Thank you!

[Guest guest]

It's okay really! I'm just ultra sensitive lately and I lashed out because I felt rejected but that was wrong of me and I'm so very sorry! Will everone please forgivr me!?

Randynne <seathestars@...> wrote:

Randy,I was sorry to see you felt like there was little support here. Guess I shoulda said something earlier. Just lately have been doing more reading and not much posting. Have just had so much going on that my time on line is short. The people here, all of them, are never far from my thoughts. I do keep up with the postings, and always send up a prayer for those having rough times. Glad you got through the MRI - dang shame they did not get the sedative right - I share your "love" of the whole MRI experience.Will be thinking of you tomorrow and hoping for positive results.nne

[Guest guest]

Randy, no problem at all. Sometimes we are just readers of posts

and for whatever reasons, we just don’t post…I think of all of you

all the time! I just don’t always show it on the boards.

To all of you out there, we are all going to make it! We are all

survivors!

Debby

Re: [ ] Re:

Thank You!

It's okay really! I'm just ultra sensitive lately and

I lashed out because I felt rejected but that was wrong of me and I'm so very

sorry! Will everone please forgivr me!?

Randy

nne

<seathestars@...> wrote:

Randy,

I was sorry to see you felt like there was little

support here.

Guess I shoulda said something earlier. Just

lately have been doing

more reading and not much posting. Have just

had so much going on

that my time on line is short. The people

here, all of them, are

never far from my thoughts. I do keep up with the

postings, and

always send up a prayer for those having rough

times.

Glad you got through the MRI - dang shame they did

not get the

sedative right - I share your " love " of

the whole MRI experience.

Will be thinking of you tomorrow and hoping for

positive results.

nne

[Guest guest]

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Carnitor, Thank you so much+ACE- It open a whole new can of worms but it will

help us

help Ricky.

Kathy

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[Guest guest]

As you can see I did write to Oprah, but they have never called me, I

should try again!...love...Lea

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Thank you!

> Thanks Lea ,

>

> This is just a quick note to let you know that your message went

through.

>

> As you may have assumed, we get too many messages to answer personally,

but we

> do read them all. If a producer takes interest in what you wrote,

you'll

> likely be getting a call or an email back. That could be soon or later

on.

>

> We are grateful that you wrote to The Oprah Winfrey Show!

>

> Sincerely,

> The Oprah Online Staff

>

[Guest guest]

Grandma,

You are very welcome. I'm so glad she got good correction. Congratulations on her graduation! Woo Hoo! and so fast for her age!!! If her parents don't mind sharing it would be wonderful to have some before and after shots. It's always great to see the "older" infants success. Also, we don't have a lot of hanger band B & A shots.

Thanks,

mom to na

DOC Grad

www.thefilyaws.comel62671 <el62671@...> wrote:

I am a first time grandma to Ella Mae who will 1 year old on Feb. 23. My daughter and I were both concerned about her head for months, but the ped said the same thing that you have all been told. Finally, at her 9 month appt. they wrote a prescription for a Hanger band. My daughter was quite upset, but did alot of research,and being a teacher was concerned about the studies pointing to long term effects of leaving the brachy untreated. I wanted to be able to support her, so i did my own research, and found this wonderful support group. I have been lurking since last summer, long before the ped wrote the referral. I can't begin to tell you how this board has helped to comfort, alleviate the fears and give me ideas to pass on to my daughter. Ella receive her helmet on Dec.15. She was i week away from 10 months

old. She had an appointment yesterday and after 9 weeks, the orthotist said she is done! He said she has a beautiful little head. For moms worryimg about their babies being delayed because of the band, I will tell you that Ella was barely crawling when she received it and now is a full time walker. The only problem she will have now is bumping her head when she falls down. I think they get brave when they know they can't bump their head! So, thank you so much for everything and please know that even though this is a long hard road, you are all great parents for doing what is best for your children. Good luck to you all. Ella Mae's Grandma from MichiganFor more plagio info

[Guest guest]

Congratulations!!!!! Thanks for sharing Ella's story.

Angie and Jenna

Thank you!

>

>

> I am a first time grandma to Ella Mae who will 1 year old on Feb. 23.

