MAJOR INFLAMED PAIN !!!

I woke up this morning to a lot of pain coming from my Lower Hanging Belly. It's HOT to the Touch. I checked with a mirror, there is no rashes under there. So it hurts the more I move. And I was waiting till my home care nurse comes this morning but just called him and he gave me the ok to take a Pain Med. So the nurse said he'd be here shortly. I trust him as much as Dr.Rehnke, with my life. So I'll keep you posted but heading to Dr.R's in the morning or the Emergency Room after I call in to Dr.R's office. I'm praying it's nothing anti-biotic won't cure, Mike

warmth, pain and tenderness sounds like infection to me. I pray all is well Michael, keep us posted. blessings, Tami

sounds like some type of infection to me... hope you feel better!!

I'm praying you will have quick resolution to this, Mike. Keep us posted as you can. Betty

Sounds like cellulitis, I used to get it in my legs all the time...nothing some strong antibiotics won't take care of...but it is a real pain since just moving hurts. Sarah

sounds like cellulitist(spelling) to me. hopefully you can hold out till the doctors office opens tomorrow. Good luck. and dont get discourage. I had it, and pulled threw just fine. Just a small bump in the raod to make sure you are attentive.

Good luck and keep us posted....just another hurtle....so hang on. Hugs Charlie

Hey Mike, Glad that you are following through with the Doc. Does sound like some type of an infection. Let me know what you find out. Julie

The redden & very warm to the touch area has enlarged over-night. So as soon as I got up I called Julia and left a message. She called me back promptly shortly after 11AM. And I told her what was happening at which she said I needed to come in. I'll be at Dr.R's at 230PM today. According to the "Weightloss Surgeries for Dummies" book, it's most likely a "Intrabodminal Abcess" which it states is very common with those of overly sized bellies. And can be cured with Anti-biotics, but may also need some draining. Which if so the drains are placed by using xrays or scanning devices I'm still very Positive that I'll be fine shortly & onward losing daily. As always with caring thoughts & prayers, Mike PS - I'm on a Mission Now and can't let you all down about having next years 2007 OH Conference in the Tampa Bay area!

SO I do have a Abdominal Infection, what brought it on who knows. But Dr.R says it is common with those my size. And it could happen again & again. But they put me on CIPRO 500mg twice a day for the next 7 days. Then I'll be back to see Dr.R on the 7th at 445PM Thank you for all your prayers and very well wishes, Mike