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Sick From Implants : En Bloc Capsulectomy date Nov 2016
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I'm scheduled for surgery with Dr Feng in December...
siliconecorruptionSeptember 27, 2016
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I'm scheduled for surgery with Dr Feng in December and intend to give a full and honest review of my experience both physical and emotional. I could not find any reviews that give a list of all symptoms before and after so I intend to do this (over the years) in the hope of helping other women in the same situation.
I'm 50 something years of age and have had implants for 30 years. Both silicone and under the musle. I went from 34a to 34b and then to 34c.
I started getting body pains within approx 5 years of the first implants but was repeatedly told "nothing to do with the impants". Being young and nieve I believed the "doctors".
Fast forward to present day and my symptoms now comprise:
Anxiety, depression and panic attacks
Breast pain
Capsular contracture
Cognitive dysfunction (brain fog, difficulty concentrating, memory loss)
Dehydration for no reason
Dry eyes, decline in vision, vision disturbances and twitching eyes
Estrogen / progesterone imbalance prior to HRT
Fatigue
Fevers, night sweats, intolerant to heat (not hormonal as now on HRT)
Food intolerance and allergies
Frequent urination
Fungal infections, yeast infections, candida, sinus infections
Gastrointestinal and digestive issues
General chest discomfort shortness of breath
Hair loss, dry skin and hair
Headaches
Heart palpitations, changes in normal heart rate or heart pain
Hyper adrenal symptoms
Hyper thyroid symptoms
Itchy skin
Liver and kidney dysfunction
Loss of pleasurable nipple sensation which are now painful
Loss of libido
Liver and kidney problems
Muscle pain and weakness, joint pain
Nausea
Bacterial and viral infections
Numbness/tingling sensations in upper and lower limbs
Pain and or burning sensation around implant, underarm, arms and hands.
Pain in chest area and pectoral muscles
Pain in neck and shoulders
Poor sleep and insomnia
Slow clearing of common colds and flues
Slow muscle recovery after activity
Sore and aching joints
Swollen and tender lymph nodes in breast area, underarm, throat, neck, groin
Throat clearing, cough, difficulty swallowing, choking, reflux
Vertigo
I had to give working a couple of years ago but thankfully put enough money away over the years to keep me going.
I will be delighted if I feel even 50% better after explant :-)
Oh yes, almost forgot to mention - my husband is a boob man and he has only every known me with implants so will have that to deal with as well :-(
I am obviously angry about the corruption in this industry and how they have managed to lie and cover up the damage that silicone is doing to people and destroying lives but I am putting all my energy into improving my health and hopefully getting some sort of life back. Who knows, maybe if I get enough energy back I will take further action in any way I can to help others.
I'm 50 something years of age and have had implants for 30 years. Both silicone and under the musle. I went from 34a to 34b and then to 34c.
I started getting body pains within approx 5 years of the first implants but was repeatedly told "nothing to do with the impants". Being young and nieve I believed the "doctors".
Fast forward to present day and my symptoms now comprise:
Anxiety, depression and panic attacks
Breast pain
Capsular contracture
Cognitive dysfunction (brain fog, difficulty concentrating, memory loss)
Dehydration for no reason
Dry eyes, decline in vision, vision disturbances and twitching eyes
Estrogen / progesterone imbalance prior to HRT
Fatigue
Fevers, night sweats, intolerant to heat (not hormonal as now on HRT)
Food intolerance and allergies
Frequent urination
Fungal infections, yeast infections, candida, sinus infections
Gastrointestinal and digestive issues
General chest discomfort shortness of breath
Hair loss, dry skin and hair
Headaches
Heart palpitations, changes in normal heart rate or heart pain
Hyper adrenal symptoms
Hyper thyroid symptoms
Itchy skin
Liver and kidney dysfunction
Loss of pleasurable nipple sensation which are now painful
Loss of libido
Liver and kidney problems
Muscle pain and weakness, joint pain
Nausea
Bacterial and viral infections
Numbness/tingling sensations in upper and lower limbs
Pain and or burning sensation around implant, underarm, arms and hands.
