Hi it's Mindy, I need help

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I almost went to the ER twice. In the evening time, my tongue

swells and I get red patchy spots on my cheekbones as if I had

sunburn. I woke up this morning feeling really bad. I was spinning

that I felt as if I was going to get sick. I am so fatigue that it

is even difficult to type. My upper lip is swollen. Here I go,

another new symptom.

I saw my general doctor and she agrees that there is a definite

problem with my balance and weakness in my right side. She has

ordered an ANA test, CT scan and is sending me to a neurologist. I

think this is a waste of time.

I spoke with Dr. Kolb at 7 pm last night. I gave her my symptoms

since my surgery on 02/28/05 and she was confident that I should

have the implants removed immediately. She can do the surgery. My

husband thinks I should go back to Dr. S and have him do the

surgery. As weak as I am, I am trying to explain to him that the

Dr. has to be an expert in this area. Can anyone help me to

convince my husband that Dr. Kolb is not out for the money and it is

worth traveling 6 ½ hours to Atlanta, GA?

Dr. Kolb said all my tests will come back normal and the ANA test

will not show any signs for another 6 months? Has this happen to

any of you? I know for sure I have to get them explanted. When I

spoke with at Dr. Feng, she stated that I should have all the

tests (ANA, MRI, etc.) to rule everything out before I have the

explant. Dr. Kolb said to have the explant immediately. I am so

confused on what to do? I know that I cannot go on feeling this

way. My gut feeling is that I have a 50/50 chance. At least if I

don't get better after the explant that I know I tried. My eight

year daughter cried this morning telling me that she wished we could

go back before the surgery. She misses her active mom.

This is the worse I have ever felt. Might I mention, that I only

have one kidney (I was born that way). I am scared I will damage

the only kidney I have.

Please let me know.

Love,

Mindy