Guest guest Posted September 28, 2003 Report Share Posted September 28, 2003 At 07:44 AM 9/28/2003 -0500, you wrote: >Graham: At our hospital we try to get the patient to 90 degrees knee >flexion before they leave the hospital in 1-2 weeks, and 75% are. Ask >your therapist what the norm is there. You will still be able to get >nearly full range of motion, but it will take LOTS of HARD work, and >working through the pain! The longer you go after surgery, the harder it >will be. Just don't give up, and don't depend on the Physical Therapist >to do all the work, you must work on it at home, too. Also, don't get too >impatient, it will come, just be persistent. > >Marilyn > >swansam100 wrote: >>Hello All.. As a new member I would just like to introduce myself.. >>My name is Graham and I am from Australia and I have just had a total >>replacement of my left knee.. It has been just on eight weeks since >>my surgery and I still have only about 85 degrees of bend and as a >>result I am having to still walk down steps one at a time.. The >>surgeon that did the operation seems somewhat reluctant to talk to me >>about it and it is kinda starting to worry me and I am wondering if >>the amount of bend I do have is the norm at this stage.. I am having >>physio and do my excercises regularly and it sure feels good to be >>able to walk again pain free but I am really concerned about the >>progress I am making.. The operation was done in a public country >>hospital and that to is a worry as the country hospitals here leave a >>lot to be desired.. >>I look forward to getting to know you all.. Take care.. I am now 8 weeks post op for a right total knee replacement and have almost the same flex on both knees. The last time I measured it was over 135 degrees. Before I left the hospital at three days I was 90 degrees. Over the next two weeks I pushed hard and at three weeks was 115-120 degrees. The physical therapist stopped coming after only two weeks of her authorized 4 weeks because I was proceeding without reminders. The doctor has seen me twice and is very happy about the progress and encouraged me pushing as hard as I can. The first visit he gave me an exercise where I placed my foot on a chair and leaned in like tying a shoe. This last visit he mentioned that a bicycle was almost as good as swimming and that he sometimes recommends that those with a stationary bike set the seat low to force flex. I pushed it with several personal goals such as walking without aids and driving within two weeks and bought my own device to measure flex. The cost of all that is that I still have pain. The pain was falling off so last week I took the bicycle out and did several miles. The pain has changed to a muscle pain so the bike is doing good. I am off all pain meds now. Awl Knotted Up - Custom woodworking Don Bowen donb@... Valley Center, CA http://www.braingarage.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2003 Report Share Posted September 28, 2003 I was at 95 or so when I left the hospital after my TKR. I progressed nicely at home with therapy. My only problem was I developed a wobble. This instability required a revision after 6 months. Dr. thinks the ligaments stretched because we "pushed" in therapy. Don't try to overdo. I am now taking it easy, but doing therapy in a more controlled way. We are all different and what is pushing it for me may be normal for you. I hope you have great success. This no pain thing is great.Best of luck. Kathi -----Original Message-----From: Don Bowen [mailto:donb@...]Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2003 1:52 PMJoint Replacement Subject: Re: Hi...At 07:44 AM 9/28/2003 -0500, you wrote:>Graham: At our hospital we try to get the patient to 90 degrees knee >flexion before they leave the hospital in 1-2 weeks, and 75% are. Ask >your therapist what the norm is there. You will still be able to get >nearly full range of motion, but it will take LOTS of HARD work, and >working through the pain! The longer you go after surgery, the harder it >will be. Just don't give up, and don't depend on the Physical Therapist >to do all the work, you must work on it at home, too. Also, don't get too >impatient, it will come, just be persistent.>>Marilyn>>swansam100 wrote:>>Hello All.. As a new member I would just like to introduce myself..>>My name is Graham and I am from Australia and I have just had a total>>replacement of my left knee.. It has been just on eight weeks since>>my surgery and I still have only about 85 degrees of bend and as a>>result I am having to still walk down steps one at a time.. The>>surgeon that did the operation seems somewhat reluctant to talk to me>>about it and it is kinda starting to worry me and I am wondering if>>the amount of bend I do have is the norm at this stage.. I am having>>physio and do my excercises regularly and it sure feels good to be>>able to walk again pain free but I am really concerned about the>>progress I am making.. The operation was done in a public country>>hospital and that to is a worry as the country hospitals here leave a>>lot to be desired..