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29 Years Old, 2 Kids, 5'3, 163lbs, Round 2 BBL

UPDATED FROM GratefulLady2016
1 year post

Why were my implants YELLOW and not clear?

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GratefulLady2016
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I believe I had breast implant illness. Symptoms include the following:
Intolerance to foods and beverages
Unexplained back pain
Constant neck and shoulder pain
Cognitive dysfunction (brain fog, memory loss)
Stunted hair growth
Incapacitating fatigue
Burning bladder pain
Low immunity
Recurring infections
Problems with my thyroid and adrenals. Look into it,. I had the symptoms and so have many other women. The claim is that silicone breasts are impermeable. The silicone material is supposed to maintain the carcinogenic materials inside the breast implant. I, however, believe that breast implants are not impermeable. I believe tiny carcinogenic chemical molecules passed through my silicone. breast implants and were making my body sicker and weaker. I developed the symptoms I previously stated. I strongly urge you to do your research into the prevalence of breast implant illness amongst patients. God bless.

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Salvador Pantoja, MD

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R
October 22, 2018
So sorry to hear that, did your mother end up having surgery too? I saw you twice at pantoja you guys were so kind to offer me a ride back over the border. Hope you are feeling better, take care
UPDATED FROM GratefulLady2016
1 year post

2 years and 5 months later

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Hi Ladies,
I wanted to update you on my mommy makeover from 2016.
I have self removed multiple irritated stitches from my breasts and my belly button up until recently. My belly button pokes out. My boobs are saggy and it’s only been 2 years since my breast lift. The implants that were put in were too heavy. I need a breast lift again and would have to pay $2500 to get a breast lift redone by Pantoja. My areola shape was never acceptable to me and since my breasts have gotten lower, the shape of my areola has gotten less pleasing to look at. The worst part is, i’ve been suffering from what I believe is called breast implant illness. Look into it if you’re feeling severe fatigued and sick. As a result, insurance is covering my breast implant removal, thank God. Looking back, Pantoja insisted on breast implants but I should’ve just gotten a breast lift without implants. In addition to issues with my breasts and belly button, I have a fold in my lower back from excess skin or improper lipo (see pictures), can’t quite figure out why. Ladies, please think twice about the health risks of implants and surgery. I have continued to feel a small discomfort from stitches on my muscles relating to muscle tightening for my tummy tuck. I pray we all will learn to love our body regardless of what the media tells us. Love you all and God bless.

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September 10, 2018
Wow thank you for your update. I pray everything turns pi good for you. Positive vibes sent your way.
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1 month post

It's A PROCESS, a LOooooong Process

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A lot of girls talk about a second round of bbl but not me. I'm happy that my body looks better than what it was but I don't think I'll be doing a round 2 bbl in a very long time, if ever. During lipo recovery, I felt like my aggressively lipo'd areas were burning and not being able to sleep and sit on my back side made me miserable. Oh and not to mention the garment and using the restroom for a bowel movement, I hate the splashing of you know what on my asset...lots of showers to stay clean. Sorry if it's TMI, just keeping it real. Maybe when I get my boobs traded out in a few years I'll get a bbl again but it makes me nervous just thinking of having to go through this process again to get a bigger asset. I do doubt it at the moment. Maybe next time it won't be as bad because my body wont be in such bad shape prior to my next bbl. Don't get me wrong, I am thankful for my results it's just such a process and I'm ready for it to be over. I've invested tears, sweat, blood among other things over this. Would I do it again? It's possible but at this point, unlikely.

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YT
January 24, 2017
Happy healing. You look great by the way. You are welcome to see my journey just click on my name. I'm almost one month and back to my regular program. Recovery sucks but I'm defiantly going for another round.
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January 24, 2017
Thank u❤️ happy healing to you too. I like you're results, you look great. Maybe when you get a chance you can post more pictures?
YT
January 24, 2017
Will do ❤️️
R
January 24, 2017
Your waist is so small, it even seems like if you lost weight.
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G
January 24, 2017
Thank u =D
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V
March 24, 2017
You look great. It's very natural looking. I think your transformation was a biggggg success. Happy healing. #whatAgreatFeeling