PiP Implants support thread - Irish petition in post #1

jojom

Jessiebelle wrote: »

Hi JOJOM,
I only got my <snip> letter on Tuesday.I was the same as you, I was constantly emailing and getting no where.I also sent for my medical records the first week of Feb and haven't received them yet. Although I checked my post box yesterday and the post office have a registered letter for me. So the only thing it could be is my medical records. Now, it could be because I have gone with a solicitor, that I am finally getting somewhere with them. My solicitor has also written to them requesting my records. Have you thought about getting a solicitor involved? The reason I got one was because of the no win, no fee thing. Otherwise I would be on my own!

thanks for letting me know, i thought i was the only person without a letter ! went to a solicitor on wed she has requested my medical records from tem i also requested tem 2wks ago ! so im hoping wen tey hear from her it will help move things quicker ?? fed up wit it all

kittymummy

Hey Ladies,

Thanks to all who wrote to me with advice, much appreciated.

I posted a letter to Shandon St hospital requesting my medical files and received a call back from Dr. R within 24hrs, confirming that I did not have Pip implants but Allergan. He also emailed a copy of my surgical records containing the lot numbers for the implants.

I am so relieved, but feel sorry for all who have Pip as I know how the worry of it all affects you. I am here to fully support you all and hopefully you will get some justice - great work to all who are fighting for some answers and with the support of each other you will get through this, stay strong xxxx

Hope1

Thanks for that info as I taught their would be no problem with the MRI in mullingar.Hmg said they had a specialist. Is this more lies??? I will call st Francis mullingar tomorrow.If I don't receive my letter and medical files this week I will get my solicitor onto the hmg, just not good enough .

saulite

DD14 wrote: »

Hi Ladies,
I collected my medical records on Friday from <snip> and they confirm that my implants are PIPs. I was annoyed to see my pre & post op photos of me holding my file and my name could be clearly seen on the front of this file.
On a positive note (if thats possible) I sent a copy of my scan results to<snip> so he could look at it before my appointment tomorrow morning and whilst my scan showed the implants had leaked silicone into my lymph nodes with no rupture, I had a call from <snip> to say the Doc had looked at the results and said hed consider this a rupture, so at least removal will be free. As I have the implants nearly 10 years I was expecting to be told they need to be replaced anyway and be charged full price.
Will let you know how I get on tomorrow.

Very very strange because you are the only 1 getting your way with them then , I heard they are not replacing them for free if the implants are over 6 yrs sooo strange !! It is very hard to believe this as I rang them and told them my scan result I had complications in both breasts and tht was on 18th of jan and they only offered me to see the doctor on 27th of febr , well thats today even with the rupture thr was no priority ... !!! Well good luck to you but I won't put my hopes as I don't trust them , so you shud be very carefull with them I personally think they telling you bull**** !!! good luck ...

DD14

saulite wrote: »

DD14 wrote: »

Hi Ladies,
I collected my medical records on Friday from <snip> and they confirm that my implants are PIPs. I was annoyed to see my pre & post op photos of me holding my file and my name could be clearly seen on the front of this file.
On a positive note (if thats possible) I sent a copy of my scan results to <snip> so he could look at it before my appointment tomorrow morning and whilst my scan showed the implants had leaked silicone into my lymph nodes with no rupture, I had a call from <snip> to say the Doc had looked at the results and said hed consider this a rupture, so at least removal will be free. As I have the implants nearly 10 years I was expecting to be told they need to be replaced anyway and be charged full price.
Will let you know how I get on tomorrow.

Very very strange because you are the only 1 getting your way with them then , I heard they are not replacing them for free if the implants are over 6 yrs sooo strange !! It is very hard to believe this as I rang them and told them my scan result I had complications in both breasts and tht was on 18th of jan and they only offered me to see the doctor on 27th of febr , well thats today even with the rupture thr was no priority ... !!! Well good luck to you but I won't put my hopes as I don't trust them , so you shud be very carefull with them I personally think they telling you bull**** !!! good luck ...

I certainly don't think I am getting my own way with <snip>. I have gone thru as much anxiety as all the other ladies. Ther have been other posts here saying the doc is reviewing on an individual basis and he cud have very well said I had no rupture. It may have helped me get an appointment sooner, by being mannerly on the phone to the staff ,they wernt the ones who implanted us with toxic material. I am also going to see<snip>in Clane to get some answer from him.

saulite

DD14 wrote: »

I certainly don't think I am getting my own way with <snip>. I have gone thru as much anxiety as all the other ladies. Ther have been other posts here saying the doc is reviewing on an individual basis and he cud have very well said I had no rupture. It may have helped me get an appointment sooner, by being mannerly on the phone to the staff ,they wernt the ones who implanted us with toxic material. I am also going to see <snip> in Clane to get some answer from him.

