Re: LCL's Visit and Hopkins Med Ctr

[Guest guest]

Yes, proper removal takes time, mine took 3 hours........but there was a previous silicone rupture in those caps and they were left in.......so there was alot of scar down. A 20 min surgery on an area that size is disaster plain and simple...... Blessings ~ DSee what's free at AOL.com.

[Guest guest]

God Bless you Dianne ~

Sending lots of love and positive healing energy, and Blessings ~ DSee what's free at AOL.com.

[Guest guest]

LCL,

20 minutes means no scar capsule removal. Do not be fooled by what

they said. It takes well over an hour to remove the scar tissue and

implants en bloc. You will be gettiing a surgery you may have to go

back and have another in less than a year to remove the scar tissue.

s Hopkins does not have the reputation of believing these

implants cause problems and they do not have the reputation of taking

them out correctly, whatever they told you.

Lynda

At 08:30 AM 4/4/2007, you wrote:

>Hi Astrid ... thanks for remembering.

>

>It was all so new to me. Never been to Hopkins. I had a 10:30 appt

>... left at 9 from polis. Traffic at that time of day was good

>.... not great, but good. Parking cost $5. They give you an

> " orange charge card " .... that's what it looks like. Alot of people

>coming and going. I made it to the 4th floor a little after 10 to

>fill out papers. This is part of the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Ctr.

>

>I spoke with Asst first .. then spoke to (his title is

>an Asst Prof). Maybe I'm just getting to old, but he only seemed to

>be in his early to mid-30s? I did like him though. I told them

>about removal of implants and capsule. He was fine w/that. They

>both were really suprised that I didn't want " new ones " put in. He

>seemed to understand about my age and going into surgery again in 10

>years. I didn't go into side effects or anything. Just didn't want

>that brick wall going up.

>

>He said it would only take about 20 minutes to take them out. In

>about six weeks, I could go back in surgery and have fat from my

>butt (or something, not enough on my abs), placed in my lopsided

>boobs. I also said maybe a lift. He did say insurance would pay

>for this because I am a breast cancer person. He really seemed to

>know what he was talking about.

>

>The Asst will call me to set up a surgery time. He did say, if I

>could get the records from 1988 from the Childrens Hospital in

>Baltimore. Everything has changed ... locations, names, etc. He

>and I looked over my last MRI from Dec 2006. It read that I had

>double lumen on one side ... the left side that I had lumpectomy and

>rads. Didn't say what kind of implant was on other side. The Dr

>reminded me that the reason I've been feeling more tightness and

>discomfort on that side is the effects of radiation from two years

>ago. I remember being told there would be a delayed reaction ...

>but 2 years ???

>

>I was out of the office about 11:30 am. All the attractions

>(Harbour Place, etc) down there. I wanted to stop on the way out

>but had to work.

>

>Hope I helped ... LCL

>

>

>

>-------------- Original message --------------

>From: " Astrid " <astesc@...>

>

> L,

>

>You indicated that you were going to visit a doctor today at s

>Hopkins. How did your visit go and who did you see?

>

>The s Hopkins Plastic Surgery Group is listed in Kaiser's list of

>surgeons and I am interested in knowing if you were pleased with the

>outcome of your visit.

>

>Astrid

>

>

[Guest guest]

Astrid,

I totally advise you to not consider the s Hopkins route. What

they told LCL scares me. They are not planning a proper surgery.

If insurance covers LCL's implants, I advise her to look elsewhere to

find someone who will do the surgery properly.

We have had hundreds of women do it wrong and have to go back and

have scar tissue removed later, including myself.

Please, women, do not be fooled by doctors who say they will remove

scar tissue. If they are not on our list, they are not very likely

doing the proper procedure.

Lynda

At 08:30 AM 4/4/2007, you wrote:

>Hi Astrid ... thanks for remembering.

>

>It was all so new to me. Never been to Hopkins. I had a 10:30 appt

>... left at 9 from polis. Traffic at that time of day was good

>.... not great, but good. Parking cost $5. They give you an

> " orange charge card " .... that's what it looks like. Alot of people

>coming and going. I made it to the 4th floor a little after 10 to

>fill out papers. This is part of the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Ctr.

