My very first post, been a background creeper for quite a while. 15 days post op and having trouble with incisions. I'm thinking I might have trouble with the prolene suture they used on 3 on my holes. My mother had trouble with her cesarean incision becoming infected weeks post-op, but I'm not even 3 weeks out yet. I finished my antibiotics on Tuesday (roughly 5 days ago) but perhaps I should ask my regular doctor (that has no idea I went to Mexico for a sleeve) for an Rx? He will also not be pleased to know that placed some sutures myself. I work at a vet clinic and so actually sutured myself (yes I did so in a sterile manner) because the incision they left open was still gaping open and was going to leave a massive scar, never mind the fact that I actually have sores from the bandages from keeping them covered. It's like my skin is super sensitive to the adhesive on the bandages, the last one actually took skin off when I removed it. I also sutures the other largest incision as it was starting to split apart and I could see suture inside it. Anyways tonight the one incision that I thought was doing the best and closed first, well it was quite sore, so I scratched at the corner because it felt pocket like and low and behold, mini-abscess.

How long is anyone else taking to heal? Anyone else have trouble with their suture.

Because everyone loves pictures I'm attaching a few, hope they're not too offensive... One day post-op, 10 days, and 15 days

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.

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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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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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.

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!

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

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Awesome! Feel better!

Yeah I had it in Texas

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May I ask where in Texas?

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May I ask where in Texas?

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In Houston by dr wadiwala

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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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I had the bypass done in Houston by Dr.Tariq.

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!!!

In Houston by dr wadiwala

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I had the bypass done in Houston by Dr.Tariq.

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

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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On 7/4/2017 at 9:26 PM, Nifty22 said:

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

I think I speak for all of us when we say we're ready for that update.