Well itis strange to me they said no to my friend after 6yrs and my friend has rupture and she is the nicest mannered person you can meet !!!
I was implanted by <snip> with poxy dangerous implants and was crying on the phone to them for help, I don't think you can consider that as not mannerly , they ignored my cry for help and staff was very rude to me never bothered contacting me back !!!
Good luck to you really, I am only happy for you if you are happy with them good for you !!
I would never trust them again !!!
p.s I have all reasons to feel like this !!

saulite

kittymummy wrote: »

Hey Ladies,

Thanks to all who wrote to me with advice, much appreciated.

I posted a letter to Shandon St hospital requesting my medical files and received a call back from Dr. R within 24hrs, confirming that I did not have Pip implants but Allergan. He also emailed a copy of my surgical records containing the lot numbers for the implants.

I am so relieved, but feel sorry for all who have Pip as I know how the worry of it all affects you. I am here to fully support you all and hopefully you will get some justice - great work to all who are fighting for some answers and with the support of each other you will get through this, stay strong xxxx

So so happy for you and thanks for supporting us !!

Pixiejane

DD14 wrote: »

Hi Ladies,
I collected my medical records on Friday from <snip> and they confirm that my implants are PIPs. I was annoyed to see my pre & post op photos of me holding my file and my name could be clearly seen on the front of this file.
On a positive note (if thats possible) I sent a copy of my scan results to <snip>in <snip> so he could look at it before my appointment tomorrow morning and whilst my scan showed the implants had leaked silicone into my lymph nodes with no rupture, I had a call from <snip> to say the Doc had looked at the results and said hed consider this a rupture, so at least removal will be free. As I have the implants nearly 10 years I was expecting to be told they need to be replaced anyway and be charged full price.
Will let you know how I get on tomorrow.

Hi DD,
Disgraceful the way they try and demoralise patients with photos on the front of your files. These people are shameful and have no sense of morals. Glad you seem to be getting somewhere but horrible for all the other <snip> patients who've had problems and still having problems with their breasts too, and they're just being ignored. So unfair for them. But good luck today with them and keep us updated.

Pixiejane

DD14 wrote: »

I certainly don't think I am getting my own way with <snip>. I have gone thru as much anxiety as all the other ladies. Ther have been other posts here saying the doc is reviewing on an individual basis and he cud have very well said I had no rupture. It may have helped me get an appointment sooner, by being mannerly on the phone to the staff ,they wernt the ones who implanted us with toxic material. I am also going to see <snip> in Clane to get some answer from him.

Hi DD, I fully understand the anxiety and stress you're going through, we're all in the same situation. Very frustrating for other <snip> ladies to hear your story though I think, even though they're happy for you, but for themselves it's just adds to their frustration and stresses. Great that you've shared your story though, so thank you, and hopefully <snip> ladies out there, it will spur you on to keep fighting with them and don't give up, it might just get you somewhere. This week proves to be an interesting one with all the media happening.

How come though DD you're seeing the Clane surgeon? if you went with <snip>?

TV3 TOMORROW MORNING WITH SOME OF THE GIRLS FROM PIP ACTION GROUP, SO MAKE SURE YOU TUNE IN, think it's on at 11am with Sybil and Martin. Prime Time due to finally air this week also, date to be confirmed.

Pixiejane

kittymummy wrote: »

Hey Ladies,

Thanks to all who wrote to me with advice, much appreciated.

I posted a letter to Shandon St hospital requesting my medical files and received a call back from Dr. R within 24hrs, confirming that I did not have Pip implants but Allergan. He also emailed a copy of my surgical records containing the lot numbers for the implants.

I am so relieved, but feel sorry for all who have Pip as I know how the worry of it all affects you. I am here to fully support you all and hopefully you will get some justice - great work to all who are fighting for some answers and with the support of each other you will get through this, stay strong xxxx

Delighted for you Kitty, you must be feeling great, well make sure you go off and treat yourself to some pampering. Thanks for your continued support, spread the word for us thanks.

