new to group and in need of answers

[Guest guest]

I had breast cancer 7 years ago and had reconstructive surgery. A

saline breast implant was put in my reconstructed breast, along with

one on the other side (my good breast) in order to " match " .

After about 3 years, my left side deflated, and a new implant was put

in. About 3 MONTHS later, the other side deflated, and a new saline

implant was put in there. I thought that it was just a fluke, but now

my left side has deflated AGAIN!

When it happened the last time, I was convinced that the implants were

directly related to health problems I had been having.

Nobody in the medical profession around here (Tallahassee) believed me.

Now I believe that at least for me, these implants are a health risk.

I'm thinking that I want them both out NOW. I imagine that it will be

very difficult to find a surgeon to do this, and make it all look

somewhat ok again. I'll probably opt to have the breast tissue removed

from my right breast too. So, it will end up looking like a double

mastectomy (which I probably should have done in the first place).

Where do I find a great surgeon that won't think I'm crazy and will do

a good job? Has anybody been through this, and what do I need to know?

[Guest guest]

I'm so sorry you're having problems, especially after

all the problems you've already had!

We can recommend some excellent doctors . . . Dr. Kolb

in Alanta, GA. and Dr. Feng in Cleveland, OH. . . .

then there's Dr. Huang in Denver. They can make you

look as good as possible! The doctors we recommend

remove thousands of implants! They definitely know the

health problems implants can cause.

One of my friends opted to have her unaffected breast

removed so she would feel " balanced " . She's been

relieved not to worry about getting breast cancer and

not at all selfconscious about being flat!

Something to study up on while deciding what to do, is

to learn everything you can about

Candida/fungus/yeast. I recommend " The Yeast

Connection " . For whatever reason, it seems as though

most women who have had implants have a problem. It

can be tough to get under control - probably

impossible before your implants are removed. However,

you can get a handle on it now.

We have a lot of detox programs we can recommend.

We're always looking for more! You'll find them in the

archive files.

Hugs and prayers,

Rogene

--- beachroscoeblue <beachroscoeblue@...> wrote:

> I had breast cancer 7 years ago and had

> reconstructive surgery. A

> saline breast implant was put in my reconstructed

> breast, along with

> one on the other side (my good breast) in order to

> " match " .

> After about 3 years, my left side deflated, and a

> new implant was put

> in. About 3 MONTHS later, the other side deflated,

> and a new saline

> implant was put in there. I thought that it was

> just a fluke, but now

> my left side has deflated AGAIN!

> When it happened the last time, I was convinced that

> the implants were

> directly related to health problems I had been

> having.

> Nobody in the medical profession around here

> (Tallahassee) believed me.

> Now I believe that at least for me, these implants

> are a health risk.

> I'm thinking that I want them both out NOW. I

> imagine that it will be

> very difficult to find a surgeon to do this, and

> make it all look

> somewhat ok again. I'll probably opt to have the

> breast tissue removed

> from my right breast too. So, it will end up

> looking like a double

> mastectomy (which I probably should have done in the

> first place).

> Where do I find a great surgeon that won't think I'm

> crazy and will do

> a good job? Has anybody been through this, and what

> do I need to know?

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I live in Boca Raton, in South Florida. I had double-lumen implants (Saline &

Silicone)

removed by Dr. Kolb. There are some surgeons in Florida who are reputedly good,

but I

have not had experience with them. The closest to your area that I have heard

of is in

Orlando.

Many plastic surgeons will deny that implants cause any problems -- it is their

business!

I hate to sound so cynical, but that is the only reason I can imagine for their

denial.

More and more doctors that work with us do know that implants can and do cause

health

problems.

Given a choice between health and breasts, I'd pick health any day.

--- In , " beachroscoeblue " <beachroscoeblue@y...>

wrote:

> I had breast cancer 7 years ago and had reconstructive surgery. A

> saline breast implant was put in my reconstructed breast, along with

> one on the other side (my good breast) in order to " match " .

> After about 3 years, my left side deflated, and a new implant was put

> in. About 3 MONTHS later, the other side deflated, and a new saline

> implant was put in there. I thought that it was just a fluke, but now

> my left side has deflated AGAIN!

> When it happened the last time, I was convinced that the implants were

> directly related to health problems I had been having.

> Nobody in the medical profession around here (Tallahassee) believed me.

> Now I believe that at least for me, these implants are a health risk.

> I'm thinking that I want them both out NOW. I imagine that it will be

> very difficult to find a surgeon to do this, and make it all look

> somewhat ok again. I'll probably opt to have the breast tissue removed

> from my right breast too. So, it will end up looking like a double

> mastectomy (which I probably should have done in the first place).

> Where do I find a great surgeon that won't think I'm crazy and will do

> a good job? Has anybody been through this, and what do I need to know?

[Guest guest]

Dr. Rotatori in Winter Park is supposed to remove implants properly.

Lynda

At 09:02 PM 9/30/2005, you wrote:

>I live in Boca Raton, in South Florida. I had double-lumen implants

>(Saline & Silicone)

>removed by Dr. Kolb. There are some surgeons in Florida who are reputedly

>good, but I

>have not had experience with them. The closest to your area that I have

>heard of is in

>Orlando.

>

>Many plastic surgeons will deny that implants cause any problems -- it is

>their business!

