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Infection on stitches after breast lift and explant with restless legs, chills and body aches. (Photos)

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Hi. I am 16 days after my surgery. Is it normal to be feeling this way. My stitches got infected.. my surgeon put me on 2 antibiotics.. clindamycin and sulfamethoxazole ... last night I had bad chills and body aches... today chills subsided but restless legs are a nightmare.. my left breast is in pain. I'm a fitness instructor so I'm used to moving and haven't exercised since before the surgery. Are these normal symptoms of an infection. My left breast keeps oozing. I'm worried.

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