Post op infection
On Monday night, I started to get a sharp pain at the incision near my pouch...through Tuesday, it just kept getting worse. By the end of the day, I looked like a question mark. On Wednesday, the incision broke open with evil yellow bloody pus. YES, I called the surgeon.
I'm now on a broad spectrum antibiotic and improving slowiy.
Has anyone one else gotten a post operative infection this far out? My surgery was 7/31.
I'm now on a broad spectrum antibiotic and improving slowiy.
Has anyone one else gotten a post operative infection this far out? My surgery was 7/31.
I'm 6.5 weeks post op and had an abscess break 8 days post op so around the 18th of July. Had a cultured test taken, CT scan, ultrasound, 3rd round of antibiotics after a second infection developed. I had a nurse come to the house daily for two weeks and now go to a medical clinic for daily packing of the I vision that is still draining! Sure didn't sign up for this.
While I hate to say it, I'm glad I'm not alone. I suppose the adage is true, misery loves company! I hope you heal quickly.
I hope I heal quickly too. I've now lost my appetite and am struggling to eat meals and get enough protein in. You know what that means? I should be losing my hair for the holidays! YIKES!
I hope I heal quickly too. I've now lost my appetite and am struggling to eat meals and get enough protein in. You know what that means? I should be losing my hair for the holidays! YIKES!
I had an infection pop out at about 6 weeks. It came through my incision scar. (weakest spot, it finds) Drained for about a week and I too was put on an antibiotic. Doc told me to let it drain drain drain. When it was done it dried up and closed up nicely. It is very good the infection found a way to get out. God luck and take care.