: Hi, I'm new to the group.

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Dear ,

I am concerned for you. The fact that you have textured saline

sends warning bells ringing. Textured saline can flake silicone

into the body. If Sherri hasn't responded yet, hopefully she will

do so. She had textured. It's possible you may be reacting solely

to the silicone or possible to an infection as well. Salines do get

infected.

You need to make sure your capsules are removed, en bloc is the

actual term. If your doctor doesn't know how to do this, or refuses

to, then I strongly encourage you to go to someone who knows how to

do this properly, Feng, Melmed, Kolb, there are others as well. I

didn't have removal money either as I only had mine 11 months, but

my retired mother jumped in and paid for my surgery. With

determination, there will be a way.

Your implants and capsules may be containing bacteria/fungi, in

fact, if they are saline, then sadly they probably do. Having the

capsules removed not only eases your mind that you got everything

out, but also aids in quicker recovery. There are some women who

have recovered with the capsules left in, but others have continued

to grow worse because of bacterias remaining behind in the capsules.

You also need to take possession of your implants after explanting.

They are yours, you own them. If you choose to have them tested for

bacteria/fungi by Dr. Blais, he can give you instruction on how they

should be prepared for shipping.

Just curious, have you had your ANA levels tested?

We are here for you and are proof that you can get better after

removal.

hugs,

Beth L.