Guest guest Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 Dawn, I went through a similar " losing it " phase right before explant. Actually, I was sort of in this happy denial until I met Dr. M. Then, it hit me. He's going to cut my breasts open and rip out the implants. I'm going to have a major procedure done. The fear began to take over. Ways that I coped included reminders: The implants were making me sicker. Many women have explanted and improved their health. The implants would not last much longer. The operation would not be painful, (although I didn't believe Dr. M until after the operation was over!) So, you're going to do fine. It's a lovely freedom, and you deserve it. I don't enjoy being stuck in airline seats; I feel so confined. So, I took some favorite treats for me, and I took a good book. I only carried a small purse on the plane with me, as weight was a major issue on the way home. What calms you down? Maybe music or a book, or writing. Whatever is good for you, embrace it, and walk through that fear! You'll be glad you did. And you are definitely not boring me with your emotions; it just helps me realize that the common issues are a reminder that I am human, too. I walked through it, others have walked through it, and so can you. I hope this helped a little.....Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 Dear Dawn, My guess is that all of us have had a feeling of sheer panic before removal, especially when its so close.I can remember thinking what if "I DIE" what if "its not the implants" I think its perfectly normal to be thinking and feeling the way you are. Dont give up its not long now. Love Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 Thank You Sue! Yeah, that " If I die " thing really gets to me. You're right on target with the " what if it's not the implants " . That's why I have to wrestle myself back in to reality and realize that I was not sick like this prior to implants... Thanks again Sue. Hugs, Dawn In , gibbense@a... wrote: > Dear Dawn, > > My guess is that all of us have had a feeling of sheer panic before removal, > especially when its so close.I can remember thinking what if " I DIE " what if > " its not the implants " I think its perfectly normal to be thinking and > feeling the way you are. > Dont give up its not long now. > > Love Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 Thanks so much Jackie... you are my inspiration right now! I remember what you went through, counting down each day. Yeah, I 've been in a happy denial myself until I realized I have to pack my bag. Now it's like a ton of bricks. Everything you say about the implants making me sick, etc., I believe too. I just still cannot believe this is happening. Thanks again Jackie.. Hugs.. Dawn In , " crazycanoe1 " <crazycanoe1@d...> wrote: > > Dawn, I went through a similar " losing it " phase right before > explant. Actually, I was sort of in this happy denial until I met > Dr. M. Then, it hit me. He's going to cut my breasts open and rip > out the implants. I'm going to have a major procedure done. The > fear began to take over. Ways that I coped included reminders: > > The implants were making me sicker. > Many women have explanted and improved their health. > The implants would not last much longer. > The operation would not be painful, (although I didn't believe Dr. M > until after the operation was over!) > > So, you're going to do fine. It's a lovely freedom, and you deserve > it. I don't enjoy being stuck in airline seats; I feel so > confined. So, I took some favorite treats for me, and I took a good > book. I only carried a small purse on the plane with me, as weight > was a major issue on the way home. What calms you down? Maybe > music or a book, or writing. Whatever is good for you, embrace it, > and walk through that fear! You'll be glad you did. > And you are definitely not boring me with your emotions; it just > helps me realize that the common issues are a reminder that I am > human, too. > I walked through it, others have walked through it, and so can you. > I hope this helped a little.....Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 Dawn, Part of silicone problems is anxiety . . . You're going to be fine . . . When this is over you'll wonder what you were worried about. But it's natural to feel the way you do. . . Please put your life and health in God's hands and trust that He is going to protect you. One step at a time . . . Feel God's love embracing you. You're going to make it through to the sunshine! God Bless, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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