Guest guest Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 Hi Melinda, Welcome to our community of women! I am sorry you need to be here, but I hope we can help give you some pointers on what has helped us to get through this difficult period in our lives. I wish you didn't have to be in this boat with us, but you will soon be on your way to healing and hopefully, renewed health. I felt sick for quite awhile still after explant. It will be hard to say if you will be able to work again by January, and go off of disability. What kind of work did you do? If it isn't too strenuous or stressful, you may be able to. It is really anybody's guess, as we all heal so differently. The main problem that I think we have all faced is that horrible feeling of being so absolutely run down and fatigued that we can hardly function. The different problems of joint pain, brain fog, etc, are sometimes quick to go away for some, but for many, it is that devastating feeling of not having any energy that saps us and prevents us from being able to get back into the world of work. Our immune system just isn't able to bounce back as quickly to give us that vitality and motivation to tackle the world and take on all the projects that are involved with work. We can definitely get that back, but I think I would try to give it as much time as you can. Definitely pay attention to a program of detoxification and health building for your immune system, but don't push yourself beyond your limits. Sometimes pushing too hard can set us back. As for the bras, it is probably best to start off with a stretchy, soft one that can move with you during your healing, and then after explant and some time to fluff and heal, you can work your way into a regular bra and get your size perfect. The best advice I can give you about healing is to first of all, make sure you are getting a proper explant, which means en bloc removal of your silicone gel implants. From there, get on a detox program and be focused on it, but also take time to pamper yourself and stay positive spiritually and emotionally. Have faith that there are answers out there to healing and they are going to come to you when you need them. Don't give in to toxic emotions or allow toxic people room to hurt you. Just keep smiling, give up all anger towards others and know that you are on the right path. From there, positive things will happen! Hugs, Patty > Hello, > I am pretty new to this group and am looking for some advice as to what to expect after an en bloc procedure. I have mine scheduled for October 10. Does one feel pretty bad for awhile? Though I can't imagine feeling worse than I do now. Did some people notice an immediate shift in their previous symptoms or did it take awhile? I have silicone gel implants and my symptoms are chronic pain, brain fog, vertigo, exhaustion, TMJ, etc.,etc. I haven't worked since January and my disability runs out in January 2006. I am hoping to be well enough to work by then, but it's hard to know. > Also, is it a good idea to shop for bras before the surgery? > Sorry for the barrage of questions! I'm justr feeling a little anxious, not knowing what to expect! > Ciao~ > Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 Dear Patty, Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a kind email, with all of its practical and spiritual advice. It really helps (you probably know this already) to have the support of other women who have been through this. Have you or anyone else had this symptom: since I've been sick, I've had really really dry skin, and I've also noticed my skin seems to have lost a lot of vitality-- does this sound familiar and will it go away? I feel 1,000 years old, though a year ago I was a youthful 41-year-old. I am a writer and teacher in a graduate creative writing program in San Francisco. I was just finishing a final revision on a collection of fiction when all hell broke loose. For several months I had such bad vertigo that I could not read or even watch a movie or cook a meal--I spent most of my time sitting on the couch, listening to books on tape, really bland ones in which nothing bad happens, like Under the Tuscan Sun. I haven't taught since January, and have only just started to write again, but it's really hard--my brain is not what it was, and now my eyesight is terrible. The sort of teaching I do is very mentally challenging, and it will be hard to pull off if I'm not close to recovery. I guess I will have to be patient. Where the money will come from I do not know--I'm spending the last of my savings on surgery! I have chosen Dr. Melmed, though some women are not as confident in him as they are in some of the other recommended doctors. But he's been very upfront and has answered all of my questions, and has assured me he will do an en bloc procedure. He's done so many and I trust him. I also told him that I am planning to write about this experience after all is said and done. Maybe he'll be extra careful! Thanks again for your compassionate and helpful insight. I'm sure I'll have more questions as the explant date nears. Blessings, Melinda Melinda and your healing Hi Melinda,Welcome to our community of women! I am sorry you need to be here, but I hope we can help give you some pointers on what has helped us to get through this difficult