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Yes, because my surgeon admitted he did not remove all of it. In fact, after I had them removed, it was determined that virtually all of the capsule was left behind. Very little was removed.

@@biiaware7579 my nightmare.... my explant is on Tuesday. I will demand pictures

@@biiaware7579 my nightmare.... my explant is on Tuesday. I will demand pictures!

Yes capsule removal is important. There is still debate amongst different medical providers but much evidence suggests they can continue to provoke an immune response (capsules found to contain many of the leeched materials from the implants, and the capsules are the tissue where the cancers associated with implants tend to grow, plus there are other complications documented in medical literature associated with leaving capsules behind). For me capsules made a big difference after removal, especially in symptom resolution. You can go back and watch older videos, but I DID ask my original surgeon to remove full capsules. He told me he would try his best to do so and upon waking from surgery, I learned he did not remove the capsules. I waited a year before booking another surgery and seeing Dr. Chun for their removal; he was able to remove successfully and the difference was substantial. The lesson learned is go to a surgeon that is experienced and willing to show you their capsule removal work. Any surgeon that isn’t willing to show or stand behind their work with confidence, likely is not going to remove full capsules. It is a specialized skill set and a rare skill to find, few surgeons actually do it. Many, because they don’t believe it matters despite growing medical evidence that it does.

My original explant surgeon left the capsules in. I went to Dr. Chun in Newport Beach California and has capsules fully removed 18 months after the improper/incomplete explant was done by the first surgeon.

@@biiaware7579 thanks for responding that’s very helpful. Have a blessed night 💕😊

Thank you and welcome to the lighter side! It's a long slow process but withing you well in your healing journey.

Thank you!

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I will pray for you. I hope your day arrives soon. I know for me, the change was significant and I am still well and living nearly 3 years since explant and 1.5 years since I had the capsules removed separately. It was worth it. My healing has remained!

Terry thank you! Welcome to the lighter side and wishing you continued healing and wellness.

aniko parrag yes capsule removal did seem to help with the remaining symptoms for me. Almost all symptoms now gone and I feel largely normal for the first time in years.

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BII Aware why wasn’t the capsule completely taking out during the first surgery/explant? And did you have any breathing problems if yes is your breathing better now?

Thinkerfary the capsule was supposed to be removed entirely by my original explant surgeon, but, for whatever reason it was not done. I’m unsure if it was simply due to insufficient skill or a lack of belief in its importance, but it didn’t get done. I did have breathing issues. Trouble getting a deep breath, often feeling like I was suffocating, episodes of throat swelling and difficulty breathing (anaphylaxis). Those have all resolved.

@@biiaware7579 thank you your information is very valuable to those who are in the process of explanting and those who are still not convince that explanting is the right choice. How did you know that the capsule wasn't completely remove. Was he honest about it or because you still had symptoms? And also did you have frequent urinary symptoms?

Susie Huckvale no it’s not too late. I have connected with women that have explanted in their 60s, 70s even 80s! It does take time to heal and feel better, but the first step is to remove the source of the problem. Www.healingbreastimplantillness.com has useful information.

Romero Family Adventures! Costs range depending on where you live and the expertise level of your surgeon. Generally $7-10,000 is the typical range (US). Www.healingbreastimplantillness.com has surgeons listed.

how was it??? are you happy with the explant?

No I did not originally. I went back 18 months after my original explant and had them removed by Dr. Jae Chun in Newport Beach, CA (June 2019). The difference was even more pronounced and really brought me back to feeling normal again.

@@biiaware7579 i wish This was me had nr surgery got the capsules out but i still did not heal my hormones

Bonnie Zeleski I’m sorry to hear that. How long has it been. Healing is a marathon not a sprint for certain. Having a rupture or very old implants where silicone potentially migrated to other regions of the body can also complicate healing. I also am aware of numerous ladies (myself included) who were told capsules were all or mostly removed, only to discover upon exploratory surgery the capsules had been left inside. I have two friends recently removed capsules that were supposed to have been removed but were not. They are feeling remarkably better since the capsules came out. This is not the case for everyone and it is definitely a significant cost and the additional surgical risk must also be weighed..... wishing you well and hope your healing improves. Just to let you know the first year I had subtle improvements but I did not feel well until 2 years post explant and after capsules came out. Now at 3 years things are even better, but it was a slow and gradual process. I was not magically better after explant and the first year was very up and down. It wasn’t until 2 years that I really felt better, and now I feel near normal with the exception that I am very allergic to silicone now. I also am particularly sensitive to chemicals, drugs additive ingredients..... but avoidance has been an effective way of feeling normal without reactions.

