PiP Implants support thread - Irish petition in post #1

sheba12

021 shine wrote: »

Thank you so much kyra123. To be honest i dont even want to begin this process but i know i need to do it. As a mum i have to find out. It is so sickening that they have used an implant that was not safe. Thanks again for reply to my post it really does help to know that someone else is in the same situation. A problem shared and all that..... I think i will update this thread with the process that I go through from today on as already it has really helped me and it might help someone else in the future. I will ring imb tomorrow and post the result. Take care for now .......

:mad:hi all sorry aint been on in a while,im still trying to get my results in writing of hmg,they told me too no ruptures but still want it in writing..im an absolute wreck i dont know what to do from here on in i simply cannot afford this operation,ive tried everything its just not possible,all my hours have been cut in work and my partner aint working so it looks like im stuck with these things,its so annoying that we have to nearly beg family members and friends to loan us the money to pay for this when we cant even pay them bk let alone pay for another op,,im bloody discusted with hmg i might aswell be back to the way i was 6 yrs ago b4 i had the op cos now im covered up like an onion i dont even want to see my breasts anymore all the confidence i gained after having this surgery is now gone:o

Pixiejane

sheba12 wrote: »

:mad:hi all sorry aint been on in a while,im still trying to get my results in writing of hmg,they told me too no ruptures but still want it in writing..im an absolute wreck i dont know what to do from here on in i simply cannot afford this operation,ive tried everything its just not possible,all my hours have been cut in work and my partner aint working so it looks like im stuck with these things,its so annoying that we have to nearly beg family members and friends to loan us the money to pay for this when we cant even pay them bk let alone pay for another op,,im bloody discusted with hmg i might aswell be back to the way i was 6 yrs ago b4 i had the op cos now im covered up like an onion i dont even want to see my breasts anymore all the confidence i gained after having this surgery is now gone:o

Hey Sheba,

Glad you've no ruptures but yes even still, it's a horrible situation to be in and this recession is not helping anyone either. Hopefully things will improve for all PIP ladies in the near future. Don't be covering yourself up Sheba, and letting all that confidence go, you've nothing to be ashamed of, remember it's your clinic who's in the wrong in all of this, not you. Try pamper yourself in some way, buy a new top without breaking the bank and you'll feel good about yourself again. And don't forget to have some lovely chocolate this Easter, chocolate always makes you feel better:)

xzanti

Ladies, what is the difference between Nagor and Natrelle implants?

Pixiejane

xzanti wrote: »

Ladies, what is the difference between Nagor and Natrelle implants?

Nagor implants are manufactured in the UK and Cumbernauld, Scotland and are currently undergoing pre market approval in the U.S.

Allergan Natrelle have FDA approval from the U.S.

Big difference in price it seems though. Have attached some links for you below.

http://www.nagor.com/about/index.html

http://www.natrelle.com/

xzanti

Pixiejane wrote: »

Big difference in price it seems though. Have attached some links for you below.

http://www.nagor.com/about/index.html

http://www.natrelle.com/

Thanks for that

Out of interest, what sort of price difference are we talking? At a brief look I don't see any prices outlined on either website..

saulite

xzanti wrote: »

Thanks for that

Out of interest, what sort of price difference are we talking? At a brief look I don't see any prices outlined on either website..

Hi . Think its the best for you to ring clinics and find out as the prices cud be different .... I paid 3500 .I have Nagor implant it was special price from Cosmedico for PIP ladies, Allergen Natrelle FDA approved will be more expensive think its from 5000 -5500. Both implants are medical grade and have lifetime warranty .

sheba12

Pixiejane wrote: »

Hey Sheba,

Glad you've no ruptures but yes even still, it's a horrible situation to be in and this recession is not helping anyone either. Hopefully things will improve for all PIP ladies in the near future. Don't be covering yourself up Sheba, and letting all that confidence go, you've nothing to be ashamed of, remember it's your clinic who's in the wrong in all of this, not you. Try pamper yourself in some way, buy a new top without breaking the bank and you'll feel good about yourself again. And don't forget to have some lovely chocolate this Easter, chocolate always makes you feel better:)

