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Explant/Lift Disaster - Sarasota, FL
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Had my implants removed en bloc and was supposed...
iwillsurviveApril 7, 2016
$7,000
Had my implants removed en bloc and was supposed to get a lift. She decided during surgery I only needed a partial lift. I'm not really sure what she did. I am in a lot of pain and discomfort. I believe the pictures speak for themselves. I am depressed and trying to deal with this. She has not been the least bit concerned with the results. Told me to give it a couple more months. I don't think that's going to change anything. She was very condescending whenever I asked questions. Said she may need to do some "minor" surgery in her office to try and fix all the folds/wrinkling. She never mentioned the shape of them, especially the left one. Dr. Barnett will never touch me again. If she didn't know how to do this surgery (as it appears) she should've referred me to someone else. I agonized over this decision for months, even canceling my original surgery date. But I trusted her and look where that got me. Her office was also supposed to file my insurance since I was having problems with my implants and sickness. Well, that never got done even though I've asked several times. I was always told Taryn would take care of it. When I went on Monday (my FINAL visit), I asked again. They acted like they didn't have a clue what I was talking about. However, Dr. Barnett did agree (once again) to file and thought they might actually pay since it was not purely cosmetic. Monica said she or Taryn would call me. So far no call. Not holding my breath. Needless to say, this whole experience has been the worst thing I've ever had to go through. The only thing holding me together at this point is my faith in God. Otherwise, I don't know what I'd do.
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Hopeful
iwillsurviveJune 21, 2016
Have made some appointments with a couple of surgeons. Not rushing it but looking at my options (if any). I'm still very depressed and it is affecting my life even though I try not to. I have no one to talk to cause nobody can understand. Anyway, I will let y'all know what the drs say in a few weeks. Prayers appreciated.
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November 29, 2016
I understand! I went to a PS 14 years ago to have old implants taken out with a lift, he did a partial and pulled too tight (or something!), on each breast there is a weird pull from inside, so from that day on, my breasts were rippled starting on the sides from the nipple going back and this is with implants! Now I have multiple autoimmune diseases and want to get implants taken out. Even if I get a nice lift, what they have to work with is weird, so when there is no implant in there, I will not only be saggy (thin skin), the rippled lines will show up even more! So, yes, I know how you feel and it involves feeling angry and grieving over what we once had and lost. I read once that our scars are our "story", and this resonated with me. I touch my breasts, my scars and stretch marks and thank my body for being here for me, and tell it I love and honor it. I feel this raise my vibration. You are a beautiful child of God, who loves your for your spirit and soul.
December 13, 2016
Thank you so much for your comments. I am feeling much better emotionally and spiritually about this. I decided against doing anything further and just accept the way I am. God knew all of this all along and it is a part of my story. His grace and love has helped me see past all the anger, etc., and move on! I am still the same woman I was before, only without plastic bags inside of me! Actually, I am a better person than I was. God has changed me in so many ways. I will keep you in my prayers.
July 16, 2017
I have now gone to 3 different surgeons. The first one was Dr. Moffitt in Tampa. She was all for replacing the implants but wasn't sure how they'd look. The second one was Dr. Rieger. He told me he wouldn't touch them. Said whoever did what they did caused some major problems (and she did). I was very upset. The last one was Peter Bridge. We only talked about fixing all the wrinkles and trying to do a better lift. I am going back to see him soon & see what he thinks about implants as well as fixing what Dr. Barnett left me with. I'm hopeful but cautious.
February 3, 2018
I have found a doctor who thinks he can fix this mess made by Dr. Barnett. It
February 3, 2018
It is a very complicated surgery. Will be close to 5 hours. Dr. Wayne Lee will be doing the reconstruction next month possibly. He will be using a lot of mesh, some to fix the partial uniboob I had that Dr. Barnett was supposed to fix. When she came in the morning of surgery I tried to remind her about that and she said oh of course you'll have cle avage. What the hell was she talking about? I'm beginning to think she didn't know what surgery she was doing. I should've said nope, I'm leaving. After the surgery and my 2nd time back to see her, I never went back. She never not once called or anything to check on me. She didn't care and still doesn't. Yes, at first she seems very nice and all that. But think about it. What kind of room are you in for your exam? I think most of her work is skin related or face lifts. Or if it is breast surgery, I think it is only the initial augmentation. She has no business doing implant removal with total capsulectomy. DO NOT LET HER OPERATE ON YOU. FIND SOMEONE ELSE.
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