The following form contents were entered on 27th Jan 98 Date = 27 Jan 98 14:42:08 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = BEEMERCANE city = prov = Zip = country = *mailto = BEEMERCANE@aol.com *url = phone = (941) 418-6761 fax = comments = I am a Black Woman,considering augmentation. with implant insertion through the navel,but because black skin tends to scar worse than someone who is not of color. I would also like to be involved in any studies for Soybean Oil Filled Implants. Do you know of any Doctors who specialize in this incision who lives in Florida? The following form contents were entered on 28th Jan 98 Date = 28 Jan 98 04:23:06 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = city = prov = Zip = country = *mailto = music.kgd@netchannel.net comments = In the past few days, after inquiring about information on these for myself, I must confess that I am pretty overwhelmed by, not so much what is said by a physician, but what is not said. After viewing many of the toxically disfigurements and the letters sent by email to me about personal accounts, my current "disfigurement" seems very vain,indeed. What about information on tramflaps? not educated on them yet.....ed The following form contents were entered on 28th Jan 98 Date = 28 Jan 98 20:47:27 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = city = Mt. Pleasant prov = TX Zip = 75455 country = USA comments = I have Dow Silastic 500CC Silicon Implants. These were put in in 1986. The evening they were put in I began having shortness of breath, my Doctor said it was caused by stress. 2 weeks later I began having swollen lymph nodes, sweats, hair loss, etc. I was told it was a viral infection. I have lived with this "Viral Infection" for 12 years now. In that twelve years I had one still born child and one living child who has immune problems. I was unaware that my health problems could be caused by the implants until I was talking to a woman who had similar symptoms. She ask me if I had implants and I said yes. She is the person who informed me that it could be silicon related. She told me about the class action suit and I filed. I feel the doctors are to blame also and am seriously considering filing suit against the plastic surgeon. I believe they have a obligation to notify patients that the implants they used could cause problems. I would like to have them removed, however, insurance will not pay for it and by notifying them that you have them, they will deny future claims stating that your illness was caused by silicon implants. My sister-in-law is unable to get health insurance and was also denied life insurance. Have you noticed the question on insurance applications related to breast implants? I wish you all good Health! The following form contents were entered on 29th Jan 98 Date = 29 Jan 98 19:15:46 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = Kathy Bengtson city = Somerset prov = Wi. Zip = 54025 country = usa *mailto = copycat@frontiernet.net *url = phone = fax = comments = I think they should let all the plastic surgeons in the country who made money off implants be as liable as Dow Corning. and also use them as test cases for implant studies..i.e. they receive the same implants......ed The following form contents were entered on 29th Jan 98 Date = 29 Jan 98 18:01:50 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = Rose city = Cleveland prov = OH Zip = 44110 comments = Women have to realize that we all have the potential to be anything we want. It is possible and wonderful that we can obtain this without breast implants. Ladies wake up! Big business does not give a _ _ _ _ about you, your husband or children! In a sense it is the rape of the family that we are witnessing by inconclusive medical research and the big business/government buck. I am a current medical student in my 7th year and yes a woman. This is not a pretty world we are living in today. There are many diseases that are uncurable and the medical profession is clueless as to most of their beginnings. The plague, which was cured 100 years ago, is now making a return. In essence, cells mutate from one disease to form another. What on earth makes your think that they know all of the effects of breast implants-believe me when I tell you they ABSOLUTELY DO NOT! Large medical corporations use inconclusive research and opinions from the right names to hide behind and to not only rob you of your money, but your body and mind. I would like to express this analogy to anyone out there thinking of obtaining implants. Millions of gallons of toxic waste is dumped in our water and barried in our earth...NO ONE KNOWS THE LONG