Infected Incision

[newskinnygal 51]

I have a painful infected hematoma incision. I can't stand walk or sit. All I can do is lay down. I've been on antiobiotics since monday and Vicodin and nothing seems to help. I had surgery July 12. It's my port incision but I don't have a lapband (long story)...what should i do? I called my doc yeaterday and spoke to his associate all he said was to increase Vicodin. My doc isn't in his office til tomorrow. Should I call now or wait til tomorrow and see him then? It's so painful, if I stand for to long it starts killing me and I feel like I'm being ripped apart and stabbed. It's so painful I cry. More than post op recovery.

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If you're in that much pain, I would go to the ER. It's always better safe than sorry and your health is nothing to mess with.

I'll keep you in my prayers for a speedy recovