Hi. I had an appointment last month with a plastic surgeon, i even chose my implants and everything, i had surgery scheduled for the 6th of May. But after watching all this vídeos and info, i gave up on the surgery. I feel sad because i would really like to have breasts, since i have nothing, i am completely flat, but i can´t take the risk of being unhealthy. Health is more important than beauty. So thank you Stephanie for making this vídeo, really. Oh, and by the way, you are gorgeous! Greetings from Portugal.
You made the right decision! I’m looking for a good surgeon to have mine taken out. I’ve had two breast augmentation surgeries, I began feeling I’ll within 2 weeks of my second surgery. I wish so much have that I had my health back.
I wish I had never had mine done. I have been sick for years. I am planning on getting them removed soon but right now I need to have some more imaging done. They found a mass during my mammogram. Praying that it isn't cancer. I don't have a family history of cancer.
This story made me cry because I'm going through this right now. I had no idea what's causing my autoimmune disorder but found this answer because of ladies like you who share this information. Thank you!! I have surgery in August
You are telling my story for the past 15 years! I WILL be getting these implants removed after I do more research. Have spent the past 2 days reading, watching videos. Thank you for sharing this very painful info!
Please get genetic testing! A good genetic couselor can read or connect you to the proper doctor to read your genetic tests and tell you what is going on in your body. It may or may not be the implants, so its best to be sure before undergoing an explant
Girls, I'm a man, I'm 71 years old, but seriously do not feel it; in my life, which began in 1947, I was to grow up in a world where women were not considered in any other way, other than as objects, my home life, through the behaviour of my father, not to mention all those other males who would influence my outlook and behaviour, women were slowly seen by me as I grew and developed, as domestic slaves, or sex objects, we as males were never programmed to consider the fact you all had the same range of emotions as men, the same desires, as far as what you'd like to do with your life, or, especially the fact you had feelings, that those feelings were being bombarded by everything men were doing and saying around you, especially when it came to your appearance, which as you'll all agree, was not at all helped by Hollywood or magazines. I must point out, I have never been an attractive man, never wealthy, never able to afford to keep up with any kind of trend, not at all religious, and at the end of my days, despite wishing things were different for me at various times of my life, it was what I thought of the way I'd lived my life, when I began to look back at my path through life, that I realised just how useless the superficial things in life really are. If women continue to believe it's how they look which is most important, they'll never know real love, because love of you, is about who you are naturally, the way you treat others, and the way that makes others feel about you through your kindness and care, and, if like me, no one ever sees those good things about you, then you're truly better off alone, because if it's only the superficial you, others are attracted to, then you're nothing but an object to them, a trophy, something to hang on their arm to impress others, as for who you are as a person, that they will never see, because they won't be aware of who you really are, under all the superficial armour you wear, as you try to be what others want, instead of being, and enjoying, who you truly are. Health before beauty.
The truth is Linda, I'm 71 years of age and now have the time to reflect, which has enabled me to see the way things should have been, but never were, and unfortunately, given the way the world has always been, they never will be, especially for women; you get a shocking deal in this life, a deal no man would ever tolerate for himself, yet most men thinks nothing of dumping such a terrible deal on women.. @@jaala1759
swagonwheels Life has a way of kicking one in the ass. I am sorry it took so long to realize how it could have been. We all have our cross to bear but yes, love is the only thing that’s real.
swagonwheels I’m a woman and women are as responsible for the way things are for as anyone is. As long as they accept it and promote it nothing will change. Remember women’s lib? Whatever happened to it... it takes a longtime to change. Economics drives a lot.
@@mR-dc4oq I hear you, but in fairness, if you go way back in time, the fact women have been suppressed since almost the beginning of time, demonstrates just how long they've been conditioned into believing what their alleged role is, when the fact is, men who were also conditioned into believing these same things, must learn to be more considerate, and face the fact, times have changed, men and women both have to work these days, so who's going to get the woman's pipe and slippers when she gets home, who will prepare food, shop for same, clean house, raise children, and the list goes on. I do remember women's liberation, I saw processions of women who did not need liberating as they were already free to be out in public, protesting in full view, what I didn't see were the real victims of inequality, the beaten wives, the actual people who needed liberating, and what I also saw were pathetic, control freak males, who watched those women marching in protest, which made those pathetic weaklings of men feel threatened, so instead of helping the real victims, what those already liberated women did was to cause those unfortunate captives of women to be even more beaten and suppressed. The intention of women's lib was good, but the outcome didn't see any kind of real change for those who were already living in hell, and I should know, because I witnessed a male pig beating and abusing my own mother all through those so called liberating years. I have no solution for inequality, lets face it, it's been over 50 years since women's lib began, yet there are still women suffering inequalities in every conceivable way, that brought women's lib to the fore in the first place. My life hasn't been great, but as a male, I know I got a far better deal than if I'd been a woman.
Your story is MY story! Im literally crying right now listening to everything that has happened to you and everything you were diagnosed with and symptoms (food allergies, digestive issues, every vitamin level low, became hypothyroid, adrenal fatigue, BRAIN FOG and inability to even remember words of things, and the horrendous hair loss) all while living a very healthy lifestyle...the past 9 months my body has finally just given out and Im a complete mess, tired all day long, joint pains, Ive gained 25lbs from inflammation and swelling...and I cant even muster up the energy to exercise anymore and so unbeleivably depressed and anxiety ridden , my hormones are a complete mess, Im unable to be a mother anymore (thank God for my fiance stepping in to help me) . I just learned about BII through a good friend who is dealing with it (even worse) and just discovered it. I joined a few FB groups and am excited to hopefully get a consultation soon for an explant. I cannot afford the procedure but have to figure out a way to do this at some point soon. Im angry that this has to happen and the pain, expense, smaller A cup breasts again that don't match my big hips ....but your story has given me hope. I just know this is the problem after listening to your's and so many others experiences and positive experiences after explanting. So happy for you and so very hopeful to get my life and health back ...and mayne my hair. My son and fiance need me. I'm 41 and for 5 years have felt that Im 80 years old. Im so ready! Thank you so much for posting your story :)
Laura, thank you so much for reaching out and sharing your story. I am sorry you are having to deal with this as well. It has 100% been the best thing I have ever done for my health. I have no doubt you will feel so much better after you get yours out. You will feel alive again and the breast size won't matter...THEY don't define you or your beauty. Your fiance and son love you for you...you will find that same love when you feel healthy again. Please keep me posted. I will keep you in my prayers.
Exactly what I’m going through! I have been to Doctors after Doctor’s. I’m so pleased to hear your stories. I’m seeing my surgeon next week to discuss my implants removal. I can’t wait to feel so much better.
This brought me to tears a few times. So glad I watched this. 3 years ago I had calf implants done & my life since the day of that operation in one word: suffering. On the brink of suicide frankly. Today, I scheduled the procedure to have them removed. I can’t tell you how similar your journey was to what I’ve endured & still am. I really hope to share a similar success that you’re enjoying!
Andrew Eich Wow! Thank your for sharing that with me! It is crazy how our bodies reject the foreign object. I’m so proud of you! Sending many prayers for healing completely!
Stephanie Butler thanks Stephanie!! This is SUCH a sensitive issue to talk about - these types of surgeries aren’t nearly as common in men, makes it that much harder finding (the right) support. I was SHOCKED, and somewhat relieved to find all these videos of women that have had a similar experience with breast implants. It literally feels like my body is shrinking & shriveling up to get these out. I’ve dropped 20lbs, 3 bowel movements (before noon) everyday, and constantly urinating - hence: body eliminating waste in warp speed! These implants & whatever toxic shit is in them? Yup. Waste. The doctors, the tens of thousands.... it’s CRAZY how similar our stories are. I’m going to make a series of videos as well - I’ve told my fiancé a lot: I feel like I’m dying.
@@andreweich2600 Yes it is...so many don't talk about it, however I felt like God brought me through this journey for a purpose and sharing felt natural. I wanted to make sure that not only are those that don't have them made aware, but the people that do have them are aware. I know exactly how you feel. It is such a hard road to tow when you have no idea what is causing the issues, and every doctor makes you feel crazy. Please do, and let me know so I can follow your story.
Stephanie Butler it’s insane - I’ve given up coffee, alcohol, sugar COLD TURKEY - like, none. For 2 years now. Ppl ask how I feel bc “oh, you look GREAT!” I’m like, actually.... I’ve never felt worse..
This is bonkers. Thank you so much for sharing with us. I've never had implants, but I watched every second of this, and I have so much respect for you! What a great outlook on life! You're amazingly down-to-earth and in tune with yourself. Jeez!!!
Thank you so much for sharing. I just started researching this and I'm so troubled right now. Feel like I need to have mine removed as well, and it's tough pill to swallow. But so much of what you've said really resonates with me. EDIT: I explanted April 29th, so at this time I'm 9 days out. Wow, 9 days!! Once I realized those awful bags were the cause of SO many issues I acted pretty quick. But the wait was excruciating either way. Turns out one was actually ruptured!! The explant was my 5th and final breast surgery, thank you Lord!! They have been through the wringer and don't look pretty, but I already feel SO much better! Thank you for your influence in a very difficult time!
The best video out there! Right now i'm on the process of accepting that, that is whats going wrong with me...its just hard to admit it and I'm scared :S
Stephanie Butler Wife is having it done next week (9/11). She has the gummie bear kind, install in 2011. About a year after she started having symptoms. Today it is really bad. She went through so many auto immune diseases. Lupus was the worst.
I will be praying for her. It is awful, however once she gets done, she will feel so much better and begin to heal. Yes, the autoimmune was the worst for me and kidney disease.
My wife had her explant this morning. Everything went well. Surgeon said it was a best case scenario, no bleeding and everything was in good shape. Just an hour after surgery she is already feeling better. We will be monitoring the recovery.
Thank you for your story, I am in the process now of finding a surgeon for my explant! Has had them for 15 years and have had lots of health issues, and now I know that God is leading me to do this and pray 🙏 it helps...
I loved your video. I have had mine 8 years started having issues a few years after but I had 3 small children. SOOO many doctors. I even went to Mayo! MAYO. Nothing, I'm basically the healthiest fricken person ever. I was glad and would leave hopeless and crying. Year 6, problems just piled onto one another. You name it I tried it. Finally my sister sent me a link to BII because she saw it on her military site. Bam, made sense. I scheduled explant the next week after finding an expert that does it. July 29th 2020. Cant come soon enough. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, or boobs. Meg
Thank you so much. Oh my gosh and they didn't find anything? Haha..that is how I was..so stinking frustrating. Same, like a light bulb went off for me when I saw the symptoms. WOOHOO!! I am so excited for you. Please reach out anytime if you need anything.
Good to see the explant shift or choosing against implants! There is a lifetime of future surgeries ahead with breast implants that isn't discussed... aged implant exchanges, capsular contractures, weighted implant breast lifts, plus numbness, etc ... not to mention the serious BII health issues!!
It’s crazy how you start feeling better almost immediately after having them explanted. The same day, my joints stopped hurting, my skin stopped burning and itching, my brain fog and anxiety eased up. So amazing.
Thank you Angel for sharing, I am going through the same thing and can’t wait to be woman again with all the full meaning and experiences that this word carries in itself ❤️
One year post op. Best decision ever. God waking up his daughters! Woo hoo. Beauty is truly on the inside. He does not make mistakes and we are perfect as is. Thank you kindly for your story. Been encouraging my cousin about this cause she has them and saying she has hard time breathing.
Thanks for sharing, you described everything I have, I just got my implants out yesterday. I’m so happy about it and just like you I don’t miss them. Looking forward for a total recovery. 🙏🏼
. I have so many symptoms with my kidneys and my digestion and sore breasts that it’s painful to wear a bra. Every doctor I saw did tests on me and couldn’t find out what the problem was. Your story is similar to mine, I am glad you have posted your story. Doctors make you feel as though you making your symptoms up. I have had my silicone implants for 16 years. I can’t wait to have my implants removed. I am Having my enblok surgery in 2 weeks and can’t wait. Thank you for sharing your story.
Yes, it is so frustrating to have someone not validate your symptoms. I am so excited for you. I hope you are 100% better once they are out and you begin to heal. Please let me know how it goes. :)
Amanda, I’m glad you mentioned sore breasts, I have been freaking out. I have sore breasts and tingling. I went in for a mammogram and everything came back normal. I’m thinking it’s my implants.
Thank you for telling your story (MY STORY). I’m very much the same as you’ve described and have a consultation scheduled July 13th with a doctor listed on the FB page for enbloc.
