Prudence...exploded....

YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED! (Warning - this is really, really, really disgusting) I went to see my surgeon today to check on the fistula, drain it and pack it with medicated gauze to fight the staph infection...so...I met with my favorite resident, Mr Smith, and he got me all situated on an exam table, and covered up my clothes, leaving only the spot where the fistula is, bare.  Then Dr. Baker came in (my surgeon) and Mr Smith stuck me with something to numb the area.  Then Mr Smith made the cut into Prudence and.... HOLY MONKIES!  Prudence exploded like Old Faithful.  Fluid (puss and blood) shot clear to the ceiling and landed all over my face and hair.  I was shocked, but could just muster a "Grooooooossse".  Luckily I had my glasses on or else I would have had that crap in my eyes!     Mr Smith apologized for the rest of the appointment, but really I could hardly stop laughing enough for them to finish draining/cleaning/packing what was left of Prudence. Good News - Prudence is totally flat now and it looks like she has stopped growing (so she shouldn't grow back).  The staph infection I have is a strain that responds very well to antibiotics (so the medicated gauze it is packed with and I will continue to pack it with until the end of March should have no problem killing off the infection).  If the fistula doesn't grow anymore between now and my follow up appointment at the end of March, I won't need surgery! Bad News - I got blood and puss splatered on my face and in my hair...it was icky...and I think I made my favorite resident, Mr Smith, embarassed.  (Dr. Baker told him afterward that they usually shield cuts like that with gauze, just in case they decide to explode like mine did). So, overall, not bad, not bad      

well im glad u were able to be seen today instead of wed.  but yea that was kinda gross what happened. but at least its getting better and ur staph infection can be helped with the anitbiotics.  thats good that you might not need to have surgery... bc i think if u have another one they will need to name a wing in the hospital after you.

Yeah, it was a huge relief to get in today.  Non aggressive or not...I just didn't want to chance it.  I think they should name a wing after me now, or at least I should get a guest teacher-ship considering how much my complications have contributed to the education of all of the residents working with my surgeon, lol.  They are going to go into the medical profession prepared for just about anything thanks to me, lol.

Oh NO!!! How embarrassing...if things like that can be embarrassing...LOL Glad Prudence is calm now and can stop interrupting your life!! Glad for the possibility of no surgery for you too!!

She is still there, just smaller, and I pray she stays that way.  At least if I have to have surgery it will be after my spring break, lol.  It's all good.

ROFLMAO oh my god you can't script that.  That is AWESOME!  Residents need experiences like that hee!  Glad to hear ol' Prudie should be but a memory soon

lmao...well, that is a mistake that your fav. resident will not only never forget, but NEVER make again...lol so you can at least say you were part of the learning process!!! glad to hear you're doing better! xxxbecca

OK, I literally screamed "uuggggghhhhhh" when I read that story! You have such a great ability to paint a vivid picture, Amy!  I'm glad to hear that it sounds like you are going to be OK though, I know these complications have been a royal pain for you...

ROFLMAO oh I really hope for your sake prudence doesn't decide to come back!

OMG! Ewwwwwww. lol But at least you are able to laugh about it. Glad you are hopefully not going to need surgery.