:)hi pixiejane thanks so much ur dead right them bloody clinics should step up to the mark now and replace these things for us and yes i think ill buy that top after all could do with a treat we all could!!! ill have the sons easter eggs all ate if i start on chocolate ha he wont have one left i wouldnt mind i not a big sweet eater at all!! hopefully it will turn out good for us in the end:)

Hope1

Thanks a mill ladies for all your help it's great we all can chat and help one another, I am going to have a consultation with cosmedico Dr Madari in a few weeks they are so nice and helpful on the phone, still doing my homework though and all your stories are a great help xx also going for legal advice on Thursday so not letting them away with this .

021 shine

Hi all, just to let ye know im not ignoring ye, been away all weekend so only just rang medical board so awaiting call back. Thanks again for all the support and will let ye know what they say. PS - as a general rule are ye having replacements only if ye have confirmed PIPs or just in case either way??? Thanks again.....

Pixiejane

Hi there Ladies,

Just to let you all know our very own Sarita will be on chatting to Dave Fanning tomorrow morning from 9am onwards. Please tune in and support her, and feel free to ring, text or email in any comments you have. Your support is greatly appreciated.

RedladyPF

Pixiejane wrote: »

Hello Ladies,

Hope you're all doing as well as can be expected. Just wanted to give you all a quick update on everything that's been going on to date. We do apologise for being off the boards radar in recent weeks, but please note that we have been very busy. I will update you all regularly from herein.

March proved to be a busy month for us. We met with the Irish Medicines Board. From this meeting, we got to have a meeting with the country's Chief Medical Officer. We showed him the statements that some of you ladies sent through to the website, and they proved to be very valuable in that this was the evidence we needed to show him. He was appalled by the treatement of patients of one particular clinic, and has since met with that clinic. In fact the Dept. of Health met with all the implanting clinics and the Irish Medicines Board.

Some of the ladies met with Patient Focus Group, www.patientfocus.ie. They met with two very influential and lovely ladies there, and they've helped us greatly in working on a care package for every woman in Ireland affected by PIP. Check out their website for further information, and feel free to contact them for any help or advice.

The PIP issue has also been raised in the Dail recently. Legislation has been passed and is forthcoming, not as quickly as we'd like, but hey this is Ireland! Positive outcome.

3 of the ladies from PIP Action Group got an hour's notice last Thursday to get themselves into the Dail as the Irish Medicine's Board were conducting a meeting with TD's, and we were tipped off to this meeting. So everything was dropped, including 9 children! to make it in and see what was going on. They met with a TD afterwards, and as a result of this attendance in the Dail, a cross party committee will be formed by the TD's to help us in our cause for PIP ladies. Our very own lady Sarita ended up with the RTE1 newsteam back in her house afterwards, and appeared on the 6pm news last Thursday also.
TD Anne Ferris will be heading up this committee, along with a few other colleagues and then it's all systems go. This is a another big positive for the group and for affected PIP ladies as a whole. We have also been asked back to the Dail to put forward our presentation to all TD's on the 24th April, and we also have a follow up meeting with the Chief Medical Officer.

So it's looking like April will also be a very busy month ahead for us also.

Hi Girls, having been in touch with you directly, I want to congratulate you on the incredible dedication and unselfish support to others effected by the PIP disaster. You all have your daily personal demands, yet the amount of time energy and money you put into preparing for meetings with the various public representatives is amazing.
For all ladies who have been affected by PIP, you have the right to have it sorted for health reasons. Individually, you can get your GP to refer you to a Breast Surgeon within the Irish Healthcare System. Under Medical Council code of ethics, any doctor has a duty of care to refer on to another doctor with the appropriate expertise to manage a patients health issue. Should a GP say they wont refer, put the request to the GP in writing & keep a copy. For those of you who feel you can wait/cant afford their removal at present, at least getting a referral into the public system is a start.
It would be good if we could collate statistics on successful/unsuccessful referrals, and outcome of a Consultants review. This info is solid evidence that can be presented to Dept. of Health that shows the difficulties you are encountering. It may help influence a positive decision by the department on how to manage removal of the defective implants.

