43 Yrs Young! 10 Yr Old Implants Have Ruptured and Need to Be Removed. - Nuffield, GB

They are such beautiful words! you have a wonderful husband. I'm starting to come around to the idea of being the real me again. And yes beauty is on the inside.

yeah he's a keeper, I wish I could clone him for several good friends! Hehe... Anyway, I've got to find out how to work this site out to start my own photos and journey record so hopefully someone even if it's just one incredible woman, is as comforted and encouraged by my story as I have been of others!... Love to you all, I'm gonna read more stories until I'm soo confident ... Because I'm still a bit nervous... I think I'm ready and really have no choice anyway because of rupture, but I want to have no replacement...so I'm nervous I will accept myself, is that weird?... Or normal?... From what I'm reading it's normal?...

Bless you thank you Julie. I will keep you posted.

Hi Christine, of course I will keep you posted. I have Allergan implants but hoping they will respond shortly with some answers....

Hi: I'm new to this fabulous site. I wish you all a speedy recovery. I'd like to know also about any compensation. I had explantation performed in 1998 after 20 years with them. They ruptured & I had leakage. They were removed in 1998 & replaced. The Dr never gave me any info of how they looked, whether he left the capsule in, or if the new one was under the muscle or over. He did say they now had a more natural looking tear drop style, and everyone was getting those, so that is what I choose. I was still pretty naive, and listened to him. I was never billed for the surgery, so either the insurance paid it all, or the implant company paid for it. It was all handled quietly, as I never saw a bill. Fast forward from 1978 - first implant @ 25 yrs old, 1998 @ 45 yrs old, and now 2016 @ 63 yrs old... I've had nothing but problems, pains, aches, and now strange tremors. The pain I get goes from hands, shoulders, fingers, back, legs, hip, breast, neck, weird feeling in my brain, and swelling in different areas...on different days. I was diagnosed with Fybromyalia & also on the cusp of Lupus. Diagnosed through blood tests 10 months ago, and physical tests. I was put on Cymbalta which did help somewhat for around 9 months. Now, I'm experiencing the aches all over again, but more extreme. I'm 63 years old, and want the implants out. I've spoken to a PS, and they want to do the surgery, but are saying it's considered cosmetic. I wrote her a detailed emailed of my medical issues, and also how they are causing me more pain with how big, and weighty they are. I have Degenerate Disc Disease of the spine. My cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine are changes, compressions of the spine, and I'm having more spine pain. I had cervical spine surgery in 2000, and had 2 discs replaced, plus a Titanium plate put in to stablelize the new discs. In 2007 I was diagnosed with stage 4 Ovarian Cancer. I had multiple surgeries, and aggressive Chemotherapy from June 2007 to December 2007. I survived, though I did think I was not going to make it. So here we are now in 2016. I started to do research on breast implants, and was shocked at all the issues that many of us are experiencing. In December 2015 when I went for my yearly Mammogram, it was horribly painful. The tech took many films of my breasts, and the machine squeezed me so hard that I had tears in my eyes. I got a letter for a redo. It said they saw something, but that since my breasts were so densed they could not see well. In January 2016 I went for another mammogram, and an ultrasound. Results were given within minutes, and they said they saw no issues, and that I should not worry. I am now remembering that years ago after 1998, one of my mammogram results stated either leakage or rupture. Can't remember which. Somehow, I did not follow up on that. The same hospital has always written No Changes since last checkup. I come to find out, that they will not include the leakage or rupture, because they've written it down once, already. So that's why I'd forgotten. I will be requesting my reports, and Mammogram films & CD's going back to my 1998 surgery, and once I have them, I can document all the pertinent info. When I spoke to my new PS about reports of women having issues due to breast implants, the PS immediately dismissed that. Stating no woman is getting sick from implants!! My PS is a woman!! I might change my PS. My hubby & adult children are ok with whatever I decide to do. Though hubby is probably tired by now with me discussing all the info I'm learning. He says get the surgery done asap! He's worried..I know. I've put on weight since 1998 when I weighed ..get ready..only 95 lbs. soaking wet. That's after having 2 kids. I now weigh 125 lbs. That's 30 pds heavier. I'm on a mission to loose weight..at least 10 lbs. None of my pretty dresses fit me, nor my blouses. Most of the time I wear a large. But, I should be a small. My hips are 35 inches, but my top, and shoulders is where most of my weight is. I'm sorry for this long post. I'm nervous. I did tell the PS that I want the surgery asap. I should hear by next week what the date for pre-op, and surgery is. I also wrote to her that I also want the capsule removed during surgery. I also want photos of the implants & the capsules that they take out. I want to see those dreaded implants, and capsules. I watched youtube videos, and it's shocking what they've found in some implants, and capsules when removed. Mold has been found in some!! There are several doctors who have written books, and now perform mostly explantations. They are trying to educate some other Plastic Surgeons. Check it out for yourself. I will see what my PS tells me, since I sent her my email 2 days ago about my pains, the capsule removal, and that this is a medical necessity. If I'm not satisfied with her response, I will look for a PS that is knowledgeable on Explantation, and a Mastopexy (sp). I can't wait to have my tiny breasts back again, feel less pain, and wear normal clothes that match my body structure. I am 5'1". I wore size 32A back in 1978, and weighed 95lbs. Now, to funnier things....I bought a craft luggage that pops up with compartments. It stands tall, when opened & the handle is up, and the compartments are lifted. It has 4 wheels, and moves easily. That's where my go to after surgery items will be in. It will make it easier on that week that I have to sit & not move too much. I purchased it from one of the shopping channels (HSN) 2 days ago. I think it will be great. I will set it up before my surgery. I'm also getting my hair cut the shortest possible. Since my hair grows fast, I will cut it in honor of all Cancer Survivors, and those who have passed on. I did save a list that one of our Sisters on this site posted. I'm also going to purchase a black, and a white compression bra with pockets for the drains. It zips up in the front, and has Velcro to loosen or tighten around neck or shoulders. I will take a better look at them once I stop at the Cancer Hospital for an appointment I have tomorrow. If I do purchase them, I will post photos of the bra, and the crafty luggage..lol. I'm doing organization projects on the days I feel better, on till a week before my surgery. I'm donating, giving away, and tossing items from the closets, rooms, offices, pantry, and under the sinks that I no longer use, or not my taste any longer. I have ordered new bed sheet sets for our bed. Donating the old ones that I've had for many years. Hubby will be painting the guest room, since I moved my office from there to the old guest room 2 months ago. I left more than 30 nail holes...yikes! So he will fill them in, and paint. I'm going to order a couple of sheets for that guest room, and a nice spring blanket. My daughter is coming down for a week when I have surgery, and she will be in that room. She's a writer, and has self-published a couple of books. I'll be reading them during my recovery time. Plus I have Netflix, Amazon prime video, and some audio books also. Ok, I better end this before they say it's too long to post. I hope to hear from some of my new sisters here, and thank you to all who've posted their stories, comments, questions, and answers. Loulouredders, Christine44113, is40old, julie5555, lisa2709, 40 and about to be free, karinf58, this means you ladies also. Without all of the beautiful sisters on this site, I would not be here sharing my story. Health, peace of mind, happiness to everyone. Hugs