period in our lives. I wish you didn't have to be in this boat with us, but you will soon be on your way to healing and hopefully, renewed health.I felt sick for quite awhile still after explant. It will be hard to say if you will be able to work again by January, and go off of disability. What kind of work did you do? If it isn't too strenuous or stressful, you may be able to. It is really anybody's guess, as we all heal so differently. The main problem that I think we have all faced is that horrible feeling of being so absolutely run down and fatigued that we can hardly function. The different problems of joint pain, brain fog, etc, are sometimes quick to go away for some, but for many, it is that devastating feeling of not having any energy that saps us and prevents us from being able to get back into the world of work. Our immune system just isn't able to bounce back as quickly to give us that vitality and motivation to tackle the world and take on all the projects that are involved with work. We can definitely get that back, but I think I would try to give it as much time as you can.Definitely pay attention to a program of detoxification and health building for your immune system, but don't push yourself beyond your limits. Sometimes pushing too hard can set us back.As for the bras, it is probably best to start off with a stretchy, soft one that can move with you during your healing, and then after explant and some time to fluff and heal, you can work your way into a regular bra and get your size perfect. The best advice I can give you about healing is to first of all, make sure you are getting a proper explant, which means en bloc removal of your silicone gel implants. From there, get on a detox program and be focused on it, but also take time to pamper yourself and stay positive spiritually and emotionally. Have faith that there are answers out there to healing and they are going to come to you when you need them. Don't give in to toxic emotions or allow toxic people room to hurt you. Just keep smiling, give up all anger towards others and know that you are on the right path. From there, positive things will happen!Hugs,Patty> Hello,> I am pretty new to this group and am looking for some advice as to what to expect after an en bloc procedure. I have mine scheduled for October 10. Does one feel pretty bad for awhile? Though I can't imagine feeling worse than I do now. Did some people notice an immediate shift in their previous symptoms or did it take awhile? I have silicone gel implants and my symptoms are chronic pain, brain fog, vertigo, exhaustion, TMJ, etc.,etc. I haven't worked since January and my disability runs out in January 2006. I am hoping to be well enough to work by then, but it's hard to know.> Also, is it a good idea to shop for bras before the surgery? > Sorry for the barrage of questions! I'm justr feeling a little anxious, not knowing what to expect!> Ciao~> Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Have you been to a neurologist and described your symptoms? Eyesight problems and vertigo could both be related to a neurological/CNS (autoimmune) type of problem. I would not be surprised if they are implant-related, because they are so common among those of us with silicone implants (esp with rupture). Brain-fog, memory problems, dizziness and vertigo, extreme fatigue, joint pain, rashes - all of these - are very familiar. I'm SO glad you are getting an explant! I was diagnosed with so many illnesses just before my explant - all autoimmune - that my head was swimming. It took all of that for me to finally consider my 20-year old implants might be the problem. I could kick myself for being so stupid - but then, that doesn't help either now. I'm glad you chose a surgeon who knows about the silicone problems. The choice of surgeon is a very personal decision. Trust is important. My heart goes out to you, because I have just come through a rough few years. I am convinced I would have died had I not had an explant when I did, in April, 2004. It DOES get better. And I haven't been the world's best about diet. I went through a severe depression during all of this and didn't eat the right things during much of this time. Now I am paying for that - but that is the next step. Dr. Kolb has good suggestions for pre- and post-explant diet on her website at Plastikos.com. She has been very kind to post the 'protocols', even if you don't use her as a surgeon or buy anything from her. I looked on the internet for some of the supplements, and found cost savings. Best of luck through all this. I love San Francisco, btw. Great city. > > Hello, > > I am pretty new to this group and am looking for some advice as to > what to expect after an en bloc procedure. I have mine scheduled for > October 10. Does one feel pretty bad for awhile? Though I can't > imagine feeling worse than I do now. Did some people notice an > immediate shift in their previous symptoms or did it take awhile? I > have silicone gel implants and my symptoms are chronic pain, brain > fog, vertigo, exhaustion, TMJ, etc.,etc. I haven't worked since > January and my disability runs out in January 2006. I am hoping to > be well enough to work by then, but it's hard to know. > > Also, is it a good idea to shop for bras before the surgery? > > Sorry for the