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Worst Nightmare Came True... Infection :(

~*~ Melissa ~*~

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I need help-- I am more scared now than I was before getting sleeved. I had my stitches removed this week at an urgent care setting in TN, since it is my new home and I do not have a primary care doctor at the moment. Three of the five incision sites look pretty bad- all full of puss, red and refusing to close. The incision site where my drain was has closed but is pink/red all the way around and one end is sore when I push. Then the incision near my bra line isn't severe but isn't in the clear either. How did this happen? I made sure to clean them, put coverings on, took all my antibiotics, etc.

 

While I would hate for someone else to have infectons like me, I really need your support. What did you do? What happened?? I was given an antiobiotic cream and was told that if I don't see a difference in 48 hours (Sunday night) then we need to go forth with plan two. I'm not sure of the next option but the doctor did say if nothing works, it could be internal infection meaning I need to make a trip to the OR to get recut and cleaned. I'm really hoping this isn't the case. Please say prayers for me. I'm so scared :'(



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Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry you're having this problem. Keep cleaning the area and applying the ointment. Also, try to keep the area as dry as possible.

Let us know how you are doing.

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I've had infections from a previous stomach surgery (not my sleeve) so I do understand how scared you are but I strongly suggest you find a primary physician and a gastric dr if one is available. You want to make sure you stay on top of this because it can spread quickly. I promise I am not trying to scare you its just I know because I have been on the very worst end of a post surgical infection. My dr even made sure I had no signs of infection prior to my sleeve due to my history. Please find someone there on Monday morning and do not hesitate to go to the ER if it looks any worse today or tomorrow hon. I will be praying for you and keeping you in my thoughts.

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I'm sorry this has happened to you. I know you're probably scared and nervous. Follow the doctors advice and be sure to keep the areas clean and dry.

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Be aggressive in finding a gastric MD if there is one there. I feel for you, yet know you have lots of support here.

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I am praying for you and hope you get better soon! please keep me updated.... my surgery is on the 13 with the same doctor you had..... I'm stating to panic a little now.

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