Pain in chest area and pectoral muscles
Pain in neck and shoulders
Poor sleep and insomnia
Slow clearing of common colds and flues
Slow muscle recovery after activity
Sore and aching joints
Swollen and tender lymph nodes in breast area, underarm, throat, neck, groin
Throat clearing, cough, difficulty swallowing, choking, reflux
Vertigo
I had to give working a couple of years ago but thankfully put enough money away over the years to keep me going.
I will be delighted if I feel even 50% better after explant :-)
Oh yes, almost forgot to mention - my husband is a boob man and he has only every known me with implants so will have that to deal with as well :-(
I am obviously angry about the corruption in this industry and how they have managed to lie and cover up the damage that silicone is doing to people and destroying lives but I am putting all my energy into improving my health and hopefully getting some sort of life back. Who knows, maybe if I get enough energy back I will take further action in any way I can to help others.
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Replies (16)
September 28, 2016
I only had implants in for three months but within the first two weeks I started noticing negative changes within my body that I never experienced before such as hives, restless leg syndrome, bloating that only went away after explant, weight gain of 5 pounds within the first month, muscle and joins aches, period lasting two weeks followed by one month delay which NEVER happened to me before, and the list goes on. I had immediately suspected that the implants were causing these symptoms, either my body couldn't adjust to the foreign objects and kept fighting them off, or I was simply intolerant to silicone (who isn't?). So I told my husband and PS that I made a mistake and it was time to fix it and they both understood. In fact, my PS gives every breast implant patient a list of potential autoimmune disorders symptoms that some patients experience after breast augmentation and he makes you sing to acknowledge that you are aware of that risk. I am 8 days implant free and ALL my symptoms went away! I have lost 6.5 pounds without trying (1.5 pounds from the implants - 330cc each). So I am once again skinny, deflated and happy! Good luck to you!
September 28, 2016
Many thanks for your that, it is encouraging to know that your symptoms went after removal. I have read many explant posts and everyone seems to have had weight gain but I have suffered nausea and weight loss which concerns me slightly.
September 28, 2016
Yes, I read that as well, some patients experience weight loss and others weight gain. It seems to me, after extensive reading, that weight gain occurs mostly in silicone implants patients whereas weight loss occurs mostly in saline implants patients. I am not a doctor, just an observation from reading numerous patients reviews. I wonder if the weight loss is associated with the mold in the saline implants? I had cohesive gel and had immediately gained weight that only came off after explant. I am only 120 pounds so 5 pounds weight for me is significant.
September 28, 2016
Hey there, and welcome! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. I hope you'll get lots of support from the community. Have you checked out the Breast Implant Removal forum yet? Here's a great post to get you started. Hope you'll enjoy reading it. Good luck, and please keep us updated.
Breast Implant Removal Tips (Pre-op, Surgery Day, and Post-op)
September 28, 2016
Sheila, many thanks for that list - I thought I had covered everything but there were a few great tips on the list that I had not thought of x
September 28, 2016
Many thanks for your kind words and I hope you manage to get your capsules out soon. I had a look at your photos - you look great and you certainly don't look 60. best wishes
September 28, 2016
I really don't know how some of these PS sleep at night. I guess on a big mattress full of money. My PS never told me of any side effects, as a matter of fact when I went to him to show him how both my implants had flipped, he responded with a "i have never seen this before, they will settle down, go home and live your life. most women never have any problems and live out their days with them" no kidding. Went to another PS about implant that I thought had flipped again. For some reason they never want to confirm what they suspect is causing the mis-shape. From what I have read and other women have described I now believe he manually tried to crack my capsule. Of course he did not tell me what he was doing, he suggested he was trying to rotate the implant back into position. However ever since that "procedure" 4 years ago I am now connecting the dots with my nagging health issues (chronic cough being one). I wish you all the best. An easy and satisfactory recovery. Be patient and kind with yourself. Thanks for sharing your story. I plan on documenting mine, photos and all for other to hopefully benefit. Hope to be explanted soon.
September 29, 2016
Good to hear from you - we have a lot in common. Mine are also gummy bear. I also have developed an intolerance for alcohol - a real bummer as having a glass of red wine with my dinner was one of the few enjoyments in life that I had!
