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Saline Implants Will Be Removed Due to Health. Anyone Have Their IC Cured with Removal? - Cleveland, OH
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Planning on the removal and hoping that IC...
PSwolfieMay 12, 2016
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Planning on the removal and hoping that IC (interstitial cystitis), hair loss, etc..will go away, or at best improve. The symptoms started 26 years ago, months after BA. I always thought that the BA caused it, but after finding this site, I see it's not just me thinking this. I went to a PS years ago and asked if my problems were from the BA and I got a flat out NO WAY. After reading everything here, I know what I have to do. Please let me know of your experience with autoimmune symptoms, specifically the bladder issues, and if they resolved. Thank you!!
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Explanting to get healthy
PSwolfieJune 1, 2016
Has anyone had their symptoms improve after explanting? I am explanting in 6 weeks and getting nervous! I love the way I look, but I just want to improve my health, so I am taking a leap of faith! Thanks to all of you ladies who have written about your journey, and have given me the courage to do this.
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June 5, 2016
I am 18 months out from my explant in 2014. Some of my symptoms improved immediately. Others continue to improve. I thought Dr. Feng did a great job, although I wish I had explained my expectations for the lift. I feel like my breasts sit a little lower than I would like. Of course, I'm only a 34A now, which I'm still struggling with, but I would never go back to implants. I did research for two years on breast implant illnesses. The doctors try to tell you that there is no correlation and that your plans have been proven to be safe. That is not true. I came across many articles and research basically saying they cannot be deemed safe, but they also won't declare them unsafe, because of so much pressure from the doc and the manufacturers. Breast implants are a huge money maker.
I had my first set for 26 years; they were the older original silicone. Finally had capsular contracture are, because the silicone shells were finally starting to wear thin. Had them replaced with the new cohesive gel implants in 2012. The new gel implants have an even more toxic chemical make up, and I immediately started having reactions.
I had my first set for 26 years; they were the older original silicone. Finally had capsular contracture are, because the silicone shells were finally starting to wear thin. Had them replaced with the new cohesive gel implants in 2012. The new gel implants have an even more toxic chemical make up, and I immediately started having reactions.
June 5, 2016
I agree with you 100%! I am getting my cohesive gels out June 9th. I have IC and had constant UTI's and many, many more problems with my health since I got my gels . I had saline before all that . Neither are safe , but must say I didn't have problems with health with my saline. But, I know they are just as toxic . What's so hard for me to grasp is how doctors are denying this. I guess I always thought that doctors were so intelligent and trusting . Are they just so deceived as well ? I mean how could you go to sleep at night knowing these things are toxic ? You go into the medial field to help people. I really think they really are just so deceived. It's all disturbing !
June 6, 2016
Thanks for posting ladies! I am so nervous on how I will look. I got the implants because I was a small A, and I am not looking forward to going back there, but I know I have to try to get healthy. IC is the worst!! If I can heal it or even make the symptoms improve I will be happy! I keep telling myself I will get the fat transfer if I am miserable. Brendalocks I will be following you! I am praying you will be healthy! Gosh it's 4 days away!! Explanthappy, what symptoms improved right away? Thanks Ladies!!
June 6, 2016
Hey PSwolfie, I will keep you posted the count down begins! June 9th here I come! I am at the point where as off as I don't look disfigured bring on an A cup and take away my IC anyday ! I will keep you in my prayers girlie !
June 6, 2016
I hear you!! I am with you on this! Can't believe how close you are!!! I am picturing myself, days away oh gosh!!!! But yes, if IC can go away I will take it, I will figure the rest out...just the IC has got to go!! I will be following you, glad I have you on this journey!!
June 10, 2016
Brendalocks thinking of you today!! Hope your explant went well yesterday, rest up and then let us know how you are doing. Positive thoughts that you are happy with everything!! xo
June 12, 2016
Numbness and tingling in feet and hands, joint pain, rashes, breast pain, swollen lymph nodes, headaches. Still feel like I am not recovered completely, though. I read that can take up to several years.
