30 Years Old Going to Explant for Health Reasons - Denver, CO

I got my BA about 4 years ago and I was really happy about it since I was bra size A. Now I'm a DD. I got saline under the muscle smooth 350CC . I was so happy about the way I looked I didn't start noticing the symptoms right away. I started having problems with my thyroid at the beginning so every symptom I had I automatically thought it was my thyroid. So I didn't give it much though until a year ago, my health starting going downhill:( so I started going to DRs and everything was fine , I looked fined from the outside but I feel like I'm dying from the inside. So I spoke with DR Huang she explained to me that she will be removing my breast implant enbloc meaning the whole capsule she even guaranteed to take every little bit of the capsule. I have small kids so she told me I would refrain from lifting them for about a week. So I guess it's kind of like a breast implant surgery except they are taking the breast implant and capsule. She is one of the refereed surgeons from breast illness website so I believe she knows what she is doing. She has experience with breast implant removal she showed me pictures of the before and after. She also told me to focus on getting better before we did anything else, since I was worried about how my breast would look forward. So we will see how it goes. It's a very hard choice to explant but I believe my health is more important than vanity. Besides I think being fit is in now. No more Pamela Anderson look alike!! I can't wait to be natural again and trust me if I would have known all the risk I wouldn't of done it
But you know what my previous surgeon told me ? They are FDA approved the only thing is you have to do is changed them every 10 years . Yeah right.

Hi iloveladybug :-) so proud of you ex planting ! And your story for sharing it with us all! I had a BA 5 years ago I was a 36a and now I'm a 36D and I had tuberous breasts aswell. About 3 years after my BA I started to be sick after foods and I suddenly became allergic to dairy, yeast and shellfish. That's what I have become allergic to up to know 2 years later. I am always tired too.. I have been the doctors and had a full blood count, everything you can have and nothing has shown up! All tests normal apart from being allergic to the above foods. I am thinking of explant.. I have been to the company I'm going too to get advice and she said that there fda approved and there is no chance of it being from them . I have heard about mould growing on them too and she said no there fda approved but I am seeing the surgeon 24th October to discuss everything. I am expecting that they say it's all rubbish from my answer from my co ordinater. But if they haven't heard of it I suppose they will say it. I'm scared what my breasts will look like afterwards. But I don't want to regret it further in my life that I never took them out and I get worse with foods etc.. I read the crystal Hefner story! I'm 28 years old now and want to make the right decision .. Do you feel a lot better now ?? Any advice ?? X

I had explant surgery 3 months ago after 9 years of implants and 2 years of pregnancy+breast feeding. I'm very happy with how I look (at 45 years old and no breast lift). You've got age on your side as well as they fact you haven't had them in too long. The only way to know if your food allergy symptoms are related to implants is to have the implants removed. I definitely feel better after removing them and don't regret the decision to get them out of my body. Good luck with your decision!

Yes that's how I am also
I have dry mouth soooo bad
I drink a lot of water too. As in I carry a water bottle with me all the time
So funny they did some tests and it showed I was a little dehydrated and I know it's not because I don't drink water I'm always drinking water
So I wonder what's causing us to be en the verge of dehydration

Probably the body wanting to cleanse itself due to the toxins overload .

yes probably
Poor my body I'm sure it will thank me once I explant :)

Haha I know I can't wait... Just scared of the appearance but so far I seen pretty good results from others.

Sjogerns - please get blood test and biopsy - it's undear diagnosed and the Sjogerns - visit Sjogerns Syndrome Foundation web site- it can cause more then a little dry mouth. Biotene gel is a blessing for anyone with dry mouth, eye drops without preservatives which are drying, Ayers Saline nose gel is a must in cases like mine and a good vaginal mosteriziuer is a must. Sjogerns is auto immune often comes with Lupus, RA, MS ect... Get tested! Better to find out early!

Really WOW ! What a coincidence. I hope all goes well for you! Good luck we will keep in touch

Yes I would like to keep in touch with your recovery! I am coming in from out of state and will have to stay about a week hopefully no longer based on recovery

Ok yes we can keep in touch
We will see how it goes
At least Dr Huang has done this before so we are in good hands

how was your surgery? thinking of going to Dr. Huang. Would love some input

Hello
No they have done a chest X-ray only
Thyroid test come back normal have even been to a endocrinologist specialist and all is good

That's great! Check Sjogerns blood test, lupus- implants known to causes to trigger our bodies into auto immune over reaction. Auto immune simply means our bodies attacking our selves...
The "slimy coated capsule" most of us were not informed about prior to implants is our body trying to "seal off the enemy". It's called slimy coated by the PS too! I didn't make it up. The studies are inconclusive if it is harmful... Yet the women who have capsules tested find out bits of silicone that wears off on ALL implants is in it- as well as bacteria. Wish our laws were like France's new laws disclosing this. I was told implants safe even when I had lupus - NOW the Team of doctors I have say get them out ASAP!