barrage of questions! I'm justr feeling a little > anxious, not knowing what to expect! > > Ciao~ > > Melinda > > > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Patty & Melinda (and room), Fatigue is my greatest problem now - a year and a half after explant. Joint pain improved, and is mostly under control with plaquenil. The vertigo went away, as did most of the rashes. I still get dizzy occasionally, but not like I did. I am trying to take as few medications as possible. I gained a tremendous amount of weight which I never dreamed I would do, and that has hurt me. I'm sure that does not help the fatigue. I can't blame it all on thyroid disease! So I now have to 'face the music' and get on the stick to lose it. I figure that will take another year. Melinda, it is great that you are only 41. I suspect that will help you. I am 51 now, and feel a lot closer to my age than I did a year ago. Then I felt 1000 years old, like you said. I figure if I get on a good diet and lose the weight, I will feel much better. I have not given up on the idea of working, either - I will be starting a new career, in my 50s. Hang in there. Patty had so many good things to say. Oh - I also still have insomnia. Arggg. I am going to go back to bed and try to get some sleep! Take care! > > Hello, > > I am pretty new to this group and am looking for some advice as to > what to expect after an en bloc procedure. I have mine scheduled for > October 10. Does one feel pretty bad for awhile? Though I can't > imagine feeling worse than I do now. Did some people notice an > immediate shift in their previous symptoms or did it take awhile? I > have silicone gel implants and my symptoms are chronic pain, brain > fog, vertigo, exhaustion, TMJ, etc.,etc. I haven't worked since > January and my disability runs out in January 2006. I am hoping to > be well enough to work by then, but it's hard to know. > > Also, is it a good idea to shop for bras before the surgery? > > Sorry for the barrage of questions! I'm justr feeling a little > anxious, not knowing what to expect! > > Ciao~ > > Melinda > > > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 - Hi melinda I just wanted to respond to your question about dry skin. When I got sick from my implants, my skin did really weird things. One of them was getting very very dry all over my body--even internally. I started using vaseline on my face it was so dry. When I took a bath, the water sort of stuck to me--it felt like I was bathing in extremely hard water even though our water was softened. My fingertips got hard, dry and kind of crusty. My eyes started to get dry and burn. And I started getting hard spots on my face by my ears. My nose skin and ears felt funny--numb like and thick. The skin on my whole body at times felt tight and numb like in places. After explant, my dry skin problems went away within a month or two. Eventually the weird sensations with my nose and ears did too. I still have cycles where my fingers feel odd or the tips get numb like and then it leaves. Also where the skin on my face gets little hard spots around my lips and nose. This usually happens when I am trying to detox. So Ithink this is related to your implants and will resolve. Also I wanted to say that since you have such a peace about Dr. Melmed, then it probably is the right choice. I think God gives us that since of peace when we are being led by Him to the right paths-- at least that is the way my life has worked. I wish you the best of luck with your upcoming explant! Hugs, kathy -- In , " Melinda " <bindi@a...> wrote: > Dear Patty, > Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a kind email, with all of its practical and spiritual advice. It really helps (you probably know this already) to have the support of other women who have been through this. > > Have you or anyone else had this symptom: since I've been sick, I've had really really dry skin, and I've also noticed my skin seems to have lost a lot of vitality-- does this sound familiar and will it go away? I feel 1,000 years old, though a year ago I was a youthful 41-year-old. > > I am a writer and teacher in a graduate creative writing program in San Francisco. I was just finishing a final revision on a collection of fiction when all hell broke loose. For several months I had such bad vertigo that I could not read or even watch a movie or cook a meal--I spent most of my time sitting on the couch, listening to books on tape, really bland ones in which nothing bad happens, like Under the Tuscan Sun. I haven't taught since January, and have only just started to write again, but it's really hard--my brain is not what it was, and now my eyesight is terrible. > > The sort of teaching I do is very mentally challenging, and it will be hard to pull off if I'm not close to recovery. I guess I will have to be patient. Where the money will come from I do not know--I'm spending the last of my savings on surgery! > > I have chosen Dr. Melmed, though some women are not as confident in him as they are in some of the other recommended doctors. But he's been very upfront and has answered all of my questions, and has assured me he will do an en bloc procedure. He's done so many and I trust him. I also told him that I am planning to write about this experience after all is said and done. Maybe