Robert Green, MD

My first implants were in 74 when I had silicone put in in Newport Beach CA. They incapsulated right after I had them done. Tight. 1 was redone. I lived in continual pain until I finally had them redone in 1998. Supposedly the capsules were removed and then saline were put in. Again in about a year they incapsulated. I had contact pain in my back, shoulders neck and even pulling at my jaw line. In 2008 I had the left one rupture and it went to normal breat size almost over night. The pain was better since it ruptured. But now the pain worsened if that was possible on the right side. I guess it was from the right side being hard like a rock. Sleeping was hard.
Brain fog is terrible and numbness all down my right side. The pain is beyond defining. I would not wish this on my worst enemy. It is a pain that can't be described unless you have felt it.
I went to the PS , a new one for a consultation. I had a mammograms and ultra sound. It showed silicone still in my left breast, ruptured implant, and cysts inside my breast. The new PS is going to remove them July 10th.
I am counting down the days. I am so sorry I let vanity cause me pain for almost all of my life.I get severe headaches. My shoulder blade has a lump from the tension in my back. I can't sleep on either side. I sleep very little every night. I have to take catnaps during the day to function.
the last year I have such brain fog I am worried. I hope my journey helps some one. In 36 days they come out. I hope I don't look hideous but at this point I want my health.
This sight has really helped me.
Breast implant illness does exist. I am living proof. If anyone has questions or comments I welcome them. I am excited and scared all wrapped up in 1.
I will post pictures in a few days.

Updated on 5 Jun 2017:
We'll I am 35 days out from the explant. I am deep cleaning my house. So exhausted I do small amounts every day. Trying to keep busy and occupy my mind. Cleaning drawers, organizing and resting.
If anyone has tips about how long with overs removed and capsules that I will be really down any advice is greatly appreciated.
MY PS said 2 weeks, of nothing. Seems like some gals are up way before that.
I don't want to injure myself but hate the thought of sitting.

Updated on 6 Jun 2017:
YEA! I ordered to Macom bras today, the signature ones. They were expensive for sure. But they look comfortable. The PS said he will put me in compression bandages so just bring a front opening bra. I hope they fit. I got the extra large it's the biggest they carry. I wear a 2x usually. We will see.
34 days and the heavy load is out of here. My side is so numb on my right arm and shoulder.
The left side just hurts a little. It is encapsulated and ruptured.they both pull, it is hard to explain. Very uncomfortable.
I appreciate and advice you ladies can give me. If you see my story uou see how mishap pen I am. One is like an English cup the other a b cup. So I buy the pullover Genie bras. The only thing that fits me.
Thanks for letting me ramble it sure helps

Updated on 7 Jun 2017:
33 till the beasts, yes beasts, lol come out. My 2 macom signature bras will be here on Tues 6.13. Excited to get them.
Ithe was suggested I call and see if the PS gets a cancelation that they call me. I am going to try. Dang that would be great. I want to get it over with.
I got sleep last night, the first in a few days. Think I was so exhausted I just finally slept.
Can anyone tell me if you have EBV and have had an explant did your numbers go down?

Updated on 8 Jun 2017:
Having a good day. Thinking of July 10th with happy thoughts. MACOM bras will be here on Tuesday I sure hope they fit. I am 2x but I got their largest size. XL. Supposed to be a 40.
I have some energy today. It was nice. We had some rain which I dearly love so it always brings a smile to my face.
I am counting down the days till the lighter side.
YEY,32 days till surgery. It will go fast.

Updated on 11 Jun 2017:
Well it is a roller coaster ride. 28 days till I explant. I am mostly concerned about the cysts in the left breast and they cant check my right breast as its too hard and encapsulated.
I hope pathology comes out clear. I so want my health back. I hurt so bad, My shoulder and neck are killing me. I cant imagine life pain free. I look forward to it.
I want to thank everyone on this sight. I rely on you ladies a lot. You are my inspiration.
Hugs to all.
Nancy

Updated on 17 Jun 2017:
Wow time is passing along. Trying to keep busy. July 10th is like 23 days away. 3 weeks from next Monday. I am scared and excited all wrapped into 1.
Ordered bras and just waiting on my date. I still have pain and symptoms of BII.I feel a new lease on life that I am a butterfly about to show her wings.
I am on Nicoles page and here. It is nice to have a place to talk to each other.
It really helps. I look forward to my explant so I can live Again!
Hugs to all
Nancy

Updated on 21 Jun 2017:
18 days ladies till I explant. I am so looking forward to getting these out. I want the pain, arm numbness, and all my symptoms to just get better.
I know I am on the right path to find health again.
Keep me in your thoughts