I am doing my explant August 30. How was your recovery? Timeline?

I was down completely for three days and moving slow for the first week. The fat transfer requires a bit of gentle living for several weeks. Also, the lipo sites were bruised and sore more so than the breasts.

Oh I see you had fat transfer as well, ok well I was thinking about getting that but probably in the near future, husband and I still want one more kid, also I have to save some money, since my health declining I haven't been able to work. I'm only doing an explant for now
Do you feel better now?

Wishing you the absolute best! So glad things have gone well for you!

Thanks !

Thank you

Hi
I went with Dr Squires
He did a very good job
I loved it
It's not his fault my body didn't like the implants

Not his fault, true & not true...
To many women's bodies reject implants. Were you told about the slimy coated capsule prior to implant? I haven't met anyone who has been yet. Honestly is full disclosure. Have to reread but if "under muscle" did he warn you of muscle damage that could last... That under muscle really means cut into muscle. Did he tell you this??? Did he tell you that he sees many women over and over through years with implant issues? Did he tell you that the slimy coated capsual is our immune system trying to wall off the implant and everyone's body dies this and NO ONE knows per studies the REAL side effects of slimy coated capsules and ALL implants saline & silcone that the silcone rubs off the shell in ALL implants from get Go??
If this were real estate being sold without full disclosure people would be sued!! But somehow we allow this with implants going into women's bodies. I only wish fir FULL disclosure laws regarding implants & the procedure. Then it's up to women if they still want to implant. Right now full disclosure is NOT happening. This is IMO grossly dishonest and unethical. If I had been told of cutting into my muscle and possible rib damage I never would have! If I had been told that the silcone shekels rub off 24/7 for their life, I never would have gotten implants. If I had been told about immunity for everyone builds a slimy coated capsule around implants filled with bacteria, silicone from rubbing off ect... I never would have gotten implants. I believe with full disclose their PS business would fall drastically....
I didn't even know to ask these questions prior just like all the women I've met... That's why full disclosure laws needed

Meant to add- your PS is doing just what they all do- following the pack doesn't make it right. Full disclosure laws need to apply to implants... To many women & loved ones being harms emotionally & physically but not disclosing fully ALL facts

I do agree with you 100%
He never told me about anything
And I wasn't as techy as I'm now so I didn't look on the Internet or anything :(
I do wish as well for some disclosure laws
But I doubt it
Everyone is in it for the money
Even the FDA
It's a bunch of BS
I'm counting the days for explant and wish I could soon start to feel better
I have missed 2 years of my life and I just want to get back at life again
Thank God for this site and breast illness.com
They have opened my eyes

Yes thank you
You are right it is what it is
But husband thinks my health is more important than my boobs! But I show him pictures and he does gasp!! It will be ok I think! They can get over the fact that they are really not important :)

My long term boyfriend as told me many times, he'd rather have me live then have breast. I think we under estimate our loved ones due to society distrorted imaginy of "breast". Breast come in all sizes shapes and change as we know throughout our life's. I only hope someday Hollywood starts to reflex real breast in real situations - like breast feeding! Or skinny dipping... Real people, and we'd have a happier society. Men are victims of false imaginy too. Bad jokes on screen showing older people naked and response as if their bodies are "gross". Part of a "joke" .... This is true ageism at its worse that does impact how mature people are viewed and how they feel about their bodies too. We all grow older... I never looked at my grandparents with anything g but loving eyes. Hollywood doing this is feeding the BIG Pharmacutical Machine in selling more creams, potions, Plastic Surgery for false youth. We are all perfect as we are.

You are right
Aging can't stop!
Yes that's what my husband said too
He rather have me alive !

Ok I see
Thank you
I'm taking vitamin C right now
I wanted to do Chlorella but I guess I can't because I do have a filling
I guess I should have it removed and put on the newer fillings

Let me know what kind of detox you do and what works for you
I might try it also thank you !

Hey
Yes I found some pretty good ones and I'm going to start them probably in six week post op ! I'm taking my vitamin c and vitamins right now
But if you know a good one that you tried please pass it along !

Hi!
My surgery is in 3.5 hrs, I will be doing my detox immediately after. The best supplements I've found thus far are by a company name HAWAII PHARM. All pure with a large selection. So far I've gotten from them cilantro extract, milk thistle, bromelain n arnica, Amazing. Amazon offers free shipping.