On a relentless search to figure out why I was experiencing symptoms like brain fog, extreme exhaustion, anxiety, unexplained intense rashes, hypersensitivity to allergens, etc. I became hyper- aware of everything that I put on and in by body, especially things that weren’t natural. 

Through research, my mom became concerned that my symptoms were attributed to my implants. At first, I didn’t want to hear it. I was in denial. After all, the FDA approves them, and countless women have them and get them everyday. Certainly, they wouldn’t allow something to be “approved” that would harm you… but then… We began to learn that there are countless “FDA approved,” foods sitting on grocery shelves, loaded with chemicals and ingredients that provide zero nutrition for our bodies and attributing to countless health issues. At this point it didn’t seem too far off to believe “FDA approved” implants might also be impacting my health. 

In the midst of it all, God also lead me to another huge contributing factor to my health that I desperately needed to heal from- Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW). I learned first hand that we also cannot rely on what a label says a beauty product contains. I went through years of suffering as a result of using a basic facial cream (Mario Badescu Control cream that contained undisclosed steroids). (Click here to learn more about the lack of FDA regulations on personal care products). You absolutely need to be your own health advocate. You must do your own research, uncover truth and decide for yourself and for your family what the best path is to optimal health.

After years of relentless searching, one of my best friends sent me a link to the Breast Implant Illness Facebook Page where I poured over stories of women who had various symptoms and healed once they removed their breast implants. My thought process at this point was that I didn’t have just one contributing factor to my health issues—but regardless of what other contributing factors there were, continuing to have implants live in my body were only holding me back from full healing, they were adding to the toxin load, taxing my body, and doing me no favors.   

I got my explant in March of 2018. 

My surgeon, Dr. Feng was thankfully very aware of what TSW was and able to help me understand which symptoms were caused by TSW, and which symptoms were from my implants. 

Overall, once I got them out I felt improvement in brain fog and unexplained anxiety attacks. Dr.Feng explained how brain fog and anxiety can be brought on because of where your implants sit, leaving you unable to fully expand your lungs and take a full breath. Over time, your brain signals to your body that you aren’t getting enough oxygen and can lead to anxiety and brain fog. 

Getting my implants removed was one of the best decisions I have made for my health. Once removed, there was no longer a hindrance to my body fully healing. I live in peace knowing through the implants those toxins are no longer taking up residence in my body. I can breathe better, sleep better, and have officially healed from Topical steroid withdrawal. Praise the Lord, I am healed! And if you are on a journey to health, you can heal too!