incision redness and pain

snowy_mitch
on 6/1/08 6:20 pm - Kempton, IN

Hi all! I have a question! I am 4 weeks out and in the incisions there are alot of swelling and redness. Also it is tender to the touch. Any ideas how to pull out the infection?

LaChelle R.
on 6/1/08 7:49 pm - Erie, PA

RNY on 12/27/07

I wish I had some suggestions, Michelle. The only thing I can think of is Neosporin ointment. Don't know otherwise. Hope it gets better soon!

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SweetSherri
on 6/1/08 9:15 pm - Indianapolis, IN

RNY on 09/17/04

Michelle, I'd call Dr. Jones office. Usually, I would put a warm/hot wet wash cloth on it to help 'draw' it out. Since it would be considered like a 'puncture' wound, I don't think I'd put neosporin or any other ointment on it unless Dr. Jones told you to. Those are vaseline based and have a tendency to not to be beneficial (or recommended) for puncture type wounds. Can you tell I've had a few? LOL! Dr. Jones may want to see you and decide if she wants to put you on an anti-biotic as well. Sherri

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