TERM EFFECTS OF THIS-DON'T FOOL YOURSELF! Millions of women are having toxic breast implants...NO ONE KNOWS THE LONG TERM EFFECTS OF THIS-DON'T FOOL YOURSELF! The following form contents were entered on 30th Jan 98 Date = 30 Jan 98 00:35:08 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = liz reynolds city = muscle shoals prov = al Zip = 35661 country = usa *mailto = redwillow@aol.com *url = phone = 205-381-0865 comments = you should see what they did to me. for anyone interested--I look at labels and know what companies own products whenever i go to store. there is more than one way to skin a cat. The following form contents were entered on 29th Jan 98 Date = 29 Jan 98 04:09:09 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = Angela M. Julian city = Arlington prov = WA Zip = 98223 country = USA *mailto = Meebles1@yahoo.com *url = phone = 360-691-5840 comments = I was seriously thinking about getting implants until I saw your page. It hurts to think that I will still be flat, but it would hurt more if I got implants and had something go wrong with them. Thank you for your research. chalk one up for the good guys ........ed The following form contents were entered on 31st Jan 98 Date = 31 Jan 98 02:54:32 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = city = Huntsville prov = Alabama Zip = 35803 country = U>S>A *mailto = applelily@juno.com comments = I don't have them and don't think I need them either. I'm big enough. Question...What happens if a person gets cancer when they have an implant? My sister has just had surgery for breast cancer and I was pondering that question. thanks honest doctors know .......ed The following form contents were entered on 31st Jan 98 Date = 31 Jan 98 05:36:02 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = Donnetta Schaaf city = Glendive prov = MT Zip = 59330 country = *mailto = schaafer@mcn.net comments = I have a single implant that I got almost 12 year ago. I only got it because one breast did not develop and I was self concious about it. Had I any idea that it could be dangerous, I would've never considered it. I wish I knew then what I know now.
The following form contents were entered on 1st Feb 98 Date = 1 Feb 98 18:38:58 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = city = Burlington prov = WA Zip = 98233 country = United States *mailto = dznroses@webtv.net fax = (360)757-1200 comments = I do agree that there are always chances when getting any kind of operation not just breast implants. As long as you get regular check-ups from your doctor , you would be fine. He/she could find any early signs of reactions and you could have them removed before anything serious happened. The following form contents were entered on 3rd Feb 98 Date = 3 Feb 98 02:49:07 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = Cllair Dunn city = Sydney prov = NSW Zip = 2153 country = Australia *mailto = cdunn@one.net.au *url = phone = (02)6863446 comments = I'm presently undecided about whether or not to go ahead with augmentation. I'm confident that 'I' want them but am unsure about there safety. It is a game of odds, will I be in the lucky group to have no complication or will I be unlucky. If I am unlucky what will be the concequences . The following form contents were entered on 2nd Feb 98 Date = 2 Feb 98 16:34:30 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = Staycie city = prov = Zip = country = *mailto = txwebfx@mcia.com comments = I'm a little tired, don't feel like myself. It's a little painful to get a book down from the shelf. I must just be getting older, feeling more my age my fingers ache to hold the book and even turn the page. What is that? My foot is numb Where is that tingling coming from? What was that I was supposed to do? Why didn't I make a note. It probably wouldn't matter, I can't remember where I wrote. I am getting older, all this is normal, I can convince myself. Surely a thing that comes with age, rapidly failing health. It sure seems like a lot of work, just to climb the stairs. Should I have to stop and rest when I am brushing my hair? Careful honey, be easy, don't hug mom so tight. No honey moms to tired to help you fly your kite. What is that in my legs and back , that tingling burning pain? Feels like a thousand tiny burning needles. Am I going insane? I think the doctor thinks I am, maybe my family does to. I wish these things WERE in my head I would then know what to do. I am tired, I think I'll nap, and nap and nap... No honey, you know mommy hurts, you can't sit in my lap. That laundry sure is piling up, those dishes, they are too. As soon as I rest, I'll get to them. Theres just so much to