Pixiejane

saulite wrote: »

Well itis strange to me they said no to my friend after 6yrs and my friend has rupture and she is the nicest mannered person you can meet !!!
I was implanted by HMG with poxy dangerous implants and was crying on the phone to them for help, I don't think you can consider that as not mannerly , they ignored my cry for help and staff was very rude to me never bothered contacting me back !!!
Good luck to you really, I am only happy for you if you are happy with them good for you !!
I would never trust them again !!!
p.s I have all reasons to feel like this !!

Saulite, I totally sympathise with you, I know how badly you have been treated by them and it's so unfair. You are truly a lovely person with impeccable manners I might add. xx

jeano8

DD14 wrote: »

I certainly don't think I am getting my own way with <snip>. I have gone thru as much anxiety as all the other ladies. Ther have been other posts here saying the doc is reviewing on an individual basis and he cud have very well said I had no rupture. It may have helped me get an appointment sooner, by being mannerly on the phone to the staff ,they wernt the ones who implanted us with toxic material. I am also going to see <snip> in Clane to get some answer from him.

Hi DD14 im sorry that you are going through this just the same as the other 1500 women in ireland and understand the anxiety you are going through as i am going through it myself but i dont understand how you could know how any of us ladies have conducted ourselves on the phone to the clinic in question I myself have been nothing but mannerly and asked for the information that I as their patient am entitled to and as regards the staff I understand they did not implant us with these implants but they are the first port of call in this company and if they do not wish to deal with these phonecalls then they should refer the caller to a more experienced senior member of staff to be dealt with in the manner which we deserve which is compasion for our situations and as im sure you know yourself these women are afraid, anxious and extremely worried about this whole situation so im sure sometimes they are going to be upset when they speak to this clinic so best of luck with your meeting today I am truly happy that you are getting somewhere with this and hopefully your nightmare will be over soon

jeano8

Pixiejane wrote: »

Delighted for you Kitty, you must be feeling great, well make sure you go off and treat yourself to some pampering. Thanks for your continued support, spread the word for us thanks.

thats excellent news kittymummy so delighted for you the worry is unreal so u must feel like a weight has been lifted

jeano8

Pixiejane wrote: »

Saulite, I totally sympathise with you, I know how badly you have been treated by them and it's so unfair. You are truly a lovely person with impeccable manners I might add. xx

Saulite you are a lovely person and i know that you have always conducted yourself with excellent manners so dont worry alot of attention coming up this week so chin up were getting there xxx

ilmm2012

jeano8 wrote: »

Saulite you are a lovely person and i know that you have always conducted yourself with excellent manners so dont worry alot of attention coming up this week so chin up were getting there xxx

Exactly Jean, We all conduct ourselves in an appropriate manner WE ARE NOT HYSTERICAL HORMONAL WOMEN and when everyone sees our interviews this week they will realise that we are calm and collected and we dont fly off the handle. Hope your ok Saulite xxx

ilmm2012

DD14 wrote: »

I certainly don't think I am getting my own way with HMG. I have gone thru as much anxiety as all the other ladies. Ther have been other posts here saying the doc is reviewing on an individual basis and he cud have very well said I had no rupture. It may have helped me get an appointment sooner, by being mannerly on the phone to the staff ,they wernt the ones who implanted us with toxic material. I am also going to see Dr C in Clane to get some answer from him.

My mother brought me up to have excellent manners and I have been calm and patient on the phone with <snip> but they still continue to disappoint and they are the 1s who are not conducting themselves in a satisfactory manner that you would expect from a reputable company!!!!
We are all delighted for you but emotions are high and I think you should word your posts with a bit more compassion to the women you are talking to:)

ilmm2012

Excellent news I'm delighted for you and thank you so much for your support xx

Belle2012

Hey ladies
Thank you so much for your advice. Upset lady thank you for pointing me in the right direction. I rang the south infirmary last thursday and got my doc to send a referral letter. I had my MRI this morning glad I got it done. Just waiting on the results. They said it should take a week.

evergreen girl

Hi all,
I haven't been on here in a few days and to be honest, I'm disappointed at the turn the thread has taken.

I think everyone should be a bit more aware of how they are responding to posts.

