Mirena and two fingers

I had the Mirena since November of 2007 til yesterday, I started having side effects about six months after I stated gaining weight, acne, cramps, anxiety, facial hair and moodiness I had never put the two together until I came upon this website. The only thing it helped was my migraines and my heavy bleeding I probably had a period 3 times 1 yr 7 months which was great. But I hate the other side effects. I have worked at a clinic before and know that what the doctor does to remove it is to just pull on the strings. I have also read on these comments how some have taken out themselves or by their spouse/partner so I decided to try it yesterday. It was easier than I imagined I won't lie and say I did not feel a thing but it was worst when the doctor put it in then to take it out. If felt like a light cramp and that was it I just reached in and with two fingers pulled it out with a light tug. Now lets wait and see happens....

I've been reading about Mirena for months and seen that everyone is having the same side effects. I gained about 30 lbs. I got cystic acne along with oily skin with this flakey layer on top. Instead of gaining weight evenly it seems to have started collecting in different areas. I've gone from being a size 2, to having a spare tire. It also gave me mass amounts of cellulite compared to what used to be there. Especially on my legs and butt. It seems to have thinned my skin and hair. Constant bloating, infections and terrible odors, loss of sex drive, UTIs and bladder infections for the first time and a few in a row, etc.
Well after trying so long to get someone to take it out without insurance, I found a post from a girl who took hers out herself. She said she squatted down, grabbed the strings with two fingers and gently pulled it out. I read that 5 minutes ago and mine is OUT. I ran to the bathroom, I was so excited!! washed my hands and did the same things she described and it's finally gone. GIRLS, DO IT NOW! It's easy and painless and maybe we can get back to normal. I've tried every diet, every cream, every face wash.... I work at Sephora and I use great products on my skin... and none of it has been able to do a bit of good. You're not paranoid, it's the Mirena. When I pulled it out it actually had a mucus plug on it... And I read that one of the ways it works is to change the chemistry of your vaginal discharge. Anyone else notice a creamier almost chalky consistency? I think anything that stops your periods for so long, and does so many different things to the way your body works, all at once, has to be terrible for you. It's bad news. I'd rather have another baby than put my body through this again. I feel like it aged me in body and mind. Please don't be scared, go take it out.
And everyone who does, or gets it taken out should update the rest of us on any positive or negative changes. I will post regularly and anyone feel free to ask questions or tell me about your experiences... Let us know if you find a birth control method that doesn't have life altering side-effects.