@@StephanieButler I explanted! It feels good to finally be rid of my toxic implants. My body is going through a bit of a detox at the moment, I have a few rashes and a cold but I'm healing well from the surgery and excited to see what the future holds without my leaking implants. It also feels a relief not to have big boobs anymore. They started just getting in the way and now I'm just normal :) It's all good. x
Just Nadders yay!!!!!!! Oh gosh, yes! If they were leaking you have to feel better! Yeah, I had more detoxing initially than now. I feel great almost all the time! When I eat too much “fun” food I can tell but other than that it’s great! And yes, mine were in the way as well! I feel better and more confident without them.! Crazy huh!! So glad you’re doing well!!! 💕
Thank you for sharing💜 5 years ago I was diagnosed with cancer and opted for a double mastectomy and reconstruction 😐 now my implants are on the recall list😳 my dr is in the process of jumping through insurance hoops so I can get them out. I’ve had 5 years of the exact thing you went through. I remember after finding out thinking “this isn’t normal and I’m not crazy” my boobs tried to kill me twice 🙏
I am sorry you had to deal with this twice. That is awful, however I am happy to hear your doc is trying to help you. My goodness. It's not enough to have to have them removed because of cancer, then to have a double whammy with BII too. I will keep you in my prayers!!!
I'm having 30 year old silicone implants out on Monday. One is ruptured. Always thought brain fog, backpain, reflux were normal aging at 62. Never thought about it.
Wow!!! I hope only good things for you after they come out. I agree...I was told my symptoms were just age related. So glad I listened to my gut. Sending lots of prayers!!!!!
Thanks for sharing. I just had mine out 2 weeks ago. I already feel some better. It was like they were sucking the life out of me. I was so exhausted even doing basic things. I was so weak, had brain fog, anxiety, depression, memory issues, itchy and dry scalp, hair loss, and out of breath easily. I had them 23 years and started feeling bad 13 years ago. I will come back and update how I feel after some time.
I’ve been contemplating about explant for awhile. Tonight I couldn’t sleep and came across your video. Your story is exactly like mine! My drs couldn’t diagnose my symptoms, 20 yrs now I have been suffering. Thank you so much for sharing, you are helping so many of us!! 🙏
Stephanie Butler I’m trying to come up with the funds to have them removed. I’ll keep you updated on my progress. Thanks for all your informative information.
So sorry for all of these horrific experiences. More CORPORATE GREED. Apparently, Allegan ignored these horrifying complaints for years and years. I hope that you can reach a good settlement for their lies and cover-up and murderous greed.
Wow I have all the symptoms you are listing in your video. Thanks God that I will have explant this coming Tuesday December 10, 2019, just so anxious and ready for surgery. Your videos are so inspiring and edifying. Blessings 🤗💕
So exciting. You are going to feel so great once they are out. It is a simple surgery and easy recovery. Sending all the prayers and blessings to you!!!
I listened to you and I can not believe how much your story sounds like mine. I just found out that both of my implants are ruptured. Scared to death because I have a ton of Labs, Bio-Markers that are way elevated. I just like you have been to dozens of doctors, I have such a serious digestive problem, and the list goes on and on. I can not wait to get these toxic bags out of me. I am so angry because I had implants from 93-2012 that I had removed and replaced, (no idea of all this then) well I also just found out that the doctor put them in 2012 left capsules fragments in me, 2 weeks after I had to have drains put back in on one side, the same side that the fragments were left in, I have to do some serious praying I don't have ALCL, especially with all these elevated labs. Thank You for sharing, I have always known that I had some wrong and it so nice to know that we aren't crazy. I am so Happy for you! I can't wait to get a life back.
Thank you so much! My markers were off the chart. WOW, your story is crazy!!! I hope you feel so much better once yours are out. I will be sending prayers for your healing.
Victoria Coyne Make sure you have a proper EN BLOC explant with a surgeon with a lot of experience. Don’t let your surgeon tell you don’t need en bloc/complete capsulectomy. These surgeons aren’t easy to find & you have to wait but it’s worth the wait. Visit: healingbreastimplantillness.com to find surgeons.
Thank You and I am aware of the importance, as I now know that when these were put in, they were replacing 23 yo ones that were ruptured, I found out from my post-MRI that the last surgeon left capsule in me, I immediately began having problems with these. Had I known about ANY of this I would have NEVER replaced them. I am so so angry that this is happening to so many of us. Based on all my labs primarly bio-markers that until this now has come to light, they couldnt explain why, well now more labs are going up and I am scared to death that it is ALCL, to top all this off the Ins Company has denied paying for removal so I am fighting to get coverage so this can be done before I wind up dead.. this is all like a bad dream, especially because I am dealing with Spinal cord Injuries from doc putting non FDA approved devices in my neck (have had 6 Spinal Surgeries) now need another, losing use of limbs again. I honestly don't know how much more I can endure.
@@TheV398 I am so sorry! You have had a terrible time and certainly need to get yours out. Mine was getting worse and worse each year. I wish you the best of luck in getting Insurance to pay for it. I understand that is hard to accomplish. It is crazy the amount of women I talk to each week that are having the same symptoms and issues. I hate that Drs. don't recognize it either.
I surgery is in nine days for explant surgery. I have every single symptom down to be diagnosed with Lyme disease. I’ve spent years in bed. My biggest fear with tears in my eyes and fear in my heart my biggest fear is that I’m going to be the one person that doesn’t get better. Because I’ve been sick for so so so long and then the dark by myself for so long. I’m not scared of surgery I’m not scared of anything I’m scared to death I’m not getting better. This Hass to be it I’ve had my implants for 13 years I’m sorry I’ve had my implants for 15 to 17 years and been sick for 13 years. Every single one of my organs has a diagnosis the newest one is my bladder. I don’t know what I will do if this doesn’t work. But these blogs are giving me faith hope and strength so thank you so much. And I’m so glad you feel better I am so so so happy for you sincerely happy for you. Because I know what you went through. Thank you again.
Hi, Congrats on getting your surgery scheduled. I am sorry you have suffered for so long. I too suffered and had no idea that is what it was causing. I am so happy for you to have a light at the end of your tunnel. I believe with all my heart that you will get better and be a completely new person. I will tell you that you will have to b diligent in detoxing your body. Eat well, get exercise when you can, sweat when you are allowed, heal your gut which is where so many of our issues begin, and begin to love the new you. I promise if you take care of your body well, it will know what to do to help heal you. Please keep me updated on how you are once you have had surgery. ❤️
@@StephanieButler Hi :) I’m done :) I had surgery yesterday at 9am . And went to my post op today . I underestimated this surgery . It’s more painful than I thought it would be . But my right capsule was pretty bad so I think that’s why . I’m so happy it’s over 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I’ve cried and laughed today . I get my drains out next Tuesday . So I’m taking it one day at a time . Have a lot of good care and support. I feel so lucky my MIL offered up her care. I’m in an amazing bed and just so great full . I will keep you updated . I have some probiotics prebiotic . Then I am going to get back to exercises slowly. It’s been so so so long . Thank you for being here ♥️♥️♥️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I would say more but this phone is getting heavy . Didn’t realize my arms would hurt so bad. But it’s not the worst worst SO IM GREAT FULL🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽♥️🥰
@@Laura-ny4up I am so incredibly happy for you. If he had to do some "digging" you will for sure be sore. Give yourself some grace and the time to heal. Your body knows what to do to support you getting better. I am just overjoyed for you and all the possibilities coming your way. Yes please keep me updated on how you are doing. Once your drains come out, you will feel 100% better. Please reach out as you heal. I will keep you in my prayers. ❤️
Oh my God, your story is almost exactly my story, except that 16 years ago at the age of 37, because I had a very strong maternal family history of breast cancer, I had bilateral total mastectomies with implant reconstruction. I also have saline implants, and had always thought that they were 100% safe....until just a couple of weeks ago. I had never heard of BII until 2 weeks ago. Like you, I have been to so many types of different doctors, and to emergency rooms, have so many digestive problems, even had to have my gallbladder removed because it just simply stopped functioning and nobody could tell me why. I've had horrible migraines, blurry vision, hair loss, itchy skin, brain fog, horrible and debilitating back, joint & muscle pain, and the list goes on and on. I never dreamed that it could be my implants that were making me sick until I went to see a doctor of orientalist medicine to get some acupuncture, and when he found out that I'd had implants for 16 years....he told me to do some research on BII. So that's what I did, as well as joined a BII support group. I have a consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss getting the implants removed coming up on February 13th. I'm terrified at the thought of having to undergo another surgery (I've had a few), but I'm more terrified at the prospect of not getting the implants removed. Thank you so much for sharing your story...it gives me hope that I will end up being okay. God bless you! 💕
I am so happy you found my story!!! It has been incredible seeing how much I have healed. I am super excited for you. You will feel better having them out. Please keep me posted on how it goes. It is an easy surgery especially compared to what you have been through. I have had 11 feet surgeries, breast implants, gallbladder surgery and kidney surgery...this one was BY far the easiest. Sending you ALL the prayers!!!!!
Sloan Chessman Make sure you have a proper EN BLOC explant with a surgeon with a lot of experience. Don’t let your surgeon tell you don’t need en bloc/complete capsulectomy. These surgeons aren’t easy to find & you have to wait but it’s worth the wait. Visit: healingbreastimplantillness.com to find surgeons.
You need to push the salt out of your cells using potassium. Thank you for sharing your story with us all. It’s so important to get the truth out about these toxic bags.
Thank you for sharing your story. I have had my implants for 24yrs. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 15 yrs ago. All the issues I’ve had I thought were because of my thyroid….clearly it’s not. I plan to get them out soon!!! Thank you so much. I look forward to feeling normal again 😢
Same here, i started after a few Months, i have had them over 10 years & only recently discovered youtube videos about BII, i couldn’t believe all the symptoms were the same as mine. I never feel well but i eat regularly, drink plenty of water & exercise etc, it helps a bit. I have my appointment with a Surgeon for removal very soon. This is too much of a coincidence & i’m hoping i too will start to feel much better & get my normal life back xx
I am so happy for you to have found some hope. I truly feel so much batter. I am on 5 years now and it was the best decision I have made. Best of luck to you
I am in this position now. I’m having my home tested for toxic mold, but if it’s not that I’m certain I have breast implant illness. I wanna feel like myself again so bad. It’s been a long 4 months of drs and specialist with everyone saying I’m healthy. God Bless you for sharing your story. ❤️
You are so welcome. Continue to be an advocate for your health. You know how you feel and when something is not right. I will be praying for you and your recovery.
Thank you a million times over for this!!! I have trouble swallowing, reflux, overall GI issues but my main problem is debilitating constant anxiety/ panic attacks.... I attributed it to my time in the military but I think it’s my implants... I’ve had them in since 2007 and I’ve had the anxiety since 2012. Am I crazy to link the two? I keep hearing a lot about the implants causing constant fight or flight... I’ve had to quit working and quit driving I can hardly be alone.
Denae Wells you are so welcome! No, not crazy at all! It totally could be! It is def worth exploring! It is amazing how many symptoms I had and didn’t connect the two until I got better!
Thank you for sharing. Your video has made a big difference for me to listen and watch. I have watched a lots of women testimony. I explanted 2 weeks ago, had my implants for 22 years. Joined FB group on BII thats how I found out. Thanks for your video, I wondered why when I did push ups did not have strength, just thought is was aging. Happy healing!
This is also my story. I am an ICU RN and my faith in doctors is very low. I had thyroid cancer. I had my gallbladder removed. Dry eyes, fatigue, rashes, acne, muscle aches, brain fog, and spinal and joint pain. My Vitamin D, B12, Iron are always low... all have told me that my implants are unrelated to my mystery illness. I just tested positive for HLA B27 (which puts you at risk for autoimmune diseases) and have been diagnosed with RA and Ankolosing spondylitis. I am looking into removal and a fat transfer. I have had saline implants for over 10 years - the major issues started before my second child was born 5 years ago. I have had to cut down to part time. I am exhausted, and I feel like I am a burden to my family. I am only 35. Before this, I lifted weights, cleaned, cooked, attended college, and was a great mother and wife.
It is the worst feeling for sure. I am sorry you are dealing with that. It is crazy how doctors don't believe that it could be something foreign attacking your body. Transplant patients receive anti rejection meds, yet implant patients don't get anything. I hope you get to have yours taken out sooner than later. It was the best decision I have ever made. Are you free of your thyroid cancer now? I guess they took it out?
@@StephanieButler I am! After two surgeries, I no longer have a thyroid. You made an excellent point about transplant patients! The medical community is still so far behind. In school, they taught us that the body attacks itself in automimmune diseases. I've never been convinced that this is so, and surmised that it attacks substances that we are consuming and/or something in our food/environment. I am terrified that I will not get better... but, the thought of keeping the implants and becoming sicker terrifies me more! I want my life back, and to not be in unbearable pain every day.
Thank you , Thank you...have my implants (EnBloc Total Capsulectomy) taken out today and already feel better. I can relate to your experiences. Again, thanks for sharing
I was planning to get it done next year.After I watched many videos about this issue.I gave up.It makes sense because our body build immunity to fight the stranger stuffs in the body. Thanks for sharing your story.You are very brave!
I'm 34, and you are describing exactly how I feel. I feel like I am dying more and more every day. Explant is scheduled in five weeks. I can't wait to start feeling alive again..
