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There are some interesting stories on positive ANA that date back to

the 90s, when women were sick from the silicone gel implants. Lea

or Rogene are probably aware of all that. An ANA of 1:40 used to be

considered positive. After implanted women's ANA levels began

rising, the number was later changed to 1:80. I think it will be

interesting to see what your number is a year after explanting.

About my earlier post, Rogene is right about the implants and

capsules. If you're considering having Blais test them, make sure

they are shipped from surgery to him. Don't take them home with

you. But again, they do belong to you so you have the full right to

request they be studied and by whom. I paid $350 for a medical ID

report from Blais and it was worth it for the information I received.

hugs,

Beth L.

> >

> > 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.