Guest guest Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 I will be keeping you in my prayers. I had mine in only 6 months & was very sick, I've had mine out now for almost 7 months & I'm slowly but surely getting back my once perfect health. Are you getting the capsules removed? I left mine in because they were transparent & very thin, but I would've removed them if I had the implants in longer. Hugs, > > Hi Everyone...I am excited to say that I will be having my implants > out on Thursday afternoon at 4:30. I was hoping that you could say > a prayer for me to get through surgery and recovery. I have 3 > little one's and I am so nervous to be put under. I am more nervous > to live with implants though. I have saline under the muscle and > have had them for 9 months now. My PS has been so understanding > through all of this. He said he just wants me to be well and hopes > that my symptoms clear up after the procedure. He said some women's > bodies just can't handle an implant and that I might be one of > them. My only symptom thus far has been dramatic hair loss, night > sweats and cold fingers and toes. (though my feet and hands do have > a tendency to be cold) I don't care if my hair ever grows back as > long as it stops dripping down my back after my shower. I do > realize there is a chance that it is not from the implants, but I > just can't live with myself if I always have to wonder if my > symptoms are from them. Peace of mind is worth much more than > a " nice rack! " So thank you to anyone and everyone for this website > and for sharing all of your trials and tribulations woman to woman. > We are all sisters in life and I am thankful to all of you! Wish me > luck and prayers. I'll get back to you after surgery! > > Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Dear Marie, Wishing you the best for Thursday! You will be in my in my prayers. I just had my explant 12 days ago so I know what you are going through. I also have 3 young children. I know you must be nervous, I felt the same way( I was a nervous wreck) It is funny though the day of the surgery I had a strange calmness, I think because I just knew I was doing the right thing for my body and my health even if no one else believed me. It all goes by very fast and just know that you won't feel anywhere near as bad as you did after implant surgery. I had no swelling, bruising, and not even pain, just a little discomfort. You are doing the right thing and I give you so much credit for realizing and acting on your instinct about your implants. You are a very smart woman! I only had my implants for 18 months but knew from the beginning that they were causing me problems. I made the mistake of listening to my Dr and other people around me who told me" no way they could be causing your problems." I wish I had trusted my gut and had them out sooner. So good for you, Marie. Try to stay calm and focused and just know that you are doing the right thing . Sending Prayers to you, in2kata <marie.johnson3@...> wrote: Hi Everyone...I am excited to say that I will be having my implants out on Thursday afternoon at 4:30. I was hoping that you could say a prayer for me to get through surgery and recovery. I have 3 little one's and I am so nervous to be put under. I am more nervous to live with implants though. I have saline under the muscle and have had them for 9 months now. My PS has been so understanding through all of this. He said he just wants me to be well and hopes that my symptoms clear up after the procedure. He said some women's bodies just can't handle an implant and that I might be one of them. My only symptom thus far has been dramatic hair loss, night sweats and cold fingers and toes. (though my feet and hands do have a tendency to be cold) I don't care if my hair ever grows back as long as it stops dripping down my back after my shower. I do realize there is a chance that it is not from the implants, but I just can't live with myself if I always have to wonder if my symptoms are from them. Peace of mind is worth much more than a "nice rack!" So thank you to anyone and everyone for this website and for sharing all of your trials and tribulations woman to woman. We are all sisters in life and I am thankful to all of you! Wish me luck and prayers. I'll get back to you after surgery!MarieOpinions 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Hi ...thank you so much for the inspirational email. I am so happy for your explantation. Congratulations! Sounds like so far so good with recovery. I wish we didn't have to have the drains though. It sounds so gross. Is it as awful as it sounds? The PS told me that they would probably fall out after a week or so. Yours sound like it took almost two. I am glad to hear that it doesn't hurt as bad as the first time around. That's something to look forward to. Have you been able to pick up your youngest little one yet? I don't like that part. My baby is only 20 mo. and I always hold him. I just figure it's only for a short time. I think you are as lucky as I am considering you only had them for 18 mo. That's not a very long time considering some of the horror stories I have heard from years and years of implants. What symptoms were you having that made you make this decision? How did you get to where you are now? I will keep you in my prayers for healing and good recovery as well. Can't wait to be where you are right now! Marie Re: EXPLANTATION on Thursday! Dear Marie, Wishing you the best for Thursday! You will be in my in my prayers. I just had my explant 12 days ago so I know what you are going through. I also have 3 young children. I know you must be nervous, I felt the same way( I was a nervous wreck) It is funny though the day of the surgery I had a strange calmness, I think because I just knew I was doing the right thing for my body and my health even if no one else believed me. It all goes by very fast and just know that you won't feel anywhere near as bad as you did after implant surgery. I had no swelling, bruising, and not even pain, just a little discomfort. You are doing the right thing and I give you so much credit for realizing and acting on your instinct about your implants. You are a very smart woman! I only had my implants for 18 months but knew from the beginning that they were causing me problems. I made the mistake of listening to my Dr and other people around me who told me" no way they could be causing your problems." I wish I had trusted my gut and had them out sooner. So good for you, Marie. Try to stay calm and focused and just know that you are doing the right thing . Sending Prayers to you, in2kata <marie.johnson3@...