Ep 3: Breast Implant Illness, Explant Surgery & Healing: Stacy’s Powerful Journey

In this deeply personal episode of Living Life with Leora, host Leora Acoca-Golberg sits down with Stacy Trapanese to talk about breast implant illness, explant surgery, reconstruction, and the emotional journey of true healing.Stacy shares her story of undergoing breast reconstruction at a young age due to a congenital chest wall condition, living through multiple breast surgeries, years of unexplained symptoms, autoimmune struggles, implant rupture, and ultimately finding healing after explant and revision surgery.This conversation explores the physical, emotional, and spiritual side of recovery — from feeling dismissed by doctors, to learning how to advocate for your health, to rebuilding self-love and confidence after implants are removed.In this episode, they discuss: • Stacy’s long journey with breast implants and chronic symptoms • The connection between breast implant illness, fatigue, inflammation, and autoimmune issues • What happened after her ruptured implant • Why choosing the right explant and reconstruction surgeon matters • Healing after surgery, including detox, minerals, sauna, and recovery support • The emotional impact of seeing your body after explant • How adversity can become purpose, empowerment, and self-loveThis is an honest and empowering conversation for women navigating breast implant illness, considering explant surgery, or searching for answers about unexplained symptoms and healing.✨ You are not alone, and this episode is a reminder that healing is possible.#LivingLifeWithLeora #BreastImplantIllness #ExplantSurgery #BreastReconstruction #HealingJourney #WomensHealth #AutoimmuneHealing #SelfLove #FunctionalHealth #BreastImplantRecovery