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Chavon88    22

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I called my doctor yesterday and sent a picture, he gave me a Rx of amox clav and wants to see me on 7/11.

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Joann454    1,329

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I called my doctor yesterday and sent a picture, he gave me a Rx of amox clav and wants to see me on 7/11.

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Good. So do you have to keep it covered? You don't have a fever so you? Thanks for updating us.

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Jamocoa    54

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My coworker took his wife to Mexico for liposuction and Tummy Tuck. She got a bad infection and went to her local hospital and they took great care of her. Don't be afraid​ or ashamed to contact your doctor or go to your local hospital. It's your health that's important.

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Chavon88    22

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Good. So do you have to keep it covered? You don't have a fever so you? Thanks for updating us.

I don't have a fever or anything, he told me to keep it dry and covered.

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Rita48    65

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I called my doctor yesterday and sent a picture, he gave me a Rx of amox clav and wants to see me on 7/11.

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I thought I remembered you posting that you were from Texas, so am I. I'm glad you contacted the your surgeon. I pray for healing. Keep us posted.


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HeatherS.    230

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3 hours ago, Chavon88 said:

I called my doctor yesterday and sent a picture, he gave me a Rx of amox clav and wants to see me on 7/11.

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I'm so glad you've got good care! Thanks for the update. You already know to keep an eye on it if it gets worse or you develop a fever.

Here's wishing you a speedy recovery!

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Chavon88    22

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May I ask where in Texas?

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In Houston by dr wadiwala

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MauiLolly    32

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I am so relieved you contacted your doc! That wound looked really angry and dangerous. Hopefully you are on the mend now!

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Jade628    4

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Omg, go to the ER now. don't play around with an infection that looks like that. I was sleeved on 6/19 and I'm still a bit tender and my glue sutures are almost all off, and a tiny bit raw after the scab fell off, I just put some silver cream on it. but nothing like you. You need to see a Dr. I can't believe your dr will wait so long to actually see you. No Bueno. Find another Dr. and get your self to the ER ASAP. I don't know why you are sitting around waiting... just GO!!!

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Nifty22    13

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Update- 7 days of cephalexin every 8 hours. No fever and keeping them covered for now!

And yes I am from Canada, but our ERs are still a nightmare. The Dr. Visits are covered but for me the medications are out of pocket. Hopefully these will do the trick though, appreciate everyone's concern. All spots generally feel ok at the moment, one is even a bit itchy (taking that as a good sign of healing)

will update in a few days again

thanks everyone

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Queen Sherri    51

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Omg, go to the ER now. don't play around with an infection that looks like that. I was sleeved on 6/19 and I'm still a bit tender and my glue sutures are almost all off, and a tiny bit raw after the scab fell off, I just put some silver cream on it. but nothing like you. You need to see a Dr. I can't believe your dr will wait so long to actually see you. No Bueno. Find another Dr. and get your self to the ER ASAP. I don't know why you are sitting around waiting... just GO!!!

Indeed!

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