June 10, 2016
I've heard great things, most issues self resolve thru kind diet and detoxing, I'm doing colonics to speed up the process with coffee enemas etc and have hit detox healing crisis lol, but am feeling good all things considered!..much better than before anyway and am doing things I couldn't before! Like stay up all day! Lol... Go shopping with my kids! And my brain fog has lifted, I'm no longer struggling for words like I used to, TINITUS has reduced or gone most the time, honestly, we have been gifted the most incredible gift in the ways our bodies were designed, they are on our side and given the chance will do incredible things to heal and give you your life back!... I'm confident you'll have great improvements if not total turnaround as most find within 2 1/2 years they've noticed all ailments go away... Takes time, but be supportive to your body and it may happen sooner rather than later! ... Love and hugs for you on your journey!... I'm soo glad we all got to meet and gain and give support to eachother through this terrifying time!... You're doing so well, voicing your concerns, trusting us to reassure you its all going to be ok... And it will! ;) nothing can't be fixed, or accepted as part of the you that's fought to be free from not only silicone prison but the phsycological propoganda we weren't enough! You'll be free soon!... Xxxxx :)
June 12, 2016
You describe it so well; "a terrifying time". That is exactly what it is, both emotionally and physically. Thankfully, we're all coming out on the other side, but there are definitely scars..
June 12, 2016
So true, and it's sad we have paid a huge cost in all ways for the insecurities we had!... Yes lil A cups that are low pole are a new sensation to me again too, lol... But warm n squishy! ;) let's try see our scars as beautiful proofs of our rejection of our poisons and being chained to propaganda, like stretch marks are of the people we brought into the world and fed!... Then they hold more value and serve as a reminder of how strong we really are to have fought even though poisoned and won our battle for self acceptance!... Did you know women with implants are 4x more likely to commit suicide than others?... Neurotoxins on top of a perceived less value, are a sad plight for our sisters in chains! I'm thrilled they can read our words in years to come and gain strength to follow us fears and all into freedom!... ;) sorry, I do go on! Hahaha...but meant it all... And agree with you, there's a heavy cost and it's not over immediately, but it can get better and some studies I've read say within a couple years even terrible conditions usually recover with detoxing... Juice fasting is apparently good too!...I'm yet to try that once set up for it! ;) [RS bleep] take care lovely and Im so glad you're out the other side!... ;) xxxxx
June 13, 2016
Hi 40! I was wondering if you lost any weight after explant. Not that you needed to, you look fabulous! I gained 10 pounds right after BA. I have had mine for 26 years so over the years I gained an additional 10, which no matter what I do, I can not lose weight. I am lucky I am tall and thin anyway, but I would like to maintain m y weight and not keep going up each year! I started thinking it is my thyroid or beginning menopause or the implants. Any thoughts? Thanks!! xo
June 13, 2016
Yes well as with infertility, weight gain and or inability to lose excess fat is due to toxicity most often!... So removing the source of drip fed continually poisons, will enable the body to catch up then restore your natural equilibrium, I posted about this in my too long thread of posts if you wanna check it out in mor detail luvy?... XXXX I did lose kilos and felt less puffy, I think somes related to needing a no sugar n wheat diet tho too... I notice my skin goes nuts n my allergies come back if those are in the mix ... So also I believe with pressures n changes on the body like menopause, their symptoms can be eradicated with a less pressuring diet... [RS bleep] love n hugs, you'll soon be lighter! ;) [RS bleep]
June 11, 2016
Resting and recouping. So far no pain from IC. Although I am on antibiotics . I am off painkillers, well, I only take Advil right now. Two days post op and not regretting my decision at all. Let's say even if the IC isn't gone, we know that having toxins like these in us can't help us at all. I will say , sorry to be detailed, but already notice a difference in my gut . You would think being on the pain killer and antibiotic I would see the opposite , but I'm way more regular . I will keep you posted and not sugar coat anything . I am just kicking myself for waiting this long to have them out.
June 11, 2016
OMG I am so happy for you!! Thank you for sharing, this is promising news!!! Just when I am feeling so down and my bladder is bothering me you have given me some hope!! My only problem area is the gut also and i swear it is from the implants..I hope I have the same results!! Rest well and please keep on updating. Also how do your new boobies look!! I'm taking your happy!?! xoxox
June 11, 2016
They look pretty good. Not as scary as I thought. Lots more fluffing to do, but I think I will be a B cup when it's all done. Let's put it this way they look better than they did before my boob job. I nursed two babies so they were deflated long breast, of which I should have been happy with. Sigh ! I will update you daily. Loving that my angry bladder doesn't seem so angry !
June 12, 2016
Wow great news!! A B cup is fantastic! I am hoping mine look better then before also, I was so small like almost an A, but I have gained weight since 1990, like 25 lbs, and nursed three babies, so I am praying they got bigger. But if my angry bladder calms down, I may not care about looks as much ;) . When I take antibiotics, it makes me have a yeast infection and usually bothers my bladder , what about you? Cause that's a really great sign if you are not getting a flare from the medicine. I started blended veggie smoothies, are you planning to detox as well?
