OT - How do you know when an incision is infected?

The New Mrs
on 1/18/11 8:55 pm - Mooresville, NC
VSG on 02/09/12
I had a mole removed last week and yesterday, it was all red above the incision.  Today it's red above and below the incision.  I have stitches and it is still very sore to the touch, although it appears to be healing well.  It's not oozing anything.  But it's red, hot and sore to the touch. 

I have stitches.  The office is closed today.  Do you think I can wait to call until tomorrow or do you think I should call the emergency number?
Julie
Lap Band Surgery 12/19/2009, revised to Sleeve 2/9/2012

            

Next goal:  183
NCA2008
on 1/18/11 9:19 pm - NC
If it's red and hot, I would try to get in to see someone. At least call their emergency number and have a nurse call you back. Good luck babe!

Start/293lbs   Current/189lbs  Goal/160lbs

Tiff tells all
on 1/18/11 10:26 pm - Ewa Beach, HI
RNY on 05/21/19
Red and Hot in addition to oozing, funky smelling would be a clear indicator.

It can't hurt to call the MD on-call. Thats what they are paid the big bucks for. : )

Tiff

Current MD- Dr. Mikami, Honolulu Hawaii

Lapband 14cc AP Lg in 2008- slipped and removed 2016 -VSG July 21, 2016-dx Gerd

** RNY Revision 05/21/2019 **

"A few drops of hope can water and nourish our garden" - Jean M

ldybrigit
on 1/19/11 9:57 am - Rockledge, FL
 elevated temperature, oozing from the site, swelling (above and beyond normal post surgical swelling) are signs of infection.. keep it clean and dry and i would buzz the office for peace of mind. probably not infected though.. Just my two cents as a nurse.. NOT A MEDICAL OPINION> :) 
sorry have to preface that these days ... 
Hope you feel better soon luv!!!
Whitney!!
The New Mrs
on 1/19/11 10:12 am - Mooresville, NC
VSG on 02/09/12
Yeah... I looked at it real good tonight and think it's red because of where it is, not cuz it's infected. I'm going to wait it out. Stitches come out Friday!

Thanks!
Julie
Lap Band Surgery 12/19/2009, revised to Sleeve 2/9/2012

            

Next goal:  183
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