As PIP Action Group have mentioned before Patient Focus, (01- 8851633) a free, confidential independent advocacy service will provide support to individuals through the process.

jojom

Pixiejane wrote: »

Hi there Ladies,

Just to let you all know our very own Sarita will be on chatting to Dave Fanning tomorrow morning from 9am onwards. Please tune in and support her, and feel free to ring, text or email in any comments you have. Your support is greatly appreciated.

thats great i will be sure to tune in

jojom

hi ladies just wanted to thank you for your support and let you know my mri results came in yesterday and there are no ruptures

evergreen girl

jojom wrote: »

hi ladies just wanted to thank you for your support and let you know my mri results came in yesterday and there are no ruptures

That's great news jojom, you must be very relieved .

kyra123

jojom wrote: »

hi ladies just wanted to thank you for your support and let you know my mri results came in yesterday and there are no ruptures

Glad to hear jojom

kyra123

Hi All

Alot of you have been contacting us asking when we could all meet up
so here is what we have organised.

Myself and the ladies in PIP Action Group Ireland want to let you all know we will be holding a PIP Information Day, it will be on the 5th May in the Red Cow Hotel Dublin from 1pm - 3pm. 3pm - 4pm Media will be invited to speak with the group or any ladies that would like to speak with them. Media -please contact us through our web site if you have not already gotten an invite.

This is an invite only closed event. It is for PIP Ladies and their family/friends only there will be no media in the room. If any one from the cosmetic industry would like to attend please contact us directly. We are doing our best to ensure that pip women feel safe and secure to attend this information day.

To get a ticket all you have to do is register through our web site www.pipactiongroup.com by send us your name and the name of a friend, partner that you would like to bring with you. You will be mailed back an e ticket that you print and bring with valid ID on the day to show to security.

On the day we have secured guest speakers that will give a short intro about them selves and then they will be free to speak with you all.

Guest Speakers will include:

- Psychologists and Therapists

- TD's

-Solicitors that are working with pip ladies

-A Non PIP related Cosmetic clinic- The Avoca Clinic- (Owner,Surgeon and Nursing staff)

- Patient Focus ( a patient advocacy group)

-PIP Action Group will also be giving an update on all work done so far and will report back on our meeting with the Chief Medical Officer and the Irish Medicines Board from Friday the 4th May.

This event will be free of charge to all pip ladies.:)

All speakers are coming to this event for us and giving us their free time to support all pip patients. And for that myself and the ladies in PIP Action Group Ireland would like to thank them very much for their support.

The information day has only been confirmed in the last 24 hours and tickets are going really fast so please register your name and who ever you would like to bring with you through our web site, your web ticket will be e mailed to you next week.

We really hope this helps all you ladies, we are working really hard to have one event with as much information as we can get for you.

PIP Action Group Ireland

Pixiejane

kyra123 wrote: »

Hi All

Alot of you have been contacting us asking when we could all meet up
so here is what we have organised.

Myself and the ladies in PIP Action Group Ireland want to let you all know we will be holding a PIP Information Day, it will be on the 5th May in the Red Cow Hotel Dublin from 1pm - 3pm. 3pm - 4pm Media will be invited to speak with the group or any ladies that would like to speak with them. Media -please contact us through our web site if you have not already gotten an invite.

This is an invite only closed event. It is for PIP Ladies and their family/friends only there will be no media in the room. If any one from the cosmetic industry would like to attend please contact us directly. We are doing our best to ensure that pip women feel safe and secure to attend this information day.

