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57 Year Old British Very Ill from 21 Year Old Implants. Need Them Removed En Bloc - United Kingdom, GB
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21 years ago I made a terrible choice. I went to...
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21 years ago I made a terrible choice. I went to see a PS because after breastfeeding 2 children my breast looked awfully saggy. I only wanted a lift but allowed the PS to convince me that I needed implants. I had them put in over the muscle. The first few years I was fine and enjoyed having large breasts. But over the years, I've started to have problems like constant infections, pain in my chest and under my arms, hair loss, brain fog ie forgetting words I use all the time, constant burning sensation, sores on my scalp that don't heal, weight gain and bloating abdominal pain even when I eat nothing. The pain recently has got worse to the point I can't sleep on my back, side or front. Even with strong medication like Naproxen, codeine and Tramadol Im still in constant pain. I went to my GP who insisted none of my symptoms was related to my old implants. When I got worse, I was admitted to hospital because my muscle enzyme blood results over 3000 when the max should be 50 concerned my GP. I had an ultrasound of my breasts which was inconclusive. The NHS refuses to do an en bloc explant. So Ive seen Dr. At Aurora clinic who said he couldn't do en bloc. I spoke to a Dr in Ohio who was only interested in my money. I couldn't afford her price anyway. I don't know what to do or who to turn to. I feel like I'm dying and I just want the pain to stop and be over with it all.
Replies (12)
July 1, 2016
Hi Karin, I am 45yrs old and just a few days ago I underwent an explant due to capsular contracture. My implants were fine up until six months ago having had them for 10 years. It's only a few days post surgery, but I am 100% confident that I made the right decision. I just wanted to be me again, natural. I think you should re-visit your GP to see if you can get them removed by the NHS. I hope you get some answers and good luck in your journey.
July 2, 2016
Karinf58, Hi, really feel for you, what part of the U.K. Are you based it is just there is a Dr in Manchester who isn't to expensive compared to others, who does en bloc with total capsulectomy which is a must no matter what type of implants you have. If the capsule is left in your body you will not recover from breast implant illness. I suggest you really familiarise yourself with the information contained in this site link of which I have attached and also join the chat forums enabling you to connect with others going though similar experiences. Rest assured it is your 'toxic [RS bleep]' that are making you feel so unwell and in a dark place so hang in there, it is possible to explant in the correct way & regain your health. By the way there is a list of recommended surgeons you will see mentioned on this site. Let us know how you get on...keep being strong won't you & let us know how you are doing X
http://healingbreastimplantillness.com/explantation/
http://healingbreastimplantillness.com/explantation/
July 2, 2016
Thank you so much. I'm feeling frightened and hopeless at the moment. The constant pain is unbearable.
July 11, 2016
Karin, wanted you to know you are not alone, Breast Impant Illness is real although not as yet a recognised disease. All the symptoms you have and how mentally unwell you feel is because of our 'toxic [RS bleep]'. It's not you it's the poison & crap seeping into our body trying to take us over. You can not let that happen. There are thousands of us feeling this way & there are a lot of Breast Impalnt Illness Forums you can join so you can speak to other women going through the same thing. Reach out and together we can help you move forward & help deal with the next step for you. Removal of your implants is a must, you cannot be ignored but you must fight for this, you must. You have two beautiful children & lots of other women out there to help when you feel better. You can share your experience and make a real difference. Like loads of us you just haven't found the right open door where someone will help you, reach out to us we can support you along with hopefully close friends and family. You will get through this. I am in the same boat. Hoping the dark days of your last post are now over & you are feeling better now. Let's us know how you are doing won't you, we care, sending a big virtual hug X
Hi karinf58,
I am sorry to hear you are suffering so much. You are not alone. I do believe I have read a few posts on her from women in the UK that may be able to guide you. When I run across them I can link them to you, but for now do not give up hope. Search this site and find someone close that you get some guidance. If there is a will there is a way. There is always a solution so hang in there and keep at it. You will find someone to explant for you.
Best of wishes,
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