>>I look forward to getting to know you all.. Take care..I am now 8 weeks post op for a right total knee replacement and have almost the same flex on both knees. The last time I measured it was over 135 degrees. Before I left the hospital at three days I was 90 degrees. Over the next two weeks I pushed hard and at three weeks was 115-120 degrees. The physical therapist stopped coming after only two weeks of her authorized 4 weeks because I was proceeding without reminders. The doctor has seen me twice and is very happy about the progress and encouraged me pushing as hard as I can. The first visit he gave me an exercise where I placed my foot on a chair and leaned in like tying a shoe. This last visit he mentioned that a bicycle was almost as good as swimming and that he sometimes recommends that those with a stationary bike set the seat low to force flex.I pushed it with several personal goals such as walking without aids and driving within two weeks and bought my own device to measure flex. The cost of all that is that I still have pain. The pain was falling off so last week I took the bicycle out and did several miles. The pain has changed to a muscle pain so the bike is doing good. I am off all pain meds now.Awl Knotted Up - Custom woodworkingDon Bowen donb@...Valley Center, CA http://www.braingarage.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2003 Report Share Posted September 28, 2003 Hi Marilyn.. In response to what you said about leaving hospital in 1-2 weeks.. That is what I was expecting but here in Australia at present there is a political fight going on regarding funding of public hospitals, especially in country areas like where I live.. I was home on the 6th day after surgery which surprised me greatly and to be honest, I really believe it was because they wanted the bed for someone else.. The therapy I received while in there was minimal to say the least and one nurse in particular there took it upon herself to help me as much as she could and she was great.. I appreciate your comments about working on it at home myself and I do excercises at least three times daily.. The problem is most of it is unsupervised and I sometimes wonder if what I am doing is to much or not enough but when I do get to see my physio he says whatever I am doing is working.. Tomorrow I see the physio and after reading what different ones are saying about hydro-therapy I will ask about that.. My thanks to all who have replied... Take care.. Graham.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 Marilyn: What hospital is it that you work at. Thanks A. I. GordonMarilyn <mwelton@...> wrote: Graham: At our hospital we try to get the patient to 90 degrees knee flexion before they leave the hospital in 1-2 weeks, and 75% are. Ask your therapist what the norm is there. You will still be able to get nearly full range of motion, but it will take LOTS of HARD work, and working through the pain! The longer you go after surgery, the harder it will be. Just don't give up, and don't depend on the Physical Therapist to do all the work, you must work on it at home, too. Also, don't get too impatient, it will come, just be persistent.Marilynswansam100 wrote: Hello All.. As a new member I would just like to introduce myself.. My name is Graham and I am from Australia and I have just had a total replacement of my left knee.. It has been just on eight weeks since my surgery and I still have only about 85 degrees of bend and as a result I am having to still walk down steps one at a time.. The surgeon that did the operation seems somewhat reluctant to talk to me about it and it is kinda starting to worry me and I am wondering if the amount of bend I do have is the norm at this stage.. I am having physio and do my excercises regularly and it sure feels good to be able to walk again pain free but I am really concerned about the progress I am making.. The operation was done in a public country hospital and that to is a worry as the country hospitals here leave a lot to be desired.. I look forward to getting to know you all.. Take care..Graham..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 Hello Well you won't believe this one I am having a revision on 11/11 and I can only stay in the hospital 3 days I think it the insurance. I think that's terrible. Graham Mansfield <Graham60@...> wrote: Hi Marilyn.. In response to what you said about leaving hospital in 1-2 weeks.. That is what I was expecting but here in Australia at present there is a political fight going on regarding funding of public hospitals, especially in country areas like where I live.. I was home on the 6th day after surgery which surprised me greatly and to be honest, I really believe it was because they wanted the bed for someone else.. The therapy I received while in there was minimal to say the least and one nurse in particular there took it upon herself to help me as much as she could and she was great.. I appreciate your comments about working on it at home myself and I do excercises at least three times daily.. The problem is most of it is unsupervised and I sometimes wonder if what I am doing is to much or not enough but when I do get to see my physio he says whatever I am doing is working.. Tomorrow I see the physio and after reading what different ones are saying about hydro-therapy I will ask about that.. My thanks to all who have replied... Take care.. Graham.