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Have Textured Silicone Implants with Rupture, Having Explantation and Capsulectomy - San Luis Obispo, CA
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Twenty three years ago a boyfriend paid to have...
deborahvsJune 5, 2013
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Twenty three years ago a boyfriend paid to have these put in as I was a 34A and always ashamed of my flat appearance. Now many years later after becoming sick with cfs and fibromyalgia, brain fog, memory loss and autoimmune disorder have decided I must get them removed. Do not know the cost though have been disabled for all these years because of these implants. My PA does capsulectomy, however have been told I need to have a pa do en bloc procedure to get it all out in one sweep so the silicone doesn't spread and stay in the tissue after being closed up. I am concerned that illness will still remain although I can't afford to go across country to find an en bloc surgeon. Has anyone here had this done this procedure and gotten healthy again? Would love to hear some feedback. I am fearful of being flat again and still sick.
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2 months pre
With implants a C cup with rupture. Will I sag? I was an A cup and this was done 23 years ago?
deborahvsJune 6, 2013
I can not see ps until Aug 21st and then will have to wait for a surgery date in the hospital. He does capsulectomy but not as far as I know the en bloc. I have been ill for this entire time with cfs, memory loss and cognitive impairment
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June 6, 2013
Hi Deborah--if you have a ruptured implant and the autoimmune symptoms, insurance might cover the procedure. Also, many of the women with such symptoms improve significantly once the implants are removed.
June 7, 2013
Oh thank you so much for the encouragement, I am praying that my health improves. I did find a surgeon who does capsulectomy and takes Medicare which pays 80% so far have not found one who does en bloc though and I am a bit concerned after hearing that this is the only way to go with silicone. I appreciate your help.
June 7, 2013
You're very welcome, Deborah! I've heard other women talk about the importance of removing the capsule which may or may not come out in one piece (i.e., en bloc). My PS was able to remove the capsules but did have to remove pieces as it was attached to muscle and cartilage. Hopefully, some of the women here can provide additional information to you regarding capsulectomy vs. en bloc.
June 6, 2013
Hi Deborah, Here is a link to a web site listing Plastic Surgeons who do en bloc procedures. Perhaps it would help you. I used it to find my doctor in Boston as I had the same concern about ending up with silicone spilling inside of my body.
http://www.lynne-hayes.com/explant-info/explant-surgeons/
There are also many, many gals on here with very positive experiences.
June 7, 2013
Hi and thanks so much for the web site. I will find out when I see my surgeon on Aug 21st if he does en bloc as so far the nurse just said he does capsulectomy and I think that is not enough for silicone although I have a financial situation regarding traveling but he does take my insurance and the few en bloc ps I've called do not. Anyway thanks so much for the links I am going to research them right now!
June 7, 2013
You are very welcome - keep searching until you're satisfied with your choice. I felt very strongly about the en bloc because of the silicone just like you do. My doctor got my left one out in one piece but the right one was a mess and he had to go to Plan B shall we say. He had however, explained the method he would use if that situation occurred so I knew he was prepared for it. I think he had a pretty good idea that he might encounter that problem as mine were 32 years old! Maybe you could somehow find out prior to August as it seems a shame to waste time, and who knows he just might do the process you want anyway.
June 7, 2013
Hello Deborahvs, so sorry you've been so sick. My story is similar but my implants were saline. I have numerous AI disorders, breathing issues, heart issues, migraines and vertigo. I am happy to report that since my explantation and using a good detox treatment I am feeling remarkably better! Good luck finding a good fit with a PS in the SLO area. I'm here for you ;)
June 7, 2013
Hi Bird, this is very encouraging and thanks for being here. Happy to hear you are feeling much better!
June 8, 2013
You're quite welcome Deborahvs, it's so hard to believe how sick I was just a little over 2 months ago. The difference is night and day!
June 7, 2013
Hello everyone! can someone explain me what´s en bloc? sorry but I have no idea what is it, thanks in advance.
June 7, 2013
As far as I can figure out it is a more involved surgery with a larger incision where they take the silicone implant and capsule out all at once so there is no spillage of silicone. A capsulectomy is done seperate and they take out capsule but the tecnique can allow for spillage of silicone and spreads it around even though they say they are taking capsule out. I think it is ok for saline though to not have en bloc. Anyone correct me if I'm misinformed here. Thanks Mozza for your question, I have just learned about this myself and I'm freaking out because my PS doesn't do it.
