Re: CNN yesterday... now I've found you

[Guest guest]

Thank you for the responses!

I had my children after my implantation and I breastfed all three.

Unfortunately I went through three bedridden pregnancies with no

known cause for my feeling so ill throughout the pregnancies. So far

my children are happy and healthy. I wouldn't know what to look for

in them if my implants had afftected them.

Every family member I have told has asked me about a lawsuit. My

question is... is anyone winning lawsuits over Saline implants? Mine

are so old, I don't know that I even have a case. Of course I would

LOVE to try!

I did contact Dr. Feng's office today and spoke with them for over

30 minutes. I was incredibly releived to have a doctors office

finally understand my issues. I have so many physical problems that

I can't even begin to list them. She couldn't believe how many

things I rattled off. She informed me that because of teh type and

age of my implants I most certainly have the silicone poisoning and

most likely the mercury and platinum as well. That was scary to hear

because I knew nothing of that before today. I'm now scrambling to

try to find a way to pay for hte surgery.

Thanks again. It's such a relief to know that I have not been alone.

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> Welcome to the group . . . I'm glad you found us, but

> sorry to know another woman needs us. . . You won't be

> the last though.

>

> Unless you plan to take legal action, you really don't

> need to be tested. . . If you were to be tested, you

> would want to be tested for silicone antibodies, not

> for saline. Even then, your problem may stem from

> bacteria or fungus, not a reaction to silicone.

>

> Someone already posted Dr. Feng in Ohio. . . She would

> be as good a surgeon as you will find . . . and she

> should be able to confirm your health problems are

> implant related.

>

> As expensive as explant is, it's even more expensive

> to remain ill. Hopefully you'll find a way to get your

> implants out soon!

>

> Did you get your implants before, or after, you had

> your children? I've started a support group for the

> families of children affected by silicone implants. .

> . .'s SiliconeKids. I hope your kids are OK!

>

> Hugs and prayers,

>

> Rogene

[Guest guest]

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I'm so glad you've already talked to Dr. Feng! ... It

makes a huge difference when we can find a doctor who

undestands! . . .

I can't believe most doctors are really that STUPID!

Regarding your children, thank goodness they are OK..

.. Children affected by implants can have problems that

start with digestive problems, rashes, allergies,

joint/muscle pain, behavior and cognitive disorders,

even extremity deformaties. You would be aware if they

had a problem. The problems are seldom subtle.

It appears your kids escaped the trauma that many deal

with. Hopefully you are keeping them on a very healthy

diet . . . very important for these kids!

Hugs and prayers,

Rogene