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I would certainly appreciate information on applying to the carecredit --

I'm having my explant done the 29th, but I've maxed my credit cards &

depleted our savings account to do it. I feel like a selfish person doing

that (we were saving the money to move this summer) - but I just feel I HAVE

to get these things out now. That I might not every have the

money/opportunity again for quite some time.

I am going to write a letter to mccalls regarding a possible con side to the

implants. My PS doesn't believe the implants cause any permanent damage

because it hasn't been " proven. " Women aren't getting better after implant

removal. I don't buy it - but he's a very good surgeon & will remove mine

intact, etc., willing to satisfy me even though we disagree. My general

physician was the one who suggested I search into silicone implants to see

if there might be a link between them & my symptoms. However, after she

spoke to this one PS, she's decided that it can't be the cause in my case.

Well, she's a 3rd yr resident. I had thought to get a 2nd opinion before

having the surgery, but I just don't want to delay. I'm hoping I can try to

get some type of financial relief after I've had them out. Does anyone know

how to go about doing that? I'm involved with the MDL suit, but I didn't

send in my proof of manufacturer in time to get the $5,000 for explantation.

I may qualify for $1,000 - but I haven't heard anything yet.

My left breast is the worst. It gets to burning on the arm side. Especially

if I don't wear a bra - like from 8-10 pm when I'm in my pjs. Both elbows

hurt - my doc diagnosed " tennis elbow. " HUH? As for all the other aches &

pains, well, I just hope they eventually subside somewhat after removal. I

know I can't expect in instant miracle and I'm willing to be patient. After

all, I've had the things almost 14 years. They've been hard & encapsulated

most of that time -- but I mostly started having trouble with them after my

son was born in 92 & I was told it was fine to breastfeed. I got mastitus

(spelling?) the 3rd day & was miserable for months - wrapping them &

everything.

Anyway, please say prayers, or send me good wishes, whatever, for the 29th.

I'm nervous - as anyone is when they have surgery - but I'm also excited to

have these things out. I'll go from a DD to a " small B. " I'm going to look

like a pear, LOL. My boobs will be smaller than my waist. But, I'd rather

that than being slowly poisoned.

Anyone else have recent explantation? I remember how painful these things

were to get - I'm not looking forward to the pain afterwards. Especially

since I can't take narcotics (make me VERY sick) or codeine (neurological

disturbances)........

Hope everyone else is doing okay!

hugs,

peg

springfield mo