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 I work at a small rural hospital in central Missouri, Audrain Medical Center, Mexico, MO. Our town is only 14,000 people. There are two orthopedists operating at this hospital, and one of them has people from all of the surrounding states coming for joint replacements. Makes for an interesting case load. Marilyn Abraham I. Gordon, Esq. wrote: Marilyn: What hospital is it that you work at. Thanks A. I. Gordon M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 Hi , That is terrible and I think wrong. My insurrance company wanted me dismissed after 3 days, but my doctor would not hear of it and said he had letters he could write that would allow me to stay. Ask your doctor if he can help you. I have had 4 hip replacements and was not ready to leave on the third day. But I did leave on the 6th my choice, but 4 days sooner then the doctor wanted me to and I think it was a mistake, but I had lots of help and made it. Please talk to your doctor and I pray you can get him to help you. Love and prayers, "Don't hold to anger, hurt or pain. They steal your energy and keep you from love." -- Leo Buscaglia http://www.mmpets.com/Mystery Mountain Pets Re: Hi... Hello Well you won't believe this one I am having a revision on 11/11 and I can only stay in the hospital 3 days I think it the insurance. I think that's terrible. Graham Mansfield <Graham60@...> wrote: Hi Marilyn.. In response to what you said about leaving hospital in 1-2 weeks.. That is what I was expecting but here in Australia at present there is a political fight going on regarding funding of public hospitals, especially in country areas like where I live.. I was home on the 6th day after surgery which surprised me greatly and to be honest, I really believe it was because they wanted the bed for someone else.. The therapy I received while in there was minimal to say the least and one nurse in particular there took it upon herself to help me as much as she could and she was great.. I appreciate your comments about working on it at home myself and I do excercises at least three times daily.. The problem is most of it is unsupervised and I sometimes wonder if what I am doing is to much or not enough but when I do get to see my physio he says whatever I am doing is working.. Tomorrow I see the physio and after reading what different ones are saying about hydro-therapy I will ask about that.. My thanks to all who have replied... Take care.. Graham.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2003 Report Share Posted September 30, 2003 : You would only stay in our acute hospital 3-4 days too, but then on to the hospital based Skilled Nursing Unit, if you quailified. We see all of the inpatients and the SNF patients in the same P.T. Dept., so I tend to group them all together. Sorry to mislead you. Marilyn Mullen wrote: Hello Well you won't believe this one I am having a revision on 11/11 and I can only stay in the hospital 3 days I think it the insurance. I think that's terrible. Graham Mansfield <Graham60@...> wrote: Hi Marilyn.. In response to what you said about leaving hospital in 1-2 weeks.. That is what I was expecting but here in Australia at present there is a political fight going on regarding funding of public hospitals, especially in country areas like where I live.. I was home on the 6th day after surgery which surprised me greatly and to be honest, I really believe it was because they wanted the bed for someone else.. The therapy I received while in there was minimal to say the least and one nurse in particular there took it upon herself to help me as much as she could and she was great.. I appreciate your comments about working on it at home myself and I do excercises at least three times daily.. The problem is most of it is unsupervised and I sometimes wonder if what I am doing is to much or not enough but when I do get to see my physio he says whatever I am doing is working.. Tomorrow I see the physio and after reading what different ones are saying about hydro-therapy I will ask about that.. My thanks to all who have replied... Take care.. Graham.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 Hi Eliza, I'm glad your going to the rheumy tomorrow. Have you been on any ra meds? You do need to be on something, to stop the progression of the ra. It is good to keep moving, and get exercise. We would all like to do the exercise, walking, like we use too. But, many of us are not so lucky. The water exercises are really good. I have had a bad time with my ra. I was dx a few years ago, but it really hasn't got in control, like it should. We just continue the meds, and do all we can, to make life a little easier. I'm always fatiqued, which some of it could be a part of my meds too. I would write down the things you would like to ask the rheumy, so you won't forget anything. It is all a haze at first, but it all becomes clear after awhile. This group