@@biiaware7579 i had implants for 22 years 2 sets silicone There were found silicone in some of the capsules. It has been 1 year since i got the capsules removed and about 3 years the implant.. After first surgery i think Poison came out in my body i feelt like about to die for along time getting the implants out made me Much more sick i wish i did not remove Them 🤦‍♀️or did the surgery the right way the first time 😪

@@biiaware7579 i am still hoping i Will heal and I am not giving up.. I also have many other things i did and took That were not good so the body have more it needs ro deal with then just the implants... Like i just got a rootcanal removed these are also toxics to the body.. And when you say it took time There are still Hope i believe we are All different and we also heal different.. My biggest wish is to heal my hormones so my osteporosis dont get worse i am only 41.. Thanks you so Much for reply so sweet of you ♥️

I just had my Explant yesterday with total capsulectomy and lift I’m feeling amazing and I’m only taking Tylenol for pain. I’m just so glad it’s over I was treated very good at Kaiser and really like my surgeon.

@@barbaraghiselli Did your health insurance cover for the surgery? Years ago during a mammogram one of my implants broke and I was in pain for months. I went to Mexico to changed my Implants but after that I started getting B I I and was diagnosed with Graves desease. On July I'm going to have an explamt but Kaiser doesn't want to approve my blood tests and my surgery is really expensive.

Paula I had Natrelle (Allergan) Silicone style 20. I had no rupture, but they weighed 2.5g less at explant indicating some level of bleed even though they weren’t sticky. One also had a visible air bubble in it. Rupture or not many women experience the same symptoms. All the best on your explant! Please let me know how it all goes.

@@biiaware7579 mine weighed less too I had your exact same implants too. I had not rupture and they weighed less I could smell the implants cooking inside me on hot summer days outside the smell of burned tires and epoxy resin would come out of my armpits. All my symptoms are now gone I explanted 2019 in August. Thank you for sharing your journey

sirenamichelle thank you. It’s because other women shared their stories that I even found out my implants were the problem. The least I can do is share my story and spread awareness!

Thank you Julie! I just uploaded my 13 month update video! Thank you for reaching out and for watching it. Lots of info is available at www.healingbreastimplantillness.com/explant - the most critical aspect of removal is PROPER removal with full capsule removed. Any questions let me know!

Stephanie Do I’m sorry I don’t know. My husband and I paid out of pocket and didn’t even attempt to fight with insurance. I am sorry I really don’t have insight into this.

Ahhh okay :( it’s a lot more expensive to explant. I’m going to try my best to have the insurance cover it. I’m hoping everything goes well. I want this poison out of me so bad!

Stephanie Do yes it is because the surgery is much more complex, time consuming and difficult then implanting. The capsule tissue needs to be removed and and it grows into and adheres to nearby tissues, ribs, etc; removing it correctly and safely takes time and more effort then just popping them out, hence the price differential. But most women aren’t told this. The biggie is to get proper capsule removal; critical to health. Www.healingbreastimplantillness.com/explant has lots of information about proper explant

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Stephanie Do how did it go? Did your health insurance paid for the cost? I’m getting my implants out on July 2.

Bianca Garcia overall significantly better, 48 of 60 symptoms gone to date. No longer bed ridden, I am able to work again and drive again. I have a third surgery scheduled in 2019 to remove partial capsule tissue that was not removed by my original explanting surgeon, to eliminate possibility of it causing the remaining 12 symptoms to sick around, eliminate potential future cancer risk, and other complications. But I’m night and day from what I was. Www.facebook.com/BIIAware and I’m Blush_violet on IG and post regular updates and photos!

britalynnae just fuels the desire to continue sharing our stories and continue to bring more awareness.