> My daughter and I were both concerned about her head for months, but

> the ped said the same thing that you have all been told. Finally, at

> her 9 month appt. they wrote a prescription for a Hanger band. My

> daughter was quite upset, but did alot of research,and being a

> teacher was concerned about the studies pointing to long term effects

> of leaving the brachy untreated. I wanted to be able to support her,

> so i did my own research, and found this wonderful support group. I

> have been lurking since last summer, long before the ped wrote the

> referral. I can't begin to tell you how this board has helped to

> comfort, alleviate the fears and give me ideas to pass on to my

> daughter. Ella receive her helmet on Dec.15. She was i week away

> from 10 months old. She had an appointment yesterday and after 9

> weeks, the orthotist said she is done! He said she has a beautiful

> little head. For moms worryimg about their babies being delayed

> because of the band, I will tell you that Ella was barely crawling

> when she received it and now is a full time walker. The only problem

> she will have now is bumping her head when she falls down. I think

> they get brave when they know they can't bump their head! So, thank

> you so much for everything and please know that even though this is a

> long hard road, you are all great parents for doing what is best for

> your children. Good luck to you all. Ella Mae's Grandma from

> Michigan

>

>

>

>

>

>

> For more plagio info

[Guest guest]

Congratualtions to her. Thank you so much for sharing. I'm glad that

you could get so much from this group. It is great!

Sue

Colin F., 16 mos.

STARband grad 9/04

>

> I am a first time grandma to Ella Mae who will 1 year old on Feb.

23.

> My daughter and I were both concerned about her head for months,

but

> the ped said the same thing that you have all been told. Finally,

at

> her 9 month appt. they wrote a prescription for a Hanger band. My

> daughter was quite upset, but did alot of research,and being a

> teacher was concerned about the studies pointing to long term

effects

> of leaving the brachy untreated. I wanted to be able to support

her,

> so i did my own research, and found this wonderful support group. I

> have been lurking since last summer, long before the ped wrote the

> referral. I can't begin to tell you how this board has helped to

> comfort, alleviate the fears and give me ideas to pass on to my

> daughter. Ella receive her helmet on Dec.15. She was i week away

> from 10 months old. She had an appointment yesterday and after 9

> weeks, the orthotist said she is done! He said she has a beautiful

> little head. For moms worryimg about their babies being delayed

> because of the band, I will tell you that Ella was barely crawling

> when she received it and now is a full time walker. The only

problem

> she will have now is bumping her head when she falls down. I think

> they get brave when they know they can't bump their head! So,

thank

> you so much for everything and please know that even though this is

a

> long hard road, you are all great parents for doing what is best

for

> your children. Good luck to you all. Ella Mae's Grandma from

> Michigan

[Guest guest]

That's wonderful news - your story is inspiring to us all!!

>

> I am a first time grandma to Ella Mae who will 1 year old on Feb.

23.

> My daughter and I were both concerned about her head for months,

but

> the ped said the same thing that you have all been told. Finally,

at

> her 9 month appt. they wrote a prescription for a Hanger band. My

> daughter was quite upset, but did alot of research,and being a

> teacher was concerned about the studies pointing to long term

effects

> of leaving the brachy untreated. I wanted to be able to support

her,

> so i did my own research, and found this wonderful support group.

I

> have been lurking since last summer, long before the ped wrote the

> referral. I can't begin to tell you how this board has helped to

> comfort, alleviate the fears and give me ideas to pass on to my

> daughter. Ella receive her helmet on Dec.15. She was i week away

> from 10 months old. She had an appointment yesterday and after 9

> weeks, the orthotist said she is done! He said she has a beautiful

> little head. For moms worryimg about their babies being delayed

> because of the band, I will tell you that Ella was barely crawling

> when she received it and now is a full time walker. The only

problem

> she will have now is bumping her head when she falls down. I

think

> they get brave when they know they can't bump their head! So,

thank

> you so much for everything and please know that even though this

is a

> long hard road, you are all great parents for doing what is best

for

> your children. Good luck to you all. Ella Mae's Grandma from

> Michigan

[Guest guest]

That's wonderful news - your story is inspiring to us all!!

>

> I am a first time grandma to Ella Mae who will 1 year old on Feb.

23.