I didn't experience the implant flip which sounds awful. I have had capsular contracture for 10 years and my ever so "caring" PS told me not to worry about it, it is not a problem! Don't you just love them. Believing that people get their comeuppance some day kind of helps a bit ;-)
I hope you explant soon and via the en bloc method. It's a double wammy insult that we had to do our own enless hours of reasearch to find out about the implant capsule.
Wishing you well on your journey and I look forward to following your story. x
I didn't experience the implant flip which sounds awful. I have had capsular contracture for 10 years and my ever so "caring" PS told me not to worry about it, it is not a problem! Don't you just love them. Believing that people get their comeuppance some day kind of helps a bit ;-)
I hope you explant soon and via the en bloc method. It's a double wammy insult that we had to do our own enless hours of reasearch to find out about the implant capsule.
Wishing you well on your journey and I look forward to following your story. x
UPDATED FROM siliconecorruption
18 days pre
2 Months Post Explant : Improvements in Health already !!!!
siliconecorruptionJanuary 24, 2017
Hello ladies and sorry for the late update.
My surgery with Dr Feng went very well, 2.5 hours. She removed the implants enbloc (with the capsule intact), pulled down the detached upper pectorial muscles and stitched them back to where they should be, she also scrapped my ribs to remove capsule from my first set of implants and removed scar tissue due to severe capsular constracture.
The first 3-4 weeks were hard – I won’t sugar coat it – I was in a great deal of pain immediately after surgery and this continued for a week or two. I had a reaction to the antibiotics and pain killers so felt absolutely crap. I guess the reason I was in such bad shape was due to having being so ill before surgery. 30 years of 30+ chemicals slowly leaking/sweating into my system really took its toll on my physical and mental health and virtually collapsed my immune system.
Today, 2 months post op, I am feeling great. I just can’t believe how much better I feel! ? I honestly did not expect to feel this much better this soon. I had prepared myself for the worst and thought it would take at least 6 months.
As for how I look, well that is a different story ? As I have not been able to lift anything for over a year and lost the use of my right arm, I have lost all my upper body muscle including any chest muscles. I am now pretty much skin and bone and ribs with two small misshapen boobs that sit too low. I think I am 34AA but not bothering to look at bras just now. Despite all this I am sooooo happy. I feel soooo much better. I am sooooo glad I explanted and wish I have found this website or one of the many others on silicone poisoning so I could have had them out sooner.
As promised I will update every month or so with details on how my health has improved. To date they are as follows;-
Anxiety, depression and panic attacks (almost gone)
Breast pain (almost gone)
Brain fog, difficulty concentrating, memory loss (50% better)
Dehydration for no reason (30% better)
Dry eyes (30% better)
Fatigue (60% better)
Fevers, night sweats (70% better)
Frequent urination (30% better)
Fungal infections, yeast infections, candida (no change)
Sinus infections & blocked sinuses (all gone)
Gastrointestinal and digestive issues (70% better)
General chest discomfort shortness of breath (all gone)
Hair loss, dry skin and hair (30% better)
Headaches (70% better)
Heart palpitations (gone)
Hyper adrenal symptoms (not sure)
Hyper thyroid symptoms (not sure)
Itchy skin (same)
Liver and kidney problems (not sure)
Loss of pleasurable nipple sensation & pain in one nipple (not sure)
Loss of libido (too early to tell ?)
Muscle pain and weakness, joint pain (50% better)
Nausea (gone)
Bacterial and viral infections (haven’t had any)
Numbness/tingling sensations in upper and lower limbs (50% better)
Pain and or burning underarm, arms and hands (50% better)
Pain in chest area and pectoral muscles (too early to tell)
Pain in neck and shoulders (70% better)
Poor sleep and insomnia (no change)
Slow clearing of common colds and flues (haven’t had any)
Slow muscle recovery after activity (too early to tell)
Swollen and tender lymph nodes (80% better)
Throat clearing, cough, difficulty swallowing, choking (80% better)
Vertigo (gone)
For info, I am eating a very healthy diet, lots of vegetable juice and taking 20+ vitamins, minerals and suplements a day. I will start on protein drinks and weight training in another month or so.
