The infection...

Jan 13, 2012

Leave it to me to get a g-tube infection!  Ugh!  There was pus coming out of the site where the g-tube connects to my stomach and it was red for a few days.  I called the doctor's office and left a message but after talking to my mom, grandma and I went to the local hospital to get it checked out.  After doing blood and a ct scan, they found that there is inflammation and an infection.  They gave me IV antibiotics and a prescription.

Today the nurse from University finally called me back and said that drainage from the site is normal and to clean the site twice a day with peroxide.  Ugh!  If they had told me before to clean it, perhaps it wouldn't have gotten infected in the first place. 

Oh well, at least now the infection is clearing up and I know not to worry about drainage.  I see the doctor on Wednesday for my first post-op appointment so hopefully nothing will happen before then.

Overall I am doing ok.  Still struggling emotionally and getting VERY tired of protein shakes but it could be worse.  :-)

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