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Third Opinion Was Worth It!
I had a breast augmentation (saline) at age 20 in 2010. TUBA method, 300cc right and 330cc left. Went from 34A/B to 34D/32DD. I was highly overmedicated at that time to cope with endometriosis, and did not realize for 7 years that I had been blocking out a lot of other pain. I got pregnant with my son in 2014 and came off all pain meds. At 1.5yrs postpartum, I felt that something was wrong internally. My back pain was getting worse despite healthy diet and very active lifestyle. I started taking pain meds again and decided to give it time. In Oct 2019, I ceased medication and had a severe miscarriage.
My symptoms by 2020: debilitating back pain -- full body ezcema -- mental fog and daily panic attacks -- chronic fatigue (I stopped working altogether) -- hair loss in clumps -- facial redness -- sunken eyes -- large pores -- CONSTANT gut issues -- worsened endometriosis -- deteriorating vision -- pectoral muscle swelling severe enough to immobilize my arm.
I got 48 pages of blood tests done, and the only flags were high sediment rate, elevated white cell count, and low platelet volume. The GP chalked this up to pre-existing anemia and referred me to radiology for a mammogram and plastic surgery for questions about my implants. These visits were largely a waste of time. I was routinely dismissed. I called my original surgeon's office and was dismissed in the same manner.
Finally, I was referred to Dr. Seidel by a family member whose cosmetic surgery highly impressed me. I scheduled a consult with him. He listened to my concerns instead of invalidating me. He informed me that while he couldn't speak to the accuracy of a Breast Implant Illness diagnosis, he had performed this procedure many times. Most (if not all) of these patients reported significant improvement in the following year.
On May 31, I had an explant/capsulectomy/mastopexy. This took 3hrs. Despite undergoing this procedure with no opiates, I was in less pain DIRECTLY after this than I have experienced in over 10yrs. It has been almost 2 weeks, and this is what I can report: ZERO upper back pain -- skin changed color -- eczema nearly gone -- improved vision -- huge decrease in mental fog and anxiety.
I have gone through some mood swings, dizziness, and gut issues in recovery, but these have been temporary and anesthesia always effects me in these ways. The black-purple bruising has faded to dark red. Sleep is still difficult since I am usually a side sleeper. Despite that, my mental energy has increased. Physical still getting there but it is worth not waking up in pain every single day. Best decision I've ever made for my health. Thank you Dr. Seidel.
My symptoms by 2020: debilitating back pain -- full body ezcema -- mental fog and daily panic attacks -- chronic fatigue (I stopped working altogether) -- hair loss in clumps -- facial redness -- sunken eyes -- large pores -- CONSTANT gut issues -- worsened endometriosis -- deteriorating vision -- pectoral muscle swelling severe enough to immobilize my arm.
I got 48 pages of blood tests done, and the only flags were high sediment rate, elevated white cell count, and low platelet volume. The GP chalked this up to pre-existing anemia and referred me to radiology for a mammogram and plastic surgery for questions about my implants. These visits were largely a waste of time. I was routinely dismissed. I called my original surgeon's office and was dismissed in the same manner.
Finally, I was referred to Dr. Seidel by a family member whose cosmetic surgery highly impressed me. I scheduled a consult with him. He listened to my concerns instead of invalidating me. He informed me that while he couldn't speak to the accuracy of a Breast Implant Illness diagnosis, he had performed this procedure many times. Most (if not all) of these patients reported significant improvement in the following year.
On May 31, I had an explant/capsulectomy/mastopexy. This took 3hrs. Despite undergoing this procedure with no opiates, I was in less pain DIRECTLY after this than I have experienced in over 10yrs. It has been almost 2 weeks, and this is what I can report: ZERO upper back pain -- skin changed color -- eczema nearly gone -- improved vision -- huge decrease in mental fog and anxiety.
I have gone through some mood swings, dizziness, and gut issues in recovery, but these have been temporary and anesthesia always effects me in these ways. The black-purple bruising has faded to dark red. Sleep is still difficult since I am usually a side sleeper. Despite that, my mental energy has increased. Physical still getting there but it is worth not waking up in pain every single day. Best decision I've ever made for my health. Thank you Dr. Seidel.
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