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Breast Implants that Ruptured
Pros:
they were bigger than what I had asked for.
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Cons:
see my story
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Cost:
$2,500
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Healing time:
one week (for original operation)
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Pain-o-meter: Not specified
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I am 47 yrs old and had silicone breast implants for 9 years, until I found out they were ruptured so I had them removed. The plastic surgeon removed them from under my arms but never removed the capsule. I began to get really sick with rashes, hives and incredible hard massive lumps all over my body. Some days my face was so swollen I couldn't see. My lips were 10 times the original size. I fought with the insurance company to have a capsulectomy done and they refused. The capsule has migrated through my body. I have been a pharmaceutical testing ground for the last 4 years.
No doctor can help me - they have given me such mega-doses of predisone that I have gained 60lbs and now steroids have produced so many other symptoms that I'm even sicker. I have lost my husband, job and any quality of life.
I have a son who is 10. He has to live with a sick mommy. No child should have to witness his mom in such a deforming condition. He has been robbed of the life he was supposed to have
Additional thoughts: My doctor was very qualified. He was a good surgeon, except he didn't tell me the truth about implants. I asked a lot of questions because I was planning on doing ivf. I wanted to breast feed etc - well he sold me a bunch of lies.
Here are more details:
How results differed from what I expected:
Not specified
Biggest fears pre-procedure:
Not specified
Healing aids used:
Not specified
Number of doctors consulted:
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Number of years I thought about having the procedure:
0 years. I thought it would help my relationship with husband who said, 'why not, it wouldn't hurt'. He was very cruel.
Had an elective procedure before:
Not specified
Complications or follow-up procedures:
The implants ruptured requiring a capsulectomy, steroid therapy
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Gender:
Female
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Age:
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Ethnic group:
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Our weight alone is not a sufficient measure to assess our risk for disease. Total body fat, fat distribution and the consequences of dieting must be considered as well.
(Source: the Role of Weight Management in the Health of Women" by Sachiko T. St. Jeor, professor and director of Nutrition Education and Research at the University of Nevada, School of Medicine)
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