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Hi everyone, my name is Kenda and I am new to your list. I had an

initial

consultation with a plastic surgeon regarding breast implants. I am

44 years old and

have wanted them for years. I am thin, 5'4 " , 100 pounds, and have

what I call 1/2

breasts. After two pregnancies and breastfeeding, the upper outer

part of my

breasts are sunken. I went to three different plastic surgeons for

consults and all

were surprised that at my size I had as much breast tissue as I did

-- a perfect

candidate for implants! Excitedly I booked my surgery for 4/22. I

was happy about

my decision for less than a day and have been researching implants

for hours on end ever since.

The reason I am here is that I want your opinions regarding saline

implant safety.

All of the doctors tell me there is NO risk and that the material

used is inert and the

fluid inside is saline water and will simply be absorbed by my body

if one should

rupture. After seeing your photos, I can't say that I'd want my body

to absorb that

fluid! I spoke with my ND and he said that if I ever had a positive

ANA test, I

should not have the surgery because I would be at a higher risk for

autoimmune

diseases. My current ANA is negative but two tests 12 and 10 years

ago I believe were

positive and speckled -- I'll have to have my ND interpret the tests for me when

I

see him tomorrow. My health is not something I am willing to gamble for

cosmetic

gain. I had fibromyalgia about 10 years ago and was very sick for about 5

years. I

beat it 5 years ago and don't ever want to feel that way again. Has anyone

here

ever had their ANA tested either prior to

implantation or following?

At this point in my life I am either going to go for it or put the

idea away

permanently. I am definitely leaning toward not having the surgery

but need the kick

in the butt from you who have already been there. I believe the doctors are

lying to

me but also wonder if I am being paranoid.

Thank you so much for your help.

Kenda