helps so much. If you don't understand we always have a, or to find the answers. We have all been down the same road, so there's always someone here to help you. I will keep you in my prayers, and good luck tomorrow, Tawny > > > Ok--I'm going to the rheumatologist for the 1st time tommorow; was > diagnosed with RA 2 years ago had a minor " episode " and then it went > away. Two months ago everything came crashing back ten fold--I have > pain in my wrists and hands especially at night as well as my knees > elbows shoulders and lower back and one ankle-- I wake up in the > morning and feel like I have been run over by a truck I am cold and > tired all the time and cranky and teary and I have no energy for > anything. I am 34 years old and since I went to my doctor 2 months > ago have tested positive for all the " rheumatoid " blood tests > (R.factor, sedementation, c-protein) as well as having significant > change in my x-rays from 2 years ago. I am scared--everything I have > read online and in books in terms of the western approach looks > fairly bleak and there is not much that I can find about what else > alternattively a person can do. How do I know when I need to be on > nsaids or dmards or cortisone? how long do flare upps usually last? > is it true in anyones experience that fatigue lessens after early > stages? Do yoga and exercise help? What do I need to be asking the > doctor? I would appreciate any and all feedback--thanks > Eliza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 Hi Eliza, I'm glad your going to the rheumy tomorrow. Have you been on any ra meds? You do need to be on something, to stop the progression of the ra. It is good to keep moving, and get exercise. We would all like to do the exercise, walking, like we use too. But, many of us are not so lucky. The water exercises are really good. I have had a bad time with my ra. I was dx a few years ago, but it really hasn't got in control, like it should. We just continue the meds, and do all we can, to make life a little easier. I'm always fatiqued, which some of it could be a part of my meds too. I would write down the things you would like to ask the rheumy, so you won't forget anything. It is all a haze at first, but it all becomes clear after awhile. This group helps so much. If you don't understand we always have a, or to find the answers. We have all been down the same road, so there's always someone here to help you. I will keep you in my prayers, and good luck tomorrow, Tawny > > > Ok--I'm going to the rheumatologist for the 1st time tommorow; was > diagnosed with RA 2 years ago had a minor " episode " and then it went > away. Two months ago everything came crashing back ten fold--I have > pain in my wrists and hands especially at night as well as my knees > elbows shoulders and lower back and one ankle-- I wake up in the > morning and feel like I have been run over by a truck I am cold and > tired all the time and cranky and teary and I have no energy for > anything. I am 34 years old and since I went to my doctor 2 months > ago have tested positive for all the " rheumatoid " blood tests > (R.factor, sedementation, c-protein) as well as having significant > change in my x-rays from 2 years ago. I am scared--everything I have > read online and in books in terms of the western approach looks > fairly bleak and there is not much that I can find about what else > alternattively a person can do. How do I know when I need to be on > nsaids or dmards or cortisone? how long do flare upps usually last? > is it true in anyones experience that fatigue lessens after early > stages? Do yoga and exercise help? What do I need to be asking the > doctor? I would appreciate any and all feedback--thanks > Eliza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Hi Eliza. I hope your appointment goes well today. Hopefully your doctor will start you on meds that will make you feel better. I stay away from prednisone because of the side effects. Some people have no choice to take it, but if you can stay away from it, your body will thank you. If you are already showing erosive changes on your x-rays, it is important to start RA meds to try to slow down the damage. Exercise is very important but must be done the right way to protect your joints. You need to keep joints moving so you don't loose the range of motion, but you have to be very careful when exercising a joint that is flaring. Bring a list of questions to your doctor. It's easier to remember if they are written down. Please let us know how your appointment goes. a On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 22:10:11 -0000, plumislandgrl <plumislandgrl@...