I was so ill from the silicone implants that I had to give up work and now only 2 months post explants I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I am confident I will be able to return to work in a few months. I didn’t think I would work again or even be able to do gardening or hovering ever again.
I could not be happier with my decision to explant.
My surgery with Dr Feng went very well, 2.5 hours. She removed the implants enbloc (with the capsule intact), pulled down the detached upper pectorial muscles and stitched them back to where they should be, she also scrapped my ribs to remove capsule from my first set of implants and removed scar tissue due to severe capsular constracture.
The first 3-4 weeks were hard – I won’t sugar coat it – I was in a great deal of pain immediately after surgery and this continued for a week or two. I had a reaction to the antibiotics and pain killers so felt absolutely crap. I guess the reason I was in such bad shape was due to having being so ill before surgery. 30 years of 30+ chemicals slowly leaking/sweating into my system really took its toll on my physical and mental health and virtually collapsed my immune system.
Today, 2 months post op, I am feeling great. I just can’t believe how much better I feel! ? I honestly did not expect to feel this much better this soon. I had prepared myself for the worst and thought it would take at least 6 months.
As for how I look, well that is a different story ? As I have not been able to lift anything for over a year and lost the use of my right arm, I have lost all my upper body muscle including any chest muscles. I am now pretty much skin and bone and ribs with two small misshapen boobs that sit too low. I think I am 34AA but not bothering to look at bras just now. Despite all this I am sooooo happy. I feel soooo much better. I am sooooo glad I explanted and wish I have found this website or one of the many others on silicone poisoning so I could have had them out sooner.
As promised I will update every month or so with details on how my health has improved. To date they are as follows;-
Anxiety, depression and panic attacks (almost gone)
Breast pain (almost gone)
Brain fog, difficulty concentrating, memory loss (50% better)
Dehydration for no reason (30% better)
Dry eyes (30% better)
Fatigue (60% better)
Fevers, night sweats (70% better)
Frequent urination (30% better)
Fungal infections, yeast infections, candida (no change)
Sinus infections & blocked sinuses (all gone)
Gastrointestinal and digestive issues (70% better)
General chest discomfort shortness of breath (all gone)
Hair loss, dry skin and hair (30% better)
Headaches (70% better)
Heart palpitations (gone)
Hyper adrenal symptoms (not sure)
Hyper thyroid symptoms (not sure)
Itchy skin (same)
Liver and kidney problems (not sure)
Loss of pleasurable nipple sensation & pain in one nipple (not sure)
Loss of libido (too early to tell ?)
Muscle pain and weakness, joint pain (50% better)
Nausea (gone)
Bacterial and viral infections (haven’t had any)
Numbness/tingling sensations in upper and lower limbs (50% better)
Pain and or burning underarm, arms and hands (50% better)
Pain in chest area and pectoral muscles (too early to tell)
Pain in neck and shoulders (70% better)
Poor sleep and insomnia (no change)
Slow clearing of common colds and flues (haven’t had any)
Slow muscle recovery after activity (too early to tell)
Swollen and tender lymph nodes (80% better)
Throat clearing, cough, difficulty swallowing, choking (80% better)
Vertigo (gone)
For info, I am eating a very healthy diet, lots of vegetable juice and taking 20+ vitamins, minerals and suplements a day. I will start on protein drinks and weight training in another month or so.
I was so ill from the silicone implants that I had to give up work and now only 2 months post explants I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I am confident I will be able to return to work in a few months. I didn’t think I would work again or even be able to do gardening or hovering ever again.
I could not be happier with my decision to explant.
Replies (11)
January 25, 2017
Feel so happy for you! I did also had lots of health problems after I got the implants put in 5,5 years ago. Anxiety, panic attacks, depression and insomnia (started 8 weeks after breast augmentation), vertigo, muscle pain and weaknes and the latest was a chronical mastitis (still dealing with the mastitis, but hoping for full recovery since my breast removal was only three weeks ago).
Best wishes to you.
