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Infection on Incision- Day 18
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2023 6:41 am
by annoyed31
Hi,
I was told by surgeon incision is not infected on thursday, but it looks like this. Today i am feeling tingling, pricking pain on one side of incsion.! Did any of you had something like this. I am tired of traveling 90 kms every 3rd day to the hospital.
Currently on antibiotics sincse day 1 post OP.
Thanks
Re: Incision/Infection??-14th day
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2023 5:46 pm
by Anfornee
That looks angry. If it was me I’d get a second opinion. Are you using a topical ointment on it or just oral antibiotics?
Re: Incision/Infection??-14th day
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2023 7:38 pm
by anotherguy
In my opinion, you need to talk to and see your surgeon right away.
My incision was a small, straight line up and down and it looked clean. My only real concern was getting an infection and my doctor said to make sure that I take my antibiotics. Besides the antibiotics, I made sure to stay clean and dry and that was all.
Re: Incision/Infection??-14th day
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2023 8:57 pm
by annoyed31
Anfornee wrote:That looks angry. If it was me I’d get a second opinion. Are you using a topical ointment on it or just oral antibiotics?
Both antibiotics for last 2 weeks and i clean the incision with antiseptic spray
Re: Incision/Infection??-14th day
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2023 8:57 pm
by annoyed31
anotherguy wrote:In my opinion, you need to talk to and see your surgeon right away.
My incision was a small, straight line up and down and it looked clean. My only real concern was getting an infection and my doctor said to make sure that I take my antibiotics. Besides the antibiotics, I made sure to stay clean and dry and that was all.
He said its healing. And i can shower. I am not so sure about it.
Re: Incision/Infection??-14th day
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2023 9:58 pm
by Gt1956
I think you're ok. Its my understanding that they sew it closed strangely. It gives it a puckered look. Leaked lymphatic fluid is yellow, dried blood is the dark color.
Re: Incision/Infection??-14th day
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2023 10:18 pm
by annoyed31
Gt1956 wrote:I think you're ok. Its my understanding that they sew it closed strangely. It gives it a puckered look. Leaked lymphatic fluid is yellow, dried blood is the dark color.
What do you suggest? Shall i put sterile bandages or leave it open to get some air?
Re: Incision/Infection??-14th day
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2023 10:41 pm
by Gt1956
I left mine dry & open.
Re: Incision/Infection??-14th day
Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2023 1:46 am
by atul21
Mine looked similar. I left it loose and hung in big size boxers.
Re: Incision/Infection??-14th day
Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2023 11:29 am
by annoyed31
atul21 wrote:Mine looked similar. I left it loose and hung in big size boxers.
How ling it took your wound to heal? Dis your body get little warmer at some parts of the day, without fever also?