Re: platinum???

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Hi Peggy,

I posted some information on platinum last year sometime, if you want to use

the archives and with the search function look up platinum. You should be

able to find out some details about the use of it in implants. I know the

platinum issue was quite a big one for most silicone gel recipients. Dr.

Blais told me it wasn't as much a problem with saline implants after a

certain year. But, it is a toxic metal, with much of the same type of

neurological problems as mercury toxicity and other heavy metals.

I hope you can cut some of the stress from your life, you poor lady! I

remember being almost in the same boat, when my husband moved 7 hours away

to start a new business, and we had no income except for what I was making

as a waitress at the time. Aarrgh. I remember feeling so sick that I

thought I was dying. And I was alone with 4 kids. Stress is not a good

thing when we are ill! So take some time to do some massages with your

husband, take some relaxing baths with epsom salts, drink some soothing

teas, and I'll keep praying for you.

Please let us know when your hubby gets a new job. It will be better than

the last....you'll see....I'll be asking God to bless you guys that way.

Patty

----- Original Message -----

From: Peggy <deutschfrau2@...>

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Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2001 2:18 PM

Subject: platinum???

> Hello all:

>

> I just got the report from the visual inspection of my implants by Dr.

Blais

> in Canada. He said they were older expected for a 1988 implantation. They

> were probably very early versions of prototype items. He also states gel

> core double lumen implants do not injure in the same way as conventional

> silicone gel-filled implants - they have more problems, including some of

> the risks of saline inflatables. He also says platinum catalysts were

> definitively used in my implants. Production records exist to that effect.

> And, he says, they release platinum derivatives.

>

> Dr. Blais is waiting for my instructions before performing any other

tests.

> I will go with the Provisional Report ($250-550) because I have definitive

> ID in medical records.

>

> Platinum is a heavy metal - I don't understand why it would be used in

> implants. Is there anyone else out there with these same type of implants

> (Surgitek SCL round bi-lumen incorporating a Quin-Seal valve)? Anyone else

> with the platinum?

>

> On top of this, my husband lost his job on 2/16 and we're moving to the

> other side of the state the 1st of April. I had given my notice at work

> because I'm just too tired to keep going - but I've extended my work time

> till the end of March. And, I'm trying to work as many hours as I can (I

can

> work full-time as far as my boss is concerned). Pray for me, please - I'm

> stressed to the max & really not feeling well at all.

>

> My right arm aches all the time. Shoulder to wrist - joints - as well as

> some of the muscles in between. And, it travels up my neck into my head. I

> have had more headaches this past week than I've had my entire life (I'm

> 46). I'm not doing well ... but right now that doesn't matter.

>

> Well, my arm hurts so I'm getting off here. I don't get on my email at

home

> much lately - please feel free to email me privately at:

> peggy_eckl@...

> for the next few weeks.