June 7, 2013
I had to have mine taken out 'en bloc' because i had textured implants. Apparently the texture adheres to the breast tissue so (which is why mine remained soft for ever) whereas untextured implants form a separate capsule of scar tissue since they don't adhere to the tissue and are much esier to remove. I do have pics of my en bloc removed implants.. En bloc is the best procedure for texture implants...also the glue and fuzzy texture eventually separates from the implant and goes into the tissue...so best get it all removed. Yuck...horrible when you stop to think about it.
June 7, 2013
Hi Light again, again thanks for the info...OMG the textured silicone adhere, I had no idea and this sounds like a nightmare in our bodies. Will keep pushing for the en bloc
June 7, 2013
thanks for your info deborahvs I really appreciate it and I wish you all the best.
June 8, 2013
My PS said literally translated it means, as a whole. So removing the capsule in one piece....when possible that is.
June 8, 2013
Exactly, bird. En bloc aka one block. Unfortunately, my capsules were so thick and attached to muscle & such that this would not have been possible even with one of the PSs who does en bloc. We each do what we can and the most important thing is to find a PS with whom you have faith and trust.
June 8, 2013
Mine were so thin they started to tear and fall apart as she removed them, she gave it a valiant effort and removed what she could.
June 8, 2013
Angie, I appreciate the PS link and it was very helpful for me and I am sure others on this site who are wondering what en bloc means for them in their upcoming choices of surgeons.
June 8, 2013
So it sounds like when a PS says a whole capsulectomy it is also the same as en bloc???
June 8, 2013
Good question! I wonder if one of the women who saw a PS who specializes in this technique has the answer. I just know that even if a PS intends to take out the capsule and implant as a whole, our bodies may have different ideas. My implants were whole, not ruptured and taken out. But the capsules were not able to be taken out as a whole.
June 8, 2013
Check this out...it explains the differences: http://www.toxicbreastimplants.org/removal.html
June 8, 2013
Hey Light, that was a great website and I could really relate to her story having been ill so long from these implants. I wrote her a message and hope to hear back from her. Thanks for taking the time to send this to me it really helped.
June 7, 2013
Hope my story helps - I had my textured silicone implants removed (they were over the muscle) in April after 22 1/2 years. I chose not to have a lift and my surgeon went through the same incision scar. She did do a small internal lift (pushed breast tissue up and sutured it in). Before the surgery I looked much like your picture debrahvs. I was between a 34A/B before the implants and a small 34C after. Over the years and after gaining weight I was a 36C/D. An MRI showed both implants were ruptured. After removal of implants and capsulectomy here's what I found out: My implants were ruptured inside the second layer of the implant itself.They were calcified and folded over but no leakage into the breast tissue! Now I don't sag as much as when the implants were in and over the last 6 weeks my skin has tightened up a bit. I am wearing a 34B or C depending on the bra. I'm very surprised that I look better than I thought I would and am very pleased I didn't have a lift. My surgeon even says I don't need one (she's the only one out of 5 others who pushed for one).
June 7, 2013
Hi Renewed, that is great that you didn't have to have a lift. I too was a 34A and however now am 64 and thinking I will sag although don't know if I can come up with extra for a lift, even though I have very little breast tissue to begin with. After hearing your input am thinking I may be ok too so thanks so much. Thanks goodness you didn't have leakage into breast tissue that's what I'm praying for too. And your story definitely helped give me more ease of mind about all this coming up.
June 21, 2013
Hello deborah, thanks for sharing your story. You give me hope for my little breasts :) Do you have a picture before and after available somewhere?
June 22, 2013
If you click on my picture it shows before and I am still waiting for a surgery date and then I will post the journey of after photos. The PS actually said yesterday that I do have some actual breast tissue there so I may not be as tiny as I was originally as a 34a. I'm happy to hear that my story may have hit a chord for you and keep us all posted on your story. Blessings
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2 months pre
Detox and supplements with silicone removal?
deborahvsJune 10, 2013
I have been reading a lot of info on doing a detox diet if you have silicone implants and have been ill with auto immune disorders. Anyone here just been explanted and gotten better without an extreme diet???
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June 10, 2013
You don't need to go on an extreme or fad diet at all. Cut out on alcohol, no tobacco and have a balanced diet with plenty of pulses, nuts, seeds, oats, fish, vegetables and fruit. Avoid processed foods. Cook from scratch. Do some form of exercise, walking at a steady fast pace is very good.
June 10, 2013
Dear Lima girl, thanks a bunch for the information. I have been reading so much on the internet about detoxing and supplements that my brain is in a twist about it all. This is a good common sense way to go and very doable.
I am getting a epidural in my lumbar for chronic pain so I will be able to do the walking again.
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