To get a ticket all you have to do is register through our web site www.pipactiongroup.com by send us your name and the name of a friend, partner that you would like to bring with you. You will be mailed back an e ticket that you print and bring with valid ID on the day to show to security.

On the day we have secured guest speakers that will give a short intro about them selves and then they will be free to speak with you all.

Guest Speakers will include:

- Psychologists and Therapists

- TD's

-Solicitors that are working with pip ladies

-A Non PIP related Cosmetic clinic- The Avoca Clinic- (Owner,Surgeon and Nursing staff)

- Patient Focus ( a patient advocacy group)

-PIP Action Group will also be giving an update on all work done so far and will report back on our meeting with the Chief Medical Officer and the Irish Medicines Board from Friday the 4th May.

This event will be free of charge to all pip ladies.:)

All speakers are coming to this event for us and giving us their free time to support all pip patients. And for that myself and the ladies in PIP Action Group Ireland would like to thank them very much for their support.

The information day has only been confirmed in the last 24 hours and tickets are going really fast so please register your name and who ever you would like to bring with you through our web site, your web ticket will be e mailed to you next week.

We really hope this helps all you ladies, we are working really hard to have one event with as much information as we can get for you.

PIP Action Group Ireland

Yes please register your names through our web site, and we can get working on sending out your tickets to you next week. We've had a great response already ladies

Please also note that the meeting room we will be in is actually in The Red Cow Inn upstairs in the function room, and not the hotel (Moran's hotel). Both the Red Cow Inn and Moran's Hotel are two seperate buildings but in the one location, for those of you who are not familiar with the area.

Thanks again.

Hope1

Hi ladies unfortunately won't be able to attend the red cow on the 5th due to work commitments , need all my days I can get as I will be having surgery soon.but ladies of pip action group I am so proud of ye and you all should be so proud of yourselfs . You really have done excellent to make our voices heard , best of luck for the 5th will be thinking of you all xxx

Hope1

Hi ladies unfortunately won't be able to attend the red cow on the 5th due to work commitments , need all my days I can get as I will be having surgery soon.but ladies of pip action group I am so proud of ye and you all should be so proud of yourselfs . You really have done excellent to make our voices heard , best of luck for the 5th will be thinking of you all xxx

sue103

Hope1 wrote: »

Hi ladies unfortunately won't be able to attend the red cow on the 5th due to work commitments , need all my days I can get as I will be having surgery soon.but ladies of pip action group I am so proud of ye and you all should be so proud of yourselfs . You really have done excellent to make our voices heard , best of luck for the 5th will be thinking of you all xxx

Thanks Hope1,
Sorry you can't make the 5th but don't worry we will let you know all the details, hope everything is well with you.

Sue103:o

sheba12

sue103 wrote: »

Thanks Hope1,
Sorry you can't make the 5th but don't worry we will let you know all the details, hope everything is well with you.

Sue103:o

hi everyone i finally got my results in writing thank god no ruptures im hopeing to be there on the 5th just waiting on m boss to see have i the day off so fingers crossed ill be there:)

sue103

sheba12 wrote: »

sue103 wrote: »

Thanks Hope1,
Sorry you can't make the 5th but don't worry we will let you know all the details, hope everything is well with you.

Sue103:o

hi everyone i finally got my results in writing thank god no ruptures im hopeing to be there on the 5th just waiting on m boss to see have i the day off so fingers crossed ill be there:)

Great Sheba12, hopefully you can make it bd we look forward to meeting with you x

Pixiejane

sheba12 wrote: »

hi everyone i finally got my results in writing thank god no ruptures im hopeing to be there on the 5th just waiting on m boss to see have i the day off so fingers crossed ill be there:)

Ah good news so, hope you have a nice boss and look forward to seeing you there if you can make it.

