Anyone else's incision become infected?

I'm 12 days post op and would finally be getting back on my feet, except for one major and extremely painful problem. There is about a 3" area of my incision that is extremely infected. It's swollen, very red and oozing a huge amount of puss. I called my Surgeon two days ago and was told to put Neosporin on it and cover with a Maxi pad. That only seemed to close the incision, holding the thick puss inside. They told me to call back if it turned green. I'm just miserable. I can't wear a bra or regular clothes due to it rubbing it, I'm only in a loose nightgown. This evening I took matters in my own hand and used one of the Maxi pads as a hot salt soak to open it so it could drain. It helped for about 1/2 an hour but is back hurting so much I just had a crying session over it. I'm calling the Dr. tomorrow to see if he will call in an antibiotic. When they told me to call if the mucus turned green, that I would have to come and have it drained. Has this happened to anyone else? Please I'm desperate for ideas, I'm in so much PAIN. Thanks, Nancy

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