> My daughter and I were both concerned about her head for months,

but

> the ped said the same thing that you have all been told. Finally,

at

> her 9 month appt. they wrote a prescription for a Hanger band. My

> daughter was quite upset, but did alot of research,and being a

> teacher was concerned about the studies pointing to long term

effects

> of leaving the brachy untreated. I wanted to be able to support

her,

> so i did my own research, and found this wonderful support group.

I

> have been lurking since last summer, long before the ped wrote the

> referral. I can't begin to tell you how this board has helped to

> comfort, alleviate the fears and give me ideas to pass on to my

> daughter. Ella receive her helmet on Dec.15. She was i week away

> from 10 months old. She had an appointment yesterday and after 9

> weeks, the orthotist said she is done! He said she has a beautiful

> little head. For moms worryimg about their babies being delayed

> because of the band, I will tell you that Ella was barely crawling

> when she received it and now is a full time walker. The only

problem

> she will have now is bumping her head when she falls down. I

think

> they get brave when they know they can't bump their head! So,

thank

> you so much for everything and please know that even though this

is a

> long hard road, you are all great parents for doing what is best

for

> your children. Good luck to you all. Ella Mae's Grandma from

> Michigan

[Guest guest]

Thank you for this wonderful update. Ella is lucky to have a

grandma like you. )

Sandy Willow's Mom

>

> I am a first time grandma to Ella Mae who will 1 year old on Feb.

23.

> My daughter and I were both concerned about her head for months,

but

> the ped said the same thing that you have all been told. Finally,

at

> her 9 month appt. they wrote a prescription for a Hanger band. My

> daughter was quite upset, but did alot of research,and being a

> teacher was concerned about the studies pointing to long term

effects

> of leaving the brachy untreated. I wanted to be able to support

her,

> so i did my own research, and found this wonderful support group.

I

> have been lurking since last summer, long before the ped wrote the

> referral. I can't begin to tell you how this board has helped to

> comfort, alleviate the fears and give me ideas to pass on to my

> daughter. Ella receive her helmet on Dec.15. She was i week away

> from 10 months old. She had an appointment yesterday and after 9

> weeks, the orthotist said she is done! He said she has a beautiful

> little head. For moms worryimg about their babies being delayed

> because of the band, I will tell you that Ella was barely crawling

> when she received it and now is a full time walker. The only

problem

> she will have now is bumping her head when she falls down. I

think

> they get brave when they know they can't bump their head! So,

thank

> you so much for everything and please know that even though this

is a

> long hard road, you are all great parents for doing what is best

for

> your children. Good luck to you all. Ella Mae's Grandma from

> Michigan

[Guest guest]

Thank you for this wonderful update. Ella is lucky to have a

grandma like you. )

Sandy Willow's Mom

>

> I am a first time grandma to Ella Mae who will 1 year old on Feb.

23.

> My daughter and I were both concerned about her head for months,

but

> the ped said the same thing that you have all been told. Finally,

at

> her 9 month appt. they wrote a prescription for a Hanger band. My

> daughter was quite upset, but did alot of research,and being a

> teacher was concerned about the studies pointing to long term

effects

> of leaving the brachy untreated. I wanted to be able to support

her,

> so i did my own research, and found this wonderful support group.

I

> have been lurking since last summer, long before the ped wrote the

> referral. I can't begin to tell you how this board has helped to

> comfort, alleviate the fears and give me ideas to pass on to my

> daughter. Ella receive her helmet on Dec.15. She was i week away

> from 10 months old. She had an appointment yesterday and after 9

> weeks, the orthotist said she is done! He said she has a beautiful

> little head. For moms worryimg about their babies being delayed

> because of the band, I will tell you that Ella was barely crawling

> when she received it and now is a full time walker. The only

problem

> she will have now is bumping her head when she falls down. I

think

> they get brave when they know they can't bump their head! So,

thank

> you so much for everything and please know that even though this

is a

> long hard road, you are all great parents for doing what is best

for

> your children. Good luck to you all. Ella Mae's Grandma from

> Michigan

[Guest guest]

Hi Grandma. I am so glad you were able to get so much from this

group. I know I found it a godsend when I was first starting out.

And your daughter is SO BLESSED to have a mother as supportive about

plagio as you are. Go you!!!!!!!

Becky, mom to , repo grad in Pgh, PA

>

> I am a first time grandma to Ella Mae who will 1 year old on Feb.

