Very unhappy

By huggybear

1 min read

I used to be heathy avid runner. I had silicon breast implants for 37 years. They ruptured. They were removed.

I had a lot of silicon in my body. Then I ended up with RA. My knees hurt. I all of a sudden felt tired all the time and very depressed. The surgeon destroyed my chest; cut my nipples off. I was 38DD, now 38AAA - lopsided scars, just a mess. I paid him cash $12,000.00. It has been on 11/1/2013 and sick.

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Effie Koliopoulos Moderator & Contributor
Dear <inline-mention user-id="3241134" username="huggybear"/> thank you for taking the time to share your story and experience. I am so incredibly sorry to hear the surgery didn't go as planned, and I can't begin to imagine the amount of aggravation you are experiencing. Rheumatoid arthritis is known to be caused by many 'triggers' as you may or may not know already, and certain toxins can play a big role. So what you are dealing with after silicone breast implants is not unheard of, as many women have come to find that after this procedure, they are diagnosed with a chronic condition. Changes to our bodies can be hard to deal with, especially when it's something that we thought would never be an issue. We can't go back and change the past, but we can try to move forward in the best way possible. You have a right to be unhappy about this situation and I feel anyone would be honest. But what can you do now, today, to help move you past this experience? I know for myself, RA has given me a scar on my knee due to a total knee replacement. I will never have my 'normal' knee back, and I have spent time grieving that loss. What has always helped me when other joints in my body have been attacked by this ruthless disease, is to lean on a strong and trusted support system. Lastly, taking some time every morning or out of your day to say positive affirmations (if that's your thing), and to list things in your life that are going well and that you're grateful for can help a lot too. I suggest connecting with other people via forums under the 'Community' tab here: <a href='https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/forums' target='_blank'>https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/forums/</a> Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything else. We are always here.
Tamara Haag Moderator & Contributor
Hi <inline-mention user-id="3241134" username="huggybear"/> , I’m so sorry it has been such a very rough time. With multiple co-occurring issues, it sounds like it has been awful. Thank you for being here, for sharing, and for reaching out. I’m rooting for you, Tamara
Mary Sophia Hawks Moderator & Contributor
Huggybear, Thank you for sharing your painful story. I am so sorry for your suffering. Dealing with all the changes RA brings is very difficult. Especially if you are a runner. There are many articles on here about coping and how our lives change. It's important to know that chronic fatigue and pain affect our stores of "happy" neurotransmitters. Depression and pain are very difficult to manage without help. I encourage you to visit this site often and to seek out help. Gentle hugs, Mary Sophia, moderator/author