I had a bimx in July last year . I have had reoccurring trouble in the left side with fluid being drained off to infection. Just as everything seemed to have settled down following radiotherapy I contracted another infection again on the left side. I have had yet another course of antibiotics and last Friday he drained to tissue expander! He said it would allow the skin to heal!! I am fearful that he will end up taking this one out and leaving me for several months before inserting another. I live in Cyprus so procedures may differ. Has anyone else had similar problems? I hate the tissue expanders they constantly pull tight and the ports stick in my side like a small pebble!
Hi, I had single right mx in November a year ago and suffered from continual seromas right up until November 2013 when I got an infection in the seroma. I had 6 weeks abx and the surgeon cut the dead flesh away and remarked that she thought it had been there since my op, grumbling away. I don’t understand why abx are not given routinely with these ops. My reconstruction has now been cancelled, it was due on 5th Feb, and my Surgeon will probably have retired before I get it done as I have to wait at least 8 weeks from infection free to make sure. I sympathise with you as I know what a pain it is. Hope yours clears up soon.
Hi, sorry you are both having these issues. Rosie - ask whether its worth having intravaneous antibiotics. There is some evidence that infections are a risk with implants and rads. I had this problem. I am sorry to tell you that the implant did have to come out for me, but this does not mean it will be the case for you. Let me know if I can be of any help. Rattles, x