Pixiejane

http://www.rivermedical.ie/assets/files/White%20paper.pdf

Hello Ladies,

Hope you're all doing ok, it's been quiet again on boards, but that doesn't mean we haven't been busy. It would be nice to hear from you all and how you're all getting on, and if there's been any new developments with your own situations regarding PIPs.

We've been meeting up on a regular basis as usual, and lots of hard work going on in the background as usual by us while we continue to go to work and get on with our own daily lives as best we can. Tomorrow PIP Action Group is meeting with all TD's and Senators in Leinster House to do a presentation on the PIP issue affecting women, and to move forward with the Cross Party Committee people. We will update you as to how that goes. Next week then we have a follow up meeting with the Chief Medical Officer and the Irish Medicines Board, and not forgetting our PIP Information Day on Sat 5th May in the Red Cow Inn, Dublin 22. We have been quite busy preparing for all of these meetings and events.

I came across this article (link above) on the internet, and found it to be very informative for anyone considering cosmetic surgery in general. It also touches on regulation of the industry also. So please have a read of it, and as we always say, it's your decision at the end of the day who you choose, but please always do your own research. Hope it helps.

Pixiejane

Another busy long day for the group today ladies, but just to let you all know it went very well. We met with TD's and Senators today in Leinster House. We were well received and we had a good turnout from all parties. We're hoping to receive word back in the next few days from other TD's wishing to join the Cross Party Committee currently headed up by Anne Ferris, and indeed to turn up to the PIP Information Day next Saturday.

So another positive step forward, and next week is our follow up meeting with the State's Chief Medical Officer. Light at the end of the tunnel is coming ladies

Hope everyone's doing well.

Well done today PIP Action Group:D

Pixiejane

Hello Ladies,

Well one week to our PIP Information Day, hope you all have your tickets? Please contact us through our website www.pipactiongroup.com to request your ticket if you haven't already done so.:) We are looking forward to meeting with you all on the day.

We have a great list of speakers from the different industries associated with the PIP issue lined up to speak to everyone on the day, and to individuals afterwards.

A selection of Solicitors currently working with PIP clients
A clinical Psychologist and his team who are currently going to hold a workshop for all PIP affected ladies
A non PIP using cosmetic clinic, and a selection of Surgeons
Patient Focus Group

We'll be busy this weekend working on our upcoming meeting (next Friday) with the State's Chief Medical Officer, so here's hoping for a very promising week next week. Enjoy your weekend.:D

sheba12

hi every one how ye all doing,just letting ye know i wont be able to make the meeting couldnt get the day off work saturdays are a bad day for me to get off. but good luck to each and everyone of ye that are going to be there and hope ye all speak up for yourselves:)

Pixiejane

sheba12 wrote: »

hi every one how ye all doing,just letting ye know i wont be able to make the meeting couldnt get the day off work saturdays are a bad day for me to get off. but good luck to each and everyone of ye that are going to be there and hope ye all speak up for yourselves:)

Hi Sheba,

Shame about Saturday, but sure it's understandable you have to work. Hoping this weather doesn't put people off travelling now, but don't think it will. A great response so far from women in general, and we've a great selection of speakers lined up. A few more Surgeons and Solicitors have agreed to come on the day and do a short presentation, and speak to individuals afterwards, so it'll be good for women to have a choice.

saulite

Pixiejane wrote: »

Hi Sheba,

Shame about Saturday, but sure it's understandable you have to work. Hoping this weather doesn't put people off travelling now, but don't think it will. A great response so far from women in general, and we've a great selection of speakers lined up. A few more Surgeons and Solicitors have agreed to come on the day and do a short presentation, and speak to individuals afterwards, so it'll be good for women to have a choice.

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/pledge-taxpayer-implants-cost-145528627.html

Pixiejane

Well Ladies,

For those who didn't see the 6pm RTE news tonight, make sure you watch it at 9pm and see what Mr. Holohan (Chief Medical Officer) has to say and to see our own Sarita speak to RTE about it also.