> wrote: > > > Ok--I'm going to the rheumatologist for the 1st time tommorow; was > diagnosed with RA 2 years ago had a minor " episode " and then it went > away. Two months ago everything came crashing back ten fold--I have > pain in my wrists and hands especially at night as well as my knees > elbows shoulders and lower back and one ankle-- I wake up in the > morning and feel like I have been run over by a truck I am cold and > tired all the time and cranky and teary and I have no energy for > anything. I am 34 years old and since I went to my doctor 2 months > ago have tested positive for all the " rheumatoid " blood tests > (R.factor, sedementation, c-protein) as well as having significant > change in my x-rays from 2 years ago. I am scared--everything I have > read online and in books in terms of the western approach looks > fairly bleak and there is not much that I can find about what else > alternattively a person can do. How do I know when I need to be on > nsaids or dmards or cortisone? how long do flare upps usually last? > is it true in anyones experience that fatigue lessens after early > stages? Do yoga and exercise help? What do I need to be asking the > doctor? I would appreciate any and all feedback--thanks > Eliza > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Hi Eliza. I hope your appointment goes well today. Hopefully your doctor will start you on meds that will make you feel better. I stay away from prednisone because of the side effects. Some people have no choice to take it, but if you can stay away from it, your body will thank you. If you are already showing erosive changes on your x-rays, it is important to start RA meds to try to slow down the damage. Exercise is very important but must be done the right way to protect your joints. You need to keep joints moving so you don't loose the range of motion, but you have to be very careful when exercising a joint that is flaring. Bring a list of questions to your doctor. It's easier to remember if they are written down. Please let us know how your appointment goes. a On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 22:10:11 -0000, plumislandgrl <plumislandgrl@...> wrote: > > > Ok--I'm going to the rheumatologist for the 1st time tommorow; was > diagnosed with RA 2 years ago had a minor " episode " and then it went > away. Two months ago everything came crashing back ten fold--I have > pain in my wrists and hands especially at night as well as my knees > elbows shoulders and lower back and one ankle-- I wake up in the > morning and feel like I have been run over by a truck I am cold and > tired all the time and cranky and teary and I have no energy for > anything. I am 34 years old and since I went to my doctor 2 months > ago have tested positive for all the " rheumatoid " blood tests > (R.factor, sedementation, c-protein) as well as having significant > change in my x-rays from 2 years ago. I am scared--everything I have > read online and in books in terms of the western approach looks > fairly bleak and there is not much that I can find about what else > alternattively a person can do. How do I know when I need to be on > nsaids or dmards or cortisone? how long do flare upps usually last? > is it true in anyones experience that fatigue lessens after early > stages? Do yoga and exercise help? What do I need to be asking the > doctor? I would appreciate any and all feedback--thanks > Eliza > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Hi. I am new to this site and just wanted to introduce myself. I haven't read any posts yet, but I wanted to send a quick post as I have an appointment with my PS tomorrow and I have some questions. I am 33 years old, and have had implants since May of last year. I have had two surgeries to remove Capsular Contracture on both breasts since my implantation. My most recent was a month ago, and I now have CC on the same breast again. The thing that has concerned me most is that I have had no major health problems, aside from the CC and breast soreness, until this most recent CC. About 3 or 4 days before this CC, I started experiencing flu-like symptoms. At first I thought I had the flu. I had a low grade fever, fatigue, soreness in the breast that was about to contract, night sweats, and general achiness. Every joint ached. Though I am less fatigued, I still am more tired than normal, and experience the night sweats and joint pain in my knees. I also have noticed a feeling of depression that I have never had before. I couldn't pinpoint these symptoms until researching the website. I don't want to go too long, but I guess I need to know exactly what questions I need to ask my PS regarding explantation surgery. I decided if I were to have another CC, I was going to remove the implants, now it is just a matter of scheduling the surgery. Thanks so much for any imput you can give me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 hello, my mame is diana, i has pretty much tthe same symptoms....i was explanted over a year ago, and iam doing much better, the shell of an implant is toxic and foreign, our bodies have to fight really hard to push all those toxins out.....i really hope finding this site will be encouraging, i would not be sitting here today if it weren't for this site and all the caring e-mails i recieved. the support is amazing, all these women with the same symptoms cannot be wrong. its really scarry and overwhelming to think that your implants can make you sick. we are here for you...hugs dianaDIANA D >From: "cristinawoh" <cristinawoh@...