@@LauraFrances It will get better for sure. Just take care of it once you have them out and it will bounce back. I am happy to share if it helps other women. :)
Stephanie your amazing thank you are stories are so relatable im on my way tommorow to talk about removal of mine... ive been sick for years and new the problem in my heart and soul and no one listened...... my health issues were so severe my every day life was miserable ....... i pray for my old healthy life back !!!
@@StephanieButler Thank you for asking. Yes, I am doing quite well. I was afraid I was going to be deformed once the implants came out, but on the contrary, I still have a nice amount of breast tissue. Turns out I am a natural C cup now! Who knew!? I knew I put on weight I just didn't think most of it went to my boobs.
I just realized my Allergan Natrelle Inspira Silicone implants were causing my illness. I got them in 2016 and symptoms/diagnosis started in 2018. I still have them in, my story sounds like yours, but I'm getting them out next month. I was diagnosed with Hashimotos hypothyroidism, hormone imbalance, dry skin, hair loss, rashes, migraines, vertigo, no libido, chronic fatigue, burning eyes, sensitive to cold, cold hands and feet, brain fog, inflammation, kidney stones, stiff neck and pain, phlegm in throat, constipation, ringing ears, epstein bar, HHV6. I take a done of medication, supplements and IV treatments. My life has been hindered, I've missed out on family outings with my husband and 2 kids who call me sleeping beauty becuase I literally am tired and want to sleep all the time but no matter how much sleep I get, I never ever feel well rested. I'm dragging and pushing myself every second of every day. I can't wait to get these implants out and start healing. There needs to be more awareness!!!
So happy you are getting them out and will feel better soon. You will have time with your family again. Give your body time to heal and recover. Best of luck
I'm 1 week postop. Both were ruptured but only one showed it was on mammo. Frankly I think they've been ruptured for a long time. Anxious to see if I'm not as much an old lady as I was thinking with all my aches and pains. Will see. I've told my 36 year old daughter not to do implants.
How are you doing??? Yes, I have two girls and pray they never decide to get anything done. They are young right now, but you never know later. I hope you are feeling 100 times better. Please let me know how it went.
Thank you! I am 1 year and a half out now and feel great. I totally understand. I was so sick, I had no choice. I will be praying for your surgery to go well. :)
OMG, I could have written what Elitha just wrote. I got my saline textured "Mentor" implants put in 29 years ago (11/29/90) and had a rupture of one in 1993 and then the other one ruptured in 1995. I have suffered for SO many years and went to every specialist out there, only to be referred to another specialists. I started out seeing my primary care doctor, and then went to an orthopedist, pain mgmt, acupuncturist, rheumatologist, infection control, gastroenterologist, endocrinologist, ophthalmologist, dermatologists, functional nutritionist, oncologist, ENT, psychiatrist and many therapists with NO answers. It wasn't until this past summer that I started to develop severe shortness of breath and chest pain and could literally feels these hard nodules on the borders of my left implant that I went back to my primary care doctor (Sept). She did an EKG and CXR and said that both were normal and suggested I follow-up with a breast surgeon. I waited until 11/6/19 to see my PS as I still thought the pain would just go away and contributed both that and the shortness of breath to my anxiety. When I saw my PS on 11/6/19, he immediately looked at me and said, "You have breast implant illness". I was like, "What the hell is that?" I have been a nurse for over 30 years and never heard of it. He suggested that he do a percutaneous breast deflation and then suggested I fly off to his office in Costa Rica so that I can replace them with the new and improved "Motiva" implants (Holy crap...you should see what Dr. Chun said about those...he said he can only pray they never get approved in the USA and hopes to God he never has to remove another set as it was by far the most difficult of surgeries and the implants were above the muscle. I could not run out of the door fast enough and started my research on BII the minute I got home from his office. OMG, within five minutes I was in tears. I was reading this one woman's story and was crying because I could have written it (just has I could have written Elitha Smith's story) and crying because after all these years of suffering, I FINALLY had a diagnosis! Like Elitha said, "All the dots started connecting". Moving forward I could not express how grateful I am to the "Breast Implant Healing By Nicole" forum. If it wasn't for the forum, I would have never had found this amazing PS and nor would I have gotten the support I so much needed. My explant date is scheduled for 1/17/20. I can only hope for the best as I have had them for so many years and am not the picture of health. I have already educated four woman about BII and just this morning sent a FB message to someone I know that has implants as she had actually consulted with me before she got hers done. I spoke at length with my ophthalmologist and my optometrist and said, "If someone presents with dry eye and failing vision, please keep it in the back of your mind to ask them if they have breast implants". I won't be posting it on my FB page as it is a private matter to me, but I will do everything in my power to educate woman. For example on Monday I had to go for another dental consult as I have an extraction that won't heal since 10/21. Not surprised as my body is probably saying, "I am dealing with so much and you want me to worry about your dam tooth!" Anyway, I told the hygienist that I was going to have surgery soon and she asked me for what and I told her. She said, "OMG, what is breast implant illness". She was in shock and said, "OMG, I have had my implants now for 16 yrs and I have so many of those symptoms". I sat with her for almost 20 minutes and gave her some written information I had with me. She stood up and gave me a hug and thanked me. When I went to check-out she said, "Stay here for a second". She came back with the office mgr and the office mgr said, "There will be no charge for today". Wow! God works in mysterious ways...you have no idea how clearly he is speaking to me. I literally went to church "as is" last week as I was in REALLY bad shape. Unfortunately, my favorite priest was not saying the mass and no disrespect to the priest that was, but I think he forgot to put his dentures in as I could not understand what he was saying and he simply went on for what felt like an eternity reading his sermon. It wasn't until he was concluding his sermon that he looked up and said, "Don't give up. You may have the last key on the key ring, but that maybe the key that opens a new door". Wow! Well, when I was walking out I happened to run into Father Ed. He looked at me and tears just rolled down my face. We talked for a little bit, he gave me a special blessing, gave me a kiss and a hug and I left. OMG, by the time I got to my car, the pain was almost gone. I had enough strength to stop at two stores on the way home and then went home and cleaned my house for three hours. God is Good! Thank you SO much for sharing your story. XO
What a powerful story. I was the SAME way! So many dead ends only to finally find answers that changed my life. I am so happy you have been "spoken" to and are going to be able to have your explant so soon. You will not regret it. Sending lots of prayers for a healthy recovery and new found life of health and wellness.
@@StephanieButler Hi Stephanie, I am explanting this Friday (1/17/20). Due to the severity of my BII symptoms, I was put first on their cancellation list. My original surgery date was 2/3/20. I am not nervous at all and at peace knowing after 29 years, my little body is tired of fighting these toxic bags. Can't wait and can only pray that I did not do some irreversible damage. Thank you for sharing your story and thank you for responding to mine XO
@@dianehein3907 I will cover you in prayer. I was the same way, I felt 100% peace with my decision and it has been the best decision. I have no doubt you will heal completely and live a life toxin and sickness free.
My wife is going to be a support group in there are over 50,000 members into her group alone you're suffering from or who have suffered from breast implant illness her name is Cheryl huebel I don't know if you can get to it on Facebook support is there and people need to be educated so thank you
Wow. You sound like me . In all the ways in this journey . I have been monitoring and contouring as much as possible all the symptom of breast implants illness. I still haven't have had them removed have been to doctor that dont remove in block and is so expansive. But i have been i. This journey for the passed 7 years but hoping in God to find the right doctor for me. I want to be in the other side of the mountain
Ugh I’m so torn!! Every time I watch a new video I’m like ok I’m gonna get these taken out! But then I worry what if it’s not the implants making me sick and I pay $6,000 to go back to terribly stretched out saggy small boobs and I’m still sick. I’m praying! But everyone’s story sounds like mine. I’ve got all kinds of problems which started over the past 7 years since my surgery, and it only continues to worsen. No matter how much I take care of myself. I’ve always been very health oriented. The brain fog and exhaustion is debilitating. So many times I feel like my brain isn’t even connected.
You WILL not regret it. It is alot of money, however I promise you will feel better. If you know you have been sick since your surgery, I am sure your body is attacking the capsule, therefore getting them out can only help your immune system begin to heal.
Stephanie Butler Thabk you for the encouraging words! I went home last night and told my husband I am calling the surgeon. I’m making an appointment today, luckily there is an expert in my area just a couple of hours away. They’re coming up on their “expiration” date anyway!! Haha it’s been nice but if there’s even a 10% improvement in my health I’ll take it!
So worth it! Just explanted on Monday and feel SO good!! Minor bruising and swelling after explant but the brain/body connection is so strong-- just listen. Explant surgery is a huge investment & a few weeks of modified bed rest. They day of surgery I woke up with clear eyes, fresh skin, absolutely no back pain, no headaches, could think clearly, sinus blockages relieved, no rashes, my face is glowing (not red) and hair is soft (mind you no showering for 5 days!). There is NO looking back after the lighter side of explant. I also had a lift with capsolectomy. If things keep seeming off... there is no better was then getting rid of the silicone toxicity and back to natural! Thank you Stephanie for sharing your story! Saving so many lives! #thehealisreal
@@KH-to7pr I can see your last post but can find it on here to respond, so I came to this one to respond. I am so excited for you and happy you have made the decision to explant. I truly think you will feel so much better. Yes, the FB group is great and super helpful. Please let me know how your surgery goes. I will be thinking of and praying for you.
Thank you Stephanie. I am about to have an explant next week. It sounds like I faced a lot of what you did. So coupled with having the high risk implants and being silicone, I decided that it was time. Interestingly I have been asked why are you having it done, are you getting them replaced. My answer is no. People are always saying you look so well. I wish I felt as well as I looked. Thank you so much.
Oh yay...I saw this message after the one before. You will love it for sure. Sending all the prayers your way for healing and renewed energy to spend with your daughter.
I am having the same problem and I will remove my implants next week because I’m very sick for 8 years since having this implants. I’m hoping that I will get better 🙏🏼
30 years with implants and I have a consult in January to remove them…struggling with hot flashes for 10 years. I’m 60 and am wondering if the implants have anything to do with hot flashes.
I was hospitalized last night. My heart started racing like it was beating out of my chest. My arms and hands went numb and sweaty. I felt like I was dying. They just diagnosed me chest pains. Gave me Ativan. I feel like I’m dying. I’ve been so sick for the last 2 years and I’ve had implants for 3 yrs. my dr is far away and I hope I can find someone else to take them out. I feel like I’m dying. My heart races for no reason just sitting down my heart skips beats and feels like it’s going crazy inside my chest
Dr LuJean Feng in Cleveland Ohio. Make sure you have them explanted enbloc.
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Good for you miss! Eventually the silicon leaks and cause the milk producing tissue to become contaminated. It's possible your breast milk could poison your baby..... when you decide to have one that is. I applaud your courage.
Wow thank you for sharing. I was wondering did you do a total capsulectomy? Where they remove implant and then the capsule? I watched a few of your videos and just wanted to ask.
Yes, i had a total capsulectomy. That is the only way your body can begin to heal. As my doctor explained it, the capsule is what your body creates to protect itself, yet that is what your body attacks trying to get rid of the foreign object.
Thanks for sharing your story. It sounds like mine. I've only had mine 4 years but had these symptoms for 3. I'd not made the link until the last couple of weeks. I'd gone to Drs about my problems with my bladder. They found an ovarian cyst which I was told was the cause and why I had severe pelvic pain. During the operation no cyst was found! Still have urinary problem and pain. I've had a mammogram and ultrasound because I have an enlarged painful palpable axillary lymph node. I was told it was fine, that I looked fit and well and it was probably hormones. ( she missed the fact that I was having to wear a wig at the time due to hair loss!) I have had a thyroid problem that was just under being a problem. Low calcium levels. I've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia because of the joint pain, tingling and muscle spasms. My fingers and toes hurt so much I need painkillers to move them whilst I am working. I am a burden! I can't believe it is not just me! I am so grateful as depressing as it is to hear that there could be a cause and more importantly a solution to the mess that my health is in. I am just petrified of having them removed only to find I'm not cured. I wish they could find a simple way of diagnosing so you can be certain of improvement. I'll keep watching see how your doing. I'm praying for you and praying you're right. Thank you xx
How are you doing? I am sorry I am just now seeing this. Thank you for your prayers. I am doing great. Feeling 100% and back to working out full force. I am sorry you are in so much pain. I am certain that is your problem. Please let me know how you are doing.
