[kym4]

Thanks, My husband is ok. I posted about his chest wire because I think that it is important to know that no matter where they place metal & how long it is in place problems can occur. I actually never thought about the wire they use in bypass surgery as being a potential issue. Especially after 14 years. My understanding is that when they cut the sternum open to do the surgery they wrap wire around it to hold it in place. I believe the sternum eventually heals but the wire is left in place. As I've stated I haven't done a whole lot of research other than to google it & find that yes it can cause problems. I'm thinking that all they will have to do is make an incision right where the place is & just remove that portion of the wire. It does not hurt him. Since it does not hurt him, it just is an angry looking red spot with kind of a little hole, he thinks there is no need to do anything. I guess I need to do some more research on that topic. I just thought some women might find it interesting about the metal wire since they use metal coils for essure.

[libby34]

Hi gwen74
i also had the essure done in july 2008 am now 28 weeks . The baby is fine . When i first found out that i was expecting . I had to go to se a specalist becouse of the essure and that the fact the insert are still in place. Am due in july 3 2010. Once i have the baby my dr is goning to go ahead and tie my tubes .....

[libby34]

I AGREE WITH YOU ON THAT .I WILL GIVE YOU MY EMAIL *Removed e-mail address*

[karoper]

Krisylee,
I too had serious pain/cramps initally on the right side within a week of my essure implants. The symptoms continued to worsen. I never had these symptoms prior to the essure implants. I agree with Kym4, you know your body, and mine was due to the implants because after mine were removed, all of my symtoms were gone.

[karoper]

mzjellis,

I am not sure if you will be able to find a doctor to remove the implants if you are not having any medical complications, and if you do it likely will be considered elective and not covered by insurance. So, just make sure that you check on this before you do it. Mine was covered simply because it was coded as "post procedure pain". I ended up having a tube removed on one side, and if both tubes had to be removed, then you would not need a tubal. However, removal is risky as you could face a hysterectomy. So, make sure you think about it before you make a decision. It was very difficult for me to decide what to do, even though I was in severe pain, as nobody could guarantee that I would not lose my ovaries in the process. very scary! Good luck.

[susiecue]

thank you

Hello all,
Thank you for the updates within this posts... the horror stories, the success stories, and the successful unexpected pregnancies. I have believed the information presented by Essure for the past 2 years, and now find myself in a very scary and odd situation. I will be calling my doctor tomorrow to find out if I'm one of those hidden numbers that they are under-reporting.

[sd1122]

Nikandtony

[I] feel your pain. I had an IUD put in June 2009 4 weeks after my 3rd child was born and in February I was a few days late and YES I am pregnant. 15 weeks now and saw a specialist and was told the IUD is embedded sideways in my cervix. He thinks it will need to be surgically removed. That really sucks but they have assured me the baby delivery will be fine. I talked to my Dr. today about the Essure and she said she would do it. I am sure glad I saw this post. I hope all will be well for you.

[j3nn1f3rl33]

well i got though month #1 and i still feel the same as i did before very bad cramps all though my left side if i do anything sexual i bleed i bleed when i walk im really sick of this my dr says everything is fine. and its because of scar tissue forming. somedays im very bloated others im not. today i woke up with my shorts all blody. and have felt very sleepy all day even tho i got a good night sleep last night. my son wanted to go for a walk so i went on a short walk got home and had to lay down, then found out i was bleeding once again. if im just at home or in the car or something like that i dont bleed. so i know its not my period. i go in june for the dye test. so hopefully it will get better by then. im giving it another week unless i get alot worse then im making a nother drs apointment.

[vargasL]

I am 23 years old with 2 kids and had the essure procedure done Kaiser Permanente. It is sad to hear the horror stories but truth is every body is different hegith,weight health issues.

Everthing with me was as discussed 15 minute procedure no complications, minor cramping when I had the HSG.

My friend also had this procedure and her body rejected it being that her lining was too thin as she had had 3 abortions before; she was on the table for 3 hours before they told her she would not be able to receive this treatment.

So ask yourself what have you put your body through and where are you getting this procedure done? I love everything about it! no pain no cramping lighter period! its perfect!

[karoper]

j3nn1f3lr33,

All of that bleeding is not right especially if your tired. I think that you should at least call your doctor and let them know what is going on. However, I think I would actually go back to the doctor for an evaluation.