Wowsers... some things have happened in the last few months. Namely, I got a new boob.
On September 12, I woke up feeling like poo. My left breast was red and I was in pain. There was puss coming out of my breast and I knew something was really wrong. I called my doctor. She saw me that morning. And I was admitted into the hospital with an infection. To make a long story short, I was started on vancomycin. The next day, I got a PICC line in my right arm. And that evening I was whisked into emergency surgery. Dr. Thakar took out my old implant and washed out the cavity. She then placed a brand new implant in. I spent 5 days in the hospital.
Now I am on nafcillan for a staph infection (not MRSA). I am getting it though an IV, so I am attached to a pump and IV bag 24/7. It's really irritating. Last week, my infectious doctor put me on rosephin. I was excited to be on that drug because I would only have to administer it once a day and wouldn't be attached to a pump. However, I developed an allergic reaction - hives, itchy throat and my eye started to swell up. Um, it was a no go. I was pumped full of benadryl and put back on my old antibiotic.
So here I am... still healing. Wishing that I felt better. Turns out that there was a part of my scar that didn't heal all the way. It started to expand and then the infection got in making the hole bigger. I went from okay to severely not okay really quickly because it was the radiated side. If it had happened on my right side, I probably would not have noticed.
Holy Cow! Crazy, I am so glad you are ok. I hope you heal fast. Many prayers your way!
ReplyDeleteHi Holly, I am a second year Physiotherapy student studying at the University of Queensland in Australia. I came across your blog whilst researching post-masectomy physical therapy exercises. I spent hours just sitting at my laptop , reading through your blog entries and it really gave me an insight into the process of breast cancer and the reality behind treatment. Your heartfelt entries brought smiles and tears, and also admiration. They really put what we've been learning in the lectures and practical classes about Breast cancer and Lymphoedema Management into a practical patient-oriented context. I have shared your blog with other physio students. You are such a inspiration and wow, I am just astounded by your fierce courage and perseverance, and above all, your upbeat optimism. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us and also for motivating me even more to become a Physiotherapist. I wish you the very best in your treatment and hope you are well.
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