Danica Patrick in Bathing Suit Opens Up About "Implants"

Danica Patrick got her breast implants removed and opened up about it on social media, revealing she suffered from Breast Implant Illness. She shared a photo of her before the implants. "This was me before," she captioned a swimsuit photo. "Get your microscope out! And this is very similar to now." Breast Implant Illness can be serious. “Systemic symptoms ― sometimes called breast implant illness ― may be associated with breast implants,” says the Mayo Clinic. “The exact relationship of these symptoms to breast implants is not clearly understood. Reported signs and symptoms include fatigue, memory loss, skin rash, trouble concentrating and thinking clearly, and joint pain. Removal of the breast implants may reverse the symptoms.” Read on to hear more about what Danica has gone through—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Shared the News About Her Breast Implant Removal, Despite Feeling Vulnerable

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“I wasn’t sure I was ready to share this.... but then I remembered that true vulnerability is sharing something you’re not really ready to. So here it is.

I got breast implants November of 2014. I got them because I want to have it all. I was really fit, but I didn’t have boobs. So I got them. Everything went well, and I was happy with them.

Fast forward about 3 years to early 2018, and I noticed that my hair was not as healthy and was breaking off. I also gained a few pounds and had no luck losing it.

Then fast forward to late 2020.... and the wheels came off. I had cycle irregularity, gained more weight, my hair wasn’t looking healthy at all and my face was a different shape (weird I know). So I went down the rabbit hole to figure it out. I did every test that could be done.” Keep reading to see what she found.

2. This Was Her List of Symptoms

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"Here is my list of symptoms and out of range medical tests -

-hypothyroidism

-heavy metal toxicity

-dysbiosis, 10/10

-severe leaky gut

-hypoglycemic

-low estrogen, DHEA, testosterone, magnesium, white blood count, vitamin D, and progesterone

-adrenal fatigue, no AM cortisol spike

-elevated CRP (inflammatory marker)

-temperature sensitivity

-swollen lymph nodes in my neck

-dry scalp/skin

-weird perspiration smell sometimes

-easy to get dizzy

-achy hands from time to time

-face swelling

-weight gain

-capsular contracture (they were both folded from the amount of scar tissue)

-hair loss"

3. She Had Them Removed Wednesday

"I had them removed on Wednesday. The picture is a snap shot of a couple hours before and a couple hours after. Within hours after surgery this is what I noticed - my face had more color and less dark circles (no food before the second pic), my face started producing oil again, I could take a 30% deeper breath into my chest already, and I had so much energy when I woke up (and surgery was at 230pm).”

4. It’s Called “Breast Implant Illness”

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Patrick continued:

“The condition that is not universally recognized is called breast implant illness. Leave it up to the good folks at these drug companies who are selling them to say they are safe. Look it up if you are struggling or know someone that is. The common denominator is you have conditions that can’t be resolved. For me this is true. I have tried 3 drs and 6-8 levels of thyroid meds, a 90 day gut protocol, and chelation to get rid of heavy metals and up to 30 pills a day.... with no resolution. I haven’t felt or looked any different.

There are a host of issues that women have dealt with and I have many, but not all. After watching over 100 stories on YouTube.... my belief is, it’s not if but when you develop symptoms. Some are right away, others are over 15 years later. Silicone is a foreign object and leaches chemicals (look up that huge list!) that’s why the body produces a capsule around it.

If this post helps just one get to the root of their issues, it did it’s job. I will share my progress as I go along. ❤️”

5. Here's Why You Might Want Yours Removed

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“In some cases, breast implant removal or replacement is medically necessary. The most common reason to remove implants is that scar tissue hardens around the implants. This hardening is known as capsular contracture. It can cause pain, discomfort or breasts that look different than they once did,” says the Cleveland Clinic. “You may also want implant removal because of:

• Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a rare cancer that occurs in scar tissue around an implant. BIA-ALCL is associated with textured implants. You should check with your plastic surgeon to see if you’ve ever had textured implants placed.
• Calcium buildup around the implant.
• Leaking of the implant.
• Movement or shifting of the implant.” Says the Mayo Clinic about Breast Implant Illness: "Research to determine the link and the cause is ongoing. Talk to your plastic surgeon if you have breast implants and experience any of these signs and symptoms."

