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27 Years Old with 3 Kids - Columbus, GA
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Had surgery March 8 2016 not sure if i have an...
BrittneyntMarch 22, 2016
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Had surgery March 8 2016 not sure if i have an infection or what. Need help feeling very depressed and lost. ive called the and told what was happening , they seem as if its not a big deal but they still will do whatever it takes to make you happy.... My left breast was going great now its draining very heavy not sure if its normal or not. my right breast was soooooo thight and high that it calls blisters and once the blisters pop the breast formed a large hard black scab.. now im worried about scars and infections :( its only been 14 days after my surgery... and all of this occurred.
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March 23, 2016
Have you went to Dr. C office to see him?
March 23, 2016
Ok good... keep us updated. Im sure he will get this corrected... praying for you!!!
March 23, 2016
Look, either way you should see your Dr asap. And if I were you I would get another Dr's opinion after I followed up with my own Dr.. I don't think we realize what an important / gentle and huge organ the skin is until a medical issue with the skin.
March 23, 2016
How are you doing? What did dr. Say?
March 24, 2016
Hi, He gave me antibiotics just to make me feel more comfortable because i was slight depress about it being a infection but he said he didn't see any sign of it.. that it was opening up to drain more and that it was going to be a slow healing process
UPDATED FROM Brittneynt
23 days post
Depression starting to kick in
BrittneyntApril 1, 2016
I don't know if its getting better or worse!! The smell is So bad.. ughhh what to do what to doooooo.. The Dr keep saying be patient but how can i with all of this going on
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April 1, 2016
Please go to the ER. I have not had BA but I have a little bit of a medical background.
April 1, 2016
Bad odor means infection!! Go to the ER. Always follow your first mine. Be safe
UPDATED FROM Brittneynt
25 days post
April 1-3
BrittneyntApril 3, 2016
went to the medical center April 1 told and showed them my situation they immediately told me that it was necrotic and an infection in my wound! they called my dr and he told me to come see him right there and then.. got there around 1pm and he told that it wasn't infected & that the hospital didn't know anything about breast.. he removed the black dead skin and covered it up with wound dressing.. its been 2 days and im up crying.. cause i know something isn't right.. it looks as if the wounds are getting larger... what to do please tell me what to do i don't want Dr. Cochran mad at me????????????????
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April 3, 2016
Wow!!! What are you using on it?
April 3, 2016
He sounds like he is trying to avoid a malpractice suit. I would go back to the hospital and get a lawyer. He's not doing his job
April 3, 2016
If you still have a foul smell that is infection. I love Dr C but you have to go with your instincts. If your gut tells you something more is wrong trust it. It your body and nothing is wrong with getting a second or third opinion.
April 3, 2016
Yes he is a good Dr. but i think ima go with my heart... something isn't right... he tells me the same exact thing Every week.. no infection just keep it clean with soap and water.. and don't let it stop me from doing what i want to do... in that order EVERY WEEK.. im going to the hospital tomorrow and this time ima be seen and get different opinions.. so far 3 people told me it was necrotic wounds & it was infected... im just trying to avoid getting Dr. Cochran upset with me..
April 3, 2016
At this point it's about you feeling as if your concerns are being heard. Dr C will be alright. Do what you have too. Sending you well wishes.
April 5, 2016
Brittney let me say this to you and hear me clearly.....you only have one life....guard it, you can't worry about who will be mad with you about you looking after you. I was his patient I had issues and yes he comes across as having your best interest but at the same time down play things that are clearly a problem that were confirmed at the ER. Please get a second opinion before you loose your breast.
April 3, 2016
I'm a nurse. It looks like you have an infection. The symptoms you're describing, is infection. Seek some more medical attention. You might need some antibiotics.
April 3, 2016
Hi, I am a doctor and though not a plastic surgeon..your doctor definitely needs to take this more seriously than he is. It appears infected and necrotic (blood supply is compromised so part of the skin is dying ). You definitely need to be sorted ASAP because this has the potential to make you very unwell and end in disaster . Let us know how you get on. Best of luck
April 4, 2016
I've been following your story, have you seen another doctor? Did you get antibiotics or any other form of treatment. Sorry you are going through this. Praying for a speedy recovery.
April 5, 2016
Thank you for coming on to give her some valuable advice, you are right about the way her issues are being played down to not serious because it was done with me I know first hand I had what could've grown to be Life threatening but told it's no big deal.
If you have signs of infection, go immediately.
(Worst case scenario---There is a risk that infection will develop and if the necrosis is deep the infection can reach the implant; but this is not likely. )
However, a proper high protein diet, rest, and avoiding nicotine help sped the healing.