do. Brush teeth, rest, brush teeth, rest. Brush hair, rest, brush hair rest. Mom, how do you find the energy to get around like you do? You're twice my age and look at you. Washing and cleaning, and getting out and about. Is it really just age? I now have my doubts. I'm just 25, this cannot be just age. Now my depression is turning to rage! Back to the Doctor, a different one now. Will he believe me, and help me? But how? He suggests silicone may be the thing thats causing me so many problems and pain. I find this news pretty hard to take. He tells me that my life is at stake... He gives me medicine and refers me here and there, Oh my goodness, now I am losing my hair! I sure have gained some weight, doctor says its the med At least he did not tell me it was all in my head. Get this thing out, but whos gonna pay? My health insurance dropped me today. I lost my job, I missed to much work, why is my body starting to jerk? No more doctors, there is no way to pay. After all this I have but one thing to say, We all will survive, somhow, someway! The following form contents were entered on 2nd Feb 98 Date = 2 Feb 98 20:01:45 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = MARIYN ROGERS city = PONTE VEDRA BCH prov = FL Zip = 32082 country = USA *mailto = marilynr@accustaff.com *url = phone = 904/273-1291 fax = 904/733-2583 comments = I've had them for 17 years and have just found out they are becoming ruptured and misshapen via and MRI. Awaiting an appt. with plastic surgeon to find out advice. Last year I settled in the class action suit and received a big $1,000. Of course, had I known I would not have settled at all or at least the part where you can still get replacement $$$. I don't think I have a choice now to go back after that money. Comments????? The following form contents were entered on 2nd Feb 98 Date = 2 Feb 98 20:15:32 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = marilyn rogers city = pontevedra beach prov = fl Zip = 32082 country = usa *mailto = marilynr@accustaff.com *url = phone = 904/273-1291 fax = 733-2583 comments = I have a question? How many of the women having their implants removed for rupture are having them replaced with salene. What will they look like afater 20 years with implants in them if we don't replace? the casing of almost ALL implants are silicone.....just thought you might want to know.......ed The following form contents were entered on 3rd Feb 98 Date = 3 Feb 98 20:33:08 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = Georgann Anderson city = Tulsa prov = Ok Zip = 74105 country = *mailto = George@its-systems.com phone = 918-748-9846 fax = 918-748-9850 comments = I've had implants since 1975, I've been sick almost every day since. Thanks for printing your email, phone number and name. I haven't had but a very few pro-implant people sign their name........ed The following form contents were entered on 4th Feb 98 Date = 4 Feb 98 00:47:08 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = patricia cavallo city = ft. lauderdale prov = fl Zip = 33304 country = usa *mailto = alcpatc *url = phone = fax = comments = it is a crime that has been perpetrated against women by big business and doctors. The following form contents were entered on 4th Feb 98 Date = 4 Feb 98 20:54:38 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = Carol McCabe city = Oroville prov = CA Zip = 95965 country = USA *mailto = cada@cncnet.com comments = Ruptured implants, in a back-handed sort of way, were a blessing ing in disguise for me. It awakened the survivor in me and, strangely, gave me back my life before taking it. I mean to say, I was blindly unaware how many ways I was giving up my power and identity to others around me. I was blindly contributing to the abuse of humanity in medicine by my chosen vocation as a nurse. This whole horrific experience has taught me how precious spirit is. The following form contents were entered on 5th Feb 98 Date = 5 Feb 98 03:43:40 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = Tilly Rae Vee city = Hanska prov = MN Zip = 56041-0264 country = U.S.A. *mailto = mtvee@prairie.lakes.com *url = phone = 507-439-6582 comments = At first I thought ,great a way to make myself attractive once again to my husband... wrong. I got so sick and weak I had them removed only to replace them with saline because I was scared of what I would look like with stretched flaps of skin and nothing in them. Since then they have shrunk 2" I spent new years eve of 1996-96 and New Years Day of 1997 in bed not able to sit up or roll over because I had this sensation of salt on a wound sloshing over my whole front side. Bras hurt...being