65 Yrs,ruptured Implants From1977,exchange Also of New Implants. Northbrook, IL

Silicone implants were found to be ruptured in Oct.,for years I had had so much inertia,in got worse in the last six months.once I found Out they were ruptured, I wanted them out asap, as I felt nausea, and many joint aches,and the overwhelming fatigue.I started seeking out plastic surgeons,thru my insurance plan.I knew insurance would prob.no cover my surgery, due to the fact the i,plants were cosmetically placed origianlly.I was surprised to find that my insurance might cover the removal tho, due to health problems from them.I went to a surgeon in Lake Forest first, only to be told that they would not even try to to bill insurance, cause they never covered these surgeries done cosmetically.Even tho I explained I had already spoke with my insurance, and that they might cover some expense, they said nope, they wouldnt bill them and I would have to pay all up front, but that I could consult with them and they would bill for that.I said no, never mind, I would try elsewhere.i was getting a bit frustrated, because I was getting so sick and achy.My search then luckily brought me to Mae Plastic Surgery of Northbrook.From the moment I stepped thru the office, I was treated with care,dignity, and welcome by the entire staff.Receoption was efficient, friendly and accomadating with scheduling.Jill, their coordinator is a real treasure, dealing with my insurance company for me, and just being encouraging and efficient and just a real nice person!Ah...now Dr.Daniel Krochmal.......my consult with this doctor was an experience I have never had with a doctor,patient one ever before!He explained everything in Great detail of the procedures, what I could have done, or not done.He has such an engaging personality,and such hmor, and after talking with him, I went away totally trusting in His abilities to help me, I had complete confidence that he was the one to do my surgery.i opted to have the implants removed and replaced with the new kind the Doctor showed me, and he explained everything of what would take place before,during , and after,The surgery was Jan 14.tHe day of the surgery,I met Erin, the nurse,once again a stellar member of this Mae group, and the anethesiologist.They kept me calm and ready to do the surgery.The surgery went so well.....even thos it must have been difficult to remove all those years worth of leaks and old implants.I had extremely minimal pain, and that was only when I woke up in the surgery room when it was over, more of slight discomfort than a tual pain, they gave me some pain killers and took care of that.I never had any more pain after that, I was amazed.My new implants look so much better than the origianals ever did, more natural than ever!I had told Doctor Dan to be the judge of what he implants to use, he had ordered many sizes to see which would be right, and he got it perfect!This Mae group is very exacting about the care they give you,they leave no stone unturned!I am recovering very nicely, I was able to go back to work after five days, even thos I felt better right away, I didnt push the work thing.I cant believe that now,one week later ,I feel like a fog has been lifted from my body and I feel really connected with life again!Doctor Dan Krochmal is the most amazing doctor, so brilliant and engaging!All i. All this experience with MAE has returned my life back to me.Dr. Krochmal,YOU are the true ROCK STAR!