Topic: Update- infection stops surgery
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Posts: 4814
- Posted on: May 13, 2008 05:13 pm
Hey LE-ers,
Well I was supposed to get my exchange surgery today and was in the OR when the doc took one look at my skin and said I can't have my tissue expanders out and the implants in because the infection is still affecting the area and causing an "inflammatory process" and lots of contracture.
LE- who knew that cancer was not the only thing that keeps giving? LE is forever too.
Damn I am disappointed!
Thanks for helping me through this rough patch.
love
g
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AnnNYC Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2048 |
May 13, 2008 05:16 pm
AnnNYC wrote:
G, I'm sorry -- I hope this infection/inflammatory process clears up soon. Hugs, Ann Dx 3/9/2007, IDC, <1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/5 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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Binney4 Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 3547 |
May 13, 2008 05:25 pm
Binney4 wrote:
Oh man, g, I can just taste the disappointment. In fact, "disappointment" is not enough of a word to carry it. I am soooooo sorry. Is there any way I can help shoulder this? Anything. Let me know, Binney |
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Dejaboo Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1021 |
May 13, 2008 05:41 pm
Dejaboo wrote:
Oh g that is Terrible! More then Disappointing. Im very sorry they post poned your surgery. Talk about the last minute. I hope you can get the Infection under control & have your exchange soon. Pam Dx 3/7/2008, IDC, <1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2+ |
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ICanDoThis Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 433 |
May 13, 2008 07:19 pm
ICanDoThis wrote:
I am so sorry - there's nothing worse than being at the starting line and then having the whole race scrubbed! Are you on an antibiotic, and when are you following up? Hugs Sue Dx 12/28/2007, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 0/3 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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TenderIsOur… Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3299 |
May 13, 2008 07:55 pm
TenderIsOurMight wrote:
It cannot be emphasized too strongly that treatment of each patient is a highly individualized matter. (FDA-approved labeling for warfarin (Coumadin) NDA 9-218/5-105)
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BinVA Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1405 |
May 13, 2008 08:02 pm, edited May 13, 2008 08:03 PM
by BinVA
BinVA wrote:
Tender, Last I heard, I thought it was a martini ... not a vitamin!! Thinking of you g, love, Bren |
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TenderIsOur… Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3299 |
May 14, 2008 08:12 am
TenderIsOurMight wrote:
It cannot be emphasized too strongly that treatment of each patient is a highly individualized matter. (FDA-approved labeling for warfarin (Coumadin) NDA 9-218/5-105)
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Erica Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1469 |
May 14, 2008 08:17 am
Erica wrote:
Gina, I'm so disappointed for you. This will get better, though, and the exchange WILL happen. You've done everything right and you don't deserve this delay. Did the ps say how long he thought it might be? Barbara http://breastfree.org; http://famosity.blogspot.com
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bygrace1 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1085 |
May 14, 2008 11:43 am
bygrace1 wrote:
Gina, I'm so sorry for your disappointment at not having your surgery. I hope that your infection clears soon, and you are able to reschedule. Keep us posted, please, on how you are doing. LE Hugs, grace
Dx 5/10/2004, DCIS, <1cm, Stage 0, Grade 3, 0/3 nodes |
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Binney4 Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 3547 |
May 14, 2008 11:54 am
Binney4 wrote:
Right here with you, g. Be well, Binney |
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jinky Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 768 |
May 14, 2008 12:20 pm
jinky wrote:
I am so sorry....hoping this darn infection goes and you can get it done....le hugs jinky 2002/ 2cm lobular/ductal mastectomy 1 node micro stage 2, grade 1, 4 chemo, 5 yrs tamoxifen, femara 4mts, preventative mastectomy 2005
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Sige Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 2062 |
May 14, 2008 12:57 pm
Sige wrote:
Oh for pete's sake...don't you wonder sometimes if someone's out to get you G??? You're a trooper...you'll get your noobs when all is said and done. Sending you healing energy for the infection. Hugs Me May the Goddess guide you in love and light...
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mrsb Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 93 |
May 14, 2008 04:22 pm, edited May 14, 2008 04:23 PM
by mrsb
mrsb wrote:
Gina so disappionted for you throw all the big guns at that infection.Mrs b |
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nosurrender… Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4814 |
May 15, 2008 11:42 am
nosurrender wrote:
Thank you everyone My PS said that he didn't see any active signs of infection, but what he was seeing was the effects of it. My skin is swollen and I have a lot of capsular contracture. My left breast, where I had the infection, is smooshed flat because of this. So I have swelling on the side, tenderness underneath and my muscle smooshing it. I wish he could just open me up, cut out the scar tissue and the capsulation and call it a day- but he is afraid I am not sufficiently healed from the infection yet. Also, if I wrap my arm, my breast gets even bigger. It is like all my LE fluid is draining into that breast. I am tentatively rescheduled for June 30th. We will see what happens!! Thanks again, love, g nosurrenderbreastcancerhelp.com
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Binney4 Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 3547 |
May 16, 2008 01:49 pm
Binney4 wrote:
g, good morning! Hope today's better, but I gotta say I marvel at your bounce-back capacity. Rubber woman! Wish you didn't have to keep bouncing. On the Advocates for Lymphedema site we've been discussing cellulitis aftermath lately. Seems the infection can be gone but an underlying inflammatory response may continue for a bit, causing swelling, redness or pinkness, and tenderness to the touch. But both massage (if it's tolerated) and compression can be used at this stage (since the infection is no longer active) and will help reduce both the swelling and the inflammation. That said, I have the same problem with arm wraps (or too-tight sleeves) causing chest swelling. Maybe try wrapping your arm a bit looser for now, and use more compression (a swell spot? a chip bag? a "chocolate bar"?) on your breast if it doesn't cause more pain. June 30th will dawn infection-free and inflammation-free, and you'll sail through the surgery and recovery, all the while doing a Snoopy dance to celebrate a fantastic finish! Yes! You'll get there Binney |
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