Cat Zingano bares all, opens up about dangers of breast implant illness
Bellator women’s contender Cat Zingano is going public with a very private battle.
The former UFC title challenger took to social media to reveal she recently had her breast implants removed after suffering through illnesses she believes were due to the toxicity of “foreign objects being placed inside the body.”
“This was a big and intimidating decision and something that I encourage anyone with random, stubborn and undiagnosable symptoms to look up,” Zingano wrote. “It’s not just breast implants (expletive) people up, it’s an immune system attack because of foreign objects being placed inside the body… look it up and see if and where it fits. Some people are completely fine with implants, some people end up dead.”
Zingano went on to state that she has been dealing with unexplainable illnesses for years and sought out the assistance of Dr. Lu-Jean Feng, who advised her on the dangers of implant toxicity, leading to her decision.
Zingano’s full statement (via Instagram):
This is my first photo shoot since I had my big surgery. I sensed and researched #BII a couple years ago but I didn’t believe in the severity and didn’t want to risk the change in vanity until I was watching it start to really kick my ass. I got sick, so sick, without explanation. I went to @drlujeanfeng and saw/met both men and women suffering from the same implant toxicity. Some had had implants for decades, some had had implants for months. Although I loved my curves, and I don’t regret the decision to fix my breasts after I had my son, if I knew then what I know now, I’d have made different choices. I have felt so much better since the explant. I’ve seen first hand how much worse it can get and I was extremely supported by my friend and fellow patient @shuriecremona who can inform you much more intelligently about it. I’m still rehabbing my lungs, ribs, endocrine system, muscles and some other related issues, however, my close people and I can all agree that I’m doing much better than they have seen in a long long time.
My training has improved ten-fold (just watch my videos) and I feel so much improvement overall. I’m told there’s so much more recovery to come too!
This photo shoot was about TRUE LOVE for my body and TRUE FREEDOM for my health. Thank you for being supportive. This was a big and intimidating decision and something that I encourage anyone with random, stubborn and undiagnosable symptoms to look up. It’s not just breast implants fucking people up, it’s an immune system attack because of foreign objects being placed inside the body… look it up and see if and where it fits. Some people are completely fine with implants, some people end up dead. The FDA is now required to label implants with this caution of health risk. Do your research. Much love. Wear your scars. @ericcoleman
Zingano (10-4 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) was released from the UFC this past August after an eight-fight stint with the promotion, including an unsuccessful bid for the promotion’s women’s bantamweight title. Her final fight for the organization was contested at featherweight, where she suffered an odd stoppage loss after taking a toe to the eye.
Following her release, Zingano signed to Bellator, where she has yet to make her promotional debut. However, she has stayed busy in her preparation, which she said has improved “ten-fold” since the procedure.
. What are some gym habits you’ve had to work through and over come? #BII #alphacat #keeprolling #fight
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@bristolfitAccording to MedicalNewsToday.com, breast implant illness is not currently recognized as an official illness, therefore no diagnostic criteria exists. However, patients who report the condition show numerous symptoms, including chest pain, chills, chronic pain, depression, headaches, neurological disturbances, problems sleeping and unexplained fatigue, among others.
Cat Zingano bares all, opens up about dangers of breast implant illness