> wrote: Hi Everyone...I am excited to say that I will be having my implants out on Thursday afternoon at 4:30. I was hoping that you could say a prayer for me to get through surgery and recovery. I have 3 little one's and I am so nervous to be put under. I am more nervous to live with implants though. I have saline under the muscle and have had them for 9 months now. My PS has been so understanding through all of this. He said he just wants me to be well and hopes that my symptoms clear up after the procedure. He said some women's bodies just can't handle an implant and that I might be one of them. My only symptom thus far has been dramatic hair loss, night sweats and cold fingers and toes. (though my feet and hands do have a tendency to be cold) I don't care if my hair ever grows back as long as it stops dripping down my back after my shower. I do realize there is a chance that it is not from the implants, but I just can't live with myself if I always have to wonder if my symptoms are from them. Peace of mind is worth much more than a "nice rack!" So thank you to anyone and everyone for this website and for sharing all of your trials and tribulations woman to woman. We are all sisters in life and I am thankful to all of you! Wish me luck and prayers. I'll get back to you after surgery!MarieOpinions 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Marie We will be praying and thinking of you on thursday. I am sure you will do just fine. And I wholeheartedly agree that you will not regret having them out. Having them out, as you already said, is your best chance at getting well! And there are many things you can do to improve your health after explant also! Relax, trust God, and be sure to let us know if you have any other questions or concerns before your surgery. Hugs kathy > > Hi Everyone...I am excited to say that I will be having my implants > out on Thursday afternoon at 4:30. I was hoping that you could say > a prayer for me to get through surgery and recovery. I have 3 > little one's and I am so nervous to be put under. I am more nervous > to live with implants though. I have saline under the muscle and > have had them for 9 months now. My PS has been so understanding > through all of this. He said he just wants me to be well and hopes > that my symptoms clear up after the procedure. He said some women's > bodies just can't handle an implant and that I might be one of > them. My only symptom thus far has been dramatic hair loss, night > sweats and cold fingers and toes. (though my feet and hands do have > a tendency to be cold) I don't care if my hair ever grows back as > long as it stops dripping down my back after my shower. I do > realize there is a chance that it is not from the implants, but I > just can't live with myself if I always have to wonder if my > symptoms are from them. Peace of mind is worth much more than > a " nice rack! " So thank you to anyone and everyone for this website > and for sharing all of your trials and tribulations woman to woman. > We are all sisters in life and I am thankful to all of you! Wish me > luck and prayers. I'll get back to you after surgery! > > Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 - Marie I just wanted to say that the drains aren't that bad really. I only had my in three days before I got them out. They are definitely necessary even if they are a little gross to look at! Also, I my explant was a real breeze and I had my implants for eleven years. I never felt bad at all and recovered very quickly! I will be saying a prayer that you will too! Hugs kathy -- In , " Marie " <marie.johnson3@c...> wrote: > Hi ...thank you so much for the inspirational email. I am so happy for your explantation. Congratulations! Sounds like so far so good with recovery. I wish we didn't have to have the drains though. It sounds so gross. Is it as awful as it sounds? The PS told me that they would probably fall out after a week or so. Yours sound like it took almost two. I am glad to hear that it doesn't hurt as bad as the first time around. That's something to look forward to. Have you been able to pick up your youngest little one yet? I don't like that part. My baby is only 20 mo. and I always hold him. I just figure it's only for a short time. I think you are as lucky as I am considering you only had them for 18 mo. That's not a very long time considering some of the horror stories I have heard from years and years of implants. What symptoms were you having that made you make this decision? How did you get to where you are now? I will keep you in my prayers for healing and good recovery as well. Can't wait to be where you are right now! > > Marie > Re: EXPLANTATION on Thursday! > > > Dear Marie, > Wishing you the best for Thursday! You will be in my in my prayers. I just had my explant 12 days ago so I know what you are going through. I also have 3 young children. I know you must be nervous, I felt the same way( I was a nervous wreck) It is funny though the day of the surgery I had a strange calmness, I think because I just knew I was doing the right thing for my body and my health even if no one else believed me. It all goes by very fast and just know that you won't feel anywhere near as bad as you did after implant surgery. I had no swelling, bruising, and not even pain, just a little discomfort. You are doing the right thing and I give you so much credit for realizing and acting on your instinct about your implants. You are a very smart woman! I only had my implants for 18 months but knew from the beginning that they were causing me problems. I made the mistake of listening to my Dr and other people around me who told me " no way they could be causing your problems. " I wish I had trusted my gut and had them out sooner. So good for you, Marie. Try to stay calm and focused and just know that you are doing the right thing . > Sending Prayers to you, > > > in2kata <marie.johnson3@c...