Thank you so much for this video. really from the bottom of my heart. I would really love if you can help me giving me your advice. I’m 27 years old. I got silicone chin implant 2 years ago. 4 months post op my hair fell out in hundreds(its still ongoing, its overall thinning. I can see my scalp and my hair is thin), my eyebrows fell,eyelashes,underarm, hair on legs fell out and generally all over the body. my derm diagnose it as chronic telogen effluvium. My always healthy nails became ridged and yellow and stopped growing, I developed geographic tongue, really bad insomnia, tingling in feet, memory loss(my memory always been super sharp), night sweats, anxiety, pains all over my body,weight loss,,vision problems,IBS(my stomach rumbling no matter what I eat),very weak and tired. I did tons of tests...tons(colonoscopy,endo,CT scans, blood tests for everything,iron,B12,D,zinc,h. pylori,thyroid full panel,celiac,ANA,every possible STD basically everything..and they are all /negative/normal). The only thing was abnormal is that I stopped absorbing iron ..it suddenly dropped..I got infusion and my levels are good but I feel very weak like I’m going to pass out any moment. my dr said I’m good now... I feel very weak and I was healthy before this..I never had any of these...never. I thought about anything that could have caused it... My derm asked me many times what have you done 3-4 months before your hair started to fall in hundreds? it was the surgery... and the stressor I think is the implant(my derm told me if it was the anasthesia the hair loss would have stopped after 6 months approx but its chronic in my case meaning the stressor is something else .).what do you think? I feel very alone because my GP doesn’t think my symptoms are real and I’m taking anti depressants but the symptoms just got worse not better at all.. I know I was completely healthy 2 years ago.. I didn’t have any of this 😪 and he doesn’t think implant can do this reactions. I would love to hear your opinion. sorry it was long .Thank you!💛 P.S I have a meeting with plastic surgeon to remove it in two weeks...
Thank you for reaching out. Yes, I totally think your implant is what is causing your issues. Mine went away almost 100%...and I had so many things you had. YES, get it out. It is totally not worth it. Sending many blessings and prayers!!!
@@StephanieButler Hi there I wanted to update you that I removed the implant yesterday. I called my surgeon and ask to do it asap because a few days ago I felt like I’m going to die. Unfortunately I don’t know if I feel better. I know its too early but when your symptoms went away? I still feel numbness in feet and GI symptoms and tingling over my body. If its not the problem I really don’t know what it can be..
@@E10l That is awesome. Give it time...it will take some time for your body to rid itself of toxins. Eat well, sleep well, and allow your body to get better.
I will :) my surgeon told me autoimmune reaction can definitely happen but its not common. I really want my health back.. when you personally started to feel different with your symptoms? when your memory improved? I am asking because I'm a first year medical student and I'm very scared as I have difficulties remembering things(it never was like this before) and its crucial for my studies....
The beginning of your story is mine: 2 kids, boobs went south. Have my consultation today but considering just a lift because I had boobs before, they’re just smaller.
Omg. Totally happening to me but for twice as long!!! I’m on waitlist for consultation. What a waste of time and $$ Not to mention all the docs that are no help. I was sent to counseling twice. Mayo. Virginia Mason Banner All said I’m fine.
I’m looking to get mine out in March. I’ve been feeling so fatigue lately I thought I was just because I was getting older but I’m still young I’m only 48 but I feel like I’m 90. I feel like I’m aging rapidly. I’ve never had issues losing weight I was always very thin and now I’m overweight. Started losing weight developing thyroid issues constantly yawning, feeling very fatigued Kevin body odor. Bad breath in the morning. When I go to the doctors my kidneys are low they said it could be dehydration which I don’t drink enough water so I thought it was from that. I’m having rashes on my body. Itchiness. Random nose bleeds. Headache. I know all the symptoms are caused from this implant I can’t wait to get mines out so I don’t feel like my self. i’ve had them in for 10 years my sister knows that I’ve been complaining of how I felt and she was considering getting implants so she started looking into it and came upon this Facebook group and that’s when it hit me.
Best of luck. I know you will feel better when your body can start to heal from having them in. Most of your issues will go away or atleast subside. Please let me know how you are doing once you get them out.
Mary DiRienzo yes! It’s doing great! I am 1 year 4 months post op! Best of luck!!! I hope it goes well!!! Please let me know what they say! Sending prayers!!!
Yes, My hair started growing back and quit falling out. I started using Monat hair care before my explant and then after my surgery and my body recovered, I continued to use to strengthen my hair. Congrats. It will be the best thing you do.
Did you have a lawsuit over this? This is awful you had to go through all that you did. It effects your whole life. I am going through some problems and my doctor had me see a rheumatologist. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I also have IBS and I was not diagnosed with depression but I do have it because of how all these different symptoms have changed my life. I have a very stressful life because we own our own business so we are constantly on the go. Headaches, joint pain, muscle pain, muscle twitches, sometimes I get electrical sensations in my neck and my face, fatigue, cognitive memory that is one of the worst symptoms, with the IBS you get nauseous on and off. Lately my appetite has decreased which is probably a good thing so I’m not complaining about that. But as far as the pain pins and needle‘s fatigue it is just wearing me out.
I did not have a lawsuit. Thank you, I don't feel very strongly about a lawsuit. I am going to do a video on that soon. I am sorry you are having to deal with that as well. It truly is frustrating. I saw every doctor under the sun including a Rheumatologist. It is hard when you own your own business. I do as well, and it is so hard. I wish you all the best in finding a solution, however I would def not rule out your implants causing the problem.
How long did it take you to feel better? I’m 6 weeks out and still struggling. I had my saline under the muscle implants in for almost 13 years. I’m feeling better but still having stomach issues, etc.
Give it time...you still have some detoxing to do. My belly has been the last to respond. As your body remembers how to function, it will all get better. Are you doing any kind of supplements or meal program to help heal your gut?
Try dairy as well, and eat from the earth. Your body is trying to majorly detox, so putting "junk" into it is only stressing it even more. Eat as clean as possible or follow a detox type program...and by that I mean real food..nothing processed and cut out all inflammatory foods.
@@glitterngloss13 join some bii groups on Facebook and they'll tell you that detox symptoms can take a while. I'm sorry to hear that. Also, was your surgery a total capsulectomy?
Thank you for sharing. I woke up from the implants surgery with Blurry vision and it never left me, two years from now. I thought about a damage, but am wondering if my Vision could improve explanting and your story is encouraging also about this.
As soon as i took mine out my vision is reverting! Its been 4 months and my vision went from a -6.75 to -5.75 within a week from explanting i couldn't believe it. Im so much happier and healthier. No joint pain. Back pain. Blurred vision. Head aces. Burning skin. Acid reflux ITS ALL GONE! GOD IS SO GOOD!!!
have you condidered thede factors can also be due to your aging/ hormonal shifts? You ARE at the age where significant hormonal shifts will make you feel different.
will everyone with implants eventually develop the "breast implant illness"? Or what is the percentage? I've been considering them but after watching a lot of BII videos, I don't think I'll do it. I will probably have to live with my half A cups. Well maybe not even that
Not necessarily everyone will get BII. It honestly depends on the reaction your body has to the implants. It is totally worth it to live with the A if you don't want to chance it.
I have all this after 3 years silicone...one thing I don’t know if u had!!!!my face hurts it’s that normal?i can’t smile I am been crazy help me!i am going to Brazil cuz here nobody find out!!!last question...I was very actively all the time and now I can clean my house!i lost my job cuz I have no energy help me!is there a doct I can go ?
Hi! I am sorry you are having such a hard time finding a doctor. I am unsure of someone in Brazil. My face didn't hurt, however my tongue would hurt all the time. Everyone's body reacts differently so it could be inflammation or nerves causing your problems. Staying active is very important. I wish I knew how to help you better to find a doctor. Where do you live? Maybe you could fly to the states?
Stephanie Butler thanks for answer me!i am in New Jersey!its hard to stay active :( I have no energy I can’t even grab a pen lately!i feel my forehead hurts!its weird cuz I had salin for 8 years and I was fine now I change for silicone I am dying!my face is always sad I wanna smile but I can’t what a weird sensation omg!i don’t wanna accept is the silicone u know!i am only 38 no kids and I don’t wanna take them off but I am in doct all the time and they can’t figure out :(
@@gia3881 You are welcome. You should be able to find a good doctor in NJ. I am sure they have them up there. I totally understand. It was a struggle for me right before I had mine out as well. If they are what is causing your issues, you will be much better off with them out, than leaving them in. You will feel so great once they are out and you heal.
Stephanie Butler !!!!yeah I am trying to accept that,cuz u know how it is u don’t wanna accept that this is the problem!!!!thanks for try to help everyone!thats really nice from u god bless u!i just never had spoke to someone with this and u clear my mind!and last question!!!how can I google a doct for this kind of problem?
Hi. I had an appointment last month with a plastic surgeon, i even chose my implants and everything, i had surgery scheduled for the 6th of May. But after watching all this vídeos and info, i gave up on the surgery. I feel sad because i would really like to have breasts, since i have nothing, i am completely flat, but i can´t take the risk of being unhealthy. Health is more important than beauty. So thank you Stephanie for making this vídeo, really. Oh, and by the way, you are gorgeous! Greetings from Portugal.
THANK YOU!!!! I am so happy you are not getting them done. Not everyone has a reaction, however it is not worth the risk.
You made the right decision! I’m looking for a good surgeon to have mine taken out. I’ve had two breast augmentation surgeries, I began feeling I’ll within 2 weeks of my second surgery. I wish so much have that I had my health back.
I wish I had never had mine done. I have been sick for years. I am planning on getting them removed soon but right now I need to have some more imaging done. They found a mass during my mammogram. Praying that it isn't cancer. I don't have a family history of cancer.
Even if I had a double mastectomy, I would not get implants. I have done too much research to ever risk ruining my health with breast implants.
Build your body at the gym! Had my implants removed in 2014.
This story made me cry because I'm going through this right now. I had no idea what's causing my autoimmune disorder but found this answer because of ladies like you who share this information. Thank you!! I have surgery in August
You are so welcome. I am excited for you to get yours out and happy you found others you can relate to. :). Sending many prayers for a speedy recovery
You have summed up my life for the past 9 years. I finally had my implants removed 3 weeks ago and I'm feeling so much better.
CJ Matalon I’m so happy to hear how much better you are!!!
You are telling my story for the past 15 years! I WILL be getting these implants removed after I do more research. Have spent the past 2 days reading, watching videos. Thank you for sharing this very painful info!
I am happy to share if it can help someone else. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers to get them removed.
Please get genetic testing! A good genetic couselor can read or connect you to the proper doctor to read your genetic tests and tell you what is going on in your body. It may or may not be the implants, so its best to be sure before undergoing an explant
Girls, I'm a man, I'm 71 years old, but seriously do not feel it; in my life, which began in 1947, I was to grow up in a world where women were not considered in any other way, other than as objects, my home life, through the behaviour of my father, not to mention all those other males who would influence my outlook and behaviour, women were slowly seen by me as I grew and developed, as domestic slaves, or sex objects, we as males were never programmed to consider the fact you all had the same range of emotions as men, the same desires, as far as what you'd like to do with your life, or, especially the fact you had feelings, that those feelings were being bombarded by everything men were doing and saying around you, especially when it came to your appearance, which as you'll all agree, was not at all helped by Hollywood or magazines.
I must point out, I have never been an attractive man, never wealthy, never able to afford to keep up with any kind of trend, not at all religious, and at the end of my days, despite wishing things were different for me at various times of my life, it was what I thought of the way I'd lived my life, when I began to look back at my path through life, that I realised just how useless the superficial things in life really are.
If women continue to believe it's how they look which is most important, they'll never know real love, because love of you, is about who you are naturally, the way you treat others, and the way that makes others feel about you through your kindness and care, and, if like me, no one ever sees those good things about you, then you're truly better off alone, because if it's only the superficial you, others are attracted to, then you're nothing but an object to them, a trophy, something to hang on their arm to impress others, as for who you are as a person, that they will never see, because they won't be aware of who you really are, under all the superficial armour you wear, as you try to be what others want, instead of being, and enjoying, who you truly are.
Health before beauty.
swagonwheels Thank you for your reflections. You are a breath of fresh air. 💕
The truth is Linda, I'm 71 years of age and now have the time to reflect, which has enabled me to see the way things should have been, but never were, and unfortunately, given the way the world has always been, they never will be, especially for women; you get a shocking deal in this life, a deal no man would ever tolerate for himself, yet most men thinks nothing of dumping such a terrible deal on women.. @@jaala1759
swagonwheels Life has a way of kicking one in the ass. I am sorry it took so long to realize how it could have been. We all have our cross to bear but yes, love is the only thing that’s real.
swagonwheels I’m a woman and women are as responsible for the way things are for as anyone is. As long as they accept it and promote it nothing will change. Remember women’s lib? Whatever happened to it... it takes a longtime to change. Economics drives a lot.
@@mR-dc4oq I hear you, but in fairness, if you go way back in time, the fact women have been suppressed since almost the beginning of time, demonstrates just how long they've been conditioned into believing what their alleged role is, when the fact is, men who were also conditioned into believing these same things, must learn to be more considerate, and face the fact, times have changed, men and women both have to work these days, so who's going to get the woman's pipe and slippers when she gets home, who will prepare food, shop for same, clean house, raise children, and the list goes on.
I do remember women's liberation, I saw processions of women who did not need liberating as they were already free to be out in public, protesting in full view, what I didn't see were the real victims of inequality, the beaten wives, the actual people who needed liberating, and what I also saw were pathetic, control freak males, who watched those women marching in protest, which made those pathetic weaklings of men feel threatened, so instead of helping the real victims, what those already liberated women did was to cause those unfortunate captives of women to be even more beaten and suppressed.
