• Could it BII? - A Breast Implant Illness Podcast

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Could it BII? - A Breast Implant Illness Podcast

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  • BII, or Breast Implant Illness isn't a recognised medical condition as yet, but women all over the world are sharing their experiences with a multitude of symptoms while having breast implants. I, myself have a laundry list of them and I will be sharing my story from the reason for getting breast implants at the age of 20, to the list of symptoms I experience, all the way through to getting my own explant surgery done. I'm hoping that by having them taken out, I will be able to live life without pain, fatigue and so so much hair loss. So... Could it BII? If you have any feedback or would like to join me for an episode on the podcast, you can reach out to me via email at coulditbiipodcast@gmail.com
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  • 42: Sheri's Story

    42: Sheri's Story
    Apr 26 2024
    It's been a hot minute! Sorry about the wait between episodes lately, but I am back with Sheri's Story.

    Sheri joins me from Tampa, Florida 5 weeks after her explant with Dr David Rankin. It's amazing t hear how great she is feeling already!

    You can follow Sheri on Instagram @sheri_in_the_air
    If you want to see a picture of the foreign object found in her capsule, go check out @davidrankinmd on Instagram

    If you would like to share your story or just get in touch, reach out to me on social media, or via email: coulditbiipodcast@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 41: Before you consider breast implants... what we wish we knew

    41: Before you consider breast implants... what we wish we knew
    Feb 5 2024
    Happy new year 2024!

    I created this episode in the hope that it will reach women who are considering breast implants before they go through with the surgery, so they can make an informed decision, as we know this information is not covered in detail when we are seeing surgeons.

    Here are the links to the topics covered today:
    USA Black Box Warning on breast implants: https://www.bmj.com/content/375/bmj.n2639#:~:text=Risks%20and%20complications&text=The%20boxed%20warning%20now%20tells,which%20may%20require%20more%20surgery.%E2%80%9D

    Breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL): ​​https://www.tga.gov.au/products/medical-devices/breast-implant-hub/breast-implant-associated-cancer-consumer-information

    Breast implant related squamous cell carcinoma (BIA-SCC):
    https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/update-reports-squamous-cell-carcinoma-scc-capsule-around-breast-implants-fda-safety-communication

    Breast seroma:
    https://implanthealth.co.uk/understanding-seroma-fluid-a-common-concern-around-breast-implants/

    Breast implant infection:
    https://implanthealth.co.uk/breast-implant-infection/

    Capsular contracture:
    https://implanthealth.co.uk/capsular-contracture/

    Breast implant malposition:
    https://implanthealth.co.uk/breast-implant-malposition/ 

    Breast implant ruptures:
    https://implanthealth.co.uk/breast-implant-rupture/

    Breast implants are not lifetime devices and ABDR data:
    https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/implants/Pages/breast-implants.aspx#:~:text=breast%20implants%20are%20not%20intended,common%20complications%20that%20can%20occur 

    Heavy metals in breast implants:
    https://lauramilesmd.com/breast-implant-illness-heavy-metals/

    Silicone implant ban in the US:
    https://slate.com/technology/2022/06/breast-implant-illness-what-is-it-cause-treatment-science.html

    I would like to thank the amazing women who responded to my call out on the “what we wish we knew” section of this episode. Your thoughts and experience will reach women across the world and no doubt change lives.
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    25 mins
  • 40: Charlotte's Story

    40: Charlotte's Story
    Dec 21 2023
    This episode is available as a Vodcast episode on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/WEL-WW3yZX4 

    Joining me from Canberra in Australia this week is Charlotte.

    When I was looking for podcasts about BII in the lead up to my surgery, I came across an episode of What’s Doing Podcast that Charlotte featured on, where she discussed her BII and explant experience. She was one of the women who gave me hope that my surgery would be what my body needed to heal.

    Charlotte has recently joined a panel which discussed the Australian National Safety and Quality Cosmetic Surgery Standards which have been updated in Australia, you can check out the video here:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFqtWS2D3P0

    You can also find her interview with The Project here:

    https://fb.watch/p3BXlbWPxr/

    If you would like to reach out to Charlotte or share your story on her Instagram page, feel free to reach out to her on Instagram @letsgetit_offourchest
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    53 mins

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