>

>I spoke with Asst first .. then spoke to (his title is

>an Asst Prof). Maybe I'm just getting to old, but he only seemed to

>be in his early to mid-30s? I did like him though. I told them

>about removal of implants and capsule. He was fine w/that. They

>both were really suprised that I didn't want " new ones " put in. He

>seemed to understand about my age and going into surgery again in 10

>years. I didn't go into side effects or anything. Just didn't want

>that brick wall going up.

>

>He said it would only take about 20 minutes to take them out. In

>about six weeks, I could go back in surgery and have fat from my

>butt (or something, not enough on my abs), placed in my lopsided

>boobs. I also said maybe a lift. He did say insurance would pay

>for this because I am a breast cancer person. He really seemed to

>know what he was talking about.

>

>The Asst will call me to set up a surgery time. He did say, if I

>could get the records from 1988 from the Childrens Hospital in

>Baltimore. Everything has changed ... locations, names, etc. He

>and I looked over my last MRI from Dec 2006. It read that I had

>double lumen on one side ... the left side that I had lumpectomy and

>rads. Didn't say what kind of implant was on other side. The Dr

>reminded me that the reason I've been feeling more tightness and

>discomfort on that side is the effects of radiation from two years

>ago. I remember being told there would be a delayed reaction ...

>but 2 years ???

>

>I was out of the office about 11:30 am. All the attractions

>(Harbour Place, etc) down there. I wanted to stop on the way out

>but had to work.

>

>Hope I helped ... LCL

>

>

>

>-------------- Original message --------------

>From: " Astrid " <astesc@...>

>

> L,

>

>You indicated that you were going to visit a doctor today at s

>Hopkins. How did your visit go and who did you see?

>

>The s Hopkins Plastic Surgery Group is listed in Kaiser's list of

>surgeons and I am interested in knowing if you were pleased with the

>outcome of your visit.

>

>Astrid

>

>

[Guest guest]

This is true i had explant surgery on Friday and my op

took 1 1/2 hours to remove en bloc.

Dianne

--- Lynda <coss@...> wrote:

> LCL,

>

> 20 minutes means no scar capsule removal. Do not be

> fooled by what

> they said. It takes well over an hour to remove the

> scar tissue and

> implants en bloc. You will be gettiing a surgery

> you may have to go

> back and have another in less than a year to remove

> the scar tissue.

>

> s Hopkins does not have the reputation of

> believing these

> implants cause problems and they do not have the

> reputation of taking

> them out correctly, whatever they told you.

>

> Lynda

>

>

> At 08:30 AM 4/4/2007, you wrote:

>

> >Hi Astrid ... thanks for remembering.

> >

> >It was all so new to me. Never been to Hopkins. I

> had a 10:30 appt

> >... left at 9 from polis. Traffic at that time

> of day was good

> >.... not great, but good. Parking cost $5. They

> give you an

> > " orange charge card " .... that's what it looks

> like. Alot of people

> >coming and going. I made it to the 4th floor a

> little after 10 to

> >fill out papers. This is part of the Avon

> Foundation Breast Cancer Ctr.

> >

> >I spoke with Asst first .. then spoke to

> (his title is

> >an Asst Prof). Maybe I'm just getting to old, but

> he only seemed to

> >be in his early to mid-30s? I did like him though.

> I told them

> >about removal of implants and capsule. He was fine

> w/that. They

> >both were really suprised that I didn't want " new

> ones " put in. He

> >seemed to understand about my age and going into

> surgery again in 10

> >years. I didn't go into side effects or anything.

> Just didn't want

> >that brick wall going up.

> >

> >He said it would only take about 20 minutes to take

> them out. In

> >about six weeks, I could go back in surgery and

> have fat from my

> >butt (or something, not enough on my abs), placed

> in my lopsided

> >boobs. I also said maybe a lift. He did say

> insurance would pay

> >for this because I am a breast cancer person. He

> really seemed to

> >know what he was talking about.

