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Removing my Breast Implants, Feeling Ill and Want to Be Myself Again - New Jersey, NJ
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Mom of 2, had my implants since 2015. Started to...
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Mom of 2, had my implants since 2015. Started to develop numerous symptoms. Starting with my skin, fatigue, headaches, joint pains, muscle aches, mood changes, arm and finger numbness/tingling, insomnia, low energy, frequent urination, dry eyes, blurry vision, brain fog, confusion. Back, neck and shoulder pain.... Today Jan 3, 2017 I had my consult with my Surgeon who placed my implants. I told him my symptoms and that I believe it is caused by my implants. He doesn't believe that's the case and told me to get tested for lyme disease, check for mold and aspestice in the house, see an immunologist/allergist and rheumatologist. He made a point to explain to me that my implants do not cause illness. Everything he said I already expected from reading other women's experience/blogs/reviews with the similar issues and health concerns. He told me he would explant for peace of mind for myself but that my symptoms would not improve. On January 10 I have an appointment with my general physician to address my concerns and hopefully he will have a different opinion on things. I will start with process of elimination however I have a gut feeling that all this is related to my implants one way or another.
At this point explanting is really what I have in mind regardless of the outcome of any medical diagnoses. Sooner or later they will have to come out anyway and I rather put this all behind me and be done with it. I most certainly regret getting them in the first place and wish I did listen to my husband and not have gotten them.
I read many women have the same symptoms as I do on real self and on other sites - breast implant illness is what it's referred to. They remove it and many symptoms improve partially or completely over time. If anyone is going through anything similar to my story or already has explanted because they think the implants were the culprit I'd like your opinion and this. If your health improved and how?
I will post after my next appointment again and let you guys know what my general physician had to say.
At this point explanting is really what I have in mind regardless of the outcome of any medical diagnoses. Sooner or later they will have to come out anyway and I rather put this all behind me and be done with it. I most certainly regret getting them in the first place and wish I did listen to my husband and not have gotten them.
I read many women have the same symptoms as I do on real self and on other sites - breast implant illness is what it's referred to. They remove it and many symptoms improve partially or completely over time. If anyone is going through anything similar to my story or already has explanted because they think the implants were the culprit I'd like your opinion and this. If your health improved and how?
I will post after my next appointment again and let you guys know what my general physician had to say.
Replies (22)
January 27, 2017
Hey I would go to another doctor I live in Jersey I have the same symptoms had my implants since 2013 I'm scheduled to have an explanation on Monday ... its OUR body don't let anyone talk you out of what you believe to be true... I hope you go to another doctor who understands. My doctor asked me why I wanted to explant I told him there to uncomfortable, I didn't want to have anything foreign in my body anymore when I told him I've been researching , he said that the implants were safe. I didn't tell him how sick I've been .The bottom line is it is a big moneymaker for these plastic surgeons... there's to many girls getting sick...I'm pretty sure it's not all in our heads..good luck to you!! I will let you know if my health improves...I'm faithful that it will
January 29, 2017
Hi, where in NJ are you? Are you happy with your Dr. so far? I'm in South Jersey wanting to explant. I will be following you. Best of luck Monday!
January 30, 2017
oh wow, this is like a sign from the angels that I have seen your post. I also had implants in 2015 and have the exact symptoms, all I want is to explant.
January 31, 2017
I think it's great that you want to explant. Not everyone handles implants the same. For me it just didn't work out in so many ways. I'm 5 days post op explant and it was the best decision ever. Good luck with everything and I hope you will regain your health too.
February 3, 2017
I had those same symptoms too. It wasn't my implants it was commercial wheat in the U.S.
UPDATED FROM _love_yourself
Saw my General Physician today for my array of symptoms which I believe are due to my implants
Told my GP all my symptoms and that I have breast implants. I mentioned breast implant illness and if he has heard of it and yes he has. He said its a very grey area as the information out there is not concrete. But he is not ruling it out at this time and he was not dismissive about the subject. He is testing me for:
-Lyme disease
-Thyroid levels
-Lupus
-Anemia
-Connective tissue/collagen and something with vascular disease, I forgot the correct name of the last one.
He also mentioned depression which I honestly don't believe is the case.
So I will post again after my results are in.
I also have a 2nd consult on Friday Jan. 13 for implant removal so will update on that as well.
My blood work will be in on Thursday Jan 12.... I'm very anxious to find out the results
-Lyme disease
-Thyroid levels
-Lupus
-Anemia
-Connective tissue/collagen and something with vascular disease, I forgot the correct name of the last one.
He also mentioned depression which I honestly don't believe is the case.
So I will post again after my results are in.
I also have a 2nd consult on Friday Jan. 13 for implant removal so will update on that as well.
My blood work will be in on Thursday Jan 12.... I'm very anxious to find out the results
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January 17, 2017
Got all my results and everything is negative. The only thing they found is low levels of Vitamin D.
I had 2 consults with 2 different surgeons about removal and my surgery for explant is scheduled.
January 18, 2017
I'm glad nothing showed up in your blood work. But of course, why are you having these symptoms. I believe anything is possible and I hope your symptoms subside after Explant. Good luck.
January 18, 2017
Thank you, I also do believe every body reacts differently to implants. I have girlfriends who have had no issues at all. It just happened it did not work out for me. I do believe my surgeon did a great job with my initial surgery. I healed well and they look great.
Your explant looks great I will also remove under local but a bit nervous
Your explant looks great I will also remove under local but a bit nervous
Welcome, and thanks so much for sharing your story. I hope you'll find all the support you need within this awesome community. Here's a link to the Breast Implant Removal Forum, in case you haven't already discovered it. Do you feel more nervous or excited at this point? Please keep on updating. Good luck!