Could it BII? - A Breast Implant Illness Podcast

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

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 [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 [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 [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/ [https://implanthealth.co.uk/understanding-seroma-fluid-a-common-concern-around-breast-implants/] Breast implant infection: https://implanthealth.co.uk/breast-implant-infection/ [https://implanthealth.co.uk/breast-implant-infection/] Capsular contracture: https://implanthealth.co.uk/capsular-contracture/ [https://implanthealth.co.uk/capsular-contracture/] Breast implant malposition: https://implanthealth.co.uk/breast-implant-malposition/ [https://implanthealth.co.uk/breast-implant-malposition/]  Breast implant ruptures: https://implanthealth.co.uk/breast-implant-rupture/ [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 [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/ [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 [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.

This episode is available as a Vodcast episode on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/WEL-WW3yZX4 [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 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFqtWS2D3P0] You can also find her interview with The Project here: https://fb.watch/p3BXlbWPxr/ [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

Welcome to my first solo episode in a little while! I thought now that I had been through my own explant surgery and have also spoken with many women who have shared what helped them with explanting that I would wrap all of the information up in to one episode. I hope this is helpful for anyone planning to explant soon. This episode covers: - Getting the referral to a specialist from your GP - Selecting a specialist - Preparing for your surgery including what to buy - What to pack in your hospital bag - What to do on the day of the surgery This episode also lines up with the release of some free resources that I have made. I have saved these resources in an open Google Drive folder. There is also a Visitor's Book in the folder so please say hello! The folder can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sPJ6bB0axpgvuSdyPJmTFOkeNnaICbWO?usp=drive_link [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sPJ6bB0axpgvuSdyPJmTFOkeNnaICbWO?usp=drive_link] I also mention Professor Deva's study on safer breast implants. If you are explanting in Australia, please sign up: https://saferbreastimplants.org/breast-implant-removal/ [https://saferbreastimplants.org/breast-implant-removal/] And if you are explanting in Australia, make sure your surgeon logs your surgery with the Australian Breast Device Registry: https://abdr.org.au/ [https://abdr.org.au/] Don't forget to leave a review if you have liked this episode.

This episode is available as a Vodcast episode on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/7JYQQ4njpDs [https://youtu.be/7JYQQ4njpDs] Joining me on the podcast this week is Jenny, the founder of Goforth Wellness! Jenny celebrates her 1 year explant anniversary today! And she shares her journey through multiple tests, to finding out about BII and explanting with little children. To celebrate her 1 year explant anniversary, Jenny has released an Explant Revive programme which provides holistic support to women before and after explant. Link: https://goforthwellness.fitbudd.com/packs/caqC7fQTKbSHHJiU5sV6 [https://goforthwellness.fitbudd.com/packs/caqC7fQTKbSHHJiU5sV6] You can find Jenny on Instagram: @goforthwellness Website: https://www.goforthwellness.com/ [https://www.goforthwellness.com/]