Re: Tram Flam

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, Dr. Kolb did say I would have a flap based on the fact I had had an

anchor w/ implanting. But we did not discuss it a long time. And I'm not so

sure exactly what I'll be getting. I am just wanting these things out and I

would like to have some justice for the deception by my implanting PS. I am

scheduled on 12/4 but may get to go earlier. I am not vain nor

particularly modest but I'm not sure I would want my pics published. I am

overwt, short and fat, old at 55, 56 in Dec. But I do plant to have before

and afters for the record. I discovered after getting my implant records,

that I had a mastectomy and saline w/silicone gel. I have had a really hard

time digging through all the information and coming to the conclusion that I

needed to investigate any realtionship between implants and

medical/psychological problems that have plagued me for yrs. Then I had to

keep plodding as best I could to figure how to get explant and have ins

cover it.

Then find a Dr. and learn about what to do have the surgery and now trying

carry on and prepare for the explant and insure protection of my

participation in any class action litigation or possible suit agains my

implant PS. Sometimes I say why bother. I get so frustrated with my

damaged mental functioning and physical limits that may be due to these

implants. I am feeling very hopeful, however. And I certainly will

appreciate the group's continued support and prayers.

In Christian Love,

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Message: 3

Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 08:09:48 -0800

From: " lanjontay " <lanjontay@...>

Subject: Re: Explant

Dear Martha,

I was wondering if you could steer me in the right direction of an attorney

if it is not too late. I believe I opted " in " as I received a check for a

mere $700.00 with the understanding that would be all I would be entitled to

as Dow had gone bankrupt. Yeah, sure!

I am now way too seriously ill to work, (used to make over 100K per year). I

am having my explant in less than 2 weeks.

I have Double-Lumen, Uphoff 16 yr old silicone implants, which was

described to me by Dr. Blais as being " particularly foul " . He assured me

that the outer shell deteriorated long ago and my own breast tissue " served

as some bugs lunch long ago " .

My question is how in the world did they pull off this bankruptcy, and how

in the world could they have expected us to have " settled " before we were

critically ill, which I now am? Dr. Blais described my condition as the

equivalent of having " millions of tiny strokes every day! " I have so many

illnesses I don't want to bore you, I am sure you have heard my story

thousands of times by now. I am even afraid to get on the plane for my

surgery as I feel the cabin pressure may just kill me.

My surgery is going to cost nearly 10K since it will be quite lengthy, they

have ruptured and obvious migration. I have been to literally dozens of drs.

and holistic practitioners over 10-12 years, no one ever linked anything to

my implants even though I had suggested the possiblity to everyone.

Is there anything I can do at this point or the fact that I took $700 and

was included in the class action suit, deny me of my rights to recover

anything. Heck, I would be happy just to have my surgery covered at this

point, even though I have suffered major neurological damage, and fibro.

Thanks for taking the time to read this post and if you can give be any

guidance I would be so appreciative.

Sincerely,

lana

lanjontay@...

----- Original Message -----

From: MARTHA

e1_Rene@...

Cc: (for W.)

Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 8:44 PM

Subject: Re: Explant

Hi e,

I am correct on this issue. I have been a Certified Employee Benefits

Specialist for nearly 20+ years, and worked for the 2nd largest

International Consulting Firm for many years. I have also been the Chief

Underwriter for a major insurance company, and I do know what I'm talking

about regarding these issues. I do not intend for this issue to dispute

your statement, yet I do know this business inside & out, although I've

never worked for a hospital as an RN. I do hold a Masters Degree, as well

as many accreditations in the medical insurance industry.

Everything I told is true, to the best of my knowledge, and I'm

certain you will find I'm correct.

MM

Martha Murdock, Director

National Silicone Implant Foundation | Dallas Headquarters

" Supporting Survivors of Medical Implant Devices "

4416 Willow Lane

Dallas, TX 75244-7537

----- Original Message -----

From: e Rene'

Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 8:51 PM

Subject: Re: Explant

Martha,

This is incorrect information about hospitals keeping medical records

forever. They are under the same auspices as physician offices. Hospitals

usually keep pt records anywhere between 7-10 yrs, then destroy them.

Hospitals and free standing facilities do not have to keep med records

forever.

e

----- Original Message -----

From: MARTHA

Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 6:12 PM

Cc: ParfumGigi@...

Subject: Re: [salineSuppor! t] Explant

Hi ,

I still cannot believe the number of women this kind of thing has

happened to. Do you know the brand & model these double-lumen implants?

Most of these double-lumen implants are covered under the Class-Action

Lawsuits which continues to this day. Since you did not opt-in, or out of

this Class-Action BI Lawsuit, you should be considered opted-in, because you

did not opt-out of the suit.