> >Reply- > >Subject: Hi... >Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2005 01:37:44 -0000 > > >Hi. I am new to this site and just wanted to introduce myself. I >haven't read any posts yet, but I wanted to send a quick post as I >have an appointment with my PS tomorrow and I have some questions. >I am 33 years old, and have had implants since May of last year. I >have had two surgeries to remove Capsular Contracture on both >breasts since my implantation. My most recent was a month ago, and >I now have CC on the same breast again. The thing that has >concerned me most is that I have had no major health problems, aside >from the CC and breast soreness, until this most recent CC. About 3 >or 4 days before this CC, I started experiencing flu-like symptoms. >At first I thought I had the flu. I had a low grade fever, fatigue, >soreness in the breast that was about to contract, night sweats, and >general achiness. Every joint ached. Though I am less fatigued, I >still am more tired than normal, and experience the night sweats and >joint pain in my knees. I also have noticed a feeling of depression >that I have never had before. I couldn't pinpoint these symptoms >until researching the website. > >I don't want to go too long, but I guess I need to know exactly what >questions I need to ask my PS regarding explantation surgery. I >decided if I were to have another CC, I was going to remove the >implants, now it is just a matter of scheduling the surgery. Thanks >so much for any imput you can give me! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 , Could not have said it better. Lynda At 09:34 AM 3/3/2005, you wrote: >hello, my mame is diana, i has pretty much tthe same symptoms....i was >explanted over a year ago, and iam doing much better, the shell of an >implant is toxic and foreign, our bodies have to fight really hard to push >all those toxins out.....i really hope finding this site will be >encouraging, i would not be sitting here today if it weren't for this site >and all the caring e-mails i recieved. the support is amazing, all these >women with the same symptoms cannot be wrong. its really scarry and >overwhelming to think that your implants can make you sick. we are here >for you...hugs diana > > > > >DIANA D > >From: " cristinawoh " <cristinawoh@...> > >Reply- > > > >Subject: Hi... > >Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2005 01:37:44 -0000 > > > > > >Hi. I am new to this site and just wanted to introduce myself. I > >haven't read any posts yet, but I wanted to send a quick post as I > >have an appointment with my PS tomorrow and I have some questions. > >I am 33 years old, and have had implants since May of last year. I > >have had two surgeries to remove Capsular Contracture on both > >breasts since my implantation. My most recent was a month ago, and > >I now have CC on the same breast again. The thing that has > >concerned me most is that I have had no major health problems, aside > >from the CC and breast soreness, until this most recent CC. About 3 > >or 4 days before this CC, I started experiencing flu-like symptoms. > >At first I thought I had the flu. I had a low grade fever, fatigue, > >soreness in the breast that was about to contract, night sweats, and > >general achiness. Every joint ached. Though I am less fatigued, I > >still am more tired than normal, and experience the night sweats and > >joint pain in my knees. I also have noticed a feeling of depression > >that I have never had before. I couldn't pinpoint these symptoms > >until researching the website. > > > >I don't want to go too long, but I guess I need to know exactly what > >questions I need to ask my PS regarding explantation surgery. I > >decided if I were to have another CC, I was going to remove the > >implants, now it is just a matter of scheduling the surgery. Thanks > >so much for any imput you can give me! > > > > > > > > >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 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 , I had doc after doc tell me that at the age of 26 having just been diagnosed with 2 auto immune illnesses that my implants were not the cause. Adamatally. I had my implants almost 8 years at that point, and the symptoms are a long list too many to name. Joint pain and neuro issues were the worst of them. I did get them out, and the joint pain went away after a short peroid.AS well as many many other debilitating symptoms. I am so much better now! Best thing i oculd have ever done. I look very good too! You know, most docs dont even know that saline implants are encased in a silicone shell. That thy are considered silicone implants, with saline fill. If they dont know the basics they certainly dont know the diseases they may cause, aggravate or trigger. Dont listen to them. Had I listened ,what would have happened? How ill would I still be? I had blood markers improve within 2 weeks of explant, as well as rheuamtoid arthrits going into remission. Postive ana too went away. I mean, these are the same docs that precribe (often new) medication, time after time, when suddenly later-they are deemed unsafe,recalled and scramble you to get off them. When in the first place, they were so safe, not to worry -dont be paranoid. Know you are making the right decesion, and go with it. They are not the FDA and do not watch the devises that are on the market. Its not their job. I would recommend you reading some of our stories, mine is under 's letter to Oprah. Know, we are here for you. Any questions, feel free to keep on askin. Love, >From: "" <michellerking1@...