Hi all I had a mastectomy last July with immediate LD flap reconstruction. Luckily I did not need an inplant and although it took me quite a long time to recover I was reasonably happy with the results. Anastrazole has been difficult but I am persevering! ! I had a marked indentation in the reconstructed breast which my surgeon said he could deal with using lipofilling. I had this done 2 weeks ago and nipple reconstruction at the same time. Although the first week was uncomfortable (especially the spanx!) things went downhill and I started to develop soreness,hard swelling and redness at the site of the breast where they were injected. This grew so I saw the consultant and he said it was either internal bleeding or fat necrosis. I am on 7 days 4 times a day 500 mg flucloxacillin due to end Wednesday and I see him again Friday. So far the anti biotics have had little effect and it is very sore and feels horrid. I had planned to go back to work but that is not possible as I feel generally unwell. Going back earlier to see him seems a waste of time as I am sure he will just say wait till the end of the treatment. Has anyone experienced this? I can't find any information about fat necrosis in this sort of situation so am pretty confused , fed up and frustrated!! Jaynex
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