Infected Incision

[Mattsmyboy 0]

I am 2 wks out of LapBand and noticed a funky smell coming from my stomach. When I took off the steri-strips, I noticed a hole where my incision didn't finish closing. It had pus and drainage around it, along with some redness/swelling! I am now on my way to pick up anti-biotics and have to see the doctor on Monday! Anyone else experience this and how long does this take to heal?:wink2:

[onenuttynurse 0]

Incisions are fickle little things. The fact that you went to get antibiotics is a good thing. Depending on big the incision is open depends on the tx. They can't close a infected incision, the skin is too vulnerable, so it has to heal from the inside out. Meaning by taking the abx, if it is big enough, it will be packed, and as it closes, they scar will look a little wide due to the tissue healing from the inside out. Does that make sense...If it is little, taking the abx and having steri strips will keep it approximated so it can close on its own.....don't worry, we do this all the time..little bump in the road,....take all the abx as prescribed and keep the site clean.....onenuttynurse...................