It's very positive news, and tomorrow we will find out the rest of the details when we meet with Mr. Holohan. Our hard work is paying off thankfully. So we are looking forward to that, and will update you all at the meeting on Saturday. We will also update those who cannot attend.

It's looking to be a very promising bank holiday weekend, so chins up all you ladies out there

Hope1

Great work pip action group , finally we have been heard. Hopefully they will have to remove and replace :-)

LegacyUser

HI All,

Thank you firstly- GREAT work by the PAG. Who would have thought we women could be so powerful, meeting TD's and not standing for this behaviour. WELL DONE!

On another note, i am registered to attend the meeting tomorrow in the Red Cow, however as i looked at your pipactiongroup website today i saw an link to an article written by Dr <snip>. Im very confused and a little upset, he is the man who put my PIP implants in!! He is the man who said he was charging me crazy money for them to be taken out. (i had them out elsewhere)I dont want to ever see him again in my life, so would you mind letting me know is he going tomorrow? just because if he is I wont be in attendance, i find him too upsetting to be around and I am surprised his article is on your site- you ladies are TOO good to be using work and articles written by a man who put PIPS in. Can you let me know ladies? Thanks a million i hope i dont seem harsh I just know i never want to see him again if not Ill see you tomorrow!

EllaR

I'm sorry to write negative things too when Pip action group have worked so hard. I had a bad experience with dr <snip> too. I made an appointment explaining I had the pip's. He was 3rd surgeon I went to see. First one was a complete 'yes, everything is possible no problem', 2nd one works for Beaumont n was highly recommended. He does reconstructive surgery. He frightened me though because everything was quite negative n complicated. He told me 2nd time round i might have to go a bit bigger which i really dont want. Or if i dont have them replaced i stil have good risk of complications..i fluid that forms where implant was. I was hoping dr <snip> would b a happy medium. When I brought up things that 2nd surgeon had said he changed from smiles to abruptly ending consult. He wanted me out of room! To top it off I went down to reception where they told me I owed 100e! I wasnt told about this b4 consult and was horrified. This is an ugly business is what I think now and it's v hard to trust any of them.
It's really important to b able to share here so hope it's ok and it doesn't take away from hard work girls have done.

PIPsRemoved wrote: »

HI All,

Thank you firstly- GREAT work by the PAG. Who would have thought we women could be so powerful, meeting TD's and not standing for this behaviour. WELL DONE!

On another note, i am registered to attend the meeting tomorrow in the Red Cow, however as i looked at your pipactiongroup website today i saw an link to an article written by Dr <snip>. Im very confused and a little upset, he is the man who put my PIP implants in!! He is the man who said he was charging me crazy money for them to be taken out. (i had them out elsewhere)I dont want to ever see him again in my life, so would you mind letting me know is he going tomorrow? just because if he is I wont be in attendance, i find him too upsetting to be around and I am surprised his article is on your site- you ladies are TOO good to be using work and articles written by a man who put PIPS in. Can you let me know ladies? Thanks a million i hope i dont seem harsh I just know i never want to see him again if not Ill see you tomorrow!

ilmm2012

Hi Ladies I just wanted to be clear about one thing Dr <snip> will not be attending our meeting tomorrow I know this would be distressing for some of our PIP ladies and I can assure we wouldnt do that xx

jojom

Pixiejane wrote: »

Another busy long day for the group today ladies, but just to let you all know it went very well. We met with TD's and Senators today in Leinster House. We were well received and we had a good turnout from all parties. We're hoping to receive word back in the next few days from other TD's wishing to join the Cross Party Committee currently headed up by Anne Ferris, and indeed to turn up to the PIP Information Day next Saturday.

So another positive step forward, and next week is our follow up meeting with the State's Chief Medical Officer. Light at the end of the tunnel is coming ladies

Hope everyone's doing well.

