comments = after hearing about peoples fight and struggle with them i would never have them put in and i would encourage people who have them to have them removed.

comments = after hearing about peoples fight and struggle with them i would never have them put in and i would encourage people who have them to have them removed.

comments = I am also a victim of silicone implants. I think the Command Trust Network recent page they published in major new papers was an excellent idea. Most are ignorant to the harm of silicone and think the victims are $$ hungry. I think it would be quite informative to the everyone of another page add was done listing the toxic chemicals in silicone implants. When I tell others of these contents they are amazed. Some have commented that they are surprised these women are not dead from these chemicals. I think it would open everyone's eyes if they new what these chemicals were. Also, if Dow states silicone does not cause disease in women, why did they file bankruptcy because too many of the 400,000 women in the original settlement filed for a disease claim. What does that tell you? Keep of the good work and thanks for all the info you bring to us.

Sherri

comments = 1 .They are deadly
2. manufactures accept no resoponsibility
3. The doctors are just as bad

= After I stopped crying from reading all the messages left by visiters to this site, I felt I needed to add my own. I had implants for 10 years- removed rupsured implants in 1994. After the birth of my son which I regret having breast feed him, my body rapidly felt all the systoms of silicone poisioning.I thought I was giving him a good start to a healthy body. BREAST IMPLANTS WHAT A MISTAKE!!!! Please let everyone know the danger.

comments = I am on my fifth implant in my left breast as a result of birth defects. I had my first implant at the age of 16, thinking then that I would finally be normal. A very important thing to be when you'r 16. I have of course had subsequent implants as my right breast has grown. I am now 33 and its too late for me. I want to have my implant explanted but cannot afford the surgery, which my insurance carrier will not pay for even though the original surgery was to correct a birth defect. I am also afraid of what the result of the explanation might be. I thank God for a loving and supportive husband and family. I'm also sick and tired of being "sick and tired." I'd like to hear from others especially in the Middle Georgia with similiar experience. God Bless you all.

comments = I am currently doing research on the topic of breast implants for my speech class. I am persuading them not to receive them ever.

comments = I have had tons of friends wanting lager breasts and have thought about the idea to have implants. I have always been leery of the subject, now I know for sure that God made us who we are small or large and having my life and my health is not even equivalent to the horror of unsuccessful breast surgeries.

comments = I feel that the harmful effects of breast implantation should be made known to the public, especially to men, who are encouraging their girlfriends and such to get them. They obviously don't know the effects or they wouldn't be offering to have the person whom they care about get nasty oozing shit for breasts. thankyou.

comments = I think that implants can be safe if made from saline. My mother had Dow silicone implants since 1969 and had them removed 1 year ago due to pain and disfiguration and suspicion of cancer. When the surgeon went in to remove her breasts, both implants had been torn and ruptured.Her health has been deteriorating for many years, but doctors now won't admit or deny that it has been caused by her ruptured implants. I feel that 90% of her illnesses and pain have been caused by this, but we have not been able to find a doctor that deals with these problems. If anyone out there has any suggestions, please let me know. I hope that women will take a long hard look at the issues involved here before altering their breast, even if it is medically necessary.

comments = I feel very strongly after loosing 3 members of our support group in Fla. that the companies,FDA, and surgeons they implanted these toxic devices should be held accountable for murder. I feel there is no difference between taking a loaded gun and killing them then the tragedy we are forced to live with daily. Unfortunately I am to ill to continue to run the support groups and fight with the FDA but would love to correspond with other silicone sisters in the country. I am enclosing my e-mail address so we can communicate. I also am on chemo therapy for lupus,scleroderma and am having some fairly good results. I also have been taking propulsid and prilosec with excellant results on the gi tract. I have found absolutely no pain medication that works and gave up trying. I am willing to sure all the info I have obtained over the years and on various medications that I have tried and the results. All we can do is hope and pray that someone will someday come up with a way to cleanse our bodies of these toxic substances. Thanks and best of luck. Judy

comments = my mother recently had her implants removed -- they had just fallen apart -- it was terrible -- she has filed a lawsuit on her own and things are moving very slowly -- i get the feeling they are waiting for the case in louisanna to conclude --- can you help us get in touch with others who have filed lawsuits and or attorneys who would be willing to assist us ???? --- the manufactor is not dow corning -- i don't remember the name but several women are involved in cases with the law firm my mother is with --- i just feel we could use some advice from others who have gone through this .....-- my mother lives in nacogdoches texas but i think the case is filed in dallas county --- my mothers surgeon took several photos as well as my father after the surgery -- they are horrible --- fortunately my mothers overall health is stable for now --- she has problems with joint pain memory loss etc.... --- she also had various other health problems over the years --- we could use information on the legal side --- i hope you can help --- any information would be appreciated -- thank

you for your time ......

comments = I'm 17 and I am not, if you will, "endowed" so I was thinking of getting implants later on in my life. However I know there are many health risks involved. After reading your page I guess I realized that nothing is worth losing my health and my confidence. Thanks.