> >

> >The Asst will call me to set up a surgery time. He

> did say, if I

> >could get the records from 1988 from the Childrens

> Hospital in

> >Baltimore. Everything has changed ... locations,

> names, etc. He

> >and I looked over my last MRI from Dec 2006. It

> read that I had

> >double lumen on one side ... the left side that I

> had lumpectomy and

> >rads. Didn't say what kind of implant was on other

> side. The Dr

> >reminded me that the reason I've been feeling more

> tightness and

> >discomfort on that side is the effects of radiation

> from two years

> >ago. I remember being told there would be a

> delayed reaction ...

> >but 2 years ???

> >

> >I was out of the office about 11:30 am. All the

> attractions

> >(Harbour Place, etc) down there. I wanted to stop

> on the way out

> >but had to work.

> >

> >Hope I helped ... LCL

> >

> >

> >

> >-------------- Original message --------------

> >From: " Astrid " <astesc@...>

> >

> > L,

> >

> >You indicated that you were going to visit a doctor

> today at s

> >Hopkins. How did your visit go and who did you see?

> >

> >The s Hopkins Plastic Surgery Group is listed

> in Kaiser's list of

> >surgeons and I am interested in knowing if you were

> pleased with the

> >outcome of your visit.

> >

> >Astrid

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

How are you feeling Dianne?

I agree that 20 minutes means the doctor doesn't intend to remove the capsule . . . If the doctor won't agree to removing it, see another doctor!

Rogene

[Guest guest]

I am OK thank you, my breasts are still sore but it is

to be expected after 2 lots of surgery. The brain fog

seems to lifting, but i still have pain in my arms

neck and shoulders and am very tired, also my

breathing isn't to good. I no it is going to take

time to heal and i remain positive that one day

hopefully soon i will be that smiling happy girl

again.

When i went for my consultation for the explant, he

didnt intend to remove my capsules he said they would

absorb into my body and that surgery would take 1/2

hour, before i found this group i would have just

agreed with him, how glad am i that i found you guys,

because he did remove the capsules and surgery took 1

1/2 hours.

So i have a lot to thank you guys for, as i was so

naieve before.

Dianne xxx

--- Rogene S <saxony01@...> wrote:

> How are you feeling Dianne?

>

> I agree that 20 minutes means the doctor doesn't

> intend to remove the capsule . . . If the doctor

> won't agree to removing it, see another doctor!

>

> Rogene

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[Guest guest]

Dianne,

I'm so glad he listened to you! . . .

and that you're beginning to get some relief from your symptoms. . .

It does take time and committment.

I know you will do it!

Hugs and prayers,

Rogene

[Guest guest]

L,

I have to tell you, I had heard great things about my plastic surgeon

and many have heard good things about many centers and had very bad

experiences when it came to proper implant removal. Absolutely no

plastic surgeon can remove your scar tissue in 20 minutes. It is

physically impossible. They will open you up, pop out the implants,

and sew you back up. That is all that is possilble in that amount of time.

I don't care how small your implants are or how soft they are, they

are not doing the proper procedure in this amount of time.

Many doctors have told women they were doing the proper procedure and

many women found out later (too late) that the proper procedure was not done.

Lynda

At 05:17 PM 4/4/2007, you wrote:

>Hi Lynda ... and also others ... just for " sake of arguement " ...

>

>Maybe this will make a difference ... or not ...

>

>My boobs are relatively " small " compared the huge implants I've seen

>on other women. In 1988, the Doc would'nt give me more than a C cup

>... he said because of scarring. Up until a few months ago, I've

>taken really good care of my chest. Most of the time wearing a job

>bra to bed and support as much as possible. No real pressure put on

>my chest ... not even in sex. They are actually pretty small

>now. They are very plyable (sp?).

>

>The only thing that's happened in the last few months (new boyfriend

>- pressure), my left radiated side has started to bother me. My

>only concern about scarring would be my left radiated boob. But

>right now left boob is very plyable... both are very plyable ... how

>much scarring can there be?