Best wishes to you.
January 25, 2017
I really appreciate you documenting your changes for us.
Seeing your improvements gives me hope as my implants are 30yrs old as well, and I have many of the symptoms you have described here.
Presently, I'm waiting for the insurance overlords to give their 'yea' or 'nay', after which I will book a surgery date a.s.a.p - no matter what the decision - cause these old bags have gotta go.
~ Really happy for you.
Seeing your improvements gives me hope as my implants are 30yrs old as well, and I have many of the symptoms you have described here.
Presently, I'm waiting for the insurance overlords to give their 'yea' or 'nay', after which I will book a surgery date a.s.a.p - no matter what the decision - cause these old bags have gotta go.
~ Really happy for you.
February 1, 2017
Hi I had my breast inplants for 37 yrs. Never one time sick loved my inplants they became a part of me. Then in 2013 on 1/18/2013 had to have them out. and where i had my mammograms HMO never let me know. I had granulomatous silicone invaginating into the musicles , also granulomtous that were dissectedall the way up to the axilla, I was a mess, and the PS said it also is still in my lymphatis and axilla . I will never be rid of all the freefloating silicone My nipples are gone, . on my right nippler unDER the nipple areolar complex reveled a large silicone granulomatous I had these remloved 3 1/2 years still fatigued and sick I never leave my house n more. Dr said I will ( with all the effort to remove free floating silicone but it can still continue to migrat any where, So sad
February 20, 2017
Hi MaryAnnStevens. So sorry to hear about your situation, you really have been through a lot.
Re you previous post, most of my symptoms are self evident and don't need diagnosing but the problems that did need diagnosis eg; hormones, thyroid, reproductive organs, liver, kidneys etc were all diagnosed privately as unfortunately the NHS in the UK either would not do the tests or their blood tests were not thorough enough. I would hate to add up everything I have spent on medical bills and altermative health - probably close to £50,000. Aside from the Enbloc Capsulectomy (which I think you had done?) I would highly recommend getting your hormones, thyroid and adrenal gland checked. I also found cutting out alcohol helped and eating LOTS of vegetables. I don't need to do coffee enemas as I mostly have the runs! Trying to put on weight but nothing is working so far. This site has a page on detox which is quite good healingbreastimplantillness or do a search for heavy metal detoxification and you will get loads of sites with some good info.
Sadly most of the support groups are on Facebook and will not accept you if you don't have a heap of 'friends' with personal photos and information. Most women don't want the whole world knowing their personal details.
In terms of campaigning to have implants removed from the market I don't fully go along with this approach as people die every day from many pharmaceutical drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. I think a more effective campaign would be for INFORMED CONCENT. The manufactures and surgeons should be required by law to disclose a full list of the contents with a list of all known and reported side effects. Then it is up to the individual if they want to take the risk or not. But the industry is so corrupt that I would not hold my breath on this happening any time soon. I know of at least one scientist who spoke out about his findings and he received death threats.