> wrote: > > Hi Everyone...I am excited to say that I will be having my implants > out on Thursday afternoon at 4:30. I was hoping that you could say > a prayer for me to get through surgery and recovery. I have 3 > little one's and I am so nervous to be put under. I am more nervous > to live with implants though. I have saline under the muscle and > have had them for 9 months now. My PS has been so understanding > through all of this. He said he just wants me to be well and hopes > that my symptoms clear up after the procedure. He said some women's > bodies just can't handle an implant and that I might be one of > them. My only symptom thus far has been dramatic hair loss, night > sweats and cold fingers and toes. (though my feet and hands do have > a tendency to be cold) I don't care if my hair ever grows back as > long as it stops dripping down my back after my shower. I do > realize there is a chance that it is not from the implants, but I > just can't live with myself if I always have to wonder if my > symptoms are from them. Peace of mind is worth much more than > a " nice rack! " So thank you to anyone and everyone for this website > and for sharing all of your trials and tribulations woman to woman. > We are all sisters in life and I am thankful to all of you! Wish me > luck and prayers. I'll get back to you after surgery! > > Marie > > > > > > 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) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Marie, you are soooooooooo WISE, you will never regret this. You'll look back as many women have and said I wish I got them out at the first signs of illness. What grand news. You can keep following with us and see many will come along and wish they had there's out sooner. It does sound like you are having an autoimmune reaction to them, but all should clear up once they are out. You will be so much ahead of others who have had implant problems because you would not have been as exposed. Blessings to you and your family, I'm pretty sure you will be one of the girls who will have an amazing recovery and be here and gone quickly. God Bless, and always remember the chance He gave you. K. > > > > Hi Everyone...I am excited to say that I will be having my > implants > > out on Thursday afternoon at 4:30. I was hoping that you could > say > > a prayer for me to get through surgery and recovery. I have 3 > > little one's and I am so nervous to be put under. I am more > nervous > > to live with implants though. I have saline under the muscle and > > have had them for 9 months now. My PS has been so understanding > > through all of this. He said he just wants me to be well and > hopes > > that my symptoms clear up after the procedure. He said some > women's > > bodies just can't handle an implant and that I might be one of > > them. My only symptom thus far has been dramatic hair loss, night > > sweats and cold fingers and toes. (though my feet and hands do > have > > a tendency to be cold) I don't care if my hair ever grows back as > > long as it stops dripping down my back after my shower. I do > > realize there is a chance that it is not from the implants, but I > > just can't live with myself if I always have to wonder if my > > symptoms are from them. Peace of mind is worth much more than > > a " nice rack! " So thank you to anyone and everyone for this > website > > and for sharing all of your trials and tribulations woman to > woman. > > We are all sisters in life and I am thankful to all of you! Wish > me > > luck and prayers. I'll get back to you after surgery! > > > > Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Kathy...I am starting to worry as my family has had an extreme case of the stomach flu. It started last week and this morning I am feeling a little queasy myself. I hope I don't have to postpone my surgery tomorrow! I will let you know. Thanks for your help! Marie Re: EXPLANTATION on Thursday!> > > Dear Marie,> Wishing you the best for Thursday! You will be in my in my prayers. I just had my explant 12 days ago so I know what you are going through. I also have 3 young children. I know you must be nervous, I felt the same way( I was a nervous wreck) It is funny though the day of the surgery I had a strange calmness, I think because I just knew I was doing the right thing for my body and my health even if no one else believed me. It all goes by very fast and just know that you won't feel anywhere near as bad as you did after implant surgery. I had no swelling, bruising, and not even pain, just a little discomfort. You are doing the right thing and I give you so much credit for realizing and acting on your instinct about your implants. You are a very smart woman! I only had my implants for 18 months but knew from the beginning that they were causing me problems. I made the mistake of listening to my Dr and other people around me who told me" no way they could be causing your problems." I wish I had trusted my gut and had them out sooner. So good for you, Marie. Try to stay calm and focused and just know that you are doing the right thing .