23.

> My daughter and I were both concerned about her head for months,

but

> the ped said the same thing that you have all been told. Finally,

at

> her 9 month appt. they wrote a prescription for a Hanger band. My

> daughter was quite upset, but did alot of research,and being a

> teacher was concerned about the studies pointing to long term

effects

> of leaving the brachy untreated. I wanted to be able to support

her,

> so i did my own research, and found this wonderful support group.

I

> have been lurking since last summer, long before the ped wrote the

> referral. I can't begin to tell you how this board has helped to

> comfort, alleviate the fears and give me ideas to pass on to my

> daughter. Ella receive her helmet on Dec.15. She was i week away

> from 10 months old. She had an appointment yesterday and after 9

> weeks, the orthotist said she is done! He said she has a beautiful

> little head. For moms worryimg about their babies being delayed

> because of the band, I will tell you that Ella was barely crawling

> when she received it and now is a full time walker. The only

problem

> she will have now is bumping her head when she falls down. I

think

> they get brave when they know they can't bump their head! So,

thank

> you so much for everything and please know that even though this

is a

> long hard road, you are all great parents for doing what is best

for

> your children. Good luck to you all. Ella Mae's Grandma from

> Michigan

[Guest guest]

Hi Grandma. I am so glad you were able to get so much from this

group. I know I found it a godsend when I was first starting out.

And your daughter is SO BLESSED to have a mother as supportive about

plagio as you are. Go you!!!!!!!

Becky, mom to , repo grad in Pgh, PA

>

> I am a first time grandma to Ella Mae who will 1 year old on Feb.

23.

> My daughter and I were both concerned about her head for months,

but

> the ped said the same thing that you have all been told. Finally,

at

> her 9 month appt. they wrote a prescription for a Hanger band. My

> daughter was quite upset, but did alot of research,and being a

> teacher was concerned about the studies pointing to long term

effects

> of leaving the brachy untreated. I wanted to be able to support

her,

> so i did my own research, and found this wonderful support group.

I

> have been lurking since last summer, long before the ped wrote the

> referral. I can't begin to tell you how this board has helped to

> comfort, alleviate the fears and give me ideas to pass on to my

> daughter. Ella receive her helmet on Dec.15. She was i week away

> from 10 months old. She had an appointment yesterday and after 9

> weeks, the orthotist said she is done! He said she has a beautiful

> little head. For moms worryimg about their babies being delayed

> because of the band, I will tell you that Ella was barely crawling

> when she received it and now is a full time walker. The only

problem

> she will have now is bumping her head when she falls down. I

think

> they get brave when they know they can't bump their head! So,

thank

> you so much for everything and please know that even though this

is a

> long hard road, you are all great parents for doing what is best

for

> your children. Good luck to you all. Ella Mae's Grandma from

> Michigan

[Guest guest]

You're decision is what makes our time worthwhile!

Please tell your friends and family about us!

God Bless,

Rogene

--- huntergirl_simmons <huntergirl_simmons@...>

wrote:

>

>

> I am 27 and have thought about getting implants for

> years. Within

> the last few months I had decided that now was the

> time, I was

> definitely going to get implants. I had planned on

> saving a little

> more money and having the surgery in August of this

> year. I have

> been to many sites and felt well informed. I was

> aware of the

> capsule contracture and other risks that are found

> on many of these

> sites and was willing to go for it! Something

> inside of me still

> wasn't sold though with putting a foreign object in

> my body, my

> thought was what if I have CC and some of these

> complications and

> have to have the implants removed for good. I like

> my little perky

> breast but have always wanted them a little bigger

> and most likely

> after removal of an implant I wouldn't like them

> anymore. So I got

> online today and did a search for implants removed

> and found Kacey's

> sotry on www.implantsout.org and then this message

> board. Wow, let

> me say have I been awakened! I wanted to thank all

> of you for

> sharing your stories and experiences because you

> have helped make my

> decision. I am NOT going to get implants! I do not

> want to risk my

> health and my life. A lot of you have been through

> hell and I hope

> than you continue to heal and get your health back.

