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Clarapa		#21	[url]	[-]
Member Posts: 11 Jul 31 12 7:34 PM	Hello all, I had my surgery done last Thursday ! I saw Dr. yesterday, he told me he wasn't able to remove the whole capsule because it was too attach to my chest (i had under the muscle implants). He said, he removed internal capsule and as much as he could. One implants was intact the other one rupture but not outside capsule. He sent several samples for biopsy and all came back normal. I am freaking out to be honest, I wanted all capsule to be removed. I was super insistent on it, he still didn't think there was a link between implants and disease, well none of the ones I saw did. he assured me he was going to do his best and he said he did. What should I think? other than that, I am feeling good. I had pains the first couple of days but only on my chest. Now I feels stronger and less pain, only feel an emptiness on my breast lol! and some discomfort on stitches. I look super flat on top, my breast are soft and a bit low. But to be honest, not bad at all. I am hoping the fluff up eventually. I will see him tomorrow again to have stitches removed and thats it, I guess. What else can I ask him? I know every case is unique, and that capsules cannot be removed enbloc 100% of the time, but really??? why did he said he removed all the "internal capsule " ? I ask you ladies because you have heard so many stories that by now I am sure you are familiar with all cases... All I know is that I prayed so much for guidance on choosing a surgeon and he was the one I picked, I guess I must trust the universe.... Regards, clara
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Implant Info Net		#22	[url]	[-]
Loyal Member Posts: 22383 Jul 31 12 9:46 PM Poodles are like chips ,you can't have just one!	Hi Clara, Congratulations on having this surgery behind you. And that you are feeling better already. The discomfort of the stitches will heal soon and the fluffing will begin and it can take several months for that to fill back in. Sounds like he did a good job with that anyway! I don't know quite what to say about the doctor not removing all of the capsule. It's true that there are times when it's too risky near the rib cage and one can't get 100% of the capsule. Any doctor, even the best can't get all 100% so he may have done very well by you or didn't and left the outer capsule which is the body's tissue that still contains the gel bleed of the silicone. This is something to ask him about tomorrow if you have a chance. Ask if it only removed the capsule of the implant or the "capsule" that is the body's tissue surrounding the implant along with the intact implants. Also, you might ask if he took pictures and after your visit see if you can get copy's of the op report and his notes at the desk --- you are entitled to your own records. You can also get the records at the hospital where this was done so you can see what was in writing. I'm sorry that he does not believe that silicone causes damage---most doctors say that because they don't really know or they don't want to know because of the lawsuits involved. That is not unusual at all--- some know but will not admit it. Once all the litigation is over--I suspect we will have more doctors that will admit but unfortunately some will not as they are not sure on how to treat us--- the studies are not available. We are the guinea pigs! Know that you have done the best you can for now and see what he has to say tomorrow. I wouldn't worry before you know more and give this healing process time to work. I will be keeping you in my prayers. Hang in there! Thanks for keeping us posted and please do update us on how it all plays out tomorrow! Rosie
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Grace 25968		#23	[url]	[-]
Loyal Member Posts: 12947 Jul 31 12 11:12 PM Gracie	Hello Clarapa, Congratulations on having this surgery behind you! You are almost a week out and everyday you should continue to feel better. It sounds as though your surgeon is being honest you. It is quite difficult sometimes to remove the whole capsule. It can be delicate work when it is close to some of the internal organs. It is good news to understand that your rupture was an intracapsular one. Do not feel anxious as hopefully you will heal well and be symptom free. Do, however, ask for your Op and Pathology Reports and they should give you a better picture of how the surgery went. You should know more at tomorrows post-op. For now, rest well and take good care of yourself as you heal. Hopefully, all is as it should be. Pamper yourself and know you have done your body good. Let us know how your post op went. Thinking of you, Grace
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Clarapa		#24	[url]	[-]