touched hurts...and worse of all with small kids...I can't stand the thought of going to a DOCTOR FOR ANYTHING i think i get a mental toxicitity from reading alot of these...i will persevere....ed The following form contents were entered on 5th Feb 98 Date = 5 Feb 98 02:55:05 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = WALTER GLORIUS city = FORT COLLINS prov = CO Zip = 80525 country = U.S.A. *mailto = *url = phone = (970)224-5711 fax = comments = BREAST IMPLANTS ARE TERRIBLE. I ACCEPT MY WOMAN FOR THE WAY SHE IS. I HAVE SYMPATHY FOR ALL LADYS THAT HAVE SUFFERED FROM DOW IMPLANTS AND I WILL PRAY FOR ALL OF YOU. The following form contents were entered on 5th Feb 98 Date = 5 Feb 98 18:51:27 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = Jessica Kenne city = Audubon prov = Pa Zip = 19403 country = U.S. *mailto = Jessica Kenne/Instnl/VGI@VGINOTES *url = phone = 610-666-0607 comments = I have them and have liked having them, but have been experiencing some problems with a change in the look of them and possibly some symtoms as discribed in the sillicone implant symtoms document such as swollen lymph glands in my armpit, night sweats, and discomfort in my chest area. I am unsure of what to do at this point. I have had them a little over 10 years. The following form contents were entered on 7th Feb 98 Date = 7 Feb 98 02:20:06 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = Thea McCarthy city = WANGARATTA prov = VICTORIA Zip = 3678 country = AUSTRALIA *mailto = theajim@netc.net.au *url = phone = 03 57253223 fax = 03 57253203 comments = I had breast implants inserted at age 42 years. 9 years later I had them out because I did not wish to suffer potential medical problems. About 4 years ago I developed ulcerative Interstitial Cystitis. A blood test revealed an autoimmune problem. Have other women had this problem? Yes, this is not uncommon..............ed The following form contents were entered on 7th Feb 98 Date = 7 Feb 98 04:04:41 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = Jill city = Toronto prov = Ont Zip = M1T 2K9 country = CANADA *mailto = jiller_r@hotmail.com *url = Netscape phone = 416-298-0686 comments = I have been thinking about having implants implanted for almost 5 years now, I was well aware by the age of 20 that the breast Fairy was not stopping by to pay me a visit. I have had a desire to have big and beautiful breasts from as young as 10 years old. I never thought I'd say this, but my little"bug bites" are beautiful and I'll never have something so horrid done to my body for as long as I live. My hat goes off to all the women who have told their stories on this page, and god bless you all, I pray we can someday learn to love who we are as we are! The following form contents were entered on 7th Feb 98 Date = 7 Feb 98 14:17:20 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = city = prov = Zip = country = *mailto = bgfoot@bellatlantic.net comments = Are we going to die before anything is done. All doctors I go to tell me I am crazy, there is nothing wrong with me that is caused by the implants. What is wrong with these people? Why is Dowell allowed to carry on buisness when they have filed bankruptcy. If you or I file we loose everything and start over. I guess I am stupid for thinking that we can fight goverment and big buisness. If only someone important had Implants maybe we could get things done or maybe not they would just fix their problem and forget us. Big business ignores the little people ........ed The following form contents were entered on 7th Feb 98 Date = 7 Feb 98 18:44:40 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = comments = What about the effects of saline implants? I'm not talking silicone The BAG IS MADE OUT OF SILICONE!!!!@ WAKE UP!!!!!.....................ed The following form contents were entered on 10th Feb 98 Date = 10 Feb 98 03:53:04 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = Janet city = Edmonton prov = Alberta Zip = country = Canada *mailto = wlanders@planet.eon.net comments = This is the first time in my life I have thought about implants. I've just had a baby 11 months ago and my breasts look completely different. I am curious about saline implants in canada but am having trouble finding info. see previous..........ed The following form contents were entered on 10th Feb 98 Date = 10 Feb 98 04:43:45 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = Ashley city = prov = FL Zip = country = USA *mailto = Ashey8@aol.com comments = Thank you so much for creating this page full of the horror stories these women have had to deal with. I just turned 18 and and I have seriously thought about