The intention of women's lib was good, but the outcome didn't see any kind of real change for those who were already living in hell, and I should know, because I witnessed a male pig beating and abusing my own mother all through those so called liberating years.
I have no solution for inequality, lets face it, it's been over 50 years since women's lib began, yet there are still women suffering inequalities in every conceivable way, that brought women's lib to the fore in the first place.
My life hasn't been great, but as a male, I know I got a far better deal than if I'd been a woman.
Your story is MY story! Im literally crying right now listening to everything that has happened to you and everything you were diagnosed with and symptoms (food allergies, digestive issues, every vitamin level low, became hypothyroid, adrenal fatigue, BRAIN FOG and inability to even remember words of things, and the horrendous hair loss) all while living a very healthy lifestyle...the past 9 months my body has finally just given out and Im a complete mess, tired all day long, joint pains, Ive gained 25lbs from inflammation and swelling...and I cant even muster up the energy to exercise anymore and so unbeleivably depressed and anxiety ridden , my hormones are a complete mess, Im unable to be a mother anymore (thank God for my fiance stepping in to help me) .
I just learned about BII through a good friend who is dealing with it (even worse) and just discovered it. I joined a few FB groups and am excited to hopefully get a consultation soon for an explant. I cannot afford the procedure but have to figure out a way to do this at some point soon. Im angry that this has to happen and the pain, expense, smaller A cup breasts again that don't match my big hips ....but your story has given me hope. I just know this is the problem after listening to your's and so many others experiences and positive experiences after explanting. So happy for you and so very hopeful to get my life and health back ...and mayne my hair. My son and fiance need me. I'm 41 and for 5 years have felt that Im 80 years old. Im so ready! Thank you so much for posting your story :)
Laura, thank you so much for reaching out and sharing your story. I am sorry you are having to deal with this as well. It has 100% been the best thing I have ever done for my health. I have no doubt you will feel so much better after you get yours out. You will feel alive again and the breast size won't matter...THEY don't define you or your beauty. Your fiance and son love you for you...you will find that same love when you feel healthy again. Please keep me posted. I will keep you in my prayers.
@@StephanieButler Thank you so much :)
Exactly what I’m going through! I have been to Doctors after Doctor’s. I’m so pleased to hear your stories. I’m seeing my surgeon next week to discuss my implants removal. I can’t wait to feel so much better.
This brought me to tears a few times. So glad I watched this.
3 years ago I had calf implants done & my life since the day of that operation in one word: suffering. On the brink of suicide frankly.
Today, I scheduled the procedure to have them removed. I can’t tell you how similar your journey was to what I’ve endured & still am.
I really hope to share a similar success that you’re enjoying!
Andrew Eich Wow! Thank your for sharing that with me! It is crazy how our bodies reject the foreign object. I’m so proud of you! Sending many prayers for healing completely!
Stephanie Butler thanks Stephanie!! This is SUCH a sensitive issue to talk about - these types of surgeries aren’t nearly as common in men, makes it that much harder finding (the right) support. I was SHOCKED, and somewhat relieved to find all these videos of women that have had a similar experience with breast implants.
It literally feels like my body is shrinking & shriveling up to get these out. I’ve dropped 20lbs, 3 bowel movements (before noon) everyday, and constantly urinating - hence: body eliminating waste in warp speed! These implants & whatever toxic shit is in them? Yup. Waste.
The doctors, the tens of thousands.... it’s CRAZY how similar our stories are.
I’m going to make a series of videos as well - I’ve told my fiancé a lot: I feel like I’m dying.
@@andreweich2600 Yes it is...so many don't talk about it, however I felt like God brought me through this journey for a purpose and sharing felt natural. I wanted to make sure that not only are those that don't have them made aware, but the people that do have them are aware. I know exactly how you feel. It is such a hard road to tow when you have no idea what is causing the issues, and every doctor makes you feel crazy. Please do, and let me know so I can follow your story.
Stephanie Butler absolutely will. About to post video 1 😊
Stephanie Butler it’s insane - I’ve given up coffee, alcohol, sugar COLD TURKEY - like, none. For 2 years now.
Ppl ask how I feel bc “oh, you look GREAT!” I’m like, actually.... I’ve never felt worse..
This is bonkers. Thank you so much for sharing with us. I've never had implants, but I watched every second of this, and I have so much respect for you! What a great outlook on life! You're amazingly down-to-earth and in tune with yourself. Jeez!!!
Thank you very much!!! I appreciate it. It is crazy how it effects some women. :)
Thank you so much for sharing. I just started researching this and I'm so troubled right now. Feel like I need to have mine removed as well, and it's tough pill to swallow. But so much of what you've said really resonates with me. EDIT: I explanted April 29th, so at this time I'm 9 days out. Wow, 9 days!! Once I realized those awful bags were the cause of SO many issues I acted pretty quick. But the wait was excruciating either way. Turns out one was actually ruptured!! The explant was my 5th and final breast surgery, thank you Lord!! They have been through the wringer and don't look pretty, but I already feel SO much better! Thank you for your influence in a very difficult time!
How are you doing??? I am just seeing this. I am sorry. I pray you are feeling 100 times better. It is crazy what it does to your body.
The best video out there! Right now i'm on the process of accepting that, that is whats going wrong with me...its just hard to admit it and I'm scared :S
Don't be scared. It is an easy surgery and you will feel so much better!!!!!
Thanks for sharing. My wife and I are doing the explant surgery next week.
You are welcome. You both are or she is? I wish her the best. I am 5 months post op and am still feeling great. She will be so happy to be done.
Stephanie Butler Wife is having it done next week (9/11). She has the gummie bear kind, install in 2011. About a year after she started having symptoms. Today it is really bad. She went through so many auto immune diseases. Lupus was the worst.
I will be praying for her. It is awful, however once she gets done, she will feel so much better and begin to heal. Yes, the autoimmune was the worst for me and kidney disease.
My wife had her explant this morning. Everything went well. Surgeon said it was a best case scenario, no bleeding and everything was in good shape. Just an hour after surgery she is already feeling better. We will be monitoring the recovery.
I am so happy for her!!!!!! That is incredible!! Please keep me posted on her recovery! I will continue to pray for great results!!!!
Thank you for your story, I am in the process now of finding a surgeon for my explant! Has had them for 15 years and have had lots of health issues, and now I know that God is leading me to do this and pray 🙏 it helps...
You are welcome, happy to share. Wishing you the best of luck. It made a huge difference in my life
I loved your video. I have had mine 8 years started having issues a few years after but I had 3 small children. SOOO many doctors. I even went to Mayo! MAYO. Nothing, I'm basically the healthiest fricken person ever. I was glad and would leave hopeless and crying. Year 6, problems just piled onto one another. You name it I tried it. Finally my sister sent me a link to BII because she saw it on her military site. Bam, made sense. I scheduled explant the next week after finding an expert that does it. July 29th 2020. Cant come soon enough. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, or boobs.
Meg
Thank you so much. Oh my gosh and they didn't find anything? Haha..that is how I was..so stinking frustrating. Same, like a light bulb went off for me when I saw the symptoms. WOOHOO!! I am so excited for you. Please reach out anytime if you need anything.
Good to see the explant shift or choosing against implants! There is a lifetime of future surgeries ahead with breast implants that isn't discussed... aged implant exchanges, capsular contractures, weighted implant breast lifts, plus numbness, etc ... not to mention the serious BII health issues!!
It’s crazy how you start feeling better almost immediately after having them explanted. The same day, my joints stopped hurting, my skin stopped burning and itching, my brain fog and anxiety eased up. So amazing.
It is crazy. It has only been positive results from the moment I had mine taken out. I hope you are doing well after your explant.
Thank you Angel for sharing, I am going through the same thing and can’t wait to be woman again with all the full meaning and experiences that this word carries in itself ❤️
Sending you so many prayers and well wishes. You will feel incredible once you can get them out.
I'm listening!! Explant booked March12th! Woohoo! So excited to feel BETTER
I am so happy for you. Please keep me posted on how you are feeling afterwards.
One year post op. Best decision ever. God waking up his daughters! Woo hoo. Beauty is truly on the inside. He does not make mistakes and we are perfect as is. Thank you kindly for your story. Been encouraging my cousin about this cause she has them and saying she has hard time breathing.
I am so happy to hear you are doing well after your explant. Are you still doing well since your surgery??
Thanks for sharing, you described everything I have, I just got my implants out yesterday. I’m so happy about it and just like you I don’t miss them. Looking forward for a total recovery. 🙏🏼
JOHANNA PULIDO congratulations!!! You are going to only continue to feel better!!! I am 8 months and feel great!!!! I’ll be thinking of you!!!! ❤️
Thanks for the advice I’m on the right path looking forward to my Explant it’s crazy how all this time I thought I was insane thank you 💕
You are welcome. You are for sure not crazy!!! Wishing you ALL the best in healing!!!!
. I have so many symptoms with my kidneys and my digestion and sore breasts that it’s painful to wear a bra. Every doctor I saw did tests on me and couldn’t find out what the problem was. Your story is similar to mine, I am glad you have posted your story. Doctors make you feel as though you making your symptoms up. I have had my silicone implants for 16 years. I can’t wait to have my implants removed. I am Having my enblok surgery in 2 weeks and can’t wait. Thank you for sharing your story.
Yes, it is so frustrating to have someone not validate your symptoms. I am so excited for you. I hope you are 100% better once they are out and you begin to heal. Please let me know how it goes. :)
Amanda, I’m glad you mentioned sore breasts, I have been freaking out. I have sore breasts and tingling. I went in for a mammogram and everything came back normal. I’m thinking it’s my implants.
Thank you for telling your story (MY STORY). I’m very much the same as you’ve described and have a consultation scheduled July 13th with a doctor listed on the FB page for enbloc.
Thank you for sharing. I recognise your journey so much. I explant in Feb 19. I've been sick for 5 years.
Just Nadders yay! That’s so exciting! Thanks for watching! ❤️ please let me know how you’re doing once you’ve explanted!!
@@StephanieButler I explanted! It feels good to finally be rid of my toxic implants. My body is going through a bit of a detox at the moment, I have a few rashes and a cold but I'm healing well from the surgery and excited to see what the future holds without my leaking implants. It also feels a relief not to have big boobs anymore. They started just getting in the way and now I'm just normal :) It's all good. x
Just Nadders yay!!!!!!! Oh gosh, yes! If they were leaking you have to feel better! Yeah, I had more detoxing initially than now. I feel great almost all the time! When I eat too much “fun” food I can tell but other than that it’s great! And yes, mine were in the way as well! I feel better and more confident without them.! Crazy huh!! So glad you’re doing well!!! 💕
Stephanie Butler Thank you.
Thank you for sharing💜 5 years ago I was diagnosed with cancer and opted for a double mastectomy and reconstruction 😐 now my implants are on the recall list😳 my dr is in the process of jumping through insurance hoops so I can get them out. I’ve had 5 years of the exact thing you went through. I remember after finding out thinking “this isn’t normal and I’m not crazy” my boobs tried to kill me twice 🙏
I am sorry you had to deal with this twice. That is awful, however I am happy to hear your doc is trying to help you. My goodness. It's not enough to have to have them removed because of cancer, then to have a double whammy with BII too. I will keep you in my prayers!!!
I'm having 30 year old silicone implants out on Monday. One is ruptured. Always thought brain fog, backpain, reflux were normal aging at 62. Never thought about it.
Wow!!! I hope only good things for you after they come out. I agree...I was told my symptoms were just age related. So glad I listened to my gut. Sending lots of prayers!!!!!
Good luck, Cynthia. I explanted a week ago. The op was much easier than I expected. I hope all goes well. x
Just Nadders I’m so happy to hear you are doing well!!! So much easier than you would think!!! ☺️
How did it go and how do you feel? X
@@Moon52171 Me? Or the person above? I am doing great. I am 10 months post op now and never better. :)
Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. You help a lot of woman who have similar problem but can not find the reason.
Thank you so much for your sweet words. I am happy it can help someone. I am going to do an update soon. :)
Thanks for sharing. I just had mine out 2 weeks ago. I already feel some better. It was like they were sucking the life out of me. I was so exhausted even doing basic things. I was so weak, had brain fog, anxiety, depression, memory issues, itchy and dry scalp, hair loss, and out of breath easily. I had them 23 years and started feeling bad 13 years ago. I will come back and update how I feel after some time.
I hope it was the best decision and you feel so much better as time goes on. Yes, please do. I cannot wait to hear. Best of luck
I’ve been contemplating about explant for awhile. Tonight I couldn’t sleep and came across your video. Your story is exactly like mine! My drs couldn’t diagnose my symptoms, 20 yrs now I have been suffering. Thank you so much for sharing, you are helping so many of us!! 🙏
I'm so happy my video helped. It has truly changed my life getting them out. Sending lots of prayers for your explant.
This is hands down the best video about BBI oh have seen. Thank you for sharing your story
Thanks so much, glad you found value in it.
Thanks for the information. I’ve been sick for 2 years. I’m going to look into getting mines removed.
