Question about incision drainage
RNY on 07/17/12
I will be two weeks post-op on Tuesday and my main incision is still draining. It is a good color (pink not yellow or green) and I'm not running any fever so there isn't any infection. I'm just concerned that I have still having to change dressings twice a day. Has anyone else expereinced this?
I do have my two week checkup tomorrow so the doc will be looking at this then.
I do have my two week checkup tomorrow so the doc will be looking at this then.
I had the surgery 7.11.12 and I have had the same thing...today is the first day that I am not wearing a bandage because it was minimal and I' m allergic to the tape. Make sure to be looking for redness, funny smelling drainage or redness, or fever, and then you better call your doctor. I went to the doctor last week for mine and he said it was ok. Jus****ch it carefully.
Good luck
Good luck
RNY on 07/17/12
This makes me feel hopeful.
I went for my two week appt yesterday and all looks good. The doc said it is just drainage, no infection or anything. The PA expressed as much as she could but I just have to let it run its course.
The paper tape is killing me, not because I'm allergic to it but because it is really aggravating my skin. I'm so tired of changing dressings. LOL
I went for my two week appt yesterday and all looks good. The doc said it is just drainage, no infection or anything. The PA expressed as much as she could but I just have to let it run its course.
The paper tape is killing me, not because I'm allergic to it but because it is really aggravating my skin. I'm so tired of changing dressings. LOL
RNY on 07/17/12
Oh no. Not a good spot. Mine is my main incision so it is a little further down. The tape has caused a lot of pain. Ugh.