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“Had Breast Reduction on December 10, 2010 - Greenwich, CT”
Spent: $9,000 in Greenwich, CT
Not a good deal, I am currently dealing with 3 bacterial infections in the right breast and the Plastic surgeon I used keeps saying its not infected. I had a surgical revision on 3/3/11 and he did not remove the sac of infection. I am going to a wound care center, and fear i will lose my right breast completely. I had been to the ER in January when i spiked a fever over 101.3, they said the right breast was infected then, but took no cultures, the PS said they didnt know what they were talking about. Even though i had green drainage that smelled like old fruit and garbage. I continued going to see the PS up until 2/14 and went to the wound care center on 2/28, the admitted me to the hospital from their office. My PS did a revision surgery where he was supposed to remove the abscess and drain the infection. Today 3/7/11, i had a fever of 101.2 and lots of pain, I will not tell anyone I know to go to him.
Updated on 3 Apr 2011:
I found out I had 5 infections in my breast. Strep, Staph, prevotella, diphthroid, and peptostreptococcus. I was in the hospital for 5 days released March 19, 2011 and had to be placed on IV antibiotics via a PICC line for an additional 14 days. Now I am on another oral antibiotic, but the drainage cleared up, and I am feeling tons better. I have only had 1 fever since leaving the hospital, I feel pretty good. I have nurses coming in everday to change my bandages, but I truly regret having all these complications. Thanks to every one who commented on my post and sent me well wishes.
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Oh my goodness! I'm so sorry for what you've been through. Are you currently being treated by a doctor for the infection? If not, please PLEASE go see someone.
Wow, what a thing to happen. You never could have known. You're in my thoughts! *hugs*
Bronx,
This is awful. I'm sincerely sending you my strongest healing vibes and hoping you get better quickly. Preferably without having to lose your breast. Please keep us posted on how you're doing!
Please let us know when you get out of the hospital.
Oh my goodness...yikes. The hospital with the IV antibiotics is the best place to be right now. They will monitor you very closely which is what you need at this time.
Keep us up to date and let us know how you are doing.
Keep your chin up...you can beat this infection.
I am so sorry you are going through all of this.
Best wishes to you and I'm sorry you had a negative experience. I cannot believe your doctor showed no concern about the clear signs of infection. Feel better soon~
Oh my goodness I am so sorry. You have been through enough already.
Any updates?
Iam a size 40F right now and I have been seriously thinking about getting a reduction but now Iam a little afraid of doing it.I have terrible headaches neck and shoulder and back pain all the time. I have serious indentations on my shoulder's. I just HATE them I have never been able to wear cute shirts,when I was young I could never wear half shirts or tube tops or bikini tops. No sexy nighties for me either I droop so bad! Now I dont know what Iam going to do. I hope you are well! You have been thru so much.
Definitely let us know if you have any questions about the process. What I can tell you is that I am so glad I went through with this process. It makes you feel amazing.
I am so sorry to hear this news:( I am sending prayers your way....