June 12, 2016
I take mega probiotics , really good strong ones. I am planning on detoxifying, just not sure what plan I am following . You have any good suggestions ? Btw... I was tiny before implant like 107, and yes gained weight too, now am 122. So, yeah that will add some "weight" to your new natural breast. I think I will be a very full B. But, again I think my husband is more into that than I am . Just please get me healthy Lord !
June 13, 2016
I recently bought the Ninja so it makes blending smoothies really easy. I blend kale, spinach, ginger, carrot, parsley, and a bit of plain yogurt. I like a half of banana or berries in there also to make it taste better. Pretty much whatever is in the fridge. I just googled detox recipes and a ton come up. They actually taste pretty good. When I had the BA, I immediately gained about 10 pounds. I heard some women lose weight right away also after explant. When you mentioned your gut before, that's what I originally thought you meant (weight gain-not being regular) lol I got too excited reading your post! Anyway I am thinking the weight in my belly is from the implants. I just can't get rid of it and I work out and eat fairly healthy...unless it's age... we shall see. Hope things are coming along wonderfully for you!
June 13, 2016
Sounds like yummy smoothies! As far as my stomach it's so bloated right now . I have so many issues with my stomach and bladder I can't list them all. I think we are going to get better ! I have been researching even more on another site and it's amazing how many women have our same problems. I will tell you I have learned for most of us it's a slow recovery but it does happen if it's related to implants . Many women I have been talking to say that their symptoms were magnified after explant, almost as if their bodies were detoxing , then a year or two later they were healed . I look at it this way I've had these implants one set (saline) for seven years and the silicone set for five years I don't expect to heal right away but it will happen ! Your in my prayers! I mean that! P.S. My IC IS STILL GOOD!
June 12, 2016
That's great news!! I hope my symptoms clear up right away..even if they are less , I will take it!
June 24, 2016
I had terrible aches particularly in my hip joints. Today, I can honestly and truthfully say they HAVE GONE! One example of knowing this includes the long drive up to my parents home 3 hours away - I could barely walk once out of the car. I've recently done the trip there and back twice and was able to walk without any pain or discomfort at all! A lot of ladies have mentioned the freeing feeling after the implants are removed and I would 100% agree. I can breath so much easier today. It's a very noticeable difference. One that I had never considered before the explant but it's a wonderful sensation and adds to my freeing feeling! I too thought I would miss my boobies but, phew....I really don't! Good luck and love yourself [RS bleep]
July 15, 2016
Just saw your post and I am glad to read it because I am explanting in the morning!! I'm hoping and praying to feel as good as all you women who have been brave to do it!! If I feel good again I may not even care about how my little boobies will look!! Thank you for sharing!
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29 days pre
Four weeks away
PSwolfieJune 15, 2016
Okay I am anxious for sure! You ladies have helped me come this far. If I didn't find all of the Breast Implant Illness information and this site, I wouldn't have enough courage to do this. I like the way I look, this is all for better health. Before I scheduled surgery, I went to a different PS in NY. She told me I would look grotesque, flat, like a boy and in good conscious did not want to operate on me. I am used to doctor's dismissing my complaints of pain, so this was no different. But, I am scared she is right! Looking at all of the great beautiful outcomes on you ladies, I am still going for it! (with a different PS of course) Thank you all for sharing and I am hoping that doctor was wrong!!
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June 15, 2016
Well I was told AFTERWARDS by the nurse and surgeon said it to my hubby too, that I have a boyish profile?! Lol... I shimmy in their face! Lol! Hahaha... So you just eat n pack in with good fats n oils as much as you can luvy so they have a bit of padding to surgically remove things thru, then rest n relax knowing there will always be someone bigger and smaller than us!... We are individual, and no, impossible for you to look like a boy, you'd look like a GIRL at the smallest, and I bet a woman anyway... But even if she's right, look at BeYOUty, she's had incredible results with fat transfer!... ;) xxxx love and hugs brave bosom buddy! [RS bleep]
June 15, 2016
Ps I ALSO got told no my health issues were DEFINATELY not related, funny how after a month of Explant they're resolving spontaneously one by one, some two by twos! Lol... ;)
June 15, 2016
Aww thanks 40! I am going to check out BeYOUty. I tell myself that, if I really look that bad-there are options. First to get my health in order. Thank you luv!!