I don't want to get involved in the whole argument about this and I don't want to be attacked for saying this - but this thread is supposed to be supportive and I'm definitely not getting that vibe anymore and if more care is not taken, then I think women will stop posting on this thread for fear of what might be said to them.......and that will not be a good thing for any of us:(

DD14

Ladies if I have offended you with my comments then I sincerely apologies. Emotions are very high and I am as anxious as all of you and want HMG to provide us with the support we deserve.

jojom

jojom wrote: »

thanks for letting me know, i thought i was the only person without a letter ! went to a solicitor on wed she has requested my medical records from tem i also requested tem 2wks ago ! so im hoping wen tey hear from her it will help move things quicker ?? fed up wit it all

got my confirmation letter today

evergreen girl

jojom wrote: »

got my confirmation letter today

Got one too, even though they already sent me out my medical records, maybe they are finally sending them all out this week.

evergreen girl

kittymummy wrote: »

Hey Ladies,

Thanks to all who wrote to me with advice, much appreciated.

I posted a letter to Shandon St hospital requesting my medical files and received a call back from Dr. R within 24hrs, confirming that I did not have Pip implants but Allergan. He also emailed a copy of my surgical records containing the lot numbers for the implants.

I am so relieved, but feel sorry for all who have Pip as I know how the worry of it all affects you. I am here to fully support you all and hopefully you will get some justice - great work to all who are fighting for some answers and with the support of each other you will get through this, stay strong xxxx

That's great news, delighted for you. At least now your sleepless nights will be because of your new baby and not because you're worrying about pips:).

Sylvia_PIP

hi everyone, this is my first post (only officially joined the forum last week) Have been very worried and knocked about like the rest of you. I received my PIP confirmation letter on 2nd feb and still waiting on MRI referral letter from <snip>. I rang 4 times now .. getting very frustrated with there laid back attitude. They said it was posted 2 weeks ago, was promised they would e-mail it to me Friday (still no sign of it arriving) Have explained to them that i have a burning in my right breast and also a small lump. Its a disgrace how they are dragging their feet, i know they are busy but maybe they should employ more staff if they can't keep up. I phoned my GP today and she is talking about referring me to Sandyford because I give up waiting on <snip> to send it to me, does anyone know if a GP referral is ok or does it have to be a surgeon referral (2 other clinics I contacted won't accept GP referral). Thanks for reading x

evergreen girl

Sylvia_PIP wrote: »

hi everyone, this is my first post (only officially joined the forum last week) Have been very worried and knocked about like the rest of you. I received my PIP confirmation letter on 2nd feb and still waiting on MRI referral letter from <snip>. I rang 4 times now .. getting very frustrated with there laid back attitude. They said it was posted 2 weeks ago, was promised they would e-mail it to me Friday (still no sign of it arriving) Have explained to them that i have a burning in my right breast and also a small lump. Its a disgrace how they are dragging their feet, i know they are busy but maybe they should employ more staff if they can't keep up. I phoned my GP today and she is talking about referring me to Sandyford because I give up waiting on <snip> to send it to me, does anyone know if a GP referral is ok or does it have to be a surgeon referral (2 other clinics I contacted won't accept GP referral). Thanks for reading x

Don't know if Galway is too much of a spin for you? But The Galway Clinic accepts GP referral - I got my MRI there. I'm not sure but I think other women went to the Beacon? Not sure if they accept GP referral though.

jeano8

Sylvia_PIP wrote: »

hi everyone, this is my first post (only officially joined the forum last week) Have been very worried and knocked about like the rest of you. I received my PIP confirmation letter on 2nd feb and still waiting on MRI referral letter from HMG. I rang 4 times now .. getting very frustrated with there laid back attitude. They said it was posted 2 weeks ago, was promised they would e-mail it to me Friday (still no sign of it arriving) Have explained to them that i have a burning in my right breast and also a small lump. Its a disgrace how they are dragging their feet, i know they are busy but maybe they should employ more staff if they can't keep up. I phoned my GP today and she is talking about referring me to Sandyford because I give up waiting on HMG to send it to me, does anyone know if a GP referral is ok or does it have to be a surgeon referral (2 other clinics I contacted won't accept GP referral). Thanks for reading x

Hi sylvia a gp referal letter should be fine my gp actually referred me so get ur gp to fax it to the clinic of your choice and just to let you know that charter medical are doing mri scans for 280 euro if you are a patient with hmg hope your ok xxx

jeano8

evergreen girl wrote: »

Hi all,
I haven't been on here in a few days and to be honest, I'm disappointed at the turn the thread has taken.

I think everyone should be a bit more aware of how they are responding to posts.