he'll be extra careful! > > Thanks again for your compassionate and helpful insight. I'm sure I'll have more questions as the explant date nears. > > Blessings, > Melinda > Melinda and your healing > > > Hi Melinda, > Welcome to our community of women! I am sorry you need to be here, > but I hope we can help give you some pointers on what has helped us > to get through this difficult period in our lives. I wish you > didn't have to be in this boat with us, but you will soon be on your > way to healing and hopefully, renewed health. > > I felt sick for quite awhile still after explant. It will be hard > to say if you will be able to work again by January, and go off of > disability. What kind of work did you do? If it isn't too > strenuous or stressful, you may be able to. It is really anybody's > guess, as we all heal so differently. The main problem that I think > we have all faced is that horrible feeling of being so absolutely > run down and fatigued that we can hardly function. The different > problems of joint pain, brain fog, etc, are sometimes quick to go > away for some, but for many, it is that devastating feeling of not > having any energy that saps us and prevents us from being able to > get back into the world of work. Our immune system just isn't able > to bounce back as quickly to give us that vitality and motivation to > tackle the world and take on all the projects that are involved with > work. We can definitely get that back, but I think I would try to > give it as much time as you can. > > Definitely pay attention to a program of detoxification and health > building for your immune system, but don't push yourself beyond your > limits. Sometimes pushing too hard can set us back. > > As for the bras, it is probably best to start off with a stretchy, > soft one that can move with you during your healing, and then after > explant and some time to fluff and heal, you can work your way into > a regular bra and get your size perfect. > > The best advice I can give you about healing is to first of all, > make sure you are getting a proper explant, which means en bloc > removal of your silicone gel implants. From there, get on a detox > program and be focused on it, but also take time to pamper yourself > and stay positive spiritually and emotionally. Have faith that > there are answers out there to healing and they are going to come to > you when you need them. Don't give in to toxic emotions or allow > toxic people room to hurt you. Just keep smiling, give up all anger > towards others and know that you are on the right path. From there, > positive things will happen! > Hugs, > Patty > > --- In , " Melinda " <bindi@a...> wrote: > > Hello, > > I am pretty new to this group and am looking for some advice as to > what to expect after an en bloc procedure. I have mine scheduled for > October 10. Does one feel pretty bad for awhile? Though I can't > imagine feeling worse than I do now. Did some people notice an > immediate shift in their previous symptoms or did it take awhile? I > have silicone gel implants and my symptoms are chronic pain, brain > fog, vertigo, exhaustion, TMJ, etc.,etc. I haven't worked since > January and my disability runs out in January 2006. I am hoping to > be well enough to work by then, but it's hard to know. > > Also, is it a good idea to shop for bras before the surgery? > > Sorry for the barrage of questions! I'm justr feeling a little > anxious, not knowing what to expect! > > Ciao~ > > Melinda > > > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Molly I noticed you said that you were 51. I will be that age in october. I couldn't help wondering if you are in menopause or perimenopausal? I ask because insomnia and fatigue are extremely common in women during this time. Also, any problem with your health is influenced by hormones and when they are fluctuating at this time of your life, it can create havoc. For me, it has caused alot of depression and fatigue. It is hard to separate what occurs from menopausal problems from illness from implants. ONe thing for sure---it has made my recovery more complicated. But at least I know that after I get past this phase, my moods and tiredness should improve. Hugs, kathy > > Dear Patty, > > Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a kind email, with all of its practical > and spiritual advice. It really helps (you probably know this already) to have the support of > other women who have been through this. > > > > Have you or anyone else had this symptom: since I've been sick, I've had really really dry > skin, and I've also noticed my skin seems to have lost a lot of vitality-- does this sound > familiar and will it go away? I feel 1,000 years old, though a year ago I was a youthful 41- > year-old. > > > > I am a writer and teacher in a graduate creative writing program in San Francisco. I was > just finishing a final revision on a collection of fiction when all hell broke loose. For several > months I had such bad vertigo that I could not read or even watch a movie or cook a > meal--I spent most of my time sitting on the couch, listening to books on tape, really > bland ones in which nothing bad happens, like Under the Tuscan Sun. I haven't taught > since January, and have only just started to write again, but it's really hard--my brain is > not what it was, and now my eyesight is terrible. > > > > The sort of teaching I do is very mentally challenging, and it will be hard to pull off if I'm > not close to recovery. I guess I will have to be patient. Where the money will come from I > do not know--I'm spending the last of my savings on surgery! > > > > I have chosen Dr. Melmed, though some women are not as confident in him as they are > in some of the other recommended doctors. But he's been very upfront and has answered > all of my questions, and has assured me he will do an en bloc procedure. He's done so > many and I trust him. I also told him that I am planning to write about this experience > after all is said and done. Maybe he'll be extra careful! > > > > Thanks again for your compassionate and helpful insight. I'm sure I'll have more > questions as the explant date nears. > > > > Blessings, > > Melinda > > Melinda and your healing > > > > > > Hi Melinda, > > Welcome to our community of women! I am sorry you need to be here, > > but I hope we can help give you some pointers on what has helped us > > to get through this difficult period in our lives. I wish you > > didn't have to be in this boat with us, but you will soon be on your > > way to healing and hopefully, renewed health. > > > > I felt sick for quite awhile still after explant. It will be hard > > to say if you will be able to work again by January, and go off of > > disability. What kind of work did you do? If it isn't too > > strenuous or stressful, you may be able to. It is really anybody's > > guess, as we all heal so differently. The main problem that I think > > we have all faced is that horrible feeling of being so absolutely > > run down and fatigued that we can hardly function. The different > > problems of joint pain, brain fog, etc, are sometimes quick to go > > away for some, but for many, it is that devastating feeling of not > > having any energy that saps us and prevents us from being able to > > get back into the world of work. Our immune system just isn't able > > to bounce back as quickly to give us that vitality and motivation to > > tackle the world and take on all the projects that are involved with > > work. We can definitely get that back, but I think I would try to > > give it as much time as you can. > > > > Definitely pay attention to a program of detoxification and health > > building for your immune system, but don't push yourself beyond your > > limits. Sometimes pushing too hard can set us back. > > > > As for the bras, it is probably best to start off with a stretchy, > > soft one that can move with you during your healing, and then after > > explant and some time to fluff and heal, you can work your way into > > a regular bra and get your size perfect. > > > > The best advice I can give you about healing is to first of all, > > make sure you are getting a proper explant, which means en bloc > > removal of your silicone gel implants. From there, get on a detox > > program and be focused on it, but also take time to pamper yourself > > and stay positive spiritually and emotionally. Have faith that > > there are answers out there to healing and they are going to come to > > you when you need them. Don't give in to toxic emotions or allow > > toxic people room to hurt you. Just keep smiling, give up all anger > > towards others and know that you are on the right path. From there, > > positive things will happen! > > Hugs, > > Patty > > > > --- In , " Melinda " <bindi@a...> wrote: > > > Hello, > > > I am pretty new to this group and am looking for some advice as to > > what to expect after an en bloc procedure. I have mine scheduled for > > October 10. Does one feel pretty bad for awhile? Though I can't > > imagine feeling worse than I do now. Did some people notice an > > immediate shift in their previous symptoms or did it take awhile? I > > have silicone gel implants and my symptoms are chronic pain, brain > > fog, vertigo, exhaustion, TMJ, etc.,etc. I haven't worked since > > January and my disability runs out in January 2006. I am hoping to > > be well enough to work by then, but it's hard to know. > > > Also, is it a good idea to shop for bras before the surgery? > > > Sorry for the barrage of questions! I'm justr feeling a little > > anxious, not knowing what to expect! > > > Ciao~ > > > Melinda > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed health > care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care professional before > commencing any medical treatment. > > > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. Find out what > the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work > for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, > Peace) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Thanks, Kathy! I'm looking forward to the day when my skin doesn't feel like that of an Egyptian mummy! Melinda Melinda and your healing> > > Hi Melinda,> Welcome to our community of women! I am sorry you need to be here, > but I hope we can help give you some pointers on what has helped us > to get through this difficult period in our lives. I wish you > didn't have to be in this boat with us, but you will soon be on your > way to healing and hopefully, renewed health.