Guest guest Posted January 17, 2001 Report Share Posted January 17, 2001 Hi Patty, thanks for the response. I took a less confrontational approach and told him what I wanted and he didn't argue. I did express some of my concerns and altho he asked about them, he did not take them to heart. I withheld the letter simply because I felt that was more of a journal entry instead of a professional letter. It sure felt good to put all my utmost thoughts down on paper tho. I figured if I needed to press my point then I would resort to that. He is going to write the letter to the Medical Services Assoc. to ask them to cover the cost of the explant. He said given the age of the implant he could see no reason why I would be denied. He believes in what he is doing and theres nothing I can say that would change his mind so I didn't even try to discuss too much that I have read on the net. I did ask him however, about the bacteria surrounding the implant when it is removed and has he ever taken a black one out. He said no. He said there might be a bit of discoloration but not black like I've seen on the net. I didn't expect him to be perfectly honest with me because he has to protect his business. In fact, that is why I am such a cynic with any of our medical professions. They all have to protect their ass's so they can continue raking in the money they make off of sick people so therefore moms the word. I think that stinks. BTW Patty, I went and bought some of the colostrum powder yesterday. I would have gotten the capsules but they were out. It calls for 1 tsp twice a day for adults and I did 1/2 tsp twice yesterday and will continue that as to prevent any major healing crisis. I have a sore throat tonight. Yikes! Maybe I took too much already. lol We'll see how it works for me. Take care and thanks for being here, all of you. Jackie ----- Original Message ----- From: Patty egroups Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2001 5:00 PM Subject: Re: Letter to Plastic Surgeon Hi Jackie, You may just want to approach your doctor verbally and communicate all your concerns to him that way. Then you can discuss certain points. However, if you want a record of your complaints in your medical file, then perhaps it is better if you give him a copy of the letter, and that way, none of your discussion will be lost if he doesn't see fit to record it. I would be firm and respectful, and ask that he respect your viewpoint, because, after all, it is YOUR body! Let us know how things go! Patty ----- Original Message ----- From: Jackie egroups Sent: Monday, January 15, 2001 9:07 PM Subject: Re: Letter to Plastic Surgeon Hi Patty, Yes this is the PS that put my implants in and I'm sure I will be faced with the sales pitch of having them replaced because I won't be satisfied with my body. I want to go in there with a strong positive attitude that will curb his sales pitch immediately. He seems to be a highly respected PS in this area and he was very good with me the first time. Since I know him already I'll at least go and talk to him. Does my letter sound to forceful, too stupid, or? What would you change if it were your letter? I will add some other comments and back up letters from the archives. I already have a copy of the letter from E. Kolb, MD to take with me. I just put my thoughts down as they came out which really felt good for me to express if only just on paper. Do I take such a bold stance with him and run the risk of pissing him off or do I just stick strictly to the verbal and leave the letters out of it? Hmmmm, as I'm typing this I'm thinking that maybe I will just play it by ear and be armed if necessary. Lots of questions eh? Jackie ----- Original Message ----- From: Patty egroups Sent: Monday, January 15, 2001 10:26 AM Subject: Re: Letter to Plastic Surgeon Hi Jackie, Is the plastic surgeon you are planning on seeing one you have seen before? Do you know their position on implants as a cause of disease? Your letter is very detailed about your symptoms. The only other thing you may want to add is some copies of studies (of which I have posted in the Archives) that support your contention that you may be having some of these symptoms because of the implants. Most doctors who believe implants are safe are going to throw (flawed) studies in your face to convince you that the implants are not to blame. You may want to be armed with some in return. You may also want to include the fact that women who have their implants removed do get better. I am one example of that, and then stress that you want that opportunity to regain your health by taking this very critical step. Good luck and let us know how it goes! Patty ----- Original Message ----- From: Jackie egroups Sent: Monday, January 15, 2001 9:13 AM Subject: Letter to Plastic Surgeon Hi Ladies, I have put together a letter to give to my PS tomorrow morning when I see him and was wondering if you would look it over and advise me on it. I want to know if the content is good enough or if I'm being perhaps too dramatic altho I don't feel I am. As I mentioned once before, here in BC, our medical services will pay for the cost of the explant if there is good reason. I have basically focussed my letter to them to help speed things up. Please tell me what you think. Thank you. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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