Ready to Explant After 17 Years - The Woodlands, TX

I hope this review helps other women as much as this site has helped me. I have silicone implants over the muscle that I believe are leaking. I will know for sure by the end of the week when I have my explant surgery. The implants were placed in 1997. Like mostly everyone here, I was told they were completely safe and until recently I believed it. While researching removal because I figured it was time to replace them, it finally dawned on me that these implants could be the reason for all the symptoms I've been having over the years. I've been tested repeatedly for Lyme's disease, thyroid issues, blood disorders, anxiety problems, all results being negative for anything. I have always recieved the same response. There is nothing wrong with you, maybe an anti-depressant will help. My latest symptom is a rash on my chest, neck and upper arms that I've had since last august. NOTHING gets rid of it. It doesn't itch, it is just very unattractive. Two doctors, four tubes of $100 ointments, every OTC fungal or skin condition medication imaginable, home remedies, and the latest I've tried is a topical medication for LIVESTOCK. Still nothing. Then there are the others, the weakness, the joint pain and incredible fatigue. I'm 39 years old, exercise daily, and have absolutely nothing to be depressed about. So what's the problem? I now believe after reading all of the stories here, that the implants are the issue. We will soon see. My surgery is scheduled for this coming Thursday and while I am nervous about how I'll look afterwards, I am very much looking forward to being natural again and not having a foreign body in MY body. Thank you all so much for giving me the courage to go ahead with this procedure. All of you look fantastic and are very, very brave women!

Well, my surgery is only a couple days away now. I'm very nervous but excited at the same time. I can't wait to get it over with. I bought my supplies for afterwards, I feel prepared. I also just remembered that a couple months ago I bought some pricey bras for dress-up clothing. (I live in sports bras because they bounce too much)..Some big-busted girl receiving my next clothing drop at the collection box will be very happy. Also, I'm very excited to get a new bikini this summer. I imagine that I won't be so self-conscious about having breasts bigger than everyone else's. Strange, since I wanted them so badly back then. More importantly, I'm hoping my back and neck ache go away soon too and I can't wait to start detoxing. Looking forward to and hoping for health!

It's my last day ever with these things. Getting ready to drive to the hospital. I am prepared as much as I could possibly be. ..I think!.. I will post as soon as I can. Thank you all! I probably would never have done this without you!