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35 Year Old, Feel Like I Am 85 - 375cc Smooth Saline Submuscular Almost 13 Years Ago - Maumee, OH

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First I must say, thank you to all the wonderful...

BellezaNaturalMay 15, 2014
WORTH IT$12,000
First I must say, thank you to all the wonderful strong women on this site! You have all helped me without even knowing it! So here I am with my story. I have 375 mentor smooth saline, and they have been inside for 12+ years. I explant on 5/20!! Yay! I am sick. I have been on a slew of medication ever since implantation. The first was depression medication. I was healthy and young and fit. I have the most amazing husband and family and wouldn't change a single thing about my life (except the boobs). But about a year after implants I just got this 'funk' so doc gave me anti depressants. In the first year I also began to experience the start of peripheral neuropathy. But at 24 years old I just thought maybe I over did my workout or something. Fast forward- I am now in a ridiculous amount of pain. I have peripheral neuropathy still, along with fibromyalgia, Raynaud's phenomena, degenerative disc disease, depression, weight gain. And my ana panel is through the roof! Ana is the level of inflammation present in the blood. I have had nerve conduction tests, 2 neurologists, a pain management doc, 4 physical therapists, and a slew of medications! I have had injections directly into the spinal column. I have spent a week in the hospital cathed bc I couldn't even get up to use the bathroom due to muscle spasms! Not once did anyone say- hey maybe it's the giant bags of plastic you had put in your chest! But then I found you ladies and this forum and it makes sense!!! I am so grateful to you all and hope to be on the mend soon!

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C. Jeff Kesler, MD

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Sinderella414
May 16, 2014
My ana panel is positive too, through the roof - with a centromere pattern. I have fatigue, tons of inflammation all over my body - have even been diagnosed with spondylitis (arthritis of the neck and spine, etc.) can't turn my head to either side without pain, my ankles, hips, shoulders, knees - feet - all have chronic pain - diagnosed with fibromyalgia also. Also on a slew of medications, now trying natural/homeopathic remedies to try and get off the meds. I called my surgeon for an explant - he doesn't have an opening until August. Sucks that I have to wait that long - but he is THAT good. I want these bags out and I know I will need a lift after 15+ years of extra weight on my chest. Please let us know how your symptoms are after you have your explant. I'd really like to know if they improve - they are all so close to mine.
BellezaNatural
May 17, 2014
It's crazy about the neck pain too! I remember one day I literally couldn't move my head at all! Drove to my primary docs office, which was so stupid in retrospect because the field of vision is so limited when you can't turn your head! One thing that did ease my pain slightly was my latest pt does highly aggressive osteo-manipulation. Hurts like heck when he does it, but I usually have a reduction in pain for 3 days after. With the ana do they kept testing you for lupus? They did that a few times for me, but the DNA for lupus was negative. I just hope it's these plastiboobs! And I hope it's the same for you too!!
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Sinderella414
May 17, 2014
Mine keeps testing for lupus too - and thyroid problems. Annoying that they just give up. I'm on diclofenac now which really does help with the neck pain. Will definitely be interesting if it all clears up once I get these out.
BellezaNatural
May 18, 2014
Oh my! Sinderella- they keep checking my thyroid too! They say it is starting to self destruct but still functioning enough that they can't medicate for it! Well they said it in more tech terms than that! Haha. You are my twin I think! So nice to feel like I am not alone!
Snugglens
May 22, 2014
I had silicone dripping out my right ear after my ruptured. My neck was frozen. I went to bed and later on my right side and it pure out. My neck pain went away afterwards. They say this stuff won't migrate..bullcrap. it comes out everywhere. I'm so glad mine are gone after 34 years. I think alot of our pains are silicone granuloumas!
Snugglens
May 22, 2014
Someday i will proof read my posts. I double hate auto correct!
Snugglens
May 22, 2014
You will be amazed how much it improves in a short time I'm seeing my mood change for the better, my aches and pains and spasms are letting up. My appetite is back. I just feel new. Good luck and hang in there. You will see what we mean once you get on the other side.:))
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Angie_M
May 16, 2014
I so hope getting this things out does the trick for your health (I've read some amazing stories here) and I'm glad you found a supportive doc. We are here for you, so please keep us posted.
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Slbaxter2
May 16, 2014
Thank you for sharing your story and good luck with your surgery...look forward to your updates....hopefully things will improve for you and your health Hun [RS bleep]
Me again please
May 17, 2014
Your story sounds so familiar, and thanks for putting it on this site. I had my saline implants removed today after 19 years. I have been looking for the right doctor for two years , and the third time was the charm. I feel amazing tonight ! The heavy feeling is gone, and so is my anxiety. It's my 52nd birthday today, and my daughter wrote in my birthday card "welcome back to the Itty bitty [RS bleep] Club." However, my ta-ta's are not itty-bitty, as I now weigh about 30 pounds more than I did 19 years ago. Yes, the first thing I did was look inside the surgical bra when I came to! HAHAHAHA Then I had three cups of coffee, cheesecake , and wished myself Happy Birthday.
BellezaNatural
May 17, 2014
When I first decided to take these out I measured out 375 cc and put it in baggies and really pondered the weight. It's funny when I got them put in I was thinking- oh they aren't that heavy. Boy that's changed! Can't wait to feel lighter too!
Snugglens
May 22, 2014
Good for you. Isn't it great we wake up with smiles afterwards. Who would think that it's that easy and such a good feeling mentally and physically. Happy healing! Xoxo
Snugglens
May 22, 2014
Yeah. Heavy heavy. I was DD and one day when i was weighing my husband walked up behind me and held my breast in his gabds. I went down about 8 pounds! Those thingsare heavy and no matter what gravity wins in the end so who needs that weight! It's such a good feeling to be small again! Good luck and keep us posted. Xoxoxo
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2 days pre