> > I felt sick for quite awhile still after explant. It will be hard > to say if you will be able to work again by January, and go off of > disability. What kind of work did you do? If it isn't too > strenuous or stressful, you may be able to. It is really anybody's > guess, as we all heal so differently. The main problem that I think > we have all faced is that horrible feeling of being so absolutely > run down and fatigued that we can hardly function. The different > problems of joint pain, brain fog, etc, are sometimes quick to go > away for some, but for many, it is that devastating feeling of not > having any energy that saps us and prevents us from being able to > get back into the world of work. Our immune system just isn't able > to bounce back as quickly to give us that vitality and motivation to > tackle the world and take on all the projects that are involved with > work. We can definitely get that back, but I think I would try to > give it as much time as you can.> > Definitely pay attention to a program of detoxification and health > building for your immune system, but don't push yourself beyond your > limits. Sometimes pushing too hard can set us back.> > As for the bras, it is probably best to start off with a stretchy, > soft one that can move with you during your healing, and then after > explant and some time to fluff and heal, you can work your way into > a regular bra and get your size perfect. > > The best advice I can give you about healing is to first of all, > make sure you are getting a proper explant, which means en bloc > removal of your silicone gel implants. From there, get on a detox > program and be focused on it, but also take time to pamper yourself > and stay positive spiritually and emotionally. Have faith that > there are answers out there to healing and they are going to come to > you when you need them. Don't give in to toxic emotions or allow > toxic people room to hurt you. Just keep smiling, give up all anger > towards others and know that you are on the right path. From there, > positive things will happen!> Hugs,> Patty> > > > Hello,> > I am pretty new to this group and am looking for some advice as to > what to expect after an en bloc procedure. I have mine scheduled for > October 10. Does one feel pretty bad for awhile? Though I can't > imagine feeling worse than I do now. Did some people notice an > immediate shift in their previous symptoms or did it take awhile? I > have silicone gel implants and my symptoms are chronic pain, brain > fog, vertigo, exhaustion, TMJ, etc.,etc. I haven't worked since > January and my disability runs out in January 2006. I am hoping to > be well enough to work by then, but it's hard to know.> > Also, is it a good idea to shop for bras before the surgery? > > Sorry for the barrage of questions! I'm justr feeling a little > anxious, not knowing what to expect!> > Ciao~> > Melinda> > > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > "Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a better world." - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Melinda, Something that can make your skin feel wonderfully silky and moist is virgin coconut oil. I don't know about it's ability to prevent wrinkles - but it makes your skin feel divine. Use it sparingly. Rub it in well. It will feel oily for a short time. My massage therapist uses it exclusively. What is remarkable is that you will notice it coming through with your stools. . . Makes one wonder what effect all the cosmetic chemicals are having on our bodies? Hugs and prayers, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 My massage therapist uses virgin grapeseed oil. And it is wonderful on my skin. I won't take a shower until the next morning so that it will all soak in. Lynda At 10:20 AM 9/7/2005, you wrote: >Melinda, > >Something that can make your skin feel wonderfully >silky and moist is virgin coconut oil. I don't know >about it's ability to prevent wrinkles - but it makes >your skin feel divine. Use it sparingly. Rub it in >well. It will feel oily for a short time. My massage >therapist uses it exclusively. > >What is remarkable is that you will notice it coming >through with your stools. . . Makes one wonder what >effect all the cosmetic chemicals are having on our >bodies? > >Hugs and prayers, > >Rogene > > > > >Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by >licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed >health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. >Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live >a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, >two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 I happen to have some virgin coconut oil and haven't tried it yet, but I will. Thanks for the tip! Melinda Re: Re: Melinda and your healing Melinda,Something that can make your skin feel wonderfullysilky and moist is virgin coconut oil. I don't knowabout it's ability to prevent wrinkles - but it makesyour skin feel divine. Use it sparingly. Rub it inwell. It will feel oily for a short time. My massagetherapist uses it exclusively.What is remarkable is that you will notice it comingthrough with your stools. . . Makes one wonder whateffect all the cosmetic chemicals are having on ourbodies?Hugs and prayers,Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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