So I had my bypass on 4.18 and was planning on returning a week later. Since going home recovery was much more difficult than anticipated and I have a large hard area that is all red where they inserted the staple guns etc. I wish I trusted my gut earlier this week. I’ve been struggling sit to stand, lay to sit, in excruciating pain where I cry every time I get up. Turns out, it wasn’t the gas. And it’s not just scar tissue like the doctors office kept telling me (they also refused to see me for a post op I’ve tried multiple times this week and they kept telling me my symptoms were normal). Tonight the nurse finally called me back and said I should go to my pcp for a post op bc they close at 3 so my husband brought me to the ER and low and behold I have an abdominal abscess! They did blood work, ct and are readmitting me on iv antibiotics. If they have to drain it it will be very painful... keep me in your prayers

How terrible your surgeon didn’t seem to take your concerns seriously. He should be ashamed of himself.
Hope you heal well and get better soon. Please keep us posted!

I know the frustrating part is the office and his nurse wouldn’t let me come in for a post op I kept telling them I don’t think it’s normal...

And not to make anyone lose their breakfast or anything but it has now ruptured twice tonight! It was like a volcano of rancid smelling puss and wouldn’t stop....the nurses are great it was all over my gown socks bedding floor the wall! The one said in the twenty years she’s been here she’s never seen one rupture like this! Still a huge amount of fluid so still having surgery tomorrow. All I can think is thank god it didn’t happen at home bc my husband would have puked or passed out lol.

Have lymphadema, have had cellulitis, would wish it on only my worst enemies, my friends never. Stay rightous with your surgery, I will do the same??

And not to make anyone lose their breakfast or anything but it has now ruptured twice tonight! It was like a volcano of rancid smelling puss and wouldn’t stop....the nurses are great it was all over my gown socks bedding floor the wall! The one said in the twenty years she’s been here she’s never seen one rupture like this! Still a huge amount of fluid so still having surgery tomorrow. All I can think is thank god it didn’t happen at home bc my husband would have puked or passed out lol.

you are definitely in my thoughts... Hope you recover quickly!!!

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And not to make anyone lose their breakfast or anything but it has now ruptured twice tonight! It was like a volcano of rancid smelling puss and wouldn’t stop....the nurses are great it was all over my gown socks bedding floor the wall! The one said in the twenty years she’s been here she’s never seen one rupture like this! Still a huge amount of fluid so still having surgery tomorrow. All I can think is thank god it didn’t happen at home bc my husband would have puked or passed out lol.

OMG WOW....At last you’re now going in the right direction! Continue to feel better!


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GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18)
GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18)
GW#3- 160
CW 172
5’6”

Oh girl! I'm so sad to hear this!!! So glad hubs took you to the ER!!!! ((hugs)) Saying prayers for you!

Please continue to update us often. You matter very much to all of us, YES YOU DO!?

Thanks everyone! I’m doing okay....the surgeon showed up in my room at 6 am and said as soon as he looked at the ct, the infection was far too large to wait for surgery and he took a blade to it without anesthetic! It was super painful but drained 1000mL and have it packed right now and will continue to change the wound and monitor closely. WBC was 18.9 when checked in currently 17.9 so working on kicking this nasty infection. The abscess went so deep he couldn’t feel the end with the suction or with his fingers in the wound. It was pretty painful I’m glad to know this is the cause of my post op pain and not my rny. Currently changing the packed wound to see if he got it all or if they need to move forward with a different surgery.

I am so sorry you are having such a rough recovery! I hope it gets better from here. I will be thinking of u. Keep us updated on your progress!

17 hours ago, daniellelosing said:

Thanks everyone! I’m doing okay....the surgeon showed up in my room at 6 am and said as soon as he looked at the ct, the infection was far too large to wait for surgery and he took a blade to it without anesthetic! It was super painful but drained 1000mL and have it packed right now and will continue to change the wound and monitor closely. WBC was 18.9 when checked in currently 17.9 so working on kicking this nasty infection. The abscess went so deep he couldn’t feel the end with the suction or with his fingers in the wound. It was pretty painful I’m glad to know this is the cause of my post op pain and not my rny. Currently changing the packed wound to see if he got it all or if they need to move forward with a different surgery.

A one liter abscess? That is crazy!

Hope you feel better soon

Dannnnnnnnnngggggggg! That's ridiculous! Hoping that gets it healing and am so sad you're experiencing this!!!!

I hope you are feeling a tiny bit better today.

22 hours ago, daniellelosing said:

Thanks everyone! I’m doing okay....the surgeon showed up in my room at 6 am and said as soon as he looked at the ct, the infection was far too large to wait for surgery and he took a blade to it without anesthetic! It was super painful but drained 1000mL and have it packed right now and will continue to change the wound and monitor closely. WBC was 18.9 when checked in currently 17.9 so working on kicking this nasty infection. The abscess went so deep he couldn’t feel the end with the suction or with his fingers in the wound. It was pretty painful I’m glad to know this is the cause of my post op pain and not my rny. Currently changing the packed wound to see if he got it all or if they need to move forward with a different surgery.

You know I was talking about my hubby's ordeal and almost the same thing happened to him. His Dr used his scissors to open up his abcess. NO anesthetic at all also. He hardly smiled at all but that day he was smiling as he did it. His nurse came back with the Lidocaine and was saying she had it but he didn't pay her no mind. I can not belive how uncaring they can be. t was a very long process and I hope your Dr keeps on yours unti it is healed. We had to find a Surgon to finally get him well. It took over 9 months fr it but we so appreciate our PCP for finally helping us out by calling his friend and convincing him to do the surgery to put the wound vac in. The Dr that did his failed surgery was such a uncaring person and I hoe he gets his somewhere down the line. He lost us as his patients and word of mouth goes a long way to smear his reputation. Keep up the good fight!! I wish you all the best of luck!!

Just seeing this! I hope you are doing better and will not need further surgery. I can somewhat relate due to having complications my surgeon didn't take seriously post op either. It is incredibly frustrating. Its almost like after the big money surgery, some doctors/practitioners don't want to be bothered with follow up care. I am so happy you kept pushing for yourself and got some treatment before it got even worse. I will be praying for you. Keep us updated

Hi everyone! Thankfully the surgeon who opened the abscess wasn’t my bari surgeon he was the on call for the weekend. I am going to be staying five days total in the hospital on iv antibiotics then seeing my surgeon 2-3 times a week for wound checks and continuing oral antibiotics at home. My numbers are improving so while this is incredibly frustrating and painful I am staying positive. My rny looks great the abscess thankfully was just at one of the opening sites and it seems like I will not need a second surgery as healing is going well! Thank you