Well done today PIP Action Group:D

well done girls thats brilliant thanks again for all the hard work it is very much appreciated

jojom

Pixiejane wrote: »

Well Ladies,

For those who didn't see the 6pm RTE news tonight, make sure you watch it at 9pm and see what Mr. Holohan (Chief Medical Officer) has to say and to see our own Sarita speak to RTE about it also.

It's very positive news, and tomorrow we will find out the rest of the details when we meet with Mr. Holohan. Our hard work is paying off thankfully. So we are looking forward to that, and will update you all at the meeting on Saturday. We will also update those who cannot attend.

It's looking to be a very promising bank holiday weekend, so chins up all you ladies out there

hi girls i just watched last nights news, did i hear correctly all 1500 women will be offered free removal ?

jojom

jojom wrote: »

hi girls i just watched last nights news, did i hear correctly all 1500 women will be offered free removal ?

sarita i think you are so brave to be a voice for the rest of us pip ladies i think u and the rest of pip action group should be so proud, i will be there tommorow hope to meet you and thank you and the rest of the group in person x

heathersissy79

I'm a straight guy (albeit a partime crossdresser) but I think it's shocking that a producer or a supplier can escape their resonsibilities in regards to these life threatening implants. Without sounding massivley PC, if politicians' daughters or mothers were implanted or if it was an issue which affected men then there would be a much higher level of support. The company is run by a psycho, the only real option is for the State to step in and pay for the removal all PIP implants. It would be my tax payments well spent for once.

ilmm2012

jojom wrote: »

sarita i think you are so brave to be a voice for the rest of us pip ladies i think u and the rest of pip action group should be so proud, i will be there tommorow hope to meet you and thank you and the rest of the group in person x

Thank you Jojom, it was lovely to meet you on Saturday and so many other lovely ladies, it's ladies like yourself that make putting ourselves on the frontline worth it.

Sarita xxxx

ilmm2012

heathersissy79 wrote: »

I'm a straight guy (albeit a partime crossdresser) but I think it's shocking that a producer or a supplier can escape their resonsibilities in regards to these life threatening implants. Without sounding massivley PC, if politicians' daughters or mothers were implanted or if it was an issue which affected men then there would be a much higher level of support. The company is run by a psycho, the only real option is for the State to step in and pay for the removal all PIP implants. It would be my tax payments well spent for once.

Thank you heathersissy79, you are entirely right this would never have happened if it was men that were affected or indeed someone high profile and if there were more people who thought like you did then we wouldnt be in this mess but hey we're not going away anytime soon so people have to stand up and take notice.
xx

JustPeachy

Well done girls, you've made amazing progress with Harley. The rest of us will never be able to repay your hard work. I was thrilled to hear RTE news on Saturday night, though I had to pretend not to be listening/interested at the in-laws!!! I guess I'll be trying to contact Harley tomorrow to see what the story is with scheduling operations, has anyone heard from them yet with a date??

saulite

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2012/0507/1224315686908.html


You girls have done so much for everyone , you are inspirational !! xxx

Pixiejane

PIPsRemoved wrote: »

HI All,

Thank you firstly- GREAT work by the PAG. Who would have thought we women could be so powerful, meeting TD's and not standing for this behaviour. WELL DONE!

On another note, i am registered to attend the meeting tomorrow in the Red Cow, however as i looked at your pipactiongroup website today i saw an link to an article written by Dr Chatzis. Im very confused and a little upset, he is the man who put my PIP implants in!! He is the man who said he was charging me crazy money for them to be taken out. (i had them out elsewhere)I dont want to ever see him again in my life, so would you mind letting me know is he going tomorrow? just because if he is I wont be in attendance, i find him too upsetting to be around and I am surprised his article is on your site- you ladies are TOO good to be using work and articles written by a man who put PIPS in. Can you let me know ladies? Thanks a million i hope i dont seem harsh I just know i never want to see him again if not Ill see you tomorrow!

