Over the weekend my infected breast got worse, subtantially bigger. I also had a negative reaction to one of the antibiotics.. severely itchy and a rash that has now even spread to my face (tiny blisters all over - ICH)
So I got in to see the surgeon today and got the bad news. We have arrived at the worst case scenario. We have to remove the expander and delay reconstrution. I go in to the hospital today at 3, for surgery at five to remove the expanders. and tomorrow I will come home flat chested with drain tubes. I'm heartbroken.
Welcome to My BRCA Blog. I'm Amanda, I'm 30. When I was 28, I tested positive for the BRCA2 gene mutation increasing my risk of Breast Cancer up to 84% and my risk of Ovarian Cancer to 27%. I recently had a prophylactic mastectomy to reduce my risk. I am using this blog as a forum to express my feelings through this journey as well as to keep others in the loop. Newest entries are on top, scroll down or use the links on the side to see older posts.
Amanda! I am so sorry and am heartbroken for you too.
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Aww so sorry girl :( How long will you have to wait for it to be replaced? In the interim I used this-
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so I'd be more balanced. Hang in there! You'll feel a lot better once the infected one is gone
Heartbroken, too!
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