> You will be in

> my thoughts and prayers.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, and welcome! You will be sooo glad that you did all the research, positive and negative, before making your decision. I too, had small, perky breasts and wanted them a bit bigger. I, unfortunately only looked at the positive, not the negative of getting implants. I ended up with 4 surgeries in less than a year of getting the implants, due to capsular contracture. I removed them for good last Thursday, and have never felt so right about a decision in my life! And you are correct, although I got a full lift with the removal, they don't look the same as before I got the implants, though I am quite pleased with the results. If I had done more research, I NEVER would have gotten implants. I now have discovered through this journey what is important in life, and have found a wonderful man who loves me for ME, not large breasts.

You have made the right decision! Best of luck to you!

Hugs,

Cristinahuntergirl_simmons <huntergirl_simmons@...> wrote:

I am 27 and have thought about getting implants for years. Within the last few months I had decided that now was the time, I was definitely going to get implants. I had planned on saving a little more money and having the surgery in August of this year. I have been to many sites and felt well informed. I was aware of the capsule contracture and other risks that are found on many of these sites and was willing to go for it! Something inside of me still wasn't sold though with putting a foreign object in my body, my thought was what if I have CC and some of these complications and have to have the implants removed for good. I like my little perky breast but have always wanted them a little bigger and most likely after removal of an implant I wouldn't like them anymore. So I got online today

and did a search for implants removed and found Kacey's sotry on www.implantsout.org and then this message board. Wow, let me say have I been awakened! I wanted to thank all of you for sharing your stories and experiences because you have helped make my decision. I am NOT going to get implants! I do not want to risk my health and my life. A lot of you have been through hell and I hope than you continue to heal and get your health back. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. "Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a better world." -

Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

[Guest guest]

I told my husband, family and friends about my decision to NOT get implants after researching more and reading all of your stories. Many of them were suprised and had never associated anything negative with the so called safe saline implants. My husband was never crazy about me getting implants, he said I had nice breasts and should be happy with what I have, so he was very happy with my decision to not get the implants. The last few weeks he had been pointing out woman with smaller breasts on tv that he thought looked nice and would say "See honey she has small breasts and looks good, I don't know why you think you need implants" he was right, there is nothing wrong with having smaller breasts and being healthy! My sister had also thought about getting implants someday to make hers more even but said last night she will just do a reduction on the bigger one. If it weren't for all of you on this board telling

your experiences we might have been here going through the same thing. I hope all of you get better soon. It's scary how many woman are getting implants with out knowing all of the risks.

Thanks again..

Cristina Chavez <cristinawoh@...> wrote:

Hi, and welcome! You will be sooo glad that you did all the research, positive and negative, before making your decision. I too, had small, perky breasts and wanted them a bit bigger. I, unfortunately only looked at the positive, not the negative of getting implants. I ended up with 4 surgeries in less than a year of getting the implants, due to capsular contracture. I removed them for good last Thursday, and have never felt so right about a decision in my life! And you are correct, although I got a full lift with the removal, they don't look the same as before I got the implants, though I am quite pleased with the results. If I had done more research, I NEVER would have gotten implants. I now have discovered through this journey what is important in life, and have found a wonderful man who loves me for ME, not large breasts.

You have made the right decision! Best of luck to you!

Hugs,

Cristinahuntergirl_simmons <huntergirl_simmons@...> wrote:

I am 27 and have thought about getting implants for years. Within the last few months I had decided that now was the time, I was definitely going to get implants. I had planned on saving a little more money and having the surgery in August of this year. I have been to many sites and felt well informed. I was aware of the capsule contracture and other risks that are found on many of these sites and was willing to go for it! Something inside of me still wasn't sold though with putting a foreign object in my body, my thought was what if I have CC and some of these complications and have to have the implants removed for good. I like my little perky breast but have always wanted them a little bigger and most likely after removal of an implant I wouldn't like them anymore. So I got online today

and did a search for implants removed and found Kacey's sotry on www.implantsout.org and then this message board. Wow, let me say have I been awakened! I wanted to thank all of you for sharing your stories and experiences because you have helped make my decision. I am NOT going to get implants! I do not want to risk my health and my life. A lot of you have been through hell and I hope than you continue to heal and get your health back. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. "Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a better world." -

Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

[Guest guest]

,

I'm so glad you're spreading the word. . .