comments = Being a topless dancer I've seen more breast implants than the average person. Out of every 20 pairs of breast I've seen maybe one pair that looks great. I used to want to get mine done but after seeing and reading information about them I'm now to scared!!!! For me thats's good. I belieave that there very dangerous. But every now and then I'll see one good pair of breast that are implanted and it makes me very

comments = 20 months ago I had Silicone Breast Implantation. I had heard the horror stories that women with Silicone Implants had endured but very little about Saline Implants. My mother, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and several friends had had Silicone Implants with no problems (atleast none they were aware of yet...) Less than a year after implantation I started experiencing a burning sensation down the left side of my body. The doctors were grasping at straws to determine it's cause...an injury from moving furniture (their solution a splint and rest for a week or two), a possible stroke (no that wasn't it) a heart condition (several expensive tests later...no that's not it) after 6 months of this discomfort I was forced to admit that my left breast was "shrinking". I visited with my surgeon who confirmed that the implant was infact leaking but insists that it is not the cause of my "burning" and discomfort. Now, in addition to missed work, frustration, and medical bills I have a choice to make...have the implant removed and replaced (at my expense) or have them removed (at my expense). I knew that the implants were not permanent but did not anticipate the requirement of additional surgey after only 1 year (and at my expense as the manufacturer's (McGhan) allowance will cover only a portion of my surgery and only after I have sent the implant to be sterilized and then sent to McGhan for their inspection. Who knows how long that could take...and if the implant is the cause of the burning, will it stop once the implant has been replace? It is a shame that our society has come to this...the demands are put on women today are so unrealistic "I can bring home the bacon, fry it up in a pan (raise the kids, clean the house...) and never him forget he's a man (and look like I just stepped out of a salon and the gym while performing this multitude of tasks) O.K. I'll get off my "soap box" but seriously, I would appreciate any words of wisdom (my e-mail address is D'LynEads@aol.com) and to those of you considering implants do your research...it's not worth the frustration and hassle...there are too many other ways to boost our self esteem (and most of them are alot less expensive and will last longer) Thanks!#top

comments = As I have been considering breast implants, I read this page and was very concerned about the possible adverse effects on my health.
I am 20 years old and do not want to do something to my body that could ruin my health and cripple me for life. However, this page focuses on silicone implants and does not talk about saline or the new vegetable oil implants. I would very much like non-biased information on these. Before I even consider going through with the surgery, I need to know more. I want to know what the bag itself is made of in these new vegetable oil implants, and if it has been found to cause the ailments suffered by women with silicone and saline implants. If any information is available about this, I have listed my email address.

comments = I had no idea that implants were causing so many problems. Call me naive, but I didn't know. I just had no idea. I used to be self-conscious and thought that my breasts were small. My boyfriend could tell you. I'm a 36c and I thought that was too small! How stupid was I to believe society. I'll be honest. I thought about getting them. the only thing that probabaly stopped me was the fact that I could not afford them. I am so glad that I know what I know now. This taught me that I should reseach everything thoroughly, no matter what the situation may be. I am so sorry that you are ill and that you have to deal with this. By you telling your story, you are preventing a large amount of women from making a deadly and grave mistake. It takes courage and heart to do what you are doing, God knows that the manufacturers didn't do it. Thnak you so much. I will continue to think about you and pray for you. "For I know the pans that I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future." -Jeremiah 29:11-NKJV I look at this verse everyday, it keeps me holding on to the promise. God Bless You Gloria.

The following form contents were entered on 19th Nov 97
Date = 19 Nov 97 18:22:47
*name = Cindy

comments = I'm really glad that sites like this one exist. I am appaled at the fact that women are still getting implant besides all the controversy and likely health problems. These women are either stupid or have really low self esteem. I was watching a talk show about BIs and received a great shock when a woman who works as a nurse, said that she gave her daughter breast implants as her highschool graduation present. I thought to myself, "What is she thinking???" I myself am very flat but would never even consider such a stupid action. I'm not willing to give up my health (or perhaps even my life) for a few years of curviness. I am only 19 and I can't comprehend that mature women are doing this to themselves even when there is proof of the health risks. There are so many women arrogant of the facts and they need to be informed. I applaud you in your effort. They should also know that they should be proud of the way they are. Men aren't as into breasts as they appear. At least that's what my personal experience shows. I'm flat and I've never had a shortage of admirers. Women are more critical of themselves than men are and money grubbing doctors are aware of this fact and they take advantage of women's insecurities. (feel free to post this message)

comments = My implant (saline--(final surgery 12/96) is very firm (hard) and smaller than my other breast and I am sorry I made the decision to get it (I could have gone back for adjustments, but I didn't) I don't like it! I had the silicon implant removed in '96 and I did not know it had ruptered. I found out just before entering the hospital that I had a latex allergy (Type I reactions) which is a systemic potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. I strongly believe this allergy was caused by the silicon.