Yes, please do the research. It is 100% worth it.
Stephanie Butler I’m trying to come up with the funds to have them removed. I’ll keep you updated on my progress. Thanks for all your informative information.
@@reneegivens6317 Wishing you the best of luck. Yes, please keep me posted!!!!
So sorry for all of these horrific experiences. More CORPORATE GREED. Apparently, Allegan ignored these horrifying complaints for years and years. I hope that you can reach a good settlement for their lies and cover-up and murderous greed.
Thank you! I feel great now, and have no intention of suing or pursuing anything further. My health was all I wanted to gain and I did that 100% . :)
2013 study in The journal of Autoimmunity shows causation between silicone and autoimmune disease.
Wow I have all the symptoms you are listing in your video. Thanks God that I will have explant this coming Tuesday December 10, 2019, just so anxious and ready for surgery. Your videos are so inspiring and edifying. Blessings 🤗💕
So exciting. You are going to feel so great once they are out. It is a simple surgery and easy recovery. Sending all the prayers and blessings to you!!!
My goodness your story is almost the same as mine - so crazy!!!! I explant 12/21.
Yay!!! You are going to feel so much better. It is crazy how many people have the same symptoms. I will be thinking of you!!!!
+Stephanie Butler Thank you!
So happy for you that you are better .
Did you explant? How are you feeling?
Me too!
I listened to you and I can not believe how much your story sounds like mine. I just found out that both of my implants are ruptured. Scared to death because I have a ton of Labs, Bio-Markers that are way elevated. I just like you have been to dozens of doctors, I have such a serious digestive problem, and the list goes on and on. I can not wait to get these toxic bags out of me. I am so angry because I had implants from 93-2012 that I had removed and replaced, (no idea of all this then) well I also just found out that the doctor put them in 2012 left capsules fragments in me, 2 weeks after I had to have drains put back in on one side, the same side that the fragments were left in, I have to do some serious praying I don't have ALCL, especially with all these elevated labs. Thank You for sharing, I have always known that I had some wrong and it so nice to know that we aren't crazy. I am so Happy for you! I can't wait to get a life back.
Thank you so much! My markers were off the chart. WOW, your story is crazy!!! I hope you feel so much better once yours are out. I will be sending prayers for your healing.
Victoria Coyne Make sure you have a proper EN BLOC explant with a surgeon with a lot of experience. Don’t let your surgeon tell you don’t need en bloc/complete capsulectomy. These surgeons aren’t easy to find & you have to wait but it’s worth the wait. Visit: healingbreastimplantillness.com to find surgeons.
Thank You and I am aware of the importance, as I now know that when these were put in, they were replacing 23 yo ones that were ruptured, I found out from my post-MRI that the last surgeon left capsule in me, I immediately began having problems with these. Had I known about ANY of this I would have NEVER replaced them. I am so so angry that this is happening to so many of us. Based on all my labs primarly bio-markers that until this now has come to light, they couldnt explain why, well now more labs are going up and I am scared to death that it is ALCL, to top all this off the Ins Company has denied paying for removal so I am fighting to get coverage so this can be done before I wind up dead.. this is all like a bad dream, especially because I am dealing with Spinal cord Injuries from doc putting non FDA approved devices in my neck (have had 6 Spinal Surgeries) now need another, losing use of limbs again. I honestly don't know how much more I can endure.
@@TheV398 I am so sorry! You have had a terrible time and certainly need to get yours out. Mine was getting worse and worse each year. I wish you the best of luck in getting Insurance to pay for it. I understand that is hard to accomplish. It is crazy the amount of women I talk to each week that are having the same symptoms and issues. I hate that Drs. don't recognize it either.
Thank You Stephanie
I surgery is in nine days for explant surgery. I have every single symptom down to be diagnosed with Lyme disease. I’ve spent years in bed. My biggest fear with tears in my eyes and fear in my heart my biggest fear is that I’m going to be the one person that doesn’t get better. Because I’ve been sick for so so so long and then the dark by myself for so long. I’m not scared of surgery I’m not scared of anything I’m scared to death I’m not getting better. This Hass to be it I’ve had my implants for 13 years I’m sorry I’ve had my implants for 15 to 17 years and been sick for 13 years. Every single one of my organs has a diagnosis the newest one is my bladder. I don’t know what I will do if this doesn’t work. But these blogs are giving me faith hope and strength so thank you so much. And I’m so glad you feel better I am so so so happy for you sincerely happy for you. Because I know what you went through. Thank you again.
Hi, Congrats on getting your surgery scheduled. I am sorry you have suffered for so long. I too suffered and had no idea that is what it was causing. I am so happy for you to have a light at the end of your tunnel. I believe with all my heart that you will get better and be a completely new person. I will tell you that you will have to b diligent in detoxing your body. Eat well, get exercise when you can, sweat when you are allowed, heal your gut which is where so many of our issues begin, and begin to love the new you. I promise if you take care of your body well, it will know what to do to help heal you. Please keep me updated on how you are once you have had surgery. ❤️
@@StephanieButler Hi :) I’m done :) I had surgery yesterday at 9am . And went to my post op today . I underestimated this surgery . It’s more painful than I thought it would be . But my right capsule was pretty bad so I think that’s why .
I’m so happy it’s over 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I’ve cried and laughed today .
I get my drains out next Tuesday . So I’m taking it one day at a time . Have a lot of good care and support. I feel so lucky my MIL offered up her care. I’m in an amazing bed and just so great full .
I will keep you updated . I have some probiotics prebiotic . Then I am going to get back to exercises slowly. It’s been so so so long . Thank you for being here ♥️♥️♥️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I would say more but this phone is getting heavy . Didn’t realize my arms would hurt so bad.
But it’s not the worst worst SO IM GREAT FULL🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽♥️🥰
@@Laura-ny4up I am so incredibly happy for you. If he had to do some "digging" you will for sure be sore. Give yourself some grace and the time to heal. Your body knows what to do to support you getting better. I am just overjoyed for you and all the possibilities coming your way. Yes please keep me updated on how you are doing. Once your drains come out, you will feel 100% better. Please reach out as you heal. I will keep you in my prayers. ❤️
Oh my God, your story is almost exactly my story, except that 16 years ago at the age of 37, because I had a very strong maternal family history of breast cancer, I had bilateral total mastectomies with implant reconstruction. I also have saline implants, and had always thought that they were 100% safe....until just a couple of weeks ago. I had never heard of BII until 2 weeks ago. Like you, I have been to so many types of different doctors, and to emergency rooms, have so many digestive problems, even had to have my gallbladder removed because it just simply stopped functioning and nobody could tell me why. I've had horrible migraines, blurry vision, hair loss, itchy skin, brain fog, horrible and debilitating back, joint & muscle pain, and the list goes on and on. I never dreamed that it could be my implants that were making me sick until I went to see a doctor of orientalist medicine to get some acupuncture, and when he found out that I'd had implants for 16 years....he told me to do some research on BII. So that's what I did, as well as joined a BII support group. I have a consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss getting the implants removed coming up on February 13th. I'm terrified at the thought of having to undergo another surgery (I've had a few), but I'm more terrified at the prospect of not getting the implants removed. Thank you so much for sharing your story...it gives me hope that I will end up being okay. God bless you! 💕
I am so happy you found my story!!! It has been incredible seeing how much I have healed. I am super excited for you. You will feel better having them out. Please keep me posted on how it goes. It is an easy surgery especially compared to what you have been through. I have had 11 feet surgeries, breast implants, gallbladder surgery and kidney surgery...this one was BY far the easiest. Sending you ALL the prayers!!!!!
Stephanie Butler Thank you so much, and I will keep you posted. 💕🌸
Sloan Chessman Make sure you have a proper EN BLOC explant with a surgeon with a lot of experience. Don’t let your surgeon tell you don’t need en bloc/complete capsulectomy. These surgeons aren’t easy to find & you have to wait but it’s worth the wait. Visit: healingbreastimplantillness.com to find surgeons.
You need to push the salt out of your cells using potassium. Thank you for sharing your story with us all. It’s so important to get the truth out about these toxic bags.
Thank you for sharing your story. I have had my implants for 24yrs. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 15 yrs ago. All the issues I’ve had I thought were because of my thyroid….clearly it’s not. I plan to get them out soon!!! Thank you so much. I look forward to feeling normal again 😢
You are welcome. Best of luck when you get them out. It was the best decision I ever made. Sending prayers for you.
Same here, i started after a few Months, i have had them over 10 years & only recently discovered youtube videos about BII, i couldn’t believe all the symptoms were the same as mine. I never feel well but i eat regularly, drink plenty of water & exercise etc, it helps a bit. I have my appointment with a Surgeon for removal very soon. This is too much of a coincidence & i’m hoping i too will start to feel much better & get my normal life back xx
I am so happy for you to have found some hope. I truly feel so much batter. I am on 5 years now and it was the best decision I have made. Best of luck to you
I am in this position now. I’m having my home tested for toxic mold, but if it’s not that I’m certain I have breast implant illness. I wanna feel like myself again so bad. It’s been a long 4 months of drs and specialist with everyone saying I’m healthy. God Bless you for sharing your story. ❤️
You are so welcome. Continue to be an advocate for your health. You know how you feel and when something is not right. I will be praying for you and your recovery.
Thank you a million times over for this!!! I have trouble swallowing, reflux, overall GI issues but my main problem is debilitating constant anxiety/ panic attacks.... I attributed it to my time in the military but I think it’s my implants... I’ve had them in since 2007 and I’ve had the anxiety since 2012. Am I crazy to link the two? I keep hearing a lot about the implants causing constant fight or flight... I’ve had to quit working and quit driving I can hardly be alone.
Denae Wells you are so welcome! No, not crazy at all! It totally could be! It is def worth exploring! It is amazing how many symptoms I had and didn’t connect the two until I got better!
Thank you for sharing. Your video has made a big difference for me to listen and watch. I have watched a lots of women testimony. I explanted 2 weeks ago, had my implants for 22 years. Joined FB group on BII thats how I found out. Thanks for your video, I wondered why when I did push ups did not have strength, just thought is was aging. Happy healing!
I am so glad you found value in them. Wishing you all the best in your continued healing.
Excellent, when you said it is up to you to do the research.. well done!
Thank you so much...It definitely has to be someone's decision on their own. :)
This video is helpful in so many ways. Thank you for sharing and making me feel safe in moving forward with explant.
You are welcome!! Thank you!!!
This is also my story. I am an ICU RN and my faith in doctors is very low. I had thyroid cancer. I had my gallbladder removed. Dry eyes, fatigue, rashes, acne, muscle aches, brain fog, and spinal and joint pain. My Vitamin D, B12, Iron are always low... all have told me that my implants are unrelated to my mystery illness. I just tested positive for HLA B27 (which puts you at risk for autoimmune diseases) and have been diagnosed with RA and Ankolosing spondylitis. I am looking into removal and a fat transfer. I have had saline implants for over 10 years - the major issues started before my second child was born 5 years ago. I have had to cut down to part time. I am exhausted, and I feel like I am a burden to my family. I am only 35. Before this, I lifted weights, cleaned, cooked, attended college, and was a great mother and wife.
It is the worst feeling for sure. I am sorry you are dealing with that. It is crazy how doctors don't believe that it could be something foreign attacking your body. Transplant patients receive anti rejection meds, yet implant patients don't get anything. I hope you get to have yours taken out sooner than later. It was the best decision I have ever made. Are you free of your thyroid cancer now? I guess they took it out?
@@StephanieButler I am! After two surgeries, I no longer have a thyroid. You made an excellent point about transplant patients! The medical community is still so far behind. In school, they taught us that the body attacks itself in automimmune diseases. I've never been convinced that this is so, and surmised that it attacks substances that we are consuming and/or something in our food/environment. I am terrified that I will not get better... but, the thought of keeping the implants and becoming sicker terrifies me more! I want my life back, and to not be in unbearable pain every day.
@@KathleenEdge Agreed 100%!! You are going to do great. It will take time to detox, and get better, however I have no doubt you will do great.
@@StephanieButler Thank you! I certainly hope so!
@@KathleenEdge Please keep me posted!!
You are telling my story for the past 3 years. I will remove this implants this year. Tks for sharing your story.
I am so happy for you. It will be life changing.
Thank you , Thank you...have my implants (EnBloc Total Capsulectomy) taken out today and already feel better. I can relate to your experiences. Again, thanks for sharing
You are so welcome!! I am incredibly happy that you are feeling better. :) It only gets better from here.
Thank you for sharing, similar story. went to the first surgeon today.
Congrats, I hope you find one you love and everything goes well
I was planning to get it done next year.After I watched many videos about this issue.I gave up.It makes sense because our body build immunity to fight the stranger stuffs in the body. Thanks for sharing your story.You are very brave!
Thank you for watching. It doesn't necessarily affect everyone but there is that risk for sure. It is not for chance I would think.
I'm 34, and you are describing exactly how I feel. I feel like I am dying more and more every day. Explant is scheduled in five weeks. I can't wait to start feeling alive again..