Hi there,
I see you're only a "guest user" of boards. Are you the lady who emailed us late on Friday evening? We had problems emailing you back! some problem with your email address?
I'm sorry to hear of your experience. Are you a Clane patient then? Clane were actually the first clinic to offer some kind of solution to their patients regarding removal and replacement if a rupture wasn't present, and much more acccomodating than HMG. They have been engaging with their patients and sending them for ultrasounds at no cost to their patients. Did you go for your scan before you opted for surgery elsewhere? Their option was a lot less expensive than what was being offered elsewhere. The article was actually written before all this PIP nightmare began, and I consider it to be very informative for anyone considering any cosmetic procedure.

evergreen girl

Hi guys, haven't been on in a while but wanted to post to say that I can't believe how much pip action group has achieved in such a short time. Ye should be so proud of yourselves. WELL DONE! Absolutely great news for all the women who don't have ruptures.

HMG are replacing my implants next week (one was ruptured), can't wait to finally be rid of them.

Best of luck to all with upcoming operations. Will let ye know how I get on, although have been assured it def won't be as painful as the last time....will have to wait and see

Pixiejane

evergreen girl wrote: »

Hi guys, haven't been on in a while but wanted to post to say that I can't believe how much pip action group has achieved in such a short time. Ye should be so proud of yourselves. WELL DONE! Absolutely great news for all the women who don't have ruptures.

HMG are replacing my implants next week (one was ruptured), can't wait to finally be rid of them.

Best of luck to all with upcoming operations. Will let ye know how I get on, although have been assured it def won't be as painful as the last time....will have to wait and see

Thanks for saying that Evergreen. Yes we've achieved a lot in a short space of time, and have worked very hard and sacrificed time with our families over the last few months, but it's been worth it all. Best of luck with your surgery next week, it'll be a big weight lifted off your shoulders I'm sure. What are they replacing them with can I ask, thanks? I'm sure all other HMG patients will be interested to know going forward. Cheers.

Belle2012

Well done everyone for all your hard work. Thank you for all the time and effort you have been putting into this. It's all paying off xxx
I wanted to ask if ye knew about the hospital group patients as they don't operate in cork any more and have offered for me to travel to the uk. I don't want to travel and i feel I could not leave them carry out the operation again. Does the free removal only apply if I go back to the hospital group or can it be done by a doctor here based in cork that my GP would refer me? Thanks

LegacyUser

I got quoted 4,500 euro last week from HMC to have my implants removed.... couldn't believe them on the phone they said they weren't interested in patients unless they had a scan firstly and had to have a rupture as they were far too busy to book me in for a consultant. I felt like crying my eyes. I couldn't have had a luxury holiday down in Thailand when getting these and looks like I would have had a far better treatment. Does anyone know anything about just removal? I'm talking about the out come of how they would look after

hedkandigirl

just wondering if you go for removal only... does anyone know what the out come might be its very hard to find any information... Harley told me to go away last week :mad:

saulite

hedkandigirl wrote: »

just wondering if you go for removal only... does anyone know what the out come might be its very hard to find any information... Harley told me to go away last week :mad:

Hi , I am sorry you are going through the same bad experience with HMG as many and many of us !! Firstable I think its crazy what we are going through it really is I still can't believe ...
I think it really depends on size what the outcome is , I heard from my surgeon that it wud take while for them to heal ,but I think if you decide to not to replace its just more how wud you feel about yourself ...I did replace them as I was size 32D..and the only reason I had them done at the first place was my low confidence and shape of breasts .. I think that poxy HMG shud replace them for free too !! I hope it all goes well for you and whatever you decide to do is gonna be right .I am sure you are like all of us are not against surgery but its all about product what they used in us !!! Good luck xxxxx

MrsMarkOwen

hi Ladies
I had my implants done with HMG in 2005.

If they are going to remove these implants for free does anyone know how much it will cost for replacements?

Thanks