Augmentation after lumpectomy

did you have radiation?

I had a lumpectomy, chemo. Radiation and breast Augmentation in 2000. I had the implants replaced in 2007 due to capsular constriction on the cancer side and leakage in both. I had an infection in my left breast (cancer side) in 2010. The Dr. got the infection under control by IV antibiotics. In Sept. 2013 I got another infection on my left side. The used every antibiotic they could find but the infection was too bad. They rushed me into emergency surgery to remove the implant. I tested positive for a plethora of bacteria including staph. When all was said and done surgery wise, I had a caved in breast adhered to my chest wall and rippled up like an upside down L. So I wear a prothesis. Because I still have breast tissue the Dr. have been proplexed as what to do. I've seen several PS, they all agree that this happened because of the radiation and lack of blood flow due to radiation and my body wanting to get rid of the foreign body. The only thing they can do to fix me is a mastectomy and sGAP flap. I am scheduled to have it done Oct. 13. Exactly 14 years to the day as my lumpectomy. 

Why do I tell you my tail of woe? Because I wish I knew what could have happened 14 years ago and left my boob alone!

Good luck with your decision. It's a hard one to make.