It's Time to See It Through. Nashville, TN

I am 58 years old and was implanted with textured silicone breast implants in 1990. I can’t believe it’s been 26 years. I went from an A to B/small C cup with augmentation. I became sick around 2003 with fatigue (debilitating at times), difficulty sleeping, sensitivity to light, tinnitus, interstitial cystitis, muscle and joint pain, chronic neck and back pain and hip pain. I have seen a lot of specialists and no one has been able to tell me what’s wrong. I started thinking it may be the implants. Around 2007 I talked with a PS about having the implants removed but I needed neck surgery a short time later and had a difficult recovery. Then there were other things that happened so I had to put things on hold. Now things have settled down and I am determined to get the implants out this year. Hopefully, surgery will be within the next few months. I didn’t think I could go through with it until I found this site and read all the wonderful stories of all you brave and caring women. I can’t thank you enough for putting yourselves out there to be proactive and to help others. I hope that I can pay it forward and help someone also.
I have spoken to Dr. Stephen Davis in Nashville who says he can do an en bloc capsulectomy and a mastoplexy at that time. He was patient and listened to my concerns. I am concerned that he does not seem to believe that breast implants can make you sick. Saying that silicone implants have been studied more than any other implant and studies do not show a correlation to illnesses reported, except for a concern for a type of CA. Anyway, I am seeing him again soon to discuss whether or not I would require a lift and have other questions answered before I commit.
I will write again and start sending pictures after my next visit. If anyone has seen Dr. Davis for this type of surgery I would like very much to hear from you.

Hi all, I have an appt for surgery on May 6 with Dr. Davis in Nashville. Pre-op appt is for mid April. The cost is 9198 that will cover everything as long as there are no complications and he can complete everything within 3.5 hours. I will have en bloc capsulectomy with implant removal and a lift. I hope by doing so I will not require additional surgery. Dr. Davis seems very comfortable with being able to remove everything at one time so I will have a better chance at feeling better. Hopefully, some of my symptoms will go away. If they don't I will still feel grateful not to have to worry any longer about these implants in my body. I pray I have chosen the right Dr. I was so very anxious yesterday thinking about all the what ifs. Feeling better today thanks to all of you and a special thanks to nozero00. I will post pics soon. God Bless all of you. Happy Easter

I have been so anxious about the surgery my b/p has gone up. Difficult to get it down so my GP has prescribed b/p medication. I hate to take any medications but I feel this is something I have to do at least until the surgery is over and I am on the road to recovery. I phoned my surgeon's office and Sally is going to try and have one of the patients call me to help me feel more comfortable about all of this. I have not heard back from the office as of yet. I will keep you posted.