>

>I understand about Doctors doing their job. I've heard so much good

>attached to Hopkins. When one lives in this area ... or not

>... from all over the world, people go to Hopkins. Seriously,

>I am single, self-employed, and truthfully don't have any more

>energy, time or money to travel to Texas or anywhere else. I've put

>an incredible amount of time, energy and money into my health in the

>last 2 to 3 years.

>

>I will have another serious conversation with him ... I'll just put

>more pressure on him.

>

>Thanks for your input ... I do appreciate your comments.

>

> Levasseur in polis, MD

>

>

>-------------- Original message --------------

>From: Lynda <coss@...>

>

>Astrid,

>

>I totally advise you to not consider the s Hopkins route. What

>they told LCL scares me. They are not planning a proper surgery.

>

>If insurance covers LCL's implants, I advise her to look elsewhere to

>find someone who will do the surgery properly.

>

>We have had hundreds of women do it wrong and have to go back and

>have scar tissue removed later, including myself.

>

>Please, women, do not be fooled by doctors who say they will remove

>scar tissue. If they are not on our list, they are not very likely

>doing the proper procedure.

>

>Lynda

>

>At 08:30 AM 4/4/2007, you wrote:

>

> >Hi Astrid ... thanks for remembering.

> >

> >It was all so new to me. Never been to Hopkins. I had a 10:30 appt

> >... left at 9 from polis. Traffic at that time of day was good

> >.... not great, but good. Parking cost $5. They give you an

> > " orange charge card " .... that's what it looks like. Alot of people

> & g

>t;coming and going. I made it to the 4th floor a little after 10 to

> >fill out papers. This is part of the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Ctr.

> >

> >I spoke with Asst first .. then spoke to (his title is

> >an Asst Prof). Maybe I'm just getting to old, but he only seemed to

> >be in his early to mid-30s? I did like him though. I told them

> >about removal of implants and capsule. He was fine w/that. They

> >both were really suprised that I didn't want " new ones " put in. He

> >seemed to understand about my age and going into surgery again in 10

> >years. I didn't go into side effects or anything. Just didn't want

> >that brick wall going up.

> >

> >He said it would only take about 20 minutes to take them out. In

> >about six weeks, I could go back in surgery and have fat from my

> >butt (or something, not enough on my abs), placed in my lopsided

> >boobs. I also said maybe a lift. He did say insuran ce would pay

> >for this because I am a breast cancer person. He really seemed to

> >know what he was talking about.

> >

> >The Asst will call me to set up a surgery time. He did say, if I

> >could get the records from 1988 from the Childrens Hospital in

> >Baltimore. Everything has changed ... locations, names, etc. He

> >and I looked over my last MRI from Dec 2006. It read that I had

> >double lumen on one side ... the left side that I had lumpectomy and

> >rads. Didn't say what kind of implant was on other side. The Dr

> >reminded me that the reason I've been feeling more tightness and

> >discomfort on that side is the effects of radiation from two years

> >ago. I remember being told there would be a delayed reaction ...

> >but 2 years ???

> >

> >I was out of the office about 11:30 am. All the attractions

> >(Harbour Place, etc) down there. I wanted to stop on the way out

> >but had to work.

> >

> >Hope I helped ... LCL

> >

> >

> >

> >-------------- Original message --------------

> >From: " Astrid " <<mailto:astesc%40>astesc@...>

> >

> > L,

> >

> >You indicated that you were going to visit a doctor today at s

> >Hopkins. How did your visit go and who did you see?

> >

> >The s Hopkins Plastic Surgery Group is listed in Kaiser's list of

> >surgeons and I am interested in knowing if you were pleased with the

> >outcome of your visit.

> >

> >Astrid

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Lynda,

Hopkins is an institution that has done "positive" implant studies. i.e., they have a vested interest in not admiting to problems.

Everyone who has implants has capsules . . . even if they are soft.

I'd suggest telling the surgeon that you won't rest easy until you know that everything has been removed.

Keep in mind, the doctor works for YOU . . . It's YOUR body. YOU have the right to determine what will be done. . . especially if it falls within good medical standards . . and en bloc removal does!

