Re: thanks to our moderator, and a piece of my story, hoping for input

October 25, 2005

Kathie,

I'm glad we got your access fixed! . . .

Here's the surgeon that Patty used:

DR. KARL HIATT, plastic surgeon,

500 W. l0th Place, suite 124,

Mesa, AZ

1-602-644-8043

http://www.drhiatt.com/breast_en.html

Has done more explantations than any other doctor in

the state of Arizona. However, he does not use

drains, but will do a total capsulectomy. He will

also not admit that breast implants cause disease.

Some women have reported negative experiences with his

office. Edna: the support group leader in AZ:

ETRAWICK@... Patty explanted by him: fdp3@...

Still, you need to get a committment from him about

the way he will remove your implants in writing . . .

Just say we are skeptical of plastic surgeons!

If you'll go to the group and go over the past months

messages, you will see that women are getting

explanted and doing really well. Quite a few women who

were explanted some time ago are dropping by to tell

us how wonderful they feel since getting their

implants out.

Who is your provider? . . . Don't take " No " for an

answer. some of the ladies here can help you with

tactics. Keep in mind that the insurance company will

save money by having your implants removed! . . .

That's one of your biggest bargaining chips! . . .

Regardless, getting your implants removed is essential

when you're symptomatic. The manufacturer's want women

to think they must have implants after cancer to keep

their self-esteem. What they don't tell breast cancer

women is that they are at the greatest risk for

complications. Their immune systems are already

whacked by cancer, chemo, surgery, radiation, etc. . .

IMHO, it's criminal! . . .

But what's happened has happened. What's important is

where you go from here. The bad news is that it takes

time, determination and committment. . . At a time

when you feel so bad, it may feel overwhelming. But

the reward is that you can get your life back! Take it

one step at a time and you'll get there!

We have a lot of information posted in the archives

under " Files " and " Links " that should get you up to

speed quickly. Arm yourself with that information when

you approach your insurance company again. As

unbelievable as it seems, they know that implants are

dangerous! . . . Yet they are being held silent by the

powers that be. Hopefully this will change soon!

We have some very caring and well informed women here

who want to see women avoid some of the pitfalls we've

experienced! . . . If you have any questions, let us

know.

Hugs and prayers,

Rogene

October 25, 2005

If I were in Mesa, AZ, I would go to Dr. Gilbert Lee of San Diego or Dr.

Huang of Denver, as we know both will do en bloc removal and are

tremendously experienced. Not everyone is happy with Dr. Hiatt.

Lynda

At 11:56 AM 10/25/2005, you wrote:

>Kathie,

>

>I'm glad we got your access fixed! . . .

>

>Here's the surgeon that Patty used:

>

>DR. KARL HIATT, plastic surgeon,

>500 W. l0th Place, suite 124,

>Mesa, AZ

>1-602-644-8043

><http://www.drhiatt.com/breast_en.html>http://www.drhiatt.com/breast_en.html

>

>Has done more explantations than any other doctor in

>the state of Arizona. However, he does not use

>drains, but will do a total capsulectomy. He will

>also not admit that breast implants cause disease.

>Some women have reported negative experiences with his

>office. Edna: the support group leader in AZ:

>ETRAWICK@... Patty explanted by him: fdp3@...

>

>Still, you need to get a committment from him about

>the way he will remove your implants in writing . . .

>Just say we are skeptical of plastic surgeons!

>

>If you'll go to the group and go over the past months

>messages, you will see that women are getting

>explanted and doing really well. Quite a few women who

>were explanted some time ago are dropping by to tell

>us how wonderful they feel since getting their

>implants out.

>

>Who is your provider? . . . Don't take " No " for an

>answer. some of the ladies here can help you with

>tactics. Keep in mind that the insurance company will

>save money by having your implants removed! . . .

>That's one of your biggest bargaining chips! . . .

>

>Regardless, getting your implants removed is essential

>when you're symptomatic. The manufacturer's want women

>to think they must have implants after cancer to keep

>their self-esteem. What they don't tell breast cancer

>women is that they are at the greatest risk for

>complications. Their immune systems are already

>whacked by cancer, chemo, surgery, radiation, etc. . .