Thank you so much for your comment. I have had a look at your post and your breasts look great. I have everything crossed...

Aw thank you for your sisterly support!... Yea it's good to know nerves are normal and not necessarily a sign I won't handle it, just like you I have told myself to expect a few roller coaster thoughts n feelings... But overall, we will feel lighter, free, and run faster! Lol Most importantly, health will be better, so our kids get the real us!... Not like in my case an exhausted by lunchtime Mum who often needs a nana nap!... All the very best for your special day!... I look forward to seeing your results if you share them...because we were similar structures... So I have some idea of afterwards... Yes you take care too!...

Love my 34A's too!!

Thank you Julie. Got my youngest cooking spaghetti bologna set for dinner. Feel like a lady of leisure. Xx

Bless you, what lovely words. I feel like I've known you a long time. Shame you're on the other side of the world! Will continue to pray that you will have some positive news and be free of the implants soon. Take care xx

Aw thank you!... Yes I feel like I am a bit out n a limb here, but am grateful for the long distance love shown by 'Y'all... ;) (dream of mine to visit Texas hehe) There may be a hundred women that come across our stories in time to come who gain the courage and strength to face what we are, and it's especially us smaller busted that are most encouraging for me and maybe others, because ones like us are usually the most likely to want to implant for emotional reasons aye I've found... Yes I'm so looking forward to being on the other side, and just want to feel healthy and energetic...is it true you run marathons!? Wow girl now wonder you have an awesome physique!!... I ran a half about a yr n half ago... It felt soo good! ;) My deepest respect for you as a strong, incredible and gorgeous woman, mentally and physically! :) [RS bleep]

No I'm not a marathon runner, I ran a half 5 years ago, did enjoy it but not good on joints. Did my first triathlon last year and hope to do my second one in June as long as my healing doesn't take too long. My favourite sport is road cycling, absolutely love it and I enjoy a bit of open water swimming also hence thought I would give triathlons a go. Have to say it has certainly improved my core strength. Would definitely recommend. Physically fit? I guess I am, mentally? Well I will let you know on that one... Xx

Lol hehe... Yes you are!... Being mentally fit means you did this!... It even means letting yourself have a cry when you need to too, accepting that this is all part of it! ;) [RS bleep] be thinking of you all day! ;) [RS bleep] You are stronger than you think!... Oh, and yes, my knees killed me for a week afterwards... Oh cycling?!... You are braver than me, cars whooshing past freak me out, I'm not a confident rider like I was in my teens... Love hiking in the NZ bush tho, and jogging... I used to own horses so have good core strength too... Now just have a cat, which makes for good core strength too as he tries to trip me up all the time?! Lol [RS bleep]

Ah cheers Lisa. Just got to not eat too much chocolate for the next 4 weeks haha! Xx

Thank you Jodie. Let's hope I will still be feeling positive when the bandages come off in 2 weeks... X