POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
34 and 34 K - Atlanta, GA
UPDATED FROM jenms27
9 days post
I'm horrified!
$6,700
Yes, we're seeking other care options because something is not right with Dr Kavali's approach to preventative care. She continues to minimize the severity of the situation and waits for things to get worse before she takes action. My best friend came with me today and we had to ask until we were "blue in face" for wound care and/or preventive care options and she kept insisting that it was fine and we should just wait until Monday to come in the office. Stating that the ER would not know how to care for this. We kept insisting on more services to address this and she finally agreed to seek wound care services and is sending me in for an ultrasound. Why couldn't she take these steps two days ago when I came in with the original wound. She refers to the wound as a "blister". I've never seen a blister this big. A nurse friend saw the picture and thinks there's fluid in my breast. Yet Dr Kavali's office is skirting around the possibilities of something being wrong and keeps down playing the severity of what's happening. We also left with no clear answers as to what caused this. I hope tomorrow I get some clear answers about what's happening when I go in for the ultra sound (with a different speacialist).
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@Jenms27 I am so sorry your are experiencing this. I pray that the ultrasound & the specialist provided you with answers & a solution. I too have seen blisters & open wounds occur in some patients on this site but like the posters said, when treated properly the wounds do heal. It will take time, but it will heal.
How are you feeling today? What type of wound care is the specialist providing? Did you say that you didn't have drains? I know it is hard but please try to think positive. It may be a slight set back but with the proper care, you will be good & your breast will be all healed. Sending hugs & positive vibes your way. And please keep us posted.
How are you feeling today? What type of wound care is the specialist providing? Did you say that you didn't have drains? I know it is hard but please try to think positive. It may be a slight set back but with the proper care, you will be good & your breast will be all healed. Sending hugs & positive vibes your way. And please keep us posted.
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How are you doing? I lost track of you for a few days. I'm here in Atlanta and am sending you my thoughts and concern. I'm going for my 2nd post op tomorrow. I went to Emory Aethestic Center for my procedure. Please take care and keep us posted.
prayers for you, please post what you find out and how they treat your wound. This seems to not be too rare with breast reductions and breast lifts. Tension on incisions etc. May not be your surgeons fault, but she should be more involved in helping you resolve it and calm your fears!!
i had the same thing happen. i want to send you my phone number i have some advice for you... is that ok?
ORIGINAL POST
I choose to get a breast reduction this year...
I choose to get a breast reduction this year because I could no longer handle the weight of them. I've had large breast since the 5th grade. Big busted for 24 years! They have been the source of stares, jokes, and admiration (wanted and unwanted).
I've always thought about getting a breast reduction but was scared of the scarring and surgery in general. My healing is not going well. I am bleeding through my clothes, I'm in a lot of pain having shakes, fevers and night sweats. The Dr minimizes my concerns and tries to make me feel like I am over reacting. She's told me not to go to the emergency room. She just keeps dragging me into her office every day with no clear explanation of what's going on. Something is wrong this just can't be a normal recovery process. I would appreciate feed back from others to gage if I'm in bad hands with my surgeon or if this is part of the normal healing process.
I've always thought about getting a breast reduction but was scared of the scarring and surgery in general. My healing is not going well. I am bleeding through my clothes, I'm in a lot of pain having shakes, fevers and night sweats. The Dr minimizes my concerns and tries to make me feel like I am over reacting. She's told me not to go to the emergency room. She just keeps dragging me into her office every day with no clear explanation of what's going on. Something is wrong this just can't be a normal recovery process. I would appreciate feed back from others to gage if I'm in bad hands with my surgeon or if this is part of the normal healing process.
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You definitely have a wound problem there, is it getting any better? Are you already on antibiotics? If you are having fever etc. I would definitely get a second opinion or go to ER if you feel you're not being taken seriously.
Hi Zandrina, see pictures I just posted. it does seem to be getting better. Dr Kavalli says it will get worse before it gets better. Im getting ultra sound tomorrow at another hospital.
see pictures I just posted. Im getting ultra sound tomorrow at another hospital.
meant to say that it "does NOT seem to be getting better"
hi wamlezama dr Kavalli tells me that the ER would not know what to do with this and that they'll call her asking questions
hi jlard34, that's my fear. dr Kavalli says it's just a blister
hi it is what it is, I'm going in the morning
Go to the ER. Now. You are at significant risk and need immediate medical attention.
You have an infection seek another doc asap
Go to the hospital please
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Based on what you are describing as your symptoms, and you aren't comfortable with what your PS is telling you, go with your gut instinct and go get a second opinion whether it be from your primary physician or one of the many doc in the box practices in Atlanta (I'm in Alpharetta). Especially if you have a fever or chills or are in a lot of pain. The narcotics they gave you should really make the pain very manageable. Take care.
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I posted before i looked at your pictures. As everyone else said on your post, get medical attention asap.
the size and shape looks decent