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Had Breast Reduction on December 10, 2010 - Greenwich, CT

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Spent: $9,000 in Greenwich, CT

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Updated 3 Apr 2011

Posted 7 Mar 2011

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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Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 10 Mar 2011

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.

Bronx8851 10 Mar 2011
Thanks, I have a nurse at my house everyday, the wound is being cleaned by dakins which is bleach mixed with water, and I am on tetracycline 250 mg four times daily for ten days. I trusted the PS and I am fighting for my life. I feel i should have never gotten it done Thanks for the encouragment though..
Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 10 Mar 2011

Wow, what a thing to happen. You never could have known. You're in my thoughts! *hugs*

Angiemcc (Community Manager) 10 Mar 2011

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!

Bronx8851 10 Mar 2011
thank you so much! I WILL CONTINUE TO TELL THIS TO ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN, AS A MATTER OF FACT I HAVE HAD A LOWGRADE FEVER ALL DAY, THE NURSE WAS HERE TODAY, AND I WILL BE SEEING MY PRIMARY CARE DR IN THE MORNING, they are putting me back in the hospital with IV antibiotics for a few days, and the mass in the sonogram has not been removed yet. Thank you for the encouragement.
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 14 Mar 2011

Please let us know when you get out of the hospital.

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 15 Mar 2011

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.
Bronx8851 15 Mar 2011
I'm in the hospital have seen infectious disease specialist, a surgeon, and am being placed on an IV antibiotic called vancomycin. Thank everyone for your encouragement advice and prayers!
Bronx8851 16 Mar 2011
the infection has spread throughout my entire righ breast and i am waiting for the infectious disease dr to tell me whats next. no fever at all today, :0)
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 16 Mar 2011

I am so sorry you are going through all of this. 
LR128 3 Apr 2011
IV antibiotics through a PICC line?? That indicates serious infections and the need to treat them quickly. It sounds like you are pulling through and I hope you make a complete recovery from them.
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~
Bronx8851 18 Apr 2011
Well the infection is back after being on oral antibiotics for 3 months and IV antibiotics for 1 month, I am starting to believe that they left something in the breast due to the fact that when I was on the vanco and daptomycins there was hardly any drainage, I finished the PICC line with Daptomycin on 3/31/2011 and was on doxycycline 250 mg 2*day for 7 days in addition to being on flagyl for the same time. On saturday night I spiked a fever of 101.4 let my doctor know, and have an appointment tomorrow with the wound care center.
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 18 Apr 2011

Oh my goodness I am so sorry.  You have been through enough already.
nmot 19 May 2011
Your pictures are truly scary. I hope you are doing better!!

Any updates?
Bronx8851 19 May 2011
yeah I tested positive for MRSA, thank God my current doctors are listening, because I could have died. I am doing better and thank you for the concern. This has been a battle. I was rehospitalized last week, home again, and taking things day by day. I have nurses who are coming 2x a week, as well as appointments with infectious disease speacialists and the wound care center weekly. I wouls advise anyone who is considering the surgery to have the surgeon and the operating room/hospital looked into to make sure they havent done this to anyone else. Thankss again :) and please by all means keep me in prayer, it does wonders.
Funmi 15 Jun 2011
Oh! I'm so sorry, will say a prayer for you. However is there any way this incident can be prevented or detected earlier.
Burgh Lady 16 Jun 2011
I have had big breasts since I was in the fourth grade I have heard every name out there such as Rack's,Chester,Hooter's and so many more that I will be here a long time... LOL!
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.
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 17 Jun 2011

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.

PhillyRN 1 Jul 2011
You are certainly in my prayers. I had my consultation today (abdominoplasty and breast lift)and told the surgeon what I wanted my skin antiseptic routine to be. I am a registered nurse and currently work for the manufacturers of a chlorhexidine-based skin antiseptic. It's what is used pre-operatively to clean the skin prior to incision. There are also guidelines that recommend bathing/showering at home the night before and the morning of a procedure with a chlorhexidine cleanser. I explained that to my surgeon when I went in and he was open to using. He actually agreed that it is superior to what he is using currently. I told him that I would like him to use the skin prep on me and he agreed. Many of these plastic procedures are class 1 which means their not "dirty" and considered "clean" however, bacteria from the patient's own skin is often the cause of surgical site infections. Therefore the pre-op skin cleansing routine plays an integral role in the patients' outcome. I really wish you all the best and I thank you for sharing your story.
Meechio 11 Jul 2011
I went through the same thing you've been going through only with my back. Two additonal surgeries to extract the infections in my spine after my fusion (debridements) Very scary. Though with time and PICC line antibiotics I did beat the infections. Hang in there. I wish you all the best. Now I'm taking on the breast reduction surgery and praying I don't go down the same road. So I'll pray for both of us. I hope your next update is a positive one :]
Bronx8851 15 Jul 2011
just found out I have to have my right breast completely removed. I am NOT happy at all. I am scared and I am not sleeping well at all. This is a nightmare.
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 16 Jul 2011

I am so sorry to hear this news:(   I am sending prayers your way....

Meechio 15 Jul 2011
I don't know what to say. I'm praying for you still. When is this all happening? Are you in pain? Still on antibiotics? This isn't fair. I'm truly sorry. Know that people are thinking of you and hoping for the best FOR you (yes even strangers) :]
Bronx8851 15 Jul 2011
First let me say thank you for the thoughts and prayers as well as the kind words. i am absolutely still on antibiotics, and will be having the right breast removed the 1st week of august. they want the infection to be as minimal as possible before they do the surgery in an effort to prevent it from getting into my bloodstream. this whole thing has been a NIGHTMARE to say the least but I would rather have 1 breast and breath in my body, than to keep two and be 6 feet under. Thanks again everyone for all the support and encouragement.
Bronx8851 16 Jul 2011
God is good all the time! I am giving thanks because I have breath! Thank you all for the prayers and well wishes

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