You might ask him to talk to Dr. Kolb . . . She's known for talking to other surgeons about proper implant removal.

Hugs and prayers,

Rogene

LCL's Visit and Hopkins Med Ctr

Hi Lynda ... and also others ... just for "sake of arguement" ...

Maybe this will make a difference ... or not ...

My boobs are relatively "small" compared the huge implants I've seen on other women. In 1988, the Doc would'nt give me more than a C cup ... he said because of scarring. Up until a few months ago, I've taken really good care of my chest. Most of the time wearing a job bra to bed and support as much as possible. No real pressure put on my chest ... not even in sex. They are actually pretty small now. They are very plyable (sp?).

The only thing that's happened in the last few months (new boyfriend - pressure), my left radiated side has started to bother me. My only concern about scarring would be my left radiated boob. But right now left boob is very plyable... both are very plyable ... how much scarring can there be?

I understand about Doctors doing their job. I've heard so much good attached to Hopkins. When one lives in this area ... or not ... from all over the world, people go to Hopkins. Seriously, I am single, self-employed, and truthfully don't have any more energy, time or money to travel to Texas or anywhere else. I've put an incredible amount of time, energy and money into my health in the last 2 to 3 years.

I will have another serious conversation with him ... I'll just put more pressure on him.

Thanks for your input ... I do appreciate your comments.

Levasseur in polis, MD

------------ -- Original message ------------ -- From: Lynda <cossprivatei (DOT) com>

Astrid,I totally advise you to not consider the s Hopkins route. What they told LCL scares me. They are not planning a proper surgery.If insurance covers LCL's implants, I advise her to look elsewhere to find someone who will do the surgery properly.We have had hundreds of women do it wrong and have to go back and have scar tissue removed later, including myself.Please, women, do not be fooled by doctors who say they will remove scar tissue. If they are not on our list, they are not very likely doing the proper procedure.LyndaAt 08:30 AM 4/4/2007, you wrote:>Hi Astrid ... thanks for remembering.>>It was all so new to me. Never been to Hopkins. I had a 10:30 appt >... left at 9 from polis. Traffic at that time of day was good >.... not great, but good. Parking cost $5. They give you an >"orange charge card" .... that's what it looks like. Alot of

people & g t;coming and going. I made it to the 4th floor a little after 10 to >fill out papers. This is part of the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Ctr.>>I spoke with Asst first .. then spoke to (his title is >an Asst Prof). Maybe I'm just getting to old, but he only seemed to >be in his early to mid-30s? I did like him though. I told them >about removal of implants and capsule. He was fine w/that. They >both were really suprised that I didn't want "new ones" put in. He >seemed to understand about my age and going into surgery again in 10 >years. I didn't go into side effects or anything. Just didn't want >that brick wall going up.>>He said it would only take about 20 minutes to take them out. In >about six weeks, I could go back in surgery and have fat from my >butt (or something, not enough on my abs), placed in my lopsided >boobs. I also said maybe

a lift. He did say insuran ce would pay >for this because I am a breast cancer person. He really seemed to >know what he was talking about.>>The Asst will call me to set up a surgery time. He did say, if I >could get the records from 1988 from the Childrens Hospital in >Baltimore. Everything has changed ... locations, names, etc. He >and I looked over my last MRI from Dec 2006. It read that I had >double lumen on one side ... the left side that I had lumpectomy and >rads. Didn't say what kind of implant was on other side. The Dr >reminded me that the reason I've been feeling more tightness and >discomfort on that side is the effects of radiation from two years >ago. I remember being told there would be a delayed reaction ... >but 2 years ???>>I was out of the office about 11:30 am. All the attractions >(Harbour Place, etc) down there. I wanted to stop on the way

out >but had to work.> >Hope I helped ... LCL>>>>----------- --- Original message ------------ -->From: "Astrid" <astesc (DOT) com>>> L,>>You indicated that you were going to visit a doctor today at s>Hopkins. How did your visit go and who did you see?>>The s Hopkins Plastic Surgery Group is listed in Kaiser's list of>surgeons and I am interested in knowing if you were pleased with the>outcome of your visit.>>Astrid>>

[Guest guest]

Dr. Kolb's website is www.plastikos.com . . . I'm sure you'll find her phone number there.

