oh joy!! wound infection
Had my staples taken out on my 1 week post op. I had been complaining to the dr since monday, today is wed. Complaining about the lower left side being really hard and hot and I had a fever of 101, 100. So they said just come in on wed for your scheduled appt for staple removal and take 2 tylenol.
Well it eneded up I have an infection in the wound. The wound/staples looked great, if it had opened up it would have been better because it would have let the infection drain. It was very painful for him to reopen the wound and pack it. Just my luck.
Anyway I'm now in the business of repacking and redressing the wound for about 2 weeks. Joy.
One good thing the high pressure that was building up in there is gone.
I know my story here is a downer but just wanted everyone to know.
Take Care, i think I'll live.
I hope you heal quickly!
Lori 
I too had/have a wound infection. It was noticed while I was in the hospital so I got lucky. Per doctor's orders I've been putting antibiotic cream on it several times a day. It's cleared up a lot, but a little bit of it is still red.
I hope yours clears up fast also!!!!
Hugs,
Melissa
Lap RNY
1/11/07
I am so sorry you had this happen, I know first hand about that as I had the same thing happen with my c-section. I was very painful for him to open it back up. My hubby was awesome. He is the one who had to pack it daily as I couldn't see it. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers Evelyn.
(((hugs)))
I'm glad they caught it though and you're feeling a little better. Most Active
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