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44 Yr Old, 3 Kids, BL/BA, TT with muscle repair, Lipo flanks

UPDATED FROM MomOf3VA
7 years post

Explant surgery booked!

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MomOf3VA
$14,000
These toxic bags are being removed April 23rd with expert implant micro surgeon Dr. Stanwix.

If you're considering implants, ask your surgeon for the black box warning label.
I wish someone would have told me and I wish my surgeon would have had the decency to give me the choice to make an informed decision, It would have saved me my health and lots of money.

MomOf3VA's provider

Tad Grenga, MD, FACS (retired)

Tad Grenga, MD, FACS (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 26, 2025
Thanks for the update. Had mine removed in Jan and I’m feeling great!!!
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February 26, 2025
So happy for you! Happy continued healing to you!
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February 26, 2025
Thank you! I’m so excited for you and I know you will feel so much better when they are out
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February 26, 2025
Thank you! I’m so excited for you and I know you will feel so much better when they are out
March 5, 2025
Who is your dr please?
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March 5, 2025
Dr. Stanwix in Richmond, VA
I chose him because he's experienced in explant and he believes in Bii (breast implant illness).
UPDATED FROM MomOf3VA
7 years post

Mommy makeover Breast Implant from 2017 UPDATE!! please read

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Happy New Year everyone! It's been a while since I've posted anything, I've been busy with life, career, etc.
But I did want to get on here and give an update on my MM from 2017 and let everyone know how things are going 6.5 years later.
My scars have all healed nicely, barely noticeable. I barely every feel that weird inside itch inside my tummy tuck area, it's there occasionally, but barely.
I've gained weight, I've lost weight, currently i'm back up again.
Now my breasts, they don't exactly look like they did when I first got surgery. They dropped a lot, they are no longer perky. More tear drop and saggy.
After about the 2nd year mark, I was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism, I went from no medical issues, very healthy, to one medical issue after another. I went on medication for 3 years and thankfully, it went away. In the meantime, I dealt with severe hair loss, Imsomnia, memory loss, brain fog, chronic fatigue, mood swings, depression, horrible hives, sharp shooting pain in one of my breast, blurred vision, severe dry eye, low libido, inflammation, shortness of breath, Lupus diagnosis came in 2023, a lump removed from my right breat removed in 2024, dry skin, Psoriasisis (all autoimmune), coughing spells that can last days but im not sick, muscle pain, joint paint.
But doctors don't know what's wrong with me. None of these things run in my family history either.
I'm currently researching breast implant removal surgeons. BII is real, plastic surgeons are not warning women of the dangers of breast implants and how toxic they really are. Women need to at least do they're own research and really be aware of what they are putting into their bodies because had I know, had I been aware, had I seen the warning label, had I been given a choice, I would have never done this to myself.

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January 15, 2025
Funny you started having symptoms in 2019 because that is when my CC on my right breast started and things just snowballed after that. Like you I had my MM in 2017 and have had nothing but problems. I have some of the same symptoms as you as well, hair loss, severe brain fog, more severe migraines, fatigue, and pain (sometimes severe) in my Right breast, arm and shoulder. I had no idea what was happening, I just finally realized I needed the implants out.
I had my surgery yesterday (Jan 13th) and although I’m in some pain, I believe I will feel much better once I’m healed from surgery
I hope you find someone for your explant very soon and most if not all your symptoms disappear ❤️
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January 15, 2025
So happy for you! I don't doubt you'll soon start feeling better
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January 18, 2025
Sorry you are experiencing these issues. I’ve hd no issues with mine.
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January 30, 2025
Hi Suzie, not every woman will experience bii, I'm glad you're well
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January 25, 2025
Many years ago I thought I was going through BII. Until I did further research and realized I was going through perimenopause. All those symptoms I had which were similar to those above was early perimenopause. I’m thankful I didn’t remove my implants because I really love them. However research all sides of BII and make an informed decision. We all should be making informed decisions about our health. It’s nice to discuss all sides of implants. Good luck.
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January 30, 2025
Hi Spunkcow, I agree. Not all women will react to toxic silicone like I am. I've done my research, I've also been very sick for a long time and getting worse. I wish I could say it has everything to do with peri/menopause but in my case, it does not.
UPDATED FROM MomOf3VA
1 year post

Merry Christmas

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MomOf3VA
Merry Christmas ladies!
It's been awhile since I've updated my review, life has been busy these past couple of months but not much has changed!
Not much to report, I'm in 1.5 years, swelling is minimal, still happens once in awhile when I eat too much sodium or if I drink alcohol which isn't often, I had gained 10lbs during summer week but lost 12 during autumn, getting on the scale, scared me straight! Lol
I still want to lose 10-15 lbs, new years resolution coming up!
I also had sculpsure done and in my opinion, that was a success, you can definitely see a difference in my back bra area, I'm still waiting on the clinic to send me the before and after they took of me and once I get them, i will update that review.
Anywho ladies, wishing you all a very merry Christmas, God bless

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December 26, 2018
Merry Christmas sweetie!!! Love your snowman pic. It’s great!!! Glad you are doing well and great New Years resolution!! You’ll drop those last few lbs in no time!!
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December 26, 2018
Merry Christmas sweet friend!!!! Love that snowwoman hahahaa! You got this new year's resolution thing down!!!! Love you!!!
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December 27, 2018
Merry Christmas my sweet friend! That’s a piece of cake resolution for you right there! It will come off in no time. ❤️
December 28, 2018
Love this pic.