>IMHO, it's criminal! . . .

>

>But what's happened has happened. What's important is

>where you go from here. The bad news is that it takes

>time, determination and committment. . . At a time

>when you feel so bad, it may feel overwhelming. But

>the reward is that you can get your life back! Take it

>one step at a time and you'll get there!

>

>We have a lot of information posted in the archives

>under " Files " and " Links " that should get you up to

>speed quickly. Arm yourself with that information when

>you approach your insurance company again. As

>unbelievable as it seems, they know that implants are

>dangerous! . . . Yet they are being held silent by the

>powers that be. Hopefully this will change soon!

>

>We have some very caring and well informed women here

>who want to see women avoid some of the pitfalls we've

>experienced! . . . If you have any questions, let us

>know.

>

>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)

>

October 25, 2005

thanks....the doctor you mentioned does not take any insurance at

all! imagine that! someone else had mentioned him to me, and when i

called, his staff was unbelieveably rude......just an FYI to others!

it just becomes more and more unbelievable the deeper i get into

this, how corrupt the whole system is, including major organizations

who COULD have a voice, komen, etc........i have a specific question

for everyone.....recently i did have a breast coil MRI, which showed

no ruptures or leaks (doesn't mean i don't want them out!)...however,

the radiologist said, " oh my, you have no chest wall left " .......what

would that mean after explanting? has anyone heard of such a thing?

no wonder i am in pain! and what kind of doctor would know about

muscles and nerves (if there are any left under there) and what will

happen? and you are right, i am overwhelmed in mounting a

fight....especially w/o a physician behind me......what would others

do/have done in this case? also, i am a teacher, single mom, no

extra $$$$$$....how does one do battle? thanks to everyone!

kathie

>

> Kathie,

>

> I'm glad we got your access fixed! . . .

>

> Here's the surgeon that Patty used:

>

> DR. KARL HIATT, plastic surgeon,

> 500 W. l0th Place, suite 124,

> Mesa, AZ

> 1-602-644-8043

> http://www.drhiatt.com/breast_en.html

>

> Has done more explantations than any other doctor in

> the state of Arizona. However, he does not use

> drains, but will do a total capsulectomy. He will

> also not admit that breast implants cause disease.

> Some women have reported negative experiences with his

> office. Edna: the support group leader in AZ:

> ETRAWICK@a... Patty explanted by him: fdp3@c...

>

> Still, you need to get a committment from him about

> the way he will remove your implants in writing . . .

> Just say we are skeptical of plastic surgeons!

>

> If you'll go to the group and go over the past months

> messages, you will see that women are getting

> explanted and doing really well. Quite a few women who

> were explanted some time ago are dropping by to tell

> us how wonderful they feel since getting their

> implants out.

>

> Who is your provider? . . . Don't take " No " for an

> answer. some of the ladies here can help you with

> tactics. Keep in mind that the insurance company will

> save money by having your implants removed! . . .

> That's one of your biggest bargaining chips! . . .

>

> Regardless, getting your implants removed is essential

> when you're symptomatic. The manufacturer's want women

> to think they must have implants after cancer to keep

> their self-esteem. What they don't tell breast cancer

> women is that they are at the greatest risk for

> complications. Their immune systems are already

> whacked by cancer, chemo, surgery, radiation, etc. . .

> IMHO, it's criminal! . . .

>

> But what's happened has happened. What's important is

> where you go from here. The bad news is that it takes

> time, determination and committment. . . At a time

> when you feel so bad, it may feel overwhelming. But

> the reward is that you can get your life back! Take it

> one step at a time and you'll get there!

>

> We have a lot of information posted in the archives

> under " Files " and " Links " that should get you up to

> speed quickly. Arm yourself with that information when

> you approach your insurance company again. As

> unbelievable as it seems, they know that implants are

> dangerous! . . . Yet they are being held silent by the

> powers that be. Hopefully this will change soon!

>

> We have some very caring and well informed women here

> who want to see women avoid some of the pitfalls we've

> experienced! . . . If you have any questions, let us

> know.

>

> Hugs and prayers,

>

> Rogene

>

October 25, 2005