Re: what Dr. M told ME before surgery

[Guest guest]

My name is Anne, and I am having a hard time having a Dr. agree with me on connecting my symtoms to the implants. Can you tell me what kind of Dr. he is? Did you have any kind of reconstruction? I still have my implants and am still trying to find the right Dr. for the job? I appreciate any time and info you can give. Thank you.crazycanoe1 <crazycanoe1@...> wrote:

Just wanted to support my new hero, Dr. M in Dallas by saying what he told me about the symptoms of women who are having implant problems. He said that there is no PROOF of our symptoms, such as hair loss or Hashimotos, being related to implants. There simply is not the scientific data yet for him to tell me whether one symptom will improve 30% or 90% or be cured after explant. We are the new guinea pigs for the 21st century. I am certain that he is dedicated enough to continue to acquire histories from us as we see him in person, and will publish or share such information when possible.However, he said he has explanted over 800 women, and the majority of us have similar complaints. I told him my list, including the hypothyroid, and he said my symptoms were in line with the general symptoms given by

other patients who had problems with implants that he had treated.When I was sharing with Dr. M by e-mail, before I met Dr. M., I realized that he could not give me personal advice over the internet. For one thing, it's a LIABILITY ISSUE, i.e. diagnosing without treating the patient. For another, it's a LIABILITY ISSUE. How does he know I am really a sick woman with implants seeking medical help instead of a Mentor affiliate who does have millions to take his opinions to court?? For another, it's a LIABILITY ISSUE. He cannot tell me that specific diseases or conditions will improve or not once the implants are removed. The clinical trials simply are not there. We are on the forefront of a swelling tide of women who are emerging with debilitating illnesses relating to implants. Perhaps as we seek explant, and continue to share our symptoms in our recovery, there will eventually be

scientific evidence that our sufferings were due to the implants. But at this point, a surgeon cannot tell me that the implants caused any one of my symptoms. I have to be my own physician, and heal myself by my OWN realization of my OWN body's problems. Let's be grateful that there are surgeons out there who are helping us. I think if and when you meet Dr. M. in person, and he is officially treating you as his patient, his opinions to you will be voiced clearly on the subject. He's on our side....I trusted him with my life, and I can say he is truly dedicated to helping women who are experiencing problems with implants. 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]

Anne,

Welcome Anne . . . happy to see you found us, but sad

to see another woman need to do so!

Too many plastic surgeons depend on breast implants

for a substantial part of their income. You're not

going to get many doctor to admit they cause the

problems they do. . . Dr. Melmed,plastic surgeon in

Dallas, does realize they cause problems and he

removes many. He can be depended on to do an excellent

job of removing your implants, including

reconstruction, if needed.

Please check the list of recommended doctors at this

address:

/files/

If there's anything we can help you with, let us know.

There are a lot of things you can do to start feeling

better, both before and after being explanted.

Hugs and prayers,

Rogene