>I hate to sound so cynical, but that is the only reason I can imagine for

>their denial.

>More and more doctors that work with us do know that implants can and do

>cause health

>problems.

>

>Given a choice between health and breasts, I'd pick health any day.

>

>--- In , " beachroscoeblue "

><beachroscoeblue@y...>

>wrote:

> > I had breast cancer 7 years ago and had reconstructive surgery. A

> > saline breast implant was put in my reconstructed breast, along with

> > one on the other side (my good breast) in order to " match " .

> > After about 3 years, my left side deflated, and a new implant was put

> > in. About 3 MONTHS later, the other side deflated, and a new saline

> > implant was put in there. I thought that it was just a fluke, but now

> > my left side has deflated AGAIN!

> > When it happened the last time, I was convinced that the implants were

> > directly related to health problems I had been having.

> > Nobody in the medical profession around here (Tallahassee) believed me.

> > Now I believe that at least for me, these implants are a health risk.

> > I'm thinking that I want them both out NOW. I imagine that it will be

> > very difficult to find a surgeon to do this, and make it all look

> > somewhat ok again. I'll probably opt to have the breast tissue removed

> > from my right breast too. So, it will end up looking like a double

> > mastectomy (which I probably should have done in the first place).

> > Where do I find a great surgeon that won't think I'm crazy and will do

> > a good job? Has anybody been through this, and what do I need to know?

>

>

>

>

>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)

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Lynda. That is who I was thinking of - Winter Park is near Orlando, I

believe.

My friend Rosie had Dr. Rotatori and was pleased with his work.

-- In , Lynda <coss@p...> wrote:

> Dr. Rotatori in Winter Park is supposed to remove implants properly.

>

> Lynda

>

>

> At 09:02 PM 9/30/2005, you wrote:

> >I live in Boca Raton, in South Florida. I had double-lumen implants

> >(Saline & Silicone)

> >removed by Dr. Kolb. There are some surgeons in Florida who are reputedly

> >good, but I

> >have not had experience with them. The closest to your area that I have

> >heard of is in

> >Orlando.

> >

> >Many plastic surgeons will deny that implants cause any problems -- it is

> >their business!

> >I hate to sound so cynical, but that is the only reason I can imagine for

> >their denial.

> >More and more doctors that work with us do know that implants can and do

> >cause health

> >problems.

> >

> >Given a choice between health and breasts, I'd pick health any day.

> >

> >--- In , " beachroscoeblue "

> ><beachroscoeblue@y...>

> >wrote:

> > > I had breast cancer 7 years ago and had reconstructive surgery. A

> > > saline breast implant was put in my reconstructed breast, along with

> > > one on the other side (my good breast) in order to " match " .

> > > After about 3 years, my left side deflated, and a new implant was put

> > > in. About 3 MONTHS later, the other side deflated, and a new saline

> > > implant was put in there. I thought that it was just a fluke, but now

> > > my left side has deflated AGAIN!

> > > When it happened the last time, I was convinced that the implants were

> > > directly related to health problems I had been having.

> > > Nobody in the medical profession around here (Tallahassee) believed me.

> > > Now I believe that at least for me, these implants are a health risk.

> > > I'm thinking that I want them both out NOW. I imagine that it will be

> > > very difficult to find a surgeon to do this, and make it all look

> > > somewhat ok again. I'll probably opt to have the breast tissue removed

> > > from my right breast too. So, it will end up looking like a double

> > > mastectomy (which I probably should have done in the first place).

> > > Where do I find a great surgeon that won't think I'm crazy and will do

> > > a good job? Has anybody been through this, and what do I need to know?

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >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)

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi there,

I am so sorry to hear of all of the trials and tribulations you have

endured through your cancer and implant experiences. Cancer is bad

enough...those implant deflations just add insult to injury!

It is so tragic that women have to try to overcome the dangers of

implants after valiantly fighting a serious disease such as cancer.

I wish that the truth about implant dangers were much more exposed

and seriously discussed by medical professionals with their

patients. These illnesses are nothing to play around with.

We do have some excellent Florida doctors that will be able to take

care of you. They are listed in our files section under our doctor

list. I am sure that our other members have piped up by now since I

am responding to this so late, so I hope that you have found some

answers that will lead you to the right path.

We do wish you health...let us know how you are coming along.

Hugs,

Patty

> I had breast cancer 7 years ago and had reconstructive surgery. A

> saline breast implant was put in my reconstructed breast, along

with

> one on the other side (my good breast) in order to " match " .

> After about 3 years, my left side deflated, and a new implant was

put

> in. About 3 MONTHS later, the other side deflated, and a new

saline

> implant was put in there. I thought that it was just a fluke, but

now

> my left side has deflated AGAIN!

> When it happened the last time, I was convinced that the implants

were

> directly related to health problems I had been having.

> Nobody in the medical profession around here (Tallahassee)

believed me.

> Now I believe that at least for me, these implants are a health

risk.

> I'm thinking that I want them both out NOW. I imagine that it

will be

> very difficult to find a surgeon to do this, and make it all look

> somewhat ok again. I'll probably opt to have the breast tissue

removed

> from my right breast too. So, it will end up looking like a

double

> mastectomy (which I probably should have done in the first place).

> Where do I find a great surgeon that won't think I'm crazy and

will do

> a good job? Has anybody been through this, and what do I need to

know?