Or one of her patients can give it to you . . . she answers emails too.

Rogene

[Guest guest]

LCL,

Most plastic surgeons so not even know what en

bloc means, and if they do, they say they will

remove implants that way. I cannot tell you the

hundreds of women who found out after surgery

that they did not have their scar tissue removed.

Lynda

At 05:42 PM 4/4/2007, you wrote:

>Rogene .. I did tell him that ... enbloc ...

>everything ... the Dr Kolb idea may be a good

>one. I hope he'll talk to her. Can I find her

>contact info in your archives?

>LCL

>

>--------- LCL's Visit and Hopkins Med Ctr

>

>Hi Lynda ... and also others ... just for " sake of arguement " ...

>

>Maybe this will make a difference ... or not ...

>

>My boobs are relatively " small " compared the

>huge implants I've seen on other women. In

>1988, the Doc would'nt give me more than a C cup

>... he said because of scarring. Up until a few

>months ago, I've taken really good care of my

>chest. Most of the time wearing a job bra to

>bed and support as much as possible. No real

>pressure put on my chest ... not even in

>sex. They are actually pretty small now. They are very plyable (sp?).

>

>The only thing that's happened in the last few

>months (new boyfriend - pressure), my left

>radiated side has started to bother me. My only

>concern about scarring would be my left radiated

>boob. But right now left boob is very

>plyable... both are very plyable ... how much scarring can there be?

>

>I understand about Doctors doing their

>job. I've heard so much good attached to

>Hopkins. When one lives in this area ... or not

>... from all over the world, people go to

>Hopkins. Seriously, I am single, self-employed,

>and truthfully don't have any more energy, time

>or money to travel to Texas or anywhere

>else. I've put an incredible amount of time,

>energy and money into my health in the last 2 to 3 years.

>

>I will have another serious conversation with

>him ... I'll just put more pressure on him.

>

>Thanks for your input ... I do appreciate your comments.

>

> Levasseur in polis, MD

>

>

>------------ -- Original message ------------ --

>From: Lynda <cossprivatei (DOT) com>

>

>Astrid,

>

>I totally advise you to not consider the s Hopkins route. What

>they told LCL scares me. They are not planning a proper surgery.

>

>If insurance covers LCL's implants, I advise her to look elsewhere to

>find someone who will do the surgery properly.

>

>We have had hundreds of women do it wrong and have to go back and

>have scar tissue removed later, including myself.

>

>Please, women, do not be fooled by doctors who say they will remove

>scar tissue. If they are not on our list, they are not very likely

>doing the proper procedure.

>

>Lynda

>

>At 08:30 AM 4/4/2007, you wrote:

>

> >Hi Astrid ... thanks for remembering.

> >

> >It was all so new to me. Never been to Hopkins. I had a 10:30 appt

> >... left at 9 from polis. Traffic at that time of day was good

> >.... not great, but good. Parking cost $5. They give you an

> > " orange charge card " .... that's what it looks like. Alot of people

> & a

>mp;g t;coming and going. I made it to the 4th floor a little after 10 to

> >fill out papers. This is part of the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Ctr.

> >

> >I spoke with Asst first .. then spoke to (his title is

> >an Asst Prof). Maybe I'm just getting to old, but he only seemed to

> >be in his early to mid-30s? I did like him though. I told them

> >about removal of implants and capsule. He was fine w/that. They

> >both were really suprised that I didn't want " new ones " put in. He

> >seemed to understand about my age and going into surgery again in 10

> >years. I didn't go into side effects or anything. Just didn't want

> >that brick wall going up.

> >

> >He said it would only take about 20 minutes to take them out. In

> >about six weeks, I could go back in surgery and have fat from my

> >butt (or something, not enough on my abs), placed in my lopsided

> >boobs. I also said maybe a lift. He did say in suran ce would pay

> >for this because I am a breast cancer person. He really seemed to

> >know what he was talking about.

