Cellulitis

I have lymphoedema as a result of axilliary clearance and radiotherapy and recently have been diagnosed with breast cellulitis. I'm not sure how I got the infection but was hospitalised and placed on IV penicillin 2 days before I was scheduled to go on a holiday to Uluru. I would just like to give encouragement to others who may have this dreaded outcome following a lumpectomy. I've found it difficult to exercise with lymphoedema and was having regular lymphatic drainage prior to my infection. Well I was discharged from hospital the night before my early morning flight to Alice Springs yet had an amazing holiday. I managed a 9k walk round the base of Uluru then completed a strenuous 6k walk up Kings Canyon. I was very proud of my achievements and the experience thoroughly lifted my spirits. The staff at the hospital pulled out all stops to get me on my way for my holiday and were very encouraging with helping me make the deadline. I will be on oral antibiotics for some weeks to come before the infection clears and hope my story will give hope to others who find their illnesses often threatening the possibility of keeping well made plans Regards Inpink xx