That is fantastic. You are going to feel so much better. So happy for you and pray you get your "old" self back
@StephanieButler I'm afraid nothing will get better, but I just believe it will. Thank you for sharing what you went through.
@@LauraFrances It will get better for sure. Just take care of it once you have them out and it will bounce back. I am happy to share if it helps other women. :)
Stephanie your amazing thank you are stories are so relatable im on my way tommorow to talk about removal of mine... ive been sick for years and new the problem in my heart and soul and no one listened...... my health issues were so severe my every day life was miserable ....... i pray for my old healthy life back !!!
Thank you! I am so happy they have helped you. I will be praying for the best for you. It was the best decision I have ever made.
My explantation is on Monday. I cannot wait to get them out. I found this video very empowering. Thank you. P.s. I'm using my husbands account.
How are you doing? I am sorry I am just now seeing this. I hope you are doing well!!!!!
@@StephanieButler Thank you for asking. Yes, I am doing quite well. I was afraid I was going to be deformed once the implants came out, but on the contrary, I still have a nice amount of breast tissue. Turns out I am a natural C cup now! Who knew!? I knew I put on weight I just didn't think most of it went to my boobs.
@@CesarRodriguez-zf1fn That is awesome. I am so happy you are doing well. Haha..how funny. That is a great size. :)
I just realized my Allergan Natrelle Inspira Silicone implants were causing my illness. I got them in 2016 and symptoms/diagnosis started in 2018. I still have them in, my story sounds like yours, but I'm getting them out next month. I was diagnosed with Hashimotos hypothyroidism, hormone imbalance, dry skin, hair loss, rashes, migraines, vertigo, no libido, chronic fatigue, burning eyes, sensitive to cold, cold hands and feet, brain fog, inflammation, kidney stones, stiff neck and pain, phlegm in throat, constipation, ringing ears, epstein bar, HHV6. I take a done of medication, supplements and IV treatments. My life has been hindered, I've missed out on family outings with my husband and 2 kids who call me sleeping beauty becuase I literally am tired and want to sleep all the time but no matter how much sleep I get, I never ever feel well rested. I'm dragging and pushing myself every second of every day. I can't wait to get these implants out and start healing. There needs to be more awareness!!!
So happy you are getting them out and will feel better soon. You will have time with your family again. Give your body time to heal and recover. Best of luck
How many of us are there? Your story is mine too! Meeting with my surgeon for explant tomorrow.
pray for my wife
How is your wife doing??? I am sorry I am just now seeing this!
How is your wife doing? Can you give us an update?
I'm 1 week postop. Both were ruptured but only one showed it was on mammo. Frankly I think they've been ruptured for a long time. Anxious to see if I'm not as much an old lady as I was thinking with all my aches and pains. Will see. I've told my 36 year old daughter not to do implants.
How are you doing??? Yes, I have two girls and pray they never decide to get anything done. They are young right now, but you never know later. I hope you are feeling 100 times better. Please let me know how it went.
Congratulations 🍾🎉 on your explanation 🙏🏼👑 I have BII and have been in denial. I’m getting explanted as soon as I can
Thank you! I am 1 year and a half out now and feel great. I totally understand. I was so sick, I had no choice. I will be praying for your surgery to go well. :)
I am so happy that you are better! What an ordeal you went through.
Thank you!!! I am feeling great.
OMG, I could have written what Elitha just wrote. I got my saline textured "Mentor" implants put in 29 years ago (11/29/90) and had a rupture of one in 1993 and then the other one ruptured in 1995. I have suffered for SO many years and went to every specialist out there, only to be referred to another specialists. I started out seeing my primary care doctor, and then went to an orthopedist, pain mgmt, acupuncturist, rheumatologist, infection control, gastroenterologist, endocrinologist, ophthalmologist, dermatologists, functional nutritionist, oncologist, ENT, psychiatrist and many therapists with NO answers. It wasn't until this past summer that I started to develop severe shortness of breath and chest pain and could literally feels these hard nodules on the borders of my left implant that I went back to my primary care doctor (Sept). She did an EKG and CXR and said that both were normal and suggested I follow-up with a breast surgeon. I waited until 11/6/19 to see my PS as I still thought the pain would just go away and contributed both that and the shortness of breath to my anxiety. When I saw my PS on 11/6/19, he immediately looked at me and said, "You have breast implant illness". I was like, "What the hell is that?" I have been a nurse for over 30 years and never heard of it. He suggested that he do a percutaneous breast deflation and then suggested I fly off to his office in Costa Rica so that I can replace them with the new and improved "Motiva" implants (Holy crap...you should see what Dr. Chun said about those...he said he can only pray they never get approved in the USA and hopes to God he never has to remove another set as it was by far the most difficult of surgeries and the implants were above the muscle. I could not run out of the door fast enough and started my research on BII the minute I got home from his office. OMG, within five minutes I was in tears. I was reading this one woman's story and was crying because I could have written it (just has I could have written Elitha Smith's story) and crying because after all these years of suffering, I FINALLY had a diagnosis! Like Elitha said, "All the dots started connecting". Moving forward I could not express how grateful I am to the "Breast Implant Healing By Nicole" forum. If it wasn't for the forum, I would have never had found this amazing PS and nor would I have gotten the support I so much needed. My explant date is scheduled for 1/17/20. I can only hope for the best as I have had them for so many years and am not the picture of health. I have already educated four woman about BII and just this morning sent a FB message to someone I know that has implants as she had actually consulted with me before she got hers done. I spoke at length with my ophthalmologist and my optometrist and said, "If someone presents with dry eye and failing vision, please keep it in the back of your mind to ask them if they have breast implants". I won't be posting it on my FB page as it is a private matter to me, but I will do everything in my power to educate woman. For example on Monday I had to go for another dental consult as I have an extraction that won't heal since 10/21. Not surprised as my body is probably saying, "I am dealing with so much and you want me to worry about your dam tooth!" Anyway, I told the hygienist that I was going to have surgery soon and she asked me for what and I told her. She said, "OMG, what is breast implant illness". She was in shock and said, "OMG, I have had my implants now for 16 yrs and I have so many of those symptoms". I sat with her for almost 20 minutes and gave her some written information I had with me. She stood up and gave me a hug and thanked me. When I went to check-out she said, "Stay here for a second". She came back with the office mgr and the office mgr said, "There will be no charge for today". Wow! God works in mysterious ways...you have no idea how clearly he is speaking to me. I literally went to church "as is" last week as I was in REALLY bad shape. Unfortunately, my favorite priest was not saying the mass and no disrespect to the priest that was, but I think he forgot to put his dentures in as I could not understand what he was saying and he simply went on for what felt like an eternity reading his sermon. It wasn't until he was concluding his sermon that he looked up and said, "Don't give up. You may have the last key on the key ring, but that maybe the key that opens a new door". Wow! Well, when I was walking out I happened to run into Father Ed. He looked at me and tears just rolled down my face. We talked for a little bit, he gave me a special blessing, gave me a kiss and a hug and I left. OMG, by the time I got to my car, the pain was almost gone. I had enough strength to stop at two stores on the way home and then went home and cleaned my house for three hours. God is Good! Thank you SO much for sharing your story. XO
What a powerful story. I was the SAME way! So many dead ends only to finally find answers that changed my life. I am so happy you have been "spoken" to and are going to be able to have your explant so soon. You will not regret it. Sending lots of prayers for a healthy recovery and new found life of health and wellness.
@@StephanieButler Hi Stephanie, I am explanting this Friday (1/17/20). Due to the severity of my BII symptoms, I was put first on their cancellation list. My original surgery date was 2/3/20. I am not nervous at all and at peace knowing after 29 years, my little body is tired of fighting these toxic bags. Can't wait and can only pray that I did not do some irreversible damage. Thank you for sharing your story and thank you for responding to mine XO
@@dianehein3907 I will cover you in prayer. I was the same way, I felt 100% peace with my decision and it has been the best decision. I have no doubt you will heal completely and live a life toxin and sickness free.
@@dianehein3907 How are you feeling and how did your surgery go???
Thanks I’m very sick too I have implants for 20 years but finally I’m getting them removed 😀
So happy for you. Hope you feel incredible once you heal
My wife is going to be a support group in there are over 50,000 members into her group alone you're suffering from or who have suffered from breast implant illness her name is Cheryl huebel I don't know if you can get to it on Facebook support is there and people need to be educated so thank you
I am in that group already. I will find her and see how she is doing. :)
Wow. You sound like me . In all the ways in this journey . I have been monitoring and contouring as much as possible all the symptom of breast implants illness. I still haven't have had them removed have been to doctor that dont remove in block and is so expansive. But i have been i. This journey for the passed 7 years but hoping in God to find the right doctor for me. I want to be in the other side of the mountain
God is going to lead you to other side of that mountain. I just know it. Sending you all the prayers.
@@StephanieButler thank you so much God bless you
Thank you so much for sharing. I’m having the same symptoms feel horrible. 🤕
You are so welcome. I hope you find some relief.
Ugh I’m so torn!! Every time I watch a new video I’m like ok I’m gonna get these taken out! But then I worry what if it’s not the implants making me sick and I pay $6,000 to go back to terribly stretched out saggy small boobs and I’m still sick.
I’m praying! But everyone’s story sounds like mine. I’ve got all kinds of problems which started over the past 7 years since my surgery, and it only continues to worsen. No matter how much I take care of myself. I’ve always been very health oriented. The brain fog and exhaustion is debilitating. So many times I feel like my brain isn’t even connected.
You WILL not regret it. It is alot of money, however I promise you will feel better. If you know you have been sick since your surgery, I am sure your body is attacking the capsule, therefore getting them out can only help your immune system begin to heal.
Stephanie Butler Thabk you for the encouraging words! I went home last night and told my husband I am calling the surgeon. I’m making an appointment today, luckily there is an expert in my area just a couple of hours away. They’re coming up on their “expiration” date anyway!! Haha it’s been nice but if there’s even a 10% improvement in my health I’ll take it!
So worth it! Just explanted on Monday and feel SO good!! Minor bruising and swelling after explant but the brain/body connection is so strong-- just listen. Explant surgery is a huge investment & a few weeks of modified bed rest. They day of surgery I woke up with clear eyes, fresh skin, absolutely no back pain, no headaches, could think clearly, sinus blockages relieved, no rashes, my face is glowing (not red) and hair is soft (mind you no showering for 5 days!). There is NO looking back after the lighter side of explant. I also had a lift with capsolectomy. If things keep seeming off... there is no better was then getting rid of the silicone toxicity and back to natural! Thank you Stephanie for sharing your story! Saving so many lives! #thehealisreal
@@KH-to7pr How are you doing? Did you get your explant done?
@@KH-to7pr I can see your last post but can find it on here to respond, so I came to this one to respond. I am so excited for you and happy you have made the decision to explant. I truly think you will feel so much better. Yes, the FB group is great and super helpful. Please let me know how your surgery goes. I will be thinking of and praying for you.
Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻, May you continue to heal!
Thank you so much!!! I appreciate it. I am doing well
I'm so happy to hear that!
Thank you Stephanie. I am about to have an explant next week. It sounds like I faced a lot of what you did. So coupled with having the high risk implants and being silicone, I decided that it was time. Interestingly I have been asked why are you having it done, are you getting them replaced. My answer is no. People are always saying you look so well. I wish I felt as well as I looked. Thank you so much.
Oh yay...I saw this message after the one before. You will love it for sure. Sending all the prayers your way for healing and renewed energy to spend with your daughter.
Stephanie Butler, explanted completed this morning. I feel better already. I’ll write more soon.
@@janesynnot7446 Oh gosh, I am so happy for you. Yes, please keep me updated.
I am having the same problem and I will remove my implants next week because I’m very sick for 8 years since having this implants. I’m hoping that I will get better 🙏🏼
Congrats on getting yours out. You are going to do great. Sending you best wishes for a fast recovery and healing
Stephanie Butler Thanks 😊 🙏🏼
2 of my sisters have implants. One was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and the other is losing her hair and has acne. I’m worried about them.
They should seek a doctor to try to help them. My hair fell out terribly!!! I hope they are doing ok.
30 years with implants and I have a consult in January to remove them…struggling with hot flashes for 10 years. I’m 60 and am wondering if the implants have anything to do with hot flashes.
I was hospitalized last night. My heart started racing like it was beating out of my chest. My arms and hands went numb and sweaty. I felt like I was dying. They just diagnosed me chest pains. Gave me Ativan. I feel like I’m dying. I’ve been so sick for the last 2 years and I’ve had implants for 3 yrs. my dr is far away and I hope I can find someone else to take them out. I feel like I’m dying. My heart races for no reason just sitting down my heart skips beats and feels like it’s going crazy inside my chest
I am so sorry you are feeling so bad. I am sure your implants are part of the problem. Have you had a consult with a doctor about getting them out?
Dr LuJean Feng in Cleveland Ohio. Make sure you have them explanted enbloc.
Good for you miss! Eventually the silicon leaks and cause the milk producing tissue to become contaminated.
