I'm 29 but Feel Like I Am 90. Phoenix, AZ

I'm so thrilled for you and to hear this!... Now your body can start to recover and detox! Woohoo! :D we both joined the zero regrets club! ;) welcome to Explant Island, where the fruits are recovery and better health, and education to others about the poisonous effects these things have! [RS bleep] so glad for you! [RS bleep]

So incredibly happy for you! Give yourself a huge pat on the back for sticking to your guns and being brave enough to explant. I am planning to explant as soon as I get a surgery date. I have all the symptoms you mentioned and more. Are all your symptoms gone or most of them. If not all, I'm sure they will all be gone within the year! What is the name of your youtube link? I would like to check it out!

Congratulations! You look amazing. I was continuously unwell, tired and too felt I had an old woman's body as it ached so much. Not anymore. It's such a great freeing feeling isn't it?! I'd never even given breathing a thought but gosh what a difference breathing is now my toxic blobs are gone! I'm so happy for you and your family who you will now have much more energy to love and enjoy [RS bleep]

Do you mind if I ask who did your explant? Your breasts look amazing compared to a lot of other photos I've seen. Did you have a lift also?

You look so good!!! I cannot see your video :(

Woah, thanks for sharing with us!... Sorry to hear that and must have shocked you aye... :/ but kinda makes sense that many are ruptured without us knowing it aye, since we have health issues... [RS bleep] Now you'll be even more glad n relieved to get them out aye luvy... I'm looking forward to that so much for you! :) [RS bleep] both mine were ruptured too... So I know the rainbow of emotions, there will probably be anger, at non information, lack of it and at yourself for getting them... Then frustration you can't get them out tomoro, then worry etc ... Just breathe and know we got through and so will you ok? And forgive yourself quickly because that's no good to dwell on, there's immense pressure to do these things today to fit some so called norm... So just know we are in this with you, all the way, and are sending you a giant hug, xxxxxxx you'll soon be on Explant Island with us! ;) xxxxx

Sorry to hear about that.. So I just had mine removed 4/14/16. I was pretty scared myself.. I'm 35 and also felt tired and had knee problems and headaches all the time. I never thought it could possible be the implants. I also dealt with a rupture and I replaced them .. Second time around infection and cap. contrac. So not worth it. The decision to remove them was the best one I ever did.. I also did a lift.. My Dr. Is fantastic Dr. Fredrick Lester in Dallas. My breast look so awesome. I haven't put pics up due to my fiancé won't let me.. I was scared of my results .. The outcome ...wow... And it's only been a week. After the implants I feel fantastic not tired and no headaches.. Neck pain gone.. Find a good Dr.. I wish I could put up pics of my results because they are that good.. I could be any happier with my decision.... Good luck Hun xoxoxo

SO sorry to hear of the implant rupture. I too am headed toward explant but seem to see such waffling on whether you should remove the capsule. Please post more about your discussion with the Plastic Surgeon!
Thanks

Do you have saline or silicone?

Hi :) ok, so from my readings MRI catches cancer at its earliest stages before lumps, while still in calcification stage, but there are many who've had false readings of ruptures, I refused one because they pressurise the implant or push it outa the way to scan actual Breast tissue, but there's Nowhere for mine to go, that is all I've got basically! Lol... ;) Whereas ultrasound is better for detecting rupture, granulomas and 'snowing' of the implant...and isn't high pressure on boob or implant, that's how I found out about my rupture!... Oh and of course then they can also scan your lymph nodes to see if they have silicone in them... ;) hope that helps?!... A lot depends on your technicians tho, how good they are at performing it and reading the images... I told my lady before we started I have implants, incase she needed to adjust frequency to explore that material... ;) xxxx love sent your way as you begin your wonderful journey to freedom! :)

Hey you, I just wanted to weigh in on this topic. You have textured implants (if I am remembering correctly) - so you will need to have your capsules removed regardless (and therefore need general anesthesia). Since textured implants are designed to adhere to the tissues, there isn't the same option of "simple" explant without capsule removal or general anesthesia like can be done with smooth-shell saline. Now, the good news in this for you is that your surgical situation will allow for your competent and skilled surgeon to deal with whatever is found once you are open - including any hidden rupture or previously undiagnosed gel bleed. Please don't get too stressed about diagnosing a potential rupture or bleed. I've read MANY women's stories on here where they went into surgery being told their implants weren't ruptured, only for the surgeon to find gel bleed or a silent leak once they open on the operating table. Some women have gone to sleep thinking they didn't need a capsule removal, only to wake up and find they had a capsulectomy during surgery due to discovery of a leak. Since your surgeon should likely plan a general anesthesia / textured implant capsulectomy for you anyway (regardless of leak or not) they should be able to respond appropriately to whatever they find when they get in there. Neither the ultrasound nor MRI is conclusive with a negative reading for gel bleed or rupture. So don't stress, just work with an excellent surgeon whom you trust to do the best surgery for you, regardless of what they find inside!

I was certain my left implant had ruptured (gel implants, I'd had them for just under 4 years when I noticed major changes to the left breast), but I was nursing my very young baby and didn't know what to do (other than nurse as little as possible on the left side). I knew I wanted them out when she was finished nursing regardless. I finally had an ultrasound when our daughter was about a year old and it looked ok, but I was still convinced it was ruptured - I just hoped it meant nothing had migrated/moved outside the capsule. Anyway, fast forward to a few weeks ago (about a year after the first ultrasound), I had an ultrasound with Dr. Kahn (I believe this is one of his specialties) and he said there was no rupture - which was confirmed by Dr. Feng, when she performed surgery a few days later. I was CONVINCED it was ruptured. Totally convinced. I didn't nurse on the left side for a year and a half, I was so convinced. If I had it to do over, I would have had the ultrasound and found comfort in the results - I stressed for two years about a rupture.

My original plastic surgeon, the plastic surgeons I consulted with, and Dr. Feng seem to think very highly of ultrasound for potential rupture. And, should you have any issues with your insurance, it is WAY cheaper than MRI. So, yeah, I recommend ultrasound.

Insurance companies will usually only cover mri if you are having an issue, such as a lump, and from what i have been told from surgeons and sono techs are that ultrasounds do not detect a leak, only a mri will. Why are you getting either if you are removing your implants?

I'm tired of being sick and feeling tired... the list goes on. I had my consult with Dr. Mussat and am scheduled for surgery 7/1/16. I can't wait. I too hope to feel better once their out. Good Luck.