June 15, 2016
That's great news!!! I really hope I have the same outcome! I have felt that the cause of my bladder pain was these implants right away...for 26 years...and now my hope is it's not too late! Can the body readjust after all this time?!? i am praying it can. I did go to a healing mass and two weeks later I found the info on the internet for breast implant illness and this site. You give me great hope!!! xoxo
June 15, 2016
That PS was like the there is no CC, they look great, and you want me to do what??? Because you are telling me you have IC you want me to operate??? I said yes, I have other symptoms as well...I have always felt it is the implants. The PS couldn't understand that 26 years went by. I was like I was 20 yrs old and didn't have the $$ to do anything, and I wasn't sure I was right , it was a hunch...and I didn't see all of the info that is out now, that other women feel this way, I cried after leaving her office. But still followed through, the next day i was on the phone with Feng's office, and here I am, 4 weeks away-going with my instincts.
June 15, 2016
I'm so glad you followed your hunch, I too had an instinct and phoned to ask removal costs last year but didn't follow thru since we didn't have the money... But ended up putting much more on our mortgage and losing lymph nodes... Oh and the best thing to report to you is...my recent biopsies came back clear, no inflammation, one month after Explant!...so yes the body does heal sweetness, support its detoxing however you can! I recommend people just consider herbs, colonics etc part of their removal cost so they get the results faster, fatigue and health issues are hideous to deal with!... I felt like a 90 yr old some days more than others!... Now I'm feeling like a 40 year old! Lol...and I can't remember recently the last time I've said ...which became like my slogan!..."I'm just gonna have a little sleep, I feel sooo tired"! Lol... But I do occasionally since detoxing is hard too... But overall I'm tons better and you will be too! ;) xxxxx
June 15, 2016
Your the best 40! What kid of herbs do you recommend? I do want results as fast as the can come....but hey I have all the time ...if it takes longer :)
June 16, 2016
Ok well firstly you're sooo welcome, your my bosom buddy! ;) lol... And second, well I'd start with Marys thistle.. Or called milk thistle... It cleans and helps restore liver function...and neem helps clean blood too...I'm just starting that... Cabot health has a fantastic liver support plus with tumeric and detox support vitamins in it... You need to start with colon then liver ...work backwards coz need clear pathways to detox, and plenty of filtered water to flush... [RS bleep]
July 15, 2016
Thinking about you ! I know today is the big day! Let us know how you are ! Hugs!
July 16, 2016
Hi Brenda! I made it to the other side!! Yesterday I felt good, today I was knocked out. I guess the past few nights lack of sleep finally caught up. I am a bit sore, Dr. said more work was done on the left and boy I could feel it. My bladder is hanging in there. I can't say it's 100 percent better, but it definitely is not worse and it is better then before surgery. With all water, coffee, pills, antibiotics I have been taking, it should be screaming and it is not. I do feel a sensation, but it is not bad...I am hoping once I stop taking everything it will just calm down...but it is pretty calm considering. You know how it is, always afraid it can take a turn for the worst, so I don't want to speak to soon. My hands feel warm and I can not remember them ever being warm! I am wrapped up tight and flat, flat, flat...so I dread looking at them. I am just taking it day by day. I feel calmer too. Well, I am glad I did it, now I just have to get through getting these drains out and then detox and then pray my life is pain free! I will keep you posted and let you know what Dr. says on Monday. This site and all the ladies has been a blessing, because I really needed you guys to get though this! I want to give you a hug for seeing me through!! Love you! Big hugs!!!
July 17, 2016
I have been thinking about you so much ! So glad to have gotten this update !!! You sound like you are doing great so far. The worst is over now it's just happy healing time and detox later. A bit of advice I did too much detox at once and started getting dizzy. Your IC with coffee isn't acting up is a great sign! That was a horrible irritant for my bladder. Remember you are going to look flat as a pancake, I did and now sitting at a full B and growing seems, weird ??? All that compression will make anyone look flat. My wrinkles are almost gone , each week it changes. Just remember what you see now isn't what you will see in even 3 weeks! Lots of hugs sweetness! I'm here for you !
July 15, 2016
As an aside.. There are PS who do fat transfer to breast. I just had procedure performed by Dr Bednar in charlotte NC. He has perfected the technique and has stellar reviews on this site should you ever want a natural "redo". Wishing u continual improved health
July 16, 2016
Hi 55m! Right now I am flattttt, I am all wrapped up and really do not want to see the big reveal. I am not ready yet. I go back to the doctor on Monday to hopefully get the drains out. Yes, thank goodness there is that option of BFT!! That helps me keep it together! Even though I am in pain and tired from surgery and it's the last thing I want now. I'm glad it's an option!! Thank you for your well wishes!
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