May 23, 2007

Hello Ilena,
 
How are you today?  My name is Kristina and I was considering undergoing breast augmentation later this year, until I ran across your website.  I want to let you know that I've learned so much from this website and it sincerely pushed me to research the risks of breast augmentation surgery.  I've done some surface research, but I think my desire to obtain the "ideal" image kept me from really delving into the statistics and stories.  I found this one site that really helped: http://www.breastimplantinfo.org/augment/implantfacts.html . 
 
I also read the link provided on your site about Danielle Lloyd having to lose one of her breast implants.  As I read up on the story, I began to feel so sorry for her.  She's so beautiful, yet her insecurities run so deep that she ignored the first tumor scare and even opted for much larger and quite obscene breast implants.  I would hate to have to rely on my breasts to attract attention.
 
What I'm saying is, thank you for having a site up that really serves as an eye-opener.  The Humantics Foundation rocks!
In all sincerity,
Kristina

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May 15, 2007

Ilena,

Can you forward this to all the wonderful women who sent me lovely emails wishing me well!  It was so nice to hear from others who are/were in the same situation and their prayers and good wishes were/are MUCH appreciated!

Surgery went well, one implant had ruptured, but hopefully the silicone was held within the scar tissue sack (encapsulated).  Dr. Chun removed the implants intact within the capsules and sent them to a lab, nothing remarkable in the lab report.  Course, we all know silicone bits can go where the eye cannot see, so time will tell I suppose.

Had drainage tubes, one for each side…yipppeeee…NOT!  Was thankful when they were taken out on the 7th day.

Thick scars under each breast and holes healing on outer side of each breast, makes wearing a bra painful.  I usually heal well, so hopefully the scars will flatten out and almost disappear.

Appearance-wise, I had no idea what to expect, but am quite happy with result.  Saggy…but happy!  ;-)

It's odd, I had not seen my "real" breasts in over 20 years, but they are much the same w/o implants, just a little droopier and softer.  My husband and I are both pleased. 

AND, the most important part is that I FEEL LIKE I AM REAL AGAIN!  It's kind of nice to be just me, mentally, I feel authentic.

Am hoping that little to none of the silicone had migrated, but since they were in 20+ years, I know that is a big hope.  The symptoms that pushed me to have the implants removed; dizziness, muscle aches, joint aches are not gone, but maybe in time. 

The doctor prescribed Celebrex for pain/inflammation, Vicodin for pain and Keflex for antibiotic.  The Celebrex took all my joint/muscle pain away…interesting. 

As an FYI to anyone taking Keflex…this antibiotic can (and often does) kill not only the bad bacteria, but the good intestinal bacteria too…which can lead to colitis and such.  Make sure you eat yogurt that contains live cultures when taking any antibiotics, this will help keep the good bacteria alive and also help keep vaginal yeast from flourishing (which can lead to yeast infection).

Again – thanks for all the good wishes and support!!!  Please feel free to contact me if you are planning on having implants removed, happy to share any info. I can.

Take care,

Alice

Thank you for your email.  After reading all the members' horror
stories on implants, I have decided not to go ahead with the implants.
I just want to say a big thank you to all those wonderful women (and
men) out there who are so supportive and have saved me from a lifetime
of pain.

Once again, my heartfelt thanks.  Keep up the great work.

Yours,

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16 Aug 2004
Hi ilean, good info. Thanks!  I have a question that maybe you could
send out to your list, I have this lady that has just asked me about a rash that
she as gotten around the nipples of her breast, she has saline breast
implant's.

My daughter works with this lady, and believe it or not she begged her
not to get breast implant's about 4 years ago, she would not listen to her.
Now she is getting very concern as things aren't going to well with her.
I don't much about the rash around the nipples, but sure know about
the rash all over the body, and the "LUPUS" rash, but have no idea if this could be
part of it.  Appreciate what you can find out for me.
Thanks much, and a hug as usual,
S

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Hello,

Wow. I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes.

I'm amazed at all the kind,  supportive emails I've woken up to this morning. Your advice has truly
touched my heart. I need to find a good Dr. in Houston, Texas. I've been to
5 who have scared me away from doing anything. Telling me I'll be disfigured
if I remove them. But at 34 my health is so bad and everyday, every
move I  make, hurts. It's hard to take care of my 2 little girls and be upbeat
when  I'm so depressed. My husband doesn't understand at all. So I've been
alone  with this and your messages are very helpful. I was an actress with a
full life but had to quit working because I felt so bad and couldn't
remember my lines. Now I feel like life is kind of over. That sounds so pitiful
but  there's not a lot to be joyous about, except for my precious children
and my  faith...they hold me up.
Thank you and God bless,
Stephanie

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To : ilena2000@hotmail.com
Subject : Dear Ilena, Thank you from the bottom of my heart


My explantation is coming up on XXX  I am feeling very, very ill as
you are well aware. I have been to between 40-50 drs. and holostic
practitioners for over 16y. Everyone has assured me my implants had
nothing to do w/ my many illnesses.

Again, thank you so much for your wonderful cause, I swear I will not
die until we have won this battle.

 

Subject: THANK YOU  FROM EUROPE
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2002

Dear Ilena,  

I have been asked by hundreds of women in the  UK and Europe to thank you for your information.   Your board is a lifeline to these women who can only gain access to vital information through you.   They have asked that I thank you for the hundreds  of free packages you have sent to them over the years never asking for money up front only a small  donation if
possible.  

Many of these women report their requests for  information have been ignored by some other  groups or payment was demanded upfront, especially information needed on children.   Your dedication and willingness to share any  information you have has not gone unnoticed by  thousands who are ill in Europe.  

Thank you for all you have done for these  women.  

M. Cameron......Silicone Support UK.        

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April 3, 2006

Ilena ~          

Hello & goodmorning.This is so very sad. I signed up for your update letters & they are very informative.

Thank you for all you do. I sure appreciate the news and being kept posted!

I am 35 years old & diagnosed with 11 different medical conditions & tumors now from Silicone implants that were ruptured.

I have been very sick now for 4 years!

I got them in 1990 and had them out ( paid for it with a loan from our bank because insurance only reimbursed me like 400.00 out of 5,000!)

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Thank you & May God Bless you Always for your strength & Courage!

D