It's possible your breast milk could poison your baby..... when you decide to have one that is. I applaud your courage.
Wow thank you for sharing. I was wondering did you do a total capsulectomy? Where they remove implant and then the capsule? I watched a few of your videos and just wanted to ask.
Yes, i had a total capsulectomy. That is the only way your body can begin to heal. As my doctor explained it, the capsule is what your body creates to protect itself, yet that is what your body attacks trying to get rid of the foreign object.
Thanks for sharing your story. It sounds like mine. I've only had mine 4 years but had these symptoms for 3. I'd not made the link until the last couple of weeks. I'd gone to Drs about my problems with my bladder. They found an ovarian cyst which I was told was the cause and why I had severe pelvic pain. During the operation no cyst was found! Still have urinary problem and pain. I've had a mammogram and ultrasound because I have an enlarged painful palpable axillary lymph node. I was told it was fine, that I looked fit and well and it was probably hormones. ( she missed the fact that I was having to wear a wig at the time due to hair loss!) I have had a thyroid problem that was just under being a problem. Low calcium levels. I've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia because of the joint pain, tingling and muscle spasms. My fingers and toes hurt so much I need painkillers to move them whilst I am working. I am a burden! I can't believe it is not just me! I am so grateful as depressing as it is to hear that there could be a cause and more importantly a solution to the mess that my health is in. I am just petrified of having them removed only to find I'm not cured. I wish they could find a simple way of diagnosing so you can be certain of improvement. I'll keep watching see how your doing. I'm praying for you and praying you're right. Thank you xx
How are you doing? I am sorry I am just now seeing this. Thank you for your prayers. I am doing great. Feeling 100% and back to working out full force. I am sorry you are in so much pain. I am certain that is your problem. Please let me know how you are doing.
Thank you 🙏🏽
What oils do you use?
I use frankenscense, copaiba, stress away, and deep blue!
Thank you so much for this video. really from the bottom of my heart. I would really love if you can help me giving me your advice. I’m 27 years old. I got silicone chin implant 2 years ago. 4 months post op my hair fell out in hundreds(its still ongoing, its overall thinning. I can see my scalp and my hair is thin), my eyebrows fell,eyelashes,underarm, hair on legs fell out and generally all over the body. my derm diagnose it as chronic telogen effluvium. My always healthy nails became ridged and yellow and stopped growing, I developed geographic tongue, really bad insomnia, tingling in feet, memory loss(my memory always been super sharp), night sweats, anxiety, pains all over my body,weight loss,,vision problems,IBS(my stomach rumbling no matter what I eat),very weak and tired. I did tons of tests...tons(colonoscopy,endo,CT scans, blood tests for everything,iron,B12,D,zinc,h. pylori,thyroid full panel,celiac,ANA,every possible STD basically everything..and they are all /negative/normal). The only thing was abnormal is that I stopped absorbing iron ..it suddenly dropped..I got infusion and my levels are good but I feel very weak like I’m going to pass out any moment. my dr said I’m good now... I feel very weak and I was healthy before this..I never had any of these...never. I thought about anything that could have caused it... My derm asked me many times what have you done 3-4 months before your hair started to fall in hundreds? it was the surgery... and the stressor I think is the implant(my derm told me if it was the anasthesia the hair loss would have stopped after 6 months approx but its chronic in my case meaning the stressor is something else .).what do you think? I feel very alone because my GP doesn’t think my symptoms are real and I’m taking anti depressants but the symptoms just got worse not better at all.. I know I was completely healthy 2 years ago.. I didn’t have any of this 😪 and he doesn’t think implant can do this reactions. I would love to hear your opinion. sorry it was long .Thank you!💛 P.S I have a meeting with plastic surgeon to remove it in two weeks...
Thank you for reaching out. Yes, I totally think your implant is what is causing your issues. Mine went away almost 100%...and I had so many things you had. YES, get it out. It is totally not worth it. Sending many blessings and prayers!!!
@@StephanieButler Thank you so much for replying! I really appreciate this and your prayers... Thank you💛
@@StephanieButler Hi there I wanted to update you that I removed the implant yesterday. I called my surgeon and ask to do it asap because a few days ago I felt like I’m going to die. Unfortunately I don’t know if I feel better. I know its too early but when your symptoms went away? I still feel numbness in feet and GI symptoms and tingling over my body. If its not the problem I really don’t know what it can be..
@@E10l That is awesome. Give it time...it will take some time for your body to rid itself of toxins. Eat well, sleep well, and allow your body to get better.
I will :) my surgeon told me autoimmune reaction can definitely happen but its not common. I really want my health back.. when you personally started to feel different with your symptoms? when your memory improved? I am asking because I'm a first year medical student and I'm very scared as I have difficulties remembering things(it never was like this before) and its crucial for my studies....
The beginning of your story is mine: 2 kids, boobs went south. Have my consultation today but considering just a lift because I had boobs before, they’re just smaller.
How did your consultation go?
Omg. Totally happening to me but for twice as long!!!
I’m on waitlist for consultation. What a waste of time and $$
Not to mention all the docs that are no help. I was sent to counseling twice. Mayo. Virginia Mason Banner All said I’m fine.
I totally understand. I was told by many that I was fine, and wasn't. Good luck on your consultation.
Dr LuJean Feng in Cleveland Ohio. One of the few in the country that know how to do this correctly. Did mine in 2014.
Loooove looove the way u talk.. god bless you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 so inspiring
amal a. Thank you so much!!!
I’m looking to get mine out in March. I’ve been feeling so fatigue lately I thought I was just because I was getting older but I’m still young I’m only 48 but I feel like I’m 90. I feel like I’m aging rapidly. I’ve never had issues losing weight I was always very thin and now I’m overweight. Started losing weight developing thyroid issues constantly yawning, feeling very fatigued Kevin body odor. Bad breath in the morning. When I go to the doctors my kidneys are low they said it could be dehydration which I don’t drink enough water so I thought it was from that. I’m having rashes on my body. Itchiness. Random nose bleeds. Headache. I know all the symptoms are caused from this implant I can’t wait to get mines out so I don’t feel like my self. i’ve had them in for 10 years my sister knows that I’ve been complaining of how I felt and she was considering getting implants so she started looking into it and came upon this Facebook group and that’s when it hit me.
Best of luck. I know you will feel better when your body can start to heal from having them in. Most of your issues will go away or atleast subside. Please let me know how you are doing once you get them out.
@@StephanieButler thanks Stephanie I will let you know how I’m going. Once I get them out surprisingly the insurance is paying for it,.
@@limabean7235 That is fantastic. I am so happy for you....
Is your hair growing back yet? I go to the Dr tomorrow to discuss explant.
Mary DiRienzo yes! It’s doing great! I am 1 year 4 months post op! Best of luck!!! I hope it goes well!!! Please let me know what they say! Sending prayers!!!
Thank you for sharing your story. 🙏
Great video!! Thank you for sharing 💛
Did ur hair ever grow back and stop falling out?? Great video. I’m getting ready to Explant,,,,, I’m MISERABLE !! UGH! 😩😫
Yes, My hair started growing back and quit falling out. I started using Monat hair care before my explant and then after my surgery and my body recovered, I continued to use to strengthen my hair. Congrats. It will be the best thing you do.
Did you have a lawsuit over this? This is awful you had to go through all that you did. It effects your whole life. I am going through some problems and my doctor had me see a rheumatologist. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I also have IBS and I was not diagnosed with depression but I do have it because of how all these different symptoms have changed my life. I have a very stressful life because we own our own business so we are constantly on the go. Headaches, joint pain, muscle pain, muscle twitches, sometimes I get electrical sensations in my neck and my face, fatigue, cognitive memory that is one of the worst symptoms, with the IBS you get nauseous on and off. Lately my appetite has decreased which is probably a good thing so I’m not complaining about that. But as far as the pain pins and needle‘s fatigue it is just wearing me out.
I did not have a lawsuit. Thank you, I don't feel very strongly about a lawsuit. I am going to do a video on that soon. I am sorry you are having to deal with that as well. It truly is frustrating. I saw every doctor under the sun including a Rheumatologist. It is hard when you own your own business. I do as well, and it is so hard. I wish you all the best in finding a solution, however I would def not rule out your implants causing the problem.
I feel my face burns
Can’t smile
How long did it take you to feel better? I’m 6 weeks out and still struggling. I had my saline under the muscle implants in for almost 13 years. I’m feeling better but still having stomach issues, etc.
Give it time...you still have some detoxing to do. My belly has been the last to respond. As your body remembers how to function, it will all get better. Are you doing any kind of supplements or meal program to help heal your gut?
I’ve cut out gluten but that’s it.
Try dairy as well, and eat from the earth. Your body is trying to majorly detox, so putting "junk" into it is only stressing it even more. Eat as clean as possible or follow a detox type program...and by that I mean real food..nothing processed and cut out all inflammatory foods.
@@glitterngloss13 join some bii groups on Facebook and they'll tell you that detox symptoms can take a while. I'm sorry to hear that. Also, was your surgery a total capsulectomy?
Some things clear up quickly and some things may take a couple of years..
Thank you for sharing. I woke up from the implants surgery with Blurry vision and it never left me, two years from now. I thought about a damage, but am wondering if my Vision could improve explanting and your story is encouraging also about this.
MyMusic yes! Absolutely! I quit having to wear glasses after my implants came out! It has been Incredible!!!!
As soon as i took mine out my vision is reverting! Its been 4 months and my vision went from a -6.75 to -5.75 within a week from explanting i couldn't believe it. Im so much happier and healthier. No joint pain. Back pain. Blurred vision. Head aces. Burning skin. Acid reflux ITS ALL GONE! GOD IS SO GOOD!!!
Wish you all the best!!!
Please can I ask you after the explant surgery how many days you kept the tubes for draining? thank you so much!!!
I am sorry i am just seeing this...I had my drains for 3-5 days. One side needed to be in longer than the other. It wasn't too bad, just annoying.
Thank you for your story!!
You are very welcome
Thanks for sharing and how long did you have them in ?
I had mine for 10 years...and started getting symptoms about 2 years into having them just didn't know it.
have you condidered thede factors can also be due to your aging/ hormonal shifts? You ARE at the age where significant hormonal shifts will make you feel different.
Natalie V I’ve had my implants out for over a year and a half and feel great! I am got use the age, however my failing kidneys were not from aging! ☺️
will everyone with implants eventually develop the "breast implant illness"? Or what is the percentage? I've been considering them but after watching a lot of BII videos, I don't think I'll do it. I will probably have to live with my half A cups. Well maybe not even that
Not necessarily everyone will get BII. It honestly depends on the reaction your body has to the implants. It is totally worth it to live with the A if you don't want to chance it.
Thanks for your opinion. Unfortunately, I’m not even an A
Look into a fat transfer, if you have to have them bigger.
Dr LuJean Feng in Cleveland Ohio.
This doctor I went to said the same thing. They look good, your not going to like how I will look. Nothing wrong with me
You are amazing!! Thankyou 💖💖
Thank you!!!
Thank you so much 🙏🏼
Thank you!💜💜
I have all this after 3 years silicone...one thing I don’t know if u had!!!!my face hurts it’s that normal?i can’t smile I am been crazy help me!i am going to Brazil cuz here nobody find out!!!last question...I was very actively all the time and now I can clean my house!i lost my job cuz I have no energy help me!is there a doct I can go ?
Hi! I am sorry you are having such a hard time finding a doctor. I am unsure of someone in Brazil. My face didn't hurt, however my tongue would hurt all the time. Everyone's body reacts differently so it could be inflammation or nerves causing your problems. Staying active is very important. I wish I knew how to help you better to find a doctor. Where do you live? Maybe you could fly to the states?
Stephanie Butler thanks for answer me!i am in New Jersey!its hard to stay active :( I have no energy I can’t even grab a pen lately!i feel my forehead hurts!its weird cuz I had salin for 8 years and I was fine now I change for silicone I am dying!my face is always sad I wanna smile but I can’t what a weird sensation omg!i don’t wanna accept is the silicone u know!i am only 38 no kids and I don’t wanna take them off but I am in doct all the time and they can’t figure out :(
@@gia3881 You are welcome. You should be able to find a good doctor in NJ. I am sure they have them up there. I totally understand. It was a struggle for me right before I had mine out as well. If they are what is causing your issues, you will be much better off with them out, than leaving them in. You will feel so great once they are out and you heal.
Stephanie Butler !!!!yeah I am trying to accept that,cuz u know how it is u don’t wanna accept that this is the problem!!!!thanks for try to help everyone!thats really nice from u god bless u!i just never had spoke to someone with this and u clear my mind!and last question!!!how can I google a doct for this kind of problem?
Omg my eyes wide open what do I do next what brand are your implants ?
I had Mentor Saline implants. I would check into yoru symptoms and see if they match and then go talk to a Dr for a consult.
Stephanie Butler I did and match sickness did u get flu symptoms ?
@@twosiciliansisters5747 I had every symptom you could imagine!!!
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