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49 Yrs Old, Removing 14 Year Old Saline Implants in One Week! Cleveland, OH

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14 years ago when I decided to get implants I...

twiggy49
14 years ago when I decided to get implants I never even thought they could possible cause health issues. The past 4 years symptoms have gotten worse it has been hard with joint and muscle pain, fatigue, bladder issues, food sensitives, dry eyes, dry mouth, cold hands, cold feet etc. i had to stop working and I barely leave the house. I need my life back! So I started to look back to see when this started because everyone in my family, thank goodness is healthy. How did I get all these symptoms? Sure enough looking back about 3-4 years after implants things starting arising. So this is what brings me here, my surgery is next week with Dr. Feng. I feel very confident that Dr Feng is the one that will not only help me get my health back but will give me the best end result with removing my implants.
I was inspired to share my story and show my pictures because of someone else that shared her story and pictures on this website. She helped me threw the days when I was questioning my decisions. I feel so blessed to have this website and all the ladies that responded to me. Thank you!
So I hope I can help someone too! I'm so looking forward to next week I feel this is the beginning of a new journey, new beginning of getting my life back!

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Lu-Jean Feng, MD

Lu-Jean Feng, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 31, 2016
Thanks for sharing. You have made a great decision for your health and future.
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March 31, 2016
Thank you for sharing your story. I will also be explanting soon. I am interested in having my surgery with Dr. Feng also, but I am going to have a few consultations in town to see if I can find a PS in town I am confident/comfortable with. Do you live in Ohio? I'm happy for you; and your step toward health, and feeling better. Yay one week to go, exciting!!!❤️
March 31, 2016
Hi! Thank you for your kind words! I'm actually driving 8 hours to have Dr Feng do my surgery. I believe she is one of the best! I'm sure it will be worth it! I will definitely try to keep updating my experience and results. ❤️
March 31, 2016
If you consult with someone local, just be sure that they believe that implants can cause illness and they are committed to removing every last bit of capsule from your body. An "en bloc" total capsulectomy is what is needed for safety and, if you are ill, for the best shot at recovery. A different surgeon left some of my capsule behind and it nearly killed me and left me with lesions in my brain. Dr. Feng went back in and removed silicone and capsule fragments from my chest and helped me to regain my life. Saline, btw, is just as bad. Best of luck in your research and surgery. Dr. Feng is fantastic.
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March 31, 2016
I am sorry you have lesions on your brain..how did you find out? Were you having headaches? Are you able to have them removed?How are you feeling now? I didn't realize saline caused these problems also. Is it the saline or because the outer shell is made of silicone? Mine aren't causing me any problems, but I still want the capsule removed also, so problems aren't created down the road. Thank you for this info. I hope you are feeling better now.
March 31, 2016
Congratulation on your decision and your approach if surgery date, twiggy!! I'm so excited for you to join us on the other side :) you will love Dr. Feng... She is an incredible surgeon and a pretty awesome person too. You're in the best hands! Keep us posted! You're gonna look great no matter what with those abs you got, woman! Xx
March 31, 2016
Thanks so much for your kind words! I will keep you posted! I'm excited! Xx
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March 31, 2016
Awesome! Bet it all goes beautifully with her care! :) [RS bleep] sending love! [RS bleep]
March 31, 2016
Thx! Appreciate it! :) [RS bleep]
March 31, 2016
I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Feng, you made the right choice. She and her entire staff are top flight. Best of luck to you as you take the first and most important step to restoring your health, and your life.
April 1, 2016
Thank you so much! So glad to hear you were happy with them! I'm looking forward to meeting everyone there and anxious to be done!
UPDATED FROM twiggy49

Pictures 3 weeks after surgery

twiggy49
So sorry I didn't update sooner. It's taken me a little longer to heal then what I thought. Today I seem to be able to do a little more.
I'm very happy so far with my results. I did not need a lift which I was very surprised. Dr. Feng does amazing work and Karla (head nurse) was incredible!! She took such good care of me!

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May 1, 2016
Hope you're feeling better now! Looking good :)
May 3, 2016
Hi thank you! Some of my symptoms have improved and some I think will take time. But we will all get thereb
May 1, 2016
Thank you for sharing, you look great!
May 3, 2016
Thank you so much! Someone before me shared her pictures and I found it so helpful. Something I never thought I would do but I thought maybe I could help someone else too.
May 1, 2016
So glad to hear everything went so well. You really look great and healed nicely! Hard to tell you ever had implants. Are you noticing your symptoms have improved?
May 2, 2016
Hi thank you so much. Defiantly some of my symptoms improved I was having heart palpitations, pains in left chest area, fatigue and back pain and all of that has let up drastically. So no regrets that's for sure removing them!
May 1, 2016
You look great!! Congratulations
May 3, 2016
Thank you so much!
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May 1, 2016
You look awesome! I hope my after pictures are as good as yours. Congratulations!
May 3, 2016
Thank you! Best of luck to you! Your day is coming up soon. I'm sure you will look great!