> Sending Prayers to you,> > > in2kata <marie.johnson3@c...> wrote:> > Hi Everyone...I am excited to say that I will be having my implants > out on Thursday afternoon at 4:30. I was hoping that you could say > a prayer for me to get through surgery and recovery. I have 3 > little one's and I am so nervous to be put under. I am more nervous > to live with implants though. I have saline under the muscle and > have had them for 9 months now. My PS has been so understanding > through all of this. He said he just wants me to be well and hopes > that my symptoms clear up after the procedure. He said some women's > bodies just can't handle an implant and that I might be one of > them. My only symptom thus far has been dramatic hair loss, night > sweats and cold fingers and toes. (though my feet and hands do have > a tendency to be cold) I don't care if my hair ever grows back as > long as it stops dripping down my back after my shower. I do > realize there is a chance that it is not from the implants, but I > just can't live with myself if I always have to wonder if my > symptoms are from them. Peace of mind is worth much more than > a "nice rack!" So thank you to anyone and everyone for this website > and for sharing all of your trials and tribulations woman to woman. > We are all sisters in life and I am thankful to all of you! Wish me > luck and prayers. I'll get back to you after surgery!> > Marie> > > > > > 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)> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Hi ...thanks for the message. I am so thrilled and am not looking back! The only thing is that my children have been sick with extreme stomach flu and this morning I woke up and am feeling sick to my stomach myself. I might have to postpone my surgery tomorrow. I am so disappointed! I'll keep in touch. Marie Re: EXPLANTATION on Thursday! Marie,you are soooooooooo WISE, you will never regret this. You'll look back as many women have and said I wish I got them out at the first signs of illness. What grand news. You can keep following with us and see many will come along and wish they had there's out sooner. It does sound like you are having an autoimmune reaction to them, but all should clear up once they are out. You will be so much ahead of others who have had implant problems because you would not have been as exposed. Blessings to you and your family, I'm pretty sure you will be one of the girls who will have an amazing recovery and be here and gone quickly. God Bless, and always remember the chance He gave you. K.> > > > Hi Everyone...I am excited to say that I will be having my > implants > > out on Thursday afternoon at 4:30. I was hoping that you could > say > > a prayer for me to get through surgery and recovery. I have 3 > > little one's and I am so nervous to be put under. I am more > nervous > > to live with implants though. I have saline under the muscle and > > have had them for 9 months now. My PS has been so understanding > > through all of this. He said he just wants me to be well and > hopes > > that my symptoms clear up after the procedure. He said some > women's > > bodies just can't handle an implant and that I might be one of > > them. My only symptom thus far has been dramatic hair loss, night > > sweats and cold fingers and toes. (though my feet and hands do > have > > a tendency to be cold) I don't care if my hair ever grows back as > > long as it stops dripping down my back after my shower. I do > > realize there is a chance that it is not from the implants, but I > > just can't live with myself if I always have to wonder if my > > symptoms are from them. Peace of mind is worth much more than > > a "nice rack!" So thank you to anyone and everyone for this > website > > and for sharing all of your trials and tribulations woman to > woman. > > We are all sisters in life and I am thankful to all of you! Wish > me > > luck and prayers. I'll get back to you after surgery!> > > > MarieOpinions 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Marie Sorry I am writing this so late. If you are still up, I hope you are feeling better. I am saying a prayer that you will feel ok tomorrow and everything will go as planned and go well. Take care, kathy > > > > Hi Everyone...I am excited to say that I will be having my > implants > > out on Thursday afternoon at 4:30. I was hoping that you > could say > > a prayer for me to get through surgery and recovery. I have 3 > > little one's and I am so nervous to be put under. I am more > nervous > > to live with implants though. I have saline under the muscle > and > > have had them for 9 months now. My PS has been so > understanding > > through all of this. He said he just wants me to be well and > hopes > > that my symptoms clear up after the procedure. He said some > women's > > bodies just can't handle an implant and that I might be one of > > them. My only symptom thus far has been dramatic hair loss, > night > > sweats and cold fingers and toes. (though my feet and hands > do have > > a tendency to be cold) I don't care if my hair ever grows > back as > > long as it stops dripping down my back after my shower. I do > > realize there is a chance that it is not from the implants, > but I > > just can't live with myself if I always have to wonder if my > > symptoms are from them. Peace of mind is worth much more than > > a " nice rack! " So thank you to anyone and everyone for this > website > > and for sharing all of your trials and tribulations woman to > woman. > > We are all sisters in life and I am thankful to all of you! > Wish me > > luck and prayers. I'll get back to you after surgery! > > > > Marie > > > > > > > > > > > > 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) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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