> >

> >The Asst will call me to set up a surgery time. He did say, if I

> >could get the records from 1988 from the Childrens Hospital in

> >Baltimore. Everything has changed ... locations, names, etc. He

> >and I looked over my last MRI from Dec 2006. It read that I had

> >double lumen on one side ... the left side that I had lumpectomy and

> >rads. Didn't say what kind of implant was on other side. The Dr

> >reminded me that the reason I've been feeling more tightness and

> >discomfort on that side is the effects of radiation from two years

> >ago. I remember being told there would be a delayed reaction ...

> >but 2 years ???

> >

> >I was out of the office about 11:30 am. All the attractions

> >(Harbour Place, etc) down there. I wanted to stop on the way out

> >but had to work.>

> >Hope I helped ... LCL

> >

> >

> >

> >----------- --- Original message ------------ --

> >From: " Astrid " <<mailto:astesc%40>astesc (DOT) com>

> >

> > L,

> >

> >You indicated that you were going to visit a doctor today at s

> >Hopkins. How did your visit go and who did you see?

> >

> >The s Hopkins Plastic Surgery Group is listed in Kaiser's list of

> >surgeons and I am interested in knowing if you were pleased with the

> >outcome of your visit.

> >

> >Astrid

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

> >

> > >Hi Astrid ... thanks for remembering.

> > >

> > >It was all so new to me. Never been to Hopkins. I had a 10:30

appt

> > >... left at 9 from polis. Traffic at that time of day was

good

> > >.... not great, but good. Parking cost $5. They give you an

> > > " orange charge card " .... that's what it looks like. Alot of

people

> > & a

> >mp;g t;coming and going. I made it to the 4th floor a little after

10 to

> > >fill out papers. This is part of the Avon Foundation Breast

Cancer Ctr.

> > >

> > >I spoke with Asst first .. then spoke to (his title

is

> > >an Asst Prof). Maybe I'm just getting to old, but he only seemed

to

> > >be in his early to mid-30s? I did like him though. I told them

> > >about removal of implants and capsule. He was fine w/that. They

> > >both were really suprised that I didn't want " new ones " put in.

He

> > >seemed to understand about my age and going into surgery again

in 10

> > >years. I didn't go into side effects or anything. Just didn't

want

> > >that brick wall going up.

> > >

> > >He said it would only take about 20 minutes to take them out. In

> > >about six weeks, I could go back in surgery and have fat from my

> > >butt (or something, not enough on my abs), placed in my lopsided

> > >boobs. I also said maybe a lift. He did say in suran ce would pay

> > >for this because I am a breast cancer person. He really seemed to

> > >know what he was talking about.

> > >

> > >The Asst will call me to set up a surgery time. He did say, if I

> > >could get the records from 1988 from the Childrens Hospital in

> > >Baltimore. Everything has changed ... locations, names, etc. He

> > >and I looked over my last MRI from Dec 2006. It read that I had

> > >double lumen on one side ... the left side that I had lumpectomy

and

> > >rads. Didn't say what kind of implant was on other side. The Dr

> > >reminded me that the reason I've been feeling more tightness and

> > >discomfort on that side is the effects of radiation from two

years

> > >ago. I remember being told there would be a delayed reaction ...

> > >but 2 years ???

> > >

> > >I was out of the office about 11:30 am. All the attractions

> > >(Harbour Place, etc) down there. I wanted to stop on the way out

> > >but had to work.>

> > >Hope I helped ... LCL

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >----------- --- Original message ------------ --

> > >From: " Astrid " <<mailto:astesc%40>astesc (DOT) com>

> > >

> > > L,

> > >

> > >You indicated that you were going to visit a doctor today at

s

> > >Hopkins. How did your visit go and who did you see?

> > >

> > >The s Hopkins Plastic Surgery Group is listed in Kaiser's

list of

> > >surgeons and I am interested in knowing if you were pleased with

the

> > >outcome of your visit.

> > >

> > >Astrid

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

> >

>