Updated on 2 Jul 2017:
Who woo my day is almost here. 1 week and I explant. Then I hope my numbness in my right arm goes away. It is numb most of the time I think from the capsular contracture.
I am looking forward to getting them out and healing. The last month has seem very long in waiting but I see light at the end of the tunnel.
I want to thank all of the ladies on here for their support.
I will keep posting my journey.
Fondly
Nancy

Updated on 3 Jul 2017:
1 week from today these babies come out. I can hardly wait. Yes I am nervous but I think it will bring health and no pain to my life. I am sick and tired of being sick and tired.
I have been getting my house work done. all bills are paid, and trying to make my list of what I will need.
Wedge pillow, neck pillow, table for my snacks, thermometer, water bottles, medicines, remote for tv, bandages, face wipes etc. I am a list maker and try to be organized.
I will post pictures and keep you updated.
If you ladies are on Facebook there is a great supportive page called Breast Implant Illness healing by Nichole. Very informative for those considering explant. Very supportive group.
I can hardly wait for my journey to start.
I am so ready for the weight to be off my chest.
Please feel free to reach out if you have questions
Hugs
Nancy

Updated on 16 Jul 2017:
Who Hoo! I made it to the lighter side, 6 days ago Dr, Robert Green gave me a start to a new pain free life. I woke up and could take a deep breath. I have been very tired since last Monday. But very little pain or discomfort. The drains were in until Friday. It was a nice relief to get them removed. The left side has bothered me a little more than the right side. I never even felt any pain or discomfort in the right side. I think since the rupture was in the left side that more work and scraping had to be done. There was calcification and floating silicone on this side. Dr, Robert Green of Eureka, CA did a beautiful en bloc removal.
I am a dog groomer and am hoping that I be able to get back to work in i month.
My shoulder neck and back pain are gone. I lived in pain for 40 years, with the last 5 years being so severe my quality of life was not good. I had to cI will continue to update on this sightonstantly go for massages just to get thru the day. Sleeping had become almost impossible leaving me always tired and worn out.
It seems like I am feeling so much better than before the surgery and the healing has not really been completed.
I think this is the best decision I have ever made. The implants and my body did not get along.
More later, hang in there and do your home work. Make sure your Dr. removes the capsules, and sends to pathology.

Updated on 1 Aug 2017:
Well my surgery was 3 weeks ago yesterday, I am healing well. I have scheduled to go back to work slowly next week. For me I really miss dog grooming. My brain fog is better and I am my neck and shoulder pain are gone. My joints are still stiff with inflammation and I hope it improves.I hurt where the incisions RE WHICH IS UNDER MY BREAST. But I remember other surgeries and it takes time.
The Dr. told me to let pain guide me, if I hurt I am doing to
much so I have been monitoring pretty closely.
I am so happy to have small little itty bitties. They are soft and squisy and I forgot what that was like. My clothes fit so much better and it makes me look thinner. Always a plus!
I want to thank you all for all of your words of encouragement.
This is a long journey and I am glad that I made it.
Hugs
Nancy

Had always had sagging elongated breasts that continued to increase in size as I aged. I began having lower back problems in my mid 30's and the pain and problems just mounted up throughout the years. The chronic pain in my neck and shoulders was increasing to the point of my neck locking in place among other problems. I use to pick up my breasts and lay them on a higher surface for minutes at a time just to take the weight off of my chest and lower back. Being a 250+lbs. 5'7 woman of color was of course a concern, but attempts with weight loss resulted in my breasts looking more saggy and deflated. I was at the point where I didn't care what they looked like as long as I could experience what it's like to not have to wear a bra or worry about my breasts slapping either me or someone else. Even at home I wasn't comfortable not having on a bra for the simple fact that without one my breasts drooped past my waistline.

Had breast implants and tummy tuck. Very unhappy with outcome and service. Dr green LOWERED my breast to make them more perky (he did not tell me before hand) now they each sit differently on me, diff sizes, nipples now go in different directions (when I complained about nipples he told me to wear nursing nipple covers) one breast is way higher then the other and miss shaped. Also still very saggy. When dr green says natural, he means saggy. Now the tummy tuck, it is above all of my jeans, one side goes higher then the other which gives me a different shape on both of my sides, I have some sort of pocket of fluid or fat I'm not sure what it is across my whole belly. When I told Dr green my concerns he told me someone poisoned my mind and that I look fine! As time goes by it gets worse and worse. I'm also having lots of pain in my right breast which is the one that is really high. It has been almost 7 months since surgery. These 7 months have been horrible on my mental and physical state. I have never cried so much in my life.