to see

her work. I don't have a scanner or camera so I don't know how I can post

them. Please send me info on how I can get them posted.

Thanks for listening. This site has been a tremendous support for me the

last few weeks. God Bless You All.

Crystal