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Regaining my Health Through Explant - Atlanta, GA

UPDATED FROM Happy Katlyn
2 months post

'fasting' DETOX begins :)

WORTH IT$9,000
I am a little over 5 weeks out from my explant and I won't lie it has been trying at times (exacerbated symptoms right after surgery-horrid mental fog, headaches, no energy, then post surgery infection) BUT I feel like I am moving in the right direction! I started doing a major detox on Monday(today is Thursday) and I really feel good, for all the instant gratification people out there... no I don't feel symptom free, but I have more level energy all day! I am doing a fasting cleanse with a Metagenics product(plus all of my recommended detox and supportive supplements) and then lots and lots of water. I have had lymphatic drainage massages, acupuncture, still maintain my chiropractic routine, and do nightly epsom salt baths. My plan is to stick to this as long as I am feeling well, then add back in my clean eating routine. My mental state is so much better and I just feel like I am starting to feel changes happening (may be strange to say, but it is an almost overpowering positive feeling going on- if that makes sense).
I'll keep updating as I progress!! Thanks for all the support and for anyone contemplating explant for health reasons- do it!

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Susan Kolb, MD - Account Suspended

Susan Kolb, MD - Account Suspended

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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That sounds awesome! I'm so happy for you that you made this move to better health.
Thank you- I am too. This week really has been a breath of fresh air!
Look up Needle Soak. It's a product you put in the bath and it really works for detox.
Hi Piper54- YES!! That is something I was going to get, thanks for the suggestion :)
Best wishes to you in your upcoming explant!
I think you look really great considering all the trama you went through! So grateful those toxic bags are out and you are healing and regaining your health. For detox I recommend a Mud bath. It's a safe, natural and pure detox (25,000 botanicals). I use Moor Mud. If you are interested I can give you additional info. Congrats! OX
Thanks for the tip- I will look it up :)
I see it's been about 3-4 months since you've updated. How are you feeling now??? Would love an update!
Hey there- yes it's time for sure! I have to say I'm doing real good! I will plan to do an official update soon :)
thank you so much for responding! I am so happy to hear that! I am very sick and making an appointment with Dr. Kolb myself! I have had a long, painful and sick journey so I am praying to get this resolved soon!
UPDATED FROM Happy Katlyn
29 days post

4 weeks post op & photos

I think overall I am good with my progress. I still have illness symptoms, but the post surgery flare up is now calming back down. I have some lymphedema because of the nodes removed that I am going to start massage for. I was delayed because of a post surgery infection, but I am going to start detox Monday- am already eating clean and supplementing but will add in fasting. Some of my nervy-pain from surgery is better and my fog is definitely better. I didn't get to say anything about the ruptured implant on my last set of pictures(accidentally posted before update). This is the 'cohesive gel' that is supposed to be safe and NOT TRAVEL in your body. Search this on real self: Natrelle Cohesive Silicone Gel Implants: if Ruptured Do They Cause Any Harm to the Surrounding Tissue?
Scroll all the way down to the video where they cut it in half. "A photo/video is worth 1000 words"... VERY DECEIVING and many physicians suggest that there is no way that it can travel unless the capsule tears with some devastating blow. This video cuts a brand new implant in half- no one mentions that once this implant ruptures, your body starts trying to break it down. My implant that I got back from pathology is a gooey rubber cement-like substance that has coated the entire inside of the container. This implant leaked to 7 of my lymph nodes(and in the years to come I will know what other damage it has done) -IT IS NOT SAFE. I never had an accident or blow to my chest and I only had them in me for 4 years. This false sense of safety that is pushed by the plastic surgery community is disturbing.

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Hi & thank you for ur story. Glad to hear ur feeling better and you sound excited to start ur new journey implant free and ready to detox.
I'm going to check out the link u provided with the Natrelle gel implants.
Please keep us posted on ur progress.
I hope your recovery continues to improve with time. I'm sure it will, especially with all the detoxing you'll be doing. I watched that video and you can see how some of it even sticks to his glove. I can see how that would be a problem inside as the body starts attacking it.
Thank you for posting all that information. Hopefully it will give pause to anyone considering breast implants. You are looking great. Hoping for speedy recovery and excellent health for you!
you're body is beautiful as it is! I am explanting mine in 2 months I can't wait!!
Thanks! Are you having health issues or just ready to be back to natural?
UPDATED FROM Happy Katlyn
28 days post

2 weeks post pics (and info from 4 weeks)

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May I ask... How did you find out your lymph nodes were infected? I've had to ruptures already. First was saline, and my neck lymph got swollen but nobody(doctors) told me to get it checked.
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