I'm convinced we'll have a huge number of women sick

because of implants within the next ten years, based

on how many are getting implants. . . I also suspect

there are many more implants being put in than is

being reported. Since it's not covered by insurance,

it could be easy money for a doctor!

Of course, everytime problems start showing up with

one kind of implant, they trot out a " new, improved "

version. Inamed is going before the FDA in April to

try to get their cohesive gel implants approved.

Hopefully, there will be enough women there to tell

the other side of the story to keep the FDA from

approving them.

God Bless,

Rogene

[Guest guest]

Congratulations! This is probably one of the best decisions you

will ever make. You are very smart to research implants so

thoroughly and then to follow your gut instinct instead of going

ahead anyway. I wanted to believe that saline was harmless and

never looked into it much. And back then, 14 years ago, there

wasn't any info on the dangers of saline implants. I am so happy

you decided against them.

Hugs

kathy

>

>

> I am 27 and have thought about getting implants for years. Within

> the last few months I had decided that now was the time, I was

> definitely going to get implants. I had planned on saving a

little

> more money and having the surgery in August of this year. I have

> been to many sites and felt well informed. I was aware of the

> capsule contracture and other risks that are found on many of

these

> sites and was willing to go for it! Something inside of me still

> wasn't sold though with putting a foreign object in my body, my

> thought was what if I have CC and some of these complications and

> have to have the implants removed for good. I like my little

perky

> breast but have always wanted them a little bigger and most likely

> after removal of an implant I wouldn't like them anymore. So I

got

> online today and did a search for implants removed and found

Kacey's

> sotry on www.implantsout.org and then this message board. Wow,

let

> me say have I been awakened! I wanted to thank all of you for

> sharing your stories and experiences because you have helped make

my

> decision. I am NOT going to get implants! I do not want to risk my

> health and my life. A lot of you have been through hell and I

hope

> than you continue to heal and get your health back. You will be

in

> my thoughts and prayers.

[Guest guest]

-

I am so glad that you aren't going to get implants that your sister

has decided that she can fix her problem without implants also.

Keep spreading the word, and may you and your sister have very

healthy lives!

Hugs

kathy

-- In ,

<huntergirl_simmons@y...> wrote:

> I told my husband, family and friends about my decision to NOT get

implants after researching more and reading all of your stories.

Many of them were suprised and had never associated anything

negative with the so called safe saline implants. My husband was

never crazy about me getting implants, he said I had nice breasts

and should be happy with what I have, so he was very happy with my

decision to not get the implants. The last few weeks he had been

pointing out woman with smaller breasts on tv that he thought looked

nice and would say " See honey she has small breasts and looks good,

I don't know why you think you need implants " he was right, there is

nothing wrong with having smaller breasts and being healthy! My

sister had also thought about getting implants someday to make hers

more even but said last night she will just do a reduction on the

bigger one. If it weren't for all of you on this board telling

your experiences we might have been here going through the same

> thing. I hope all of you get better soon. It's scary how many

woman are getting implants with out knowing all of the risks.

>

> Thanks again..

>

>

>

>

> Cristina Chavez <cristinawoh@y...> wrote:Hi, and welcome! You

will be sooo glad that you did all the research, positive and

negative, before making your decision. I too, had small, perky

breasts and wanted them a bit bigger. I, unfortunately only looked

at the positive, not the negative of getting implants. I ended up

with 4 surgeries in less than a year of getting the implants, due to

capsular contracture. I removed them for good last Thursday, and

have never felt so right about a decision in my life! And you are

correct, although I got a full lift with the removal, they don't

look the same as before I got the implants, though I am quite

pleased with the results. If I had done more research, I NEVER

would have gotten implants. I now have discovered through this

journey what is important in life, and have found a wonderful man

who loves me for ME, not large breasts.

>

> You have made the right decision! Best of luck to you!