implants until I did research and found your page. I very quickly changed my mind. I also now realize there are much more important things to life than your breast size. chalk another one up for the good guys............ed The following form contents were entered on 11th Feb 98 Date = 11 Feb 98 02:12:11 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html country = oldfangled@webtv.net comments = I WAS A NATIONAL SUPPORT GROUP LEADER-BEFORE THE INTERNET -A LONG TIME AGO .THE THOUSAND UPON THOUSANDS OF CRY'S I'VE HEARD FROM ALL SILICONE EFFECTED PEOPLE,THANK GOD FOR YOUR NET WORK,NOW THE VOICES CAN BE HEARD BY NOT ONLY ONE PERSON-BUT MILLIONS.I'VE CRYED MAY TEARS & WATCHED FREINDS DYE.THEY HAVE TO BE STOPPED SOME HOW.GOD GIVE US-THE SICK STREIGTH TO NEVER GIVE UP THE FIGHT. The following form contents were entered on 13th Feb 98 Date = 13 Feb 98 01:03:38 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = city = Adel prov = GA Zip = 31620 country = usa *mailto = gagirl1@yahoo.com *url = phone = 912-549-7874 fax = 912-549-6593 comments = I am doing a research project and the topic is breast implants. I know no one has ever seen this, but if so, please let me know. I must find an article and then look up its sources or a source that relates to it, and the source must contradict what the article says. For example, say an article says that the FDA has banned implants, and the source that it had on it had a saying in it that the FDA has not banned implants. I know you won't find one exactly like that, but that gives an idea. I would greatly appreciate anyone who could help. The topic is due on March 20, 1998. The following form contents were entered on 13th Feb 98 Date = 13 Feb 98 22:32:12 subject = guest.html resulturl = http://www.compuvar.com/internet/thanks1.html *name = Ima city = prov = Zip = country = USA *mailto = ima11@juno.com comments = I am really having a personal quandary and I need input from ladies suffering from silicone poisoning. Let me tell you my story and maybe you will appreciate my dilemma. In 1994 a friend was in her thirties and the mother of two children. Her implants had ruptured and were removed some years earlier but she suffered greatly from the effects of the silicone in her body. Her body temperature was three degrees below normal, she had lost about 25% of her weight, she could not sleep and had no appetite. She was suicidal and had made at least one futile attempt on her life. She was at the end of her rope and the medical establishment offered her no hope for recovery. She was a participant in the Dow lawsuit but felt she would die before it was adjudicated. I had heard about a doctor in the Amazon who was a practicing and teaching physician. He had studied with the native medicine men and shamans and had recorded many cures they used which were made from rain forest plants. One of these treatments came from a tree leaf that when boiled and drank like a tea helped the body release toxins. The natives had used it for centuries because the jungle is full of toxic poisons from animals, insects and plants. Gold miners in the Amazon area were using liquid mercury and were dying from mercury poisonings. Using this age old remedy they were able to discharge the mercury from their body. The doctor then began using the same remedy to treat his patients that suffered from silicone poisoning. I took my friend to a large metropolitan city in the Amazon rain forest so this doctor could treat her silicone poisoning. She began drinking this herbal tea and after three days the doctor showed her the results of her urine test. She had already started discharging the silicone and the evidence was visible in her urine. Upon returning to the US she continued to drink the tea and within 9 months all her symptoms had completely disappeared. She has regained her weight, her temperature is normal and for the first time in years she is able to get a good nights rest. She has even had another baby and has no apparent residual effect from the poisoning. Now for my dilemma. My friend is unwilling to talk to other sufferers about her cure. Although I have talked to at least twenty other women who have silicone poisoning, none have been interested in pursuing the treatment. I frustrated and have just about given up trying to inform others of this cure. As unkind as it may sound, I can only guess that at least a portion of them are holding out for a resolution in the Dow settlement. Through the internet I am attempting one last ditch effort to get the word out to sufferers of silicone poisoning. If ANYONE is interested in pursuing this treatment please email me. Ima11@juno.com |