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DIEP on Aug 1, 2012 Extensive Open Wounds on Abdomen and Breast Tissue? (photo)

Bethford
my ps advised i was doing well after he already debreaded appx 1/2 o 2 inches off left side on Aug 22 These are current photos as of today. My ps thinks I am freaking out and over reacting because i want to see another surgeon? Abdomen gets wet saline compresses and breast tissue covered by neosporene and bandages twice a day.the one ps I called wont see me till Sep 29th.Should I just show up in a diep flap specialists emergency room in order to get help?

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