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Implants Removed 4/23/15. SOOO HAPPY!!!

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BA January 21, 2011...size 400cc/450cc...fast fwd...

axz1975
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BA January 21, 2011...size 400cc/450cc...fast fwd October 2013. Muscle/joint/hip pain, chronic fatigue, rib cage felt as if I was hit by a train (it still comes and goes). My eyes would literally close at work...it was hard to stay awake. I had to take power naps during my am/pm and lunch breaks to make it through the day. Months later more symptoms: tingling 24/7 hands/feet, brain fog, irritated bladder, itchy all over, night sweats, short of breath, heart palpitations, loss of words. I visited the ER on a monthly basis...when I felt I couldn't take the pain anymore. I had the CR Scan's, MRI's, Ultrasounds, and every blood work-up there is and no one could explain my symptoms. I would cry myself to sleep just thinking what was making me feel so sick. More docs visits...I was referred to a psychologist. ..at first I really thought that I was going crazy and did seek help from a psychologist...and sure enough...it was all in my head, but something inside of me told me to keep searching for answers to all my weird symptoms. Well...I started doing my job in search of some answers. All my symptoms pointed to Silicone Toxicity :O I didn't want to believe that my SAFE/lifetime devises were the problem to all my symptoms. December 12, 2014 back in the ER with chronic pain and fatigue. That same night I was told by Doc that there was a lot of wheezing and asked If I had a history of asthma...WHICH I don't. I was also told that it sounded like I had SILICONE INTOXICATION, BUT couldn't test me because they didn't know what it was called. Really?! That night I made the decision to look for a PS with implant removal experience.
I have turned to my faith during this time to help me through and I can truly say that I am ready to explant on April 24, 2015. I'm so looking forward for my new itty bitty boobies and restoring my health. Thank you ladies for your stories and pics. If it weren't for all of you telling your stories I wouldn't be here telling mine. I hope my story can help woman make the right decision to explant. Only you know your body more than anybody else in this world. God Bless You all.

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Tom J. Pousti, MD

Tom J. Pousti, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 17, 2015

Hi there, and welcome! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I hope you'll get lots of support from the community. Good luck with your surgery, and please keep us updated :)

April 17, 2015
Thank you. I will keep you ladies posted. This site has been a blessing in making the right decision to explant. Again, thank you.
April 17, 2015
So sorry you have had these dreadful and scary health complaints. Hopefully your explant will help your body to recover. I can honestly say that, having been explanted for 3 weeks, I had forgotten what healthy felt like. It is wonderful, almost like waking up!!! Good luck in your journey x
April 17, 2015
Hi Sarahpegg, thank you for your comment. I'm glad you're feeling better after removal. Can't wait to be on the other side and experience what healthy feels like. I'm scared, nervous, but at the same time excited. Sending healing prayers your way.
UPDATED FROM axz1975
Day of treatment

FINALLY they're out!

axz1975
I will update later, but everything is good so far. Surgery went well! 2 hours in surgery.

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UPDATED FROM axz1975
4 months post

Implants Removed 4/23/2015

axz1975
Scheduled @ 6am for implant removal/capsulectomy. Excellent surgical facility. Best of the Best.

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August 16, 2015
I apologize for not having pics. Won't allow me to upload pics. I'll keep trying.
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August 17, 2015

Please send me a personal message if you are still having issues putting up photos. Just click my name, then the "message" button on my profile. :)

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August 18, 2015
How r u Deary? R u feeling better? Are your health issues gone? Did it help? Best wishes! Xo
August 19, 2015
Hi Jessica,
I am feeling great! I am back to the person I was before getting implants (energetic & happy) At almost 4 mo post op...all pain and health issues are gone!! NO MORE JOINT/MUSCLE PAIN, FATIGUE, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHES, etc..you name it...I had it all. I thank God my health :) The first month was tough...I had flare ups here and there....I think worse than before. I started doing my own detox...I think I was doing too much. You need to let your body slowly do its work.
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August 19, 2015
Thank the Gods and Goddesses that your problems are gone and your health has returned to you. I'm truly happy to read your blessed recovery. Was a bit worried that u didn't update it since your OP, but it's good to read that u're doing more then ok! Eating and drinking healthy it's very important after having major surgery like that on your recovery and of course after too. :-)
Best wishes! Xo