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Fri, April 25, 2008

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Im kinda behind on this. Im not a great computer person or speller.1/08 had double mastectomy well three weeks later I ripped one incison open. What a shock that was not often you can see inside yourself thank goodness the most I seen was the inflator.E.R sewed me up. The vary next week I ripped the other side open. E.R didnt sew me this time cause I was seeing Plastics the next day.Ok I see plastics & he said he is going to do a litissmas flap on rt side & clean up & sew left side. Dr said since rt side had radition  (2006) tissue wont hold thats why the flap. I told the Dr make sure you bring the super duper glue & duct tape a few days later surgery[2/21/08] they took muscle & fat from my back & put it on my front. Well my back doesnt like my front .tissue died 1inch. We removed the dead stuff I asked dr for my duct tape again,he thinks Im kidding.I just wont stay closed,he keeps sewing& I keep poppin open. On 4/22/08 he took all stiches out, & he wants me to pack saline gauze in this 4in hole its gross & hurts bad cause its raw tissue & I see my pec muscle. I told my Doc when i tell ya to bring duct tape and super glue Im not kidding. He rubbed my back [felt good] and said dont worry well get through this and from behind him he finally brought out a roll of duct tape, we laughed. I guess sometimes they do listen.

4/25/08 11:15am

Hi Kim,

 

Welcome to our community. I'm glad you've found our site.

 

Thanks for sharing your story with us. I'm sorry to hear of all the trouble you're having with your incisions and healing in general. See these SharePosts by others who've had similar experiences:

 

Moving Forward

http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/1135/13843/moving/

 

C'est La Vie (That's Life)

http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/614/10992/la-vie-life

 

Keep us posted on how you're doing. Write again soon.

 

Best to you,

Maria

 

 

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