Guest guest Posted January 20, 2001 Report Share Posted January 20, 2001 , I had that in two places, it was just the stitches (probably the knot) trying to get out. Now this is gross, but I was able to pull one out myself, it was really small, the other one I took to the Doc and she pulled it out. It is better if you get them out now or you will have a little dot there for a long time. Any doctor can pull those out if you are nervous about touching it. Like you, I worried about and favored my nipples for a few months until the incisions were completely healed. I did not want to lose them!!!! I think it's natural to worry about the most delicate part of your body besides____. Relax, your nips will be fine Dana ----- Original Message ----- From: " " <carina063@...> < egroups> Sent: Friday, January 19, 2001 6:32 PM Subject: HELP > Ok I am really freaked out if anyone can tell me if they have had > this problem. It seems that around my nipple where the incision from > the lift is I noticed it was a little tiny dot like a white head, > with a tiny dot of pus, I noticed it was red in this area for a > couple of days so I was waiting to see if it cleared up. Today I > noticed the pus for the first time, and so I called Dr.Feng's office > and her nurse told me it is probably a stitch trying to get out but I > am really scared now that I am getting an infection. What is worse is > that I don't want to go to any Dr out here at all...but I may have > to. It seems that everything goes wrong for me, I am so upset. She > told me to clean it and to put anti biotic ointment on it, which I > did, and now there is some drainage and it is blood colored. I am so > afraid now that I am going to get an infection, what if my nipple > doesn't heal, ah I am so freaked out. With my original surgery I had > a stitch poke out and it kind of looked similliar to this and it > healed ok so I am hoping this will too but if anyone here has had a > similliar experience please write me and let me know. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2001 Report Share Posted January 22, 2001 Did anyone else feel like something else was wrong with them besides the implants. I have this fear of cancer or something horrible. I know I shouldn't think negative but when you've been sick for so long what else can you think. All my blood work was fine except the epstein barr. I should be going to get my MRI and EEG this week. I have 2 doctors appointments to, to see about a explant. I hope and pray thats all this is. Caren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2001 Report Share Posted May 18, 2001 Hi, I am sorry to hear of your story, and the hard position you are in now. It is a situation so many women find themselves in after believing their plastic surgeons and being led down a rosy path only to discover that the rosy path leads into a dungeon of sickness and financial distress. There is no easy answer for this, except to find a doctor that you can work with, who will perform the explant properly, and maybe allow you to either finance the explant or make payments over time. Others borrow money from family or friends, and still others wait until they battle it out with their insurance companies. Some are stuck with the implants inside their bodies with no hope of being able to afford their removal. This is a serious injustice that needs to be addressed by those in the medical field and our lawmakers. How long have you had the saline implants? I hope we can offer you some encouragement as you go through this fatigue, illness and stressful situation. There is one attorney according to our group member e who is taking on implant cases in a class action in Colorado. You may be able to make contact there since you are familiar with Denver. Let us know what other help you need. Patty ----- Original Message ----- From: kurt burke Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 11:27 PM Subject: help i am in so much pan i have been a fashion model since age 16 and i have traveled all over the world. when i returned home and attended university i got implants from a doctor in denver. i am in soo much pain my back is swollen my neck cracks i have experienced what was called seizures and have fallen to the right side my hair started falling out i am now on thyroid replacement therapy. my right foot is numb and the pain in my swollen back is unbearable. i need help please tell me anyone what i can do my doctors just seem to pass it off. i am emotionally on a rollercoaster of depresion and anxiet attacks. yes these things the thyroid and the emotional and mood disorders with accompanying ptsd (post traumatic stress disorder with depression) may have happened anyways but the swelling and pain in my armpit(where it was implanted) on the left side and spinal muscular cringing and neck fizzles i am postive are associated with the implant. i am soo tired and sick i need to have them removed and i am totally broke my agent has stollen my money from mervyns- they neglected me my money nearly6000$ does anyone know a good lawyer or a doctor that i can see to get these things out of me. I envision a compassioante feminist surgeon getting them out as a charity case please or maybe an organization can sponser it i am out of contract with my agent and i quit yesterday i would do a public service announcement on tv or circuit the universities anything pplease help?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2001 Report Share Posted June 8, 2001 Hi , Don't worry about your surgery, with Kolb you will be in good hands. I was in the hospital for most of the day, (signing in, prep, etc.) The surgery lasted 4 hours, and I was home in the afternoon. They let me go almost right away after I woke up and recovered from the anesthesia. You will do fine. Dr. Kolb will be able to answer all your questions. She is really great. Patty ----- Original Message ----- From: <sholsombeck@...> < > Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2001 2:16 PM Subject: Re: help > Patty, > Sorry it has taken so long to write. I went to the beach just to relax for > the last 4 days. Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I talked to > Dr. Kolb in Atlanta yesterday. She called me and talked to me for 10 > mts. I am going to be explanted July 23rd. I am really excited because I do > not want to worry about having anything harmful in my body. Even if I have to > get worse to get better. My attitude is good and I have grown closer in my > faith with God. More sensitive to other people in pain....I guess when I got > saline implants 11 years ago (I was 26) and I did not think about the > silicone envelope breaking off slowly over time. I am so glad that you > emailed me. I can deal with the pain of surgery. I had a cervical fusion last > May and 2 TMJ surgeries in the last 2 years, so I am not scared only hopeful. > How long were you in the hospital? Write me when you can, you really help > because I know you understand. > Thanks, > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2001 Report Share Posted June 9, 2001 Patty, Thanks so much for your encouragement. I am looking forward to the explantation. Take care and have a great weekend. Thanks again, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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