Danica Patrick is heating up Europe – in her swimsuit. The racecar driver shows off her incredible body in a blue bathing suit in a few of her latest social media posts while vacationing with friends. “Capri 🛥️ with some serious babes!” she captioned one of the posts. “Capri 🛶 as well… in the blue grotto,” she added. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Danica Patrick stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Exercises

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Danica spends a lot of time at the gym – even on vacation. She lifts incredibly heavy weights instead of doing several reps of lighter ones. On the fitness tab of her Instagram accounts she shares lots of her workouts. In one of them, she deadlifts 255 pounds. She also planks.

2. She Golfs

Danica has been spending a lot of time on the golf course. “I found the trick to golfing. Barefoot and bikinis,” she captioned a post. “Got a few days of much needed time off for my brain.” A comprehensive review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that golf's health benefits are extensive, including mind, body, and even lifespan. Benefits include improved longevity, decreased risk of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke, good mental health, and improved strength and balance.

3. She Does Yoga

The only reliable way to change your reality is to change your perception. Happiness is not outside of you, it’s the way you see things. There is a laundry list of reasons to do yoga, explains Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”

4. She Drinks Green Juices

Danica is a fan of green juice. On her Instagram Stories, she shared her version of St. Patrick’s Day spirits, a cup of “drs orders” green juice, and an “immunity shot with oil of oregano.”

5. She Eats Clean

Danica eats incredibly clean, focusing her diet around a lot of plants with lean meats, like salmon, bison, or ground beef sprinkled in. She also loves healthy fats like avocado, and eats a lot of eggs.

Danica Patrick, the most successful female race car driver of all time, is in Mexico and shared a heartfelt reflection that’s as wise as it is beautiful. “Life is trying to shift us in into coherence. If you’re not a match for your current life, expect challenges. Try and move like the ocean, without resistance,” she said, posing in front of rushing waters. “The funny thing is.... we know. We always know deep down what’s good for us and what’s bad. If you wonder, just ask. The answers are usually short and sweet. They might not always be what you want, but they’re what you need. ☺️” How does she stay so fit and sagacious? Read on to see 7 ways Danica Patrick stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She is “Pretty Intense”

Danica shared her fitness regime in her book Pretty Intense. The book is “not about driving, it’s about becoming the best version of myself,” she told athlete and podcaster Rich Roll. “The only thing that I would put toward being a better driver is that with the style of working out that I do, with the intensity level and competition at times, it makes you mentally stronger, and that translates” to driving competitions. Among the exercises in her plan: “7 workouts each week—upper body, lower body, abs, 3 interval cardio sessions, and one long circuit. They are all designed to be intense and over within about 20 min, except for the long circuit which will last about 30-45.”

2. She Drinks Green Smoothies

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"I'll put three big handfuls of spinach in the blender, and only enough ice and water to get the spinach to make [the blades] spin," Patrick told Delish. "The colder the ingredients, the better, so I like to use frozen fruit." Delish added that: “She'll add one-third of a banana and a quarter of an apple, so it doesn't get too sugary, and adds a lemon to cut down on the drink's bitterness.” "Take the seeds and skin off the lemon, and just toss it in," she says. "It really helps the flavor."

3. She Believes Mind Powers Matter

“The workout stuff” in her book, “is where I get into the level of intensity and using mantras to get past it and techniques to push harder, but the mind—the mental part of the book—it’s really cool that everyone says that’s their favorite part of the book, the mind-body connection, the mental aspect of your life and gaining strength and confidence through doing certain activities. That’s where you’re going to find your foundation for the rest. The body follows the mind. If you can teach it that, believe it, it will.”