A few things worth trying are st johns wort, lemon balm and valerian as they help relax the nervous system. I take these in tincture form every day and they seem to help the anxiety. I so hope your health improves soon, stick with it, you will get there eventually. I totally empathise with you on the flat front - I can't even fill an AA cup so I don't bother with bras and stick to the stretchy sport type tops (with padding of course!). love and hugs to you x
February 20, 2017
Hi Silcone: Oh I never knew in amillion years I would ever be like this for 3 years. I was always into health avid runner big rottweilers I had never had and operation like to remove these bags Jiut when I had them put in. and they were so beautiful i had been flat and and had to wearthose uplift bras by victoria secret. I love Facebook I never knew what you said getting people to join I think you said that. I tried to put picture onhere of my fried eggs. Oh my God thank God I hadmy face covered The pictures ened up on Google Twitter and Facebook and I think there still there thank God my face was covered. I guess all I can do is get up each day feeling terrible I usually start feeling better in the after noon. iI take Prozac and xanax. I have had depression . I was on Lexapro horrible drug. well I pray soon we both are well. iam 70 now thank God I had no problems for 37 years all my young years. have a good day write me anytime I don,t go out anymore Like being in my house. I live in small town nothing out here. big hugs
February 20, 2017
Hi Silicone: It is pouring out dark and gloomy in Ca, This kind of weather makes me so sleepy. I am going to see a plastic surgeon at Kaiser HMO to see if I have something elsewrong withme But whats weird up in tell 11/1/2013 I was feeling great my breast looked nice I did alot of running that week because I knew the operation was coming, Tnat afternoon went to the hospital I was scared but felt helath wise great. Had surgery came home . I wold say about a month after that I started becoming very depressed and fatigued then the aches and pains , how could I feel so good and then have this operation . And get so sick fatigued?? So it has to be connected to this toxic poison leaking through my body for years. and I was having mammograms every 2 years I got the video when I went to get al my papers so man lies. I needed the papers to show the PS who was going to operate. in the video you can see all the silicone in my breast. A mess. these PS just want the money,. and so many women have no insurance no money I feel so sorry for them. hugs maryann
February 15, 2017
Thank you so much for sharing. Going on 30 years with my implants and have been sick for 19 1/2 years. I'm hoping to have my explant done by this summer. Just need to convince my "boob man" husband. Also want to go to Dr Feng but don't live in Cleveland so I'll have to sell him on that too. I'm scared he won't see it my way :(
February 15, 2017
Please don't be scared. It is not until you loose you health that you realise how valuable it is, we basically don't have a LIFE when we feel crap and/or are in pain all the time. My husband is a boob man and he was shocked when I first told him. I waited for the shock to sink in and then sat down with him and explained that if he was not happy that I would give him a divorce and would not have any bad feelings. Well, he came round to it all and has been great (proof I guess that he loves me and not just my body). I hope you will put yourself first - our health is our wealth. This dreadful journey has changed me for the better. I love myself just the way I am and will only share, what life I have left, with those that love me just the way I am. Wishing you lots of courage and may the force be with you. much love x
February 20, 2017
i feel so sleepy and fatgued just taking a shower, did you go through a detox program vitamins ennams (coffe) I my chest is a mess no nipples stomack hurts I never knew my life would end up fat, flat chested scares no nipples no more running so tired and no more money, cost me $14,000.00 hesaid with mini lift I had nothing to lift . screwed again. thank you so much for nice post. hugs
February 20, 2017
My husband loves me for who I am , He would never tell me to keep these toxic bags in me for his enjoyment, Take care of your self that silicone or saline is leaking through your body. So it is time to get them out.. good luck hjugs
UPDATED FROM siliconecorruption
6 months post
8 Month Post Capsulectomy
siliconecorruptionAugust 20, 2017
A quick update to let you know how I am proressing:
Anxiety, depression and panic attacks (almost gone)
Breast pain (almost gone)
Brain fog, difficulty concentrating, memory loss (90% better)
Dehydration for no reason (80% better)
Dry eyes (60% better)
Fatigue (80% better)
Fevers, night sweats (70% better)
Frequent urination (30% better)
Fungal infections, yeast infections, candida (gone)
Sinus infections & blocked sinuses (all gone)
Gastrointestinal and digestive issues (70% better)
General chest discomfort shortness of breath (all gone)
Hair loss, dry skin and hair (80% better)
Headaches (80% better)
Heart palpitations (gone)
Hyper adrenal symptoms (not sure)
Hyper thyroid symptoms (not sure)
Itchy skin (90% better)
Liver and kidney problems (not sure)
Loss of pleasurable nipple sensation & pain in one nipple (not sure)
Loss of libido (too early to tell ?)
Muscle pain and weakness, joint pain (70% better)
Nausea (gone)
Bacterial and viral infections (haven’t had any)
Numbness/tingling sensations in upper and lower limbs (80% better)
Pain and or burning underarm, arms and hands (70% better)
Pain in chest area and pectoral muscles (90% better)
Pain in neck and shoulders (80% better)
Poor sleep and insomnia (no change)
Slow clearing of common colds and flues (gone)
Slow muscle recovery after activity (70% better)
Swollen and tender lymph nodes (80% better)
Throat clearing, cough, difficulty swallowing, choking (90% better)
Vertigo (gone)
Overall feeling great, still have my off days but these are getting fewer. My main problem is still not being able to sleep.