>

> Hugs,

>

> Cristina

>

> huntergirl_simmons <huntergirl_simmons@y...> wrote:

>

>

> I am 27 and have thought about getting implants for years. Within

> the last few months I had decided that now was the time, I was

> definitely going to get implants. I had planned on saving a

little

> more money and having the surgery in August of this year. I have

> been to many sites and felt well informed. I was aware of the

> capsule contracture and other risks that are found on many of

these

> sites and was willing to go for it! Something inside of me still

> wasn't sold though with putting a foreign object in my body, my

> thought was what if I have CC and some of these complications and

> have to have the implants removed for good. I like my little

perky

> breast but have always wanted them a little bigger and most likely

> after removal of an implant I wouldn't like them anymore. So I

got

> online today and did a search for implants removed and found

Kacey's

> sotry on www.implantsout.org and then this message board. Wow,

let

> me say have I been awakened! I wanted to thank all of you for

> sharing your stories and experiences because you have helped make

my

> decision. I am NOT going to get implants! I do not want to risk my

> health and my life. A lot of you have been through hell and I

hope

> than you continue to heal and get your health back. You will be

in

> my thoughts and prayers.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given

by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or

licensed health care professional before commencing any medical

treatment.

>

> " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians

mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own

decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a

better world. " - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954,

Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello ,

Isn't Bee the coolest chick you've ever met! I agree, it's like winning the

" Candida Lottery " !

Great job on being patient... I had the same problem... I was determined to

do things my way and I learned the hard way that my way didn't work. I

stumbled onto this forum back in February and after researching a boat-load of

books, web sites, etc. (which made my health worse) I ended up coming back to

Bee.

I don't plan on leaving anytime soon!

You're on the right path,

[Guest guest]

Absolutely, ,

Maybe I'm a little different from a lot of people when I view life in absolutes,

but I feel that Bee is absolutely right. My life sort-of demands that I take a

little " vacation " from treatment right now because we have to " celebrate " the

fact that I and many of my close friends are moving to the far corners of

America. C'est la vie. So I'll drink some liquor and beer I know I shouldn't

drink. I'll eat foods I shouldn't eat. Socially, it would be hard for me to do

otherwise. The difference for me now is knowing the consequences, and making an

informed decision to accept them. After this week of parties, my personal life

will be hell, and my body and mind will pay the price. But at least I can see

what is coming, and I can deal with it as it comes. It's just so much better

than having to take a stab in the dark or suffer in silence. At least I now

feel like my health is in my hands, and the mystery of how to be healthy is

dispelled. I can be as healthy as I choose to be, and I can afford to be.

I thank you for your support, because frankly, as much as I can see the wisdom

in what Bee says, this forum has links that lead to links that seem a little

unrealistic, to say the least. I'm very wary of extremists. But the more I

learn, the less I trust the " establishment " . Given my history with a " disease "

that has no known cure, treatment, and no known cause, my trust in the medical

community is waning. Maybe it has been for the best that I couldn't ever afford

medical treatment. Maybe some of the sites Bee has chosen to link to are right,

no matter how unrealistic they may seem. I don't buy into the magic bullet

theory, so there might be a lot of history spawned in the " grassy knowls " of our

past. Perhaps a lot of medical history.

So as soon as it is convenient (next week or so) I will be the best follower of

Bee's teachings ever. Until then, I guess I'll get my Ya-yas one last time.

After 34 years in hell, what's another month? At least I actually want to live,

for once in my life. That's the best part of treatment for me: getting to

truly live as myself.

I don't know if everyone here knows exactly what I'm talking about, but I've

never been me. I've always been " me + Candida " . It's a relief just to know

what it's like to climb out of that shell. I finally feel like I can be the

person I always meant to be. Maybe that sounds weird, but it's how I feel.

So I thank you all again for your wonderfull support and I am so grateful to

have others to co-miserate with, but I really wish that none of us ever had to

deal with this. If I may be blunt for a moment, this sucks. But knowing that

others have this problem makes me feel less alone with my troubles. While I am

sorry that you all have to suffer with this, I am somewhat relieved to know that

I am not alone. That is fairly selfish, but it helps me nonetheless.

I'll try to keep up with posts on my progress (as soon as I get settled

somewhere) and I hope for a speedy recovery for everyone here. It is a

realistic goal that I think can be achieved. I feel that all I have to do is

trust in Bee and do the right thing, as hard as it may seem. Bee knows, as I

know, what is right. Knowing the right thing and doing the right thing are far

different things in the world that we live in.

Hang in there folks, and we'll all be better in no time!

Sincerely,

~ Cameron

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said:

> Hello ,

> Isn't Bee the coolest chick you've ever met! I agree, it's like winning the

> " Candida Lottery " !