Member Posts: 11 Aug 1 12 1:12 AM	Rosie and Grace you are so beautiful !!!!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to respond ! I appreciate it very much, since this is a moment of happiness and other mixed emotions and its great to share it with ones like you ! He did remove the whole implant and all the gel of the one that was leaking, he said he didn't feel any gel spilled out. He also removed part of the capsule "outer tissue". So I guess he did his best. You both put a big smile on my face and a relief in my heart with your words...Dr has been very honest with me, a man of few words but kind and caring. I have been juicing wheat grass every morning and eating very clean, i believe this has speed up my healing. I wil let you know how all goes tomorrow, for now many blessing, love and gratitude to you for being here ! Clara
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Implant Info Net		#25	[url]	[-]
Loyal Member Posts: 22383 Aug 1 12 1:36 AM Poodles are like chips ,you can't have just one!	Hi Clara, Wonderful! I hope you can get a good nights rest now. All the good things in your diet will help you even further with your recovery! Way to go! Have a great night! Rosie
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Grace 25968		#26	[url]	[-]
Loyal Member Posts: 12947 Aug 1 12 1:40 AM Gracie	Sleep with the angels, Grace
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Clarapa		#27	[url]	[-]
Member Posts: 11 Aug 4 12 1:31 AM	I finally get to tell you girls about my post op. I was in Miami, and we got home yesterday! it feels great to be home !!! I got to ask a few more questions to Dr. Raiffe, and he said he did remove the capsule, the only part he couldn't remove was the one attached to my chest wall. He said he got the whole rest out ! Have copies of op report and pathology and all looks normal and good. I do feel so much better now :) He suggested 3 weeks of not holding my 9 month old :( has been hard, but it will go fast..I feel better, but I am feeling pain on top of my breast and on the stitches, I assume this is normal since it has been only a week. I am up and about, doing few things around the house and cooking a bit. I hope this is ok, i am just being careful to not lift heavy things. Today I was opening the fridge and I felt pain, I wonder if i shouldn't be doing things like that... My breast look great to be honest. They look pretty close to what they use to be before I got implants, only one of them looks a bit different and looking to one side. My husband its happy with the results, and i think they will keep getting better. So for those who still doubt it, its totally worth it ! we can look normal again without big boobs... I am wearing an sports bra and gives me some support, and still light enough to not bother my scars. I will see Dr in 6 weeks again. By the way scars look so good, I think he did a wonderful job, they already look nice and thin. I will definitely recommend him to anyone in Miami area, he is very caring. Is there a way to upload pictures here? I was trying to look at others pictures and couldn't. I truly think I can put this behind me, and start building my immune system back up ! and enjoy me as I am. To bad we women have to go thru some pain to realize that we are perfect the way we are. Happiness is so much inside, absolutely nothing can give us the same feeling. Our world's consciousness is shifting and soon we will all be more please with uniqueness that with an stereotype of a hollywood model ! Will keep in touch... Clara
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Implant Info Net		#28	[url]	[-]
Loyal Member Posts: 22383 Aug 4 12 2:43 AM Poodles are like chips ,you can't have just one!	No place like home!!! I'm glad you had a safe journey and can now rest comfortably to further your healing process! Wonderful news on the report =) There is some pain afterwords but it sounds like you may be doing a little too much with cooking and arm use that may be causing this. Call your doctor if you have questions and maybe try a day or two w/o doing much with your arms to see if this improves your situation. Hate to see you come this far and then take a step backwards.... Know it's harder said then done as I have done the same.... Yes, we would love to have pictures! If you go to the top of the forum on the left hand side of your account, you should see "Images" You pick the ones you want to upload and it will go to your profile. To post them, once you open the page to post, you'll see a smiley face-- two boxes to the right-- click on that and then get your cursor to where you want the picture and then click on the picture and it will place it in your post. If you have problems let me know. We thank you so much for contributing to the website to help others that come along! Sadly, we get more and more women everyday that are facing this difficult journey that shouldn't be so difficult to face once they have facts and pictures to see others have done so well and worry was in vain. Have a great evening! Rosie
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