We will be happy to ! refer you to an attorney to help you handle this

situation. It will all depend on what state you are currently living in,

and in what state you had your implant surgery.

You also have a case against you PS, if you can obtain all your

medical records from your implanting physician and all hospital, or clinical

records. These records should also contain a legal description of your

implants. Doctors can purge their patient's medical files after 7-years,

however, a hospital or clinical facility can never purge your records. They

may have to go to some basement room, and search their microfilm files to

get you a copy, yet they have to be there ... forever. You should also get

copies of all mammograms from all medical facilities, and these are not

allowed by law to be purged ever!

Hope this is some helpful information. Please do not hesitate to

contact me if you have additional questions.

Please keep us posted!

Blessings,

MM

MAM-NSIF@...

Martha Murdock, Director

National Silicone Implant Foundation | Dallas Headquarters

" Supporting Survivors of Medical Implant Devices "

4416 Willow Lane

Dallas, TX 75244-7537

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From: S. WIlkins

Cc: eckymae@...

Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 10:36 PM

Subject: Explant

Hi All, I've been monitoring this site for about 10 months and have

taken the plunge and if nothing interferes, Dr. Kolb will do my explant in

Dec. I have begun her silicone protocol.

I did get a surprise when she viewed my records. When I had

mastectomy 18 yrs ago, I refused silicone. But she discovered that I have

saline with silicone gel and apparently on is ruptured and the other may be

contracture and rupture.

It was quite a blow. If I had know I had silicone, I would have

been researching it for the past 18 yrs. If I had a choice, I would not

have a tiny drop of silicone. What went wrong and what happened to my

contract with my Dr. I don't even know the mfg and I never heard of any

implant class actions since I thought, " I did not have silicone. "

I discovered this only as a fluk when I quit my many meds last

Christmas Day when my " pot-head " son accused me of abusing/being addicted to

my meds, and my husband stood and did not kick his ! ;tail out of the house.

The worst of this was feeling betrayed by my husband who did not intervene.

After all he lives with me and has for 38 yrs and he should know if " abuse

or addiction " was a real concern. My husband has always been emotionally

detached and not at all supportive. I felt BETRAYED. But in the final

test at the last momemt, he does come through. I went thru " hell on earth "

considering all the circumstances surrounding that day, with only a husband

that is emotionally detached and not supportive at all. And recovery from

that eventful day has been the worst time of my life. I do have a

relationship with God and He has brought me through this when I could not do

for myself. But to this day I have not seen or talked to my son and his

family. Just 2 mos ago he was arrested with 4 lbs (yes 4 pounds) of pot.

Guess he'll have lots of time to reflect in prison! . For 4 months I took

no meds and began a search for some answers to my myriad health problems. I

became very suicidal and thought of suicide constantly. I could not sleep

and seriously considered inpatient psychiatric tx.

I have been treated for depression since about 1989 and went to

counseling for 3-4 months until July. By then I had gathered enough

information from your site and links to think maybe my implants could be the

culprit that was making my life so miserable. I have bowled for yrs and

gave that up due to the nerve/muscle pain and loss of balance. Before this

I had a " breakdown " at work and my psychiatrist put me on medical leave and

told me to apply for disability from my job. I spend the years since the

late 80s in a major depression with too much stress to keep up with the

world news. I never expected that my implants would cause so much trouble.

An! d after I began experiencing all the pain, loss of function, skin

problems, brain fog had set in so good that I was not in touch with the

world outside my little environment and I was very withdrawn. Got to the

point where I didn't go out.....even when I needed to. Basic self-care and

grooming were task I had to make myself do sometimes going 2, 3, 4 days

without taking care of myself. I finally started back on the Prozac in

April because I was ready to die....but I wanted to live.

I have great hopes for recovering in time from some of these

physical abd mental problems and returning to my former " self. "

I liked Dr. Kolb. And I have read much of her literature and after

me! eting her I know she and I will get along fine. I do have some

questions for her about " en bloc " and the flap. My l985 records revealed I

had double lumen implants following mastectomy that were saline with

silicone get. I felt so betrayed by my PS...who I had made a point to tell

that I wanted NO SILICONE>>>>NONE. He has not responded by my request for

my records but I got copies of the records from the hospital. I always

figured I would be notified if bad information came to light about the

implants. I never thought I would have to get so sick only to learn I had

been violated and betrayed by my PS. Now I have no recourse. But I do

thank God that I have insurance that I hope will pay for the explants and

reconstruction I need ( with no implants of any kind!!!!!!!!!) Thanks for

listening.