My before before pic

BellezaNaturalMay 17, 2014
In retrospect I think I just didnt like that my boobs were mostly nipple!

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lemay
May 19, 2014
it is difficult to believe with all the actual reports, just on this website alone, that doctors and the FDA all say there is no correlation between implants and this same constellation of symptoms. i too have ANA issues, fibro, depression, cannot lose weight no matter what i do, cannot think, have raynaud's, been diagnosed with lupus (only to have the symptoms all disappear and then reappear years later), add a carcrash that has ruptured my encapsulated dow-cornings that have been in there, hard as a rock for 26 years...jeesh. you would think i would be thrilled to have them out n wednesday, but i am scared to death. thank you for being so brave to post photos and your story. i am also having a lift...not much choice about it, as i have very little breast tissue on right, and im a oversized D on the left. to even them up, i am having the explantation, a reduction on the left, and both lifted, no one talked me into this, by the way. my surgeon laid out all the options with photos, and he is absolutely the doc in town for breast reconstruction, with a great rep. he didnt suggest new implants either. i am hoping all of us that are suffering from this slew of immune responses get better after explantation, thanks for posting all your info and i will wish the best for you! ps mine are also silicone, submuscular, and i am 53. i weight 30 lbs more than when they were implanted. i will check in with yall after i am done wednesday.
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1 day pre

Tomorrow!

BellezaNaturalMay 20, 2014
Just excitement. I went through the doubt phase weeks ago. So now I try to sleep. I need to be there at 6:30 am. Wish me luck!

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Tracy78
May 20, 2014
Good luck, can't wait to read your progress x
Me again please
May 20, 2014
So today's the day! I am sure you'll do great. I'm at day four post-op and feel absolutely amazing! I have no pain at all and am looking forward to getting rid of my "thunder vest" today at my appointment. Have a bag full of bras to take with me and am buying myself something pretty to wear afterwards!
Snugglens
May 22, 2014
Glad to hear you are doing well. That's a good name for the compression bra! Thunder bra..smiles..i just she'd mine yesterday. I bought some new ones in C but I may be able to go B. I love it. I was DD. Felt so matronly. Now I feel younger and lighter. I got online and bought some really groove vintage 60's full style hippie tops. They feel so nice and a good change. It's always fun to change styles drastically so I went retro. happy healing... xoxoxo
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the_natural_me
May 20, 2014
Good luck today! Praying for awesome results. You are really lucky to have before pictures because not a lot of girls on here have those. I just got mine from my PS and am eager to compare the pre BA, BA and Post BA photos to one another (when I get them out). Best of luck and happy healing!
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