> >Reply- > >Subject: Re: Hi... >Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2005 03:42:40 -0000 > > > > > >Dear , >welcome, >I will tell you your PS will FLAT OUT AND ADIMATELY DENY and systemic >relationship to the implants. He may attest to the CC and breast >tenderness, pain and hardness of capsules. It is my understanding >that if if there is CC there could be leaking, and if once you have >CC you will continue to have it. > >My advice is to get them removed and be one of the lucky ones who was >ahead of the game. These are warnings signs that cannot be denied. > >The more surgeries you go under the more likelihood of complications >just from surgeries. Surgeries themselves can cause autoimmune >problems, I would get them out and be free of the problem of the >matter getting worse. I feel certain all your symptoms will clear up >if you get them out. > >But you will need to have ALL the capsules removed. Ask him if he >will removed all the capsule, and do an "en bloc" procedure to remove >capsule and implant in one piece, even if they are saline. Many drs. >don't want to because it is a harder surgery. Yet it is necessary, >because you want to remove any contaminated contents of the implant >which even though is not silicone (the shells are all silicone); I >mean even though the contents may be saline, it could still have >harmful bacteria in them and you won't want that all through your >body. Systemic yeast problems can be caused because of these >bacterial infections. > >However, not to fear in your case, really because they haven't been >in very long. Lets say its the better case scenario. Better to get >them out sooner than later. > >The question, is what dr. will treat you properly. WE have good drs. >here if you can manage it. You will have the best chance of >prognosis. There are several good drs., Huang, Feng and Kolb. I >wish I would have gone to one of them because I have heard of >miraculous recoveries with those drs. who really put the time in >getting all the capsule out. I know Feng and Kolb have websites and >articles on the internet as well as articles in our files section. >God Bless, > > > > > > Hi. I am new to this site and just wanted to introduce myself. I > > haven't read any posts yet, but I wanted to send a quick post as I > > have an appointment with my PS tomorrow and I have some questions. > > I am 33 years old, and have had implants since May of last year. I > > have had two surgeries to remove Capsular Contracture on both > > breasts since my implantation. My most recent was a month ago, and > > I now have CC on the same breast again. The thing that has > > concerned me most is that I have had no major health problems, >aside > > from the CC and breast soreness, until this most recent CC. About >3 > > or 4 days before this CC, I started experiencing flu-like >symptoms. > > At first I thought I had the flu. I had a low grade fever, >fatigue, > > soreness in the breast that was about to contract, night sweats, >and > > general achiness. Every joint ached. Though I am less fatigued, I > > still am more tired than normal, and experience the night sweats >and > > joint pain in my knees. I also have noticed a feeling of >depression > > that I have never had before. I couldn't pinpoint these symptoms > > until researching the website. > > > > I don't want to go too long, but I guess I need to know exactly >what > > questions I need to ask my PS regarding explantation surgery. I > > decided if I were to have another CC, I was going to remove the > > implants, now it is just a matter of scheduling the surgery. >Thanks > > so much for any imput you can give me! > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 hi this is the link to the practice test http://www.catglobal.com/CATGlobal8/demo.asp?context=ptcbcontext as for the real exam it consisted of 100 questions, almost half of them were math questions but not that complicated there is a calculator in the screen and they gave me a real calculator also. the time was 2 hours and it was enogh for me to answer the questions and review the ones that i wasn't sure of. you really don't need to be nervous, especially if you studied well. good luck Annu Vinod <annuvinod@...> wrote: Hi Fairuz, Where do you take the practice tests, is it from a study guide? Were you given alot of math questions...I am so nervous about the exam. I have been postponing my exam date as it nears. Also, how many questions did you get and is there enough time to finish up?? Any help, suggestions will be appreciated... God Bless, Annu ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with FareChase. http://farechase./ --------------------------------- oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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