4. She Wants You to Have a Healthy Relationship With Food

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“I want you to develop a relationship with food and exercise to not be a reward or punishment but a way of life, that makes you feel good, a better you every single day.” Patrick even got her mom into exercising. “My mom loves organization,” so she loves the program. At 60, she even has abs!

5. She Likes Homemade Almond Milk

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"I like the taste of homemade almond milk better," Patrick told Delish. "It's thicker and probably fattier, but it has a more full-bodied taste."

6. She Admits That Race Car Drivers Don’t Need to Be That Fit

When it comes to racing: “You don’t have to be that fit,” she told Roll. “Especially in NASCAR, there are some drivers you look at and think, ‘You probably don’t work out that much, do you.’ Physical fitness is important but then you got guys like Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman and they do just fine.” She says it’s like running a marathon, with an elevated heart rate—”the focus comes from practice, but the stamina—hydration is critical. Repetition with the muscles. A general amount of flexibility and some endurance” is good. She says you get conditioned by doing the actual job itself. “I am more fit than I need to be to do the job.”

7. Cardio is Key

Patrick appeared on GMA doing hop overs and toe taps on an exercise ball, tapping her toes on it in quick succession while jumping. (“If you don’t have a ball, use anything,” she says.) She then did pushups—with one hand on the ball, and the other hand on the floor. Do 10 on each side. Pretty intense.

Danica Patrick is one of the most well-known race car drivers of all time. She became the first female driver to win an IndyCar Series, and has the highest finish for both the Daytona 500 and Indy 500. Patrick recently enjoyed a day on the golf course, and shared a video on Instagram. She captioned the video, “I found the trick to golfing. Barefoot and bikinis. 🤣 Got a few days of much needed time off for my brain.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Danica Patrick stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Makes Working Out A Priority

Patrick shared some of her workout tips with USA Today. She says that fitness is a big priority in her life, and she makes sure to designated both times and places for it. “I would say that having a little bit of a schedule for your workout tends to get you doing it,” Patrick said. “So that’s helpful. Having a designated space to do it is also helpful if you’re doing it at home, so you have a purposeful place for it.”

2. She Pushes Herself

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Patrick tells USA Today that she likes to push herself with fitness. “While things are difficult, the amount of confidence you gain from being able to do it or accomplishing it, that seeps into so many other facets of your life,” she said. “You believe in yourself entirely — as opposed to just, ‘I can do that move.’ It’s now, ‘Oh, you need me to do that work? Sure, I got you.’ ‘Need me to do that? Sure, I got it.’ You tend to get more confident in your life, period, because you realize you can do it if you believe in yourself.”

3. She Adjusts Her Workouts Depending On Her Time

Patrick likes to adjust her workouts depending on how she feels, and how much time she has. “A couple years ago, I was at my parents house, and I did not feel like thinking of a workout that day,” she recalled to USA Today. “I was like, ‘I wanna workout, but what should I do? I’ll just do burpees.’ And I was going to do 1,000 burpees for time, and then I looked online and saw that takes over an hour, and I didn’t have an hour. So I was like, ‘I’ll do 500.’ And the only thing I stopped for was every 100, I jotted down the time it was on the clock, just to see what my intervals were. I’m pretty sure it took me 35 minutes.”

4. She Walks

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Patrick tells USA Today that she loves to walk to stay in shape. “If you are in one of those days and you’re just tired, or it’s cloudy out, or maybe you’re exhausted from traveling or from work or family or kids, just go for a walk,” Patrick said. “Honestly, I do that a lot. And I’ll go for an hour or an hour and a half, and I’ll take the dogs, and it’s great exercise from a low-intensity perspective. But you’re getting moving, and I think that’s the thing I’ll do if I’m bored or not energetic.”

5. She Loves Veggies

Patrick makes sure to eat healthy. And she also makes sure to eat a lot of vegetables. Patrick shared this photo on Instagram of herself enjoying a salad. She captioned the post, “Now this is a mountain of veggies! Arugula, tomato, beets, avocado, zucchini, onion, mushroom, kabocha squash, micro greens, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, and a homemade lemon tahini turmeric vinaigrette.”