Would I recommend a En Bloc Capsulectomy to others?
If you are in very poor health and your main priority is to get well - yes.
If you are not in poor health and you are naturally an AA or A cup I would think about it seriously. As you can see from my photos I don't look too hot. This does't bother me but I know that some ladies would not be able to live with this so it is not for everyone.
Anxiety, depression and panic attacks (almost gone)
Breast pain (almost gone)
Brain fog, difficulty concentrating, memory loss (90% better)
Dehydration for no reason (80% better)
Dry eyes (60% better)
Fatigue (80% better)
Fevers, night sweats (70% better)
Frequent urination (30% better)
Fungal infections, yeast infections, candida (gone)
Sinus infections & blocked sinuses (all gone)
Gastrointestinal and digestive issues (70% better)
General chest discomfort shortness of breath (all gone)
Hair loss, dry skin and hair (80% better)
Headaches (80% better)
Heart palpitations (gone)
Hyper adrenal symptoms (not sure)
Hyper thyroid symptoms (not sure)
Itchy skin (90% better)
Liver and kidney problems (not sure)
Loss of pleasurable nipple sensation & pain in one nipple (not sure)
Loss of libido (too early to tell ?)
Muscle pain and weakness, joint pain (70% better)
Nausea (gone)
Bacterial and viral infections (haven’t had any)
Numbness/tingling sensations in upper and lower limbs (80% better)
Pain and or burning underarm, arms and hands (70% better)
Pain in chest area and pectoral muscles (90% better)
Pain in neck and shoulders (80% better)
Poor sleep and insomnia (no change)
Slow clearing of common colds and flues (gone)
Slow muscle recovery after activity (70% better)
Swollen and tender lymph nodes (80% better)
Throat clearing, cough, difficulty swallowing, choking (90% better)
Vertigo (gone)
Overall feeling great, still have my off days but these are getting fewer. My main problem is still not being able to sleep.
Would I recommend a En Bloc Capsulectomy to others?
If you are in very poor health and your main priority is to get well - yes.
If you are not in poor health and you are naturally an AA or A cup I would think about it seriously. As you can see from my photos I don't look too hot. This does't bother me but I know that some ladies would not be able to live with this so it is not for everyone.
Replies (4)
August 21, 2017
I'm in a similar state. 19 months out. I feel like a completely different person. Healthy and energetic and best of all well.
I look - well - flat and sad but not too bad in workout wear and t shirts. It was a trade off that was worth it. Keep on feeling better explant sister. Love and light to you.
I look - well - flat and sad but not too bad in workout wear and t shirts. It was a trade off that was worth it. Keep on feeling better explant sister. Love and light to you.
August 21, 2017
Thanks Lisa, nice to hear from you and that you are doing well. Hopefully our stories/truths about the dangers of implants will help others. Love and light to you also.
August 21, 2017
Right? It's hard to watch girls make the same decision not understanding what they're signing up for. Health issues - maybe? Aesthetic issues and repeat surgeries - absolutely. I'm not the same person I was 23 years ago, but I wish this info had been available to me. Maybe - I'd have skipped a lot of pain and health issues and taken more fabulous vacations with the money. I think you look super BTW. You didn't even have a lift!! Congrats.
August 4, 2018
Thank you for sharing your story. I can relate & hope you’re doing evn better today at a year later!
I don’t completely follow your comment about having en bloc capsulectomy or not. Do you give that advice at the end because you feel en bloc was worse in some way? Isn’t Dr Feng supposed to be top doctor for this procedure? I’m currently in the research faze now & haven’t found any reason not to have en bloc even if I didn’t have illness (which I do!) Just curious about your thoughts.
I wish you lots of health and a fast recovery,I am recovering and I may need to have a revision of my implants pockets as dr did not take capsule out or put drains in , with my health issues I am very much aware that I need as much a healthy system as I can get,more dollars and a different dr I will be looking for one that is not only into making money and has the welfare of his patient number one priority ..