I don't want to get involved in the whole argument about this and I don't want to be attacked for saying this - but this thread is supposed to be supportive and I'm definitely not getting that vibe anymore and if more care is not taken, then I think women will stop posting on this thread for fear of what might be said to them.......and that will not be a good thing for any of us:(

Hi evergreen girl i think emotions are just running high at the moment i think if you look into that comment its just a woman at the end of her tether everyone is just feeling alone and vulnerable at the moment and dont think anyone should get into a silly arguement about it this is a very supportive thread and i dont know what i would have done without it and all of the supportive words and information no body is going to attack you for voicing your opinions that is what this is all about this is why we have freedom of speech so please ladies lets let this all go and go back to supporting each other hope you are all ok and doing well and please keep an eye on the media this week there are a few ladies doing an interview on the morning show tommorrow morning on tv3 and then primtime will air on thursday night so hopefully this will bring some much needed attention to this matter and hopefully we will all start to get resolution on this serious matter also

Pixiejane

evergreen girl wrote: »

Hi all,
I haven't been on here in a few days and to be honest, I'm disappointed at the turn the thread has taken.

I think everyone should be a bit more aware of how they are responding to posts.

I don't want to get involved in the whole argument about this and I don't want to be attacked for saying this - but this thread is supposed to be supportive and I'm definitely not getting that vibe anymore and if more care is not taken, then I think women will stop posting on this thread for fear of what might be said to them.......and that will not be a good thing for any of us:(

Hi Evergreen,

Let it be known there's no arguments going on here, think emotions ran very high this morning and things were said without thinking how one comment can affect another, but I think the situation has been diffused anyway I'm glad to see from other posts. DD14 you're right, emotions running high, anger at how we ALL are being treated in this whole situation by clinics and surgeons alike. You just get through your appointment and hopefully things will work out for you. Saulite, I really understand how angry and frustrated you are with the clinic and you're well within your rights to feel this way. You have been treated shamefully by them, you're a lovely mannerly genuine person, and so you were just venting at the clinics, and that's allowed.

This is a supportive thread and there will be no arguing tolerated, this is why the Mods are always keeping a close eye as well. It's their job to step in if things get heavy, but no need here. If there was a problem we would have all known about it by now.

So ladies, let's focus on the postives this week, people going for MRI's the best of luck, same to everyone going back to their surgeons for follow ups, and to the ladies speaking out on TV3, we thank you and will look forward to seeing the programme tomorrow.

TV3 with Sybil and Martin (think the show featuring PIP starts around 10.30am onwards) so tune in all the ladies, and you will feel inspired and confident about going forward. Then Prime Time will be aired later this week, and wait until you see the support that will come from this.

Remember stay strong and positive like Little Miss Sunshine!:)

saulite

Pixiejane wrote: »

Hi Evergreen,

Let it be known there's no arguments going on here, think emotions ran very high this morning and things were said without thinking how one comment can affect another, but I think the situation has been diffused anyway I'm glad to see from other posts. DD14 you're right, emotions running high, anger at how we ALL are being treated in this whole situation by clinics and surgeons alike. You just get through your appointment and hopefully things will work out for you. Saulite, I really understand how angry and frustrated you are with the clinic and you're well within your rights to feel this way. You have been treated shamefully by them, you're a lovely mannerly genuine person, and so you were just venting at the clinics, and that's allowed.

This is a supportive thread and there will be no arguing tolerated, this is why the Mods are always keeping a close eye as well. It's their job to step in if things get heavy, but no need here. If there was a problem we would have all known about it by now.

So ladies, let's focus on the postives this week, people going for MRI's the best of luck, same to everyone going back to their surgeons for follow ups, and to the ladies speaking out on TV3, we thank you and will look forward to seeing the programme tomorrow.

TV3 with Sybil and Martin (think the show featuring PIP starts around 10.30am onwards) so tune in all the ladies, and you will feel inspired and confident about going forward. Then Prime Time will be aired later this week, and wait until you see the support that will come from this.

Remember stay strong and positive like Little Miss Sunshine!:)

I am really sorry ladies , I just got very angry and emotional how HMG treat us all different and why ... !! We should all be treated the same way , thats why I could not hide my emotions earlier and got real upset, but didn't mean to offend anyone if I did I am really sorry and hope you all get great help within your needs !!

jojom

evergreen girl wrote: »

That's great news, delighted for you. At least now your sleepless nights will be because of your new baby and not because you're worrying about pips:).

kittymummy tats great news delighted 4 u xx