>

> Great job on being patient... I had the same problem... I was determined to

> do things my way and I learned the hard way that my way didn't work. I

> stumbled onto this forum back in February and after researching a

> boat-load of books, web sites, etc. (which made my health worse) I ended up

> coming back to Bee.

> I don't plan on leaving anytime soon!

> You're on the right path,

>

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Dear ,

Welcome to our group my friend! We are delighted to have you, and

you are so welcome for this site and information. You can't go wrong

with natural healing. I'm honored to be of help to so many people.

Many of them, like you, are at their wits end as to what it will take

to regain their health.

I looked up Hidradenitis Suppurativa because I had never heard of it

before. It is skin eruptions of the worst kind! Wow! , do

know that the body externalizes healing to the skin to protect vital

inner organs.

When you think about it, 34 months of healing isn't long compared to

the rest of your life. But , do not fool around. Even though I

do not want to alarm you unduly, there is a connection between cancer

and candida. You are one of the lucky ones because you found out

what can be done, but many others are waking up to the news that they

have cancer. The good news is that all cancer patients have candida,

but not all candida sufferers have cancer.

Yes, you are in charge and can turn your health around! Onward and

upward my friend.

The best in health,

Bee

[Guest guest]

Awe shucks . Thanks for your accolades from the bottom of my

heart. It's people like you that make my efforts so worthwhile. You're

cool too!!

Lotsa (((( hugs )))) for you and your lovely family!

Bee

wrote:

> Isn't Bee the coolest chick you've ever met! I agree, it's like

winning the " Candida Lottery " !

>

> Great job on being patient... I had the same problem... I was

determined to do things my way and I learned the hard way that my way

didn't work. I stumbled onto this forum back in February and after

researching a boat-load of books, web sites, etc. (which made my

health worse) I ended up coming back to Bee. I don't plan on leaving

anytime soon!

[Guest guest]

Bee,

You rock. If I had everything, I would give you whatever you want. What I do

have is some musical ability. My songs can be downloaded for free at:

http://music.download.com/jasoncameron/

I hope you like my music. It's the only means I currently have to repay your

kindness. It's free for all to enjoy. I used to want to become famous so I

could be rich. Now I want to be famous so I can help raise awareness about

medical problems such as Candida and HS. Life is a weird ride.

I almost feel like I should apologize to you because I am going to be bad this

week. I personally choose to call it a " going away party " for Candida. I won't

be too bad, but I know I will drink too much and probably eat foods I shouldn't.

My life is changing drastically (moving, persuing the music thing) and I could

be strong, but I think I'm going to go ahead and have a blow-out. After I get

to where I'm going, I fully intend to take my treatment much more seriously from

diet to skin-care. I'm with you all the way. I just need to indulge a bit

before I commit.

Thanks again for everything.

~ Cameron

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Bee wrote:

> Dear ,

> Welcome to our group my friend! We are delighted to have you, and

> you are so welcome for this site and information. You can't go wrong

> with natural healing. I'm honored to be of help to so many people.

> Many of them, like you, are at their wits end as to what it will take

> to regain their health.

>

> I looked up Hidradenitis Suppurativa because I had never heard of it

> before. It is skin eruptions of the worst kind! Wow! , do

> know that the body externalizes healing to the skin to protect vital

> inner organs.

>

> When you think about it, 34 months of healing isn't long compared to

> the rest of your life. But , do not fool around. Even though I

> do not want to alarm you unduly, there is a connection between cancer

> and candida. You are one of the lucky ones because you found out

> what can be done, but many others are waking up to the news that they

> have cancer. The good news is that all cancer patients have candida,

> but not all candida sufferers have cancer.

>

> Yes, you are in charge and can turn your health around! Onward and

> upward my friend.

>

> The best in health,

> Bee

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[Guest guest]

Celebrex is still available and might work for you. Vioxx didn't work

for me at all. Bextra worked the best. Different things work for

different people. My insurance company is taking Celebrex off of their

formulary, so I'm trying to make do with Tylenol along with my Enbrel.

Sue

On Sunday, January 29, 2006, at 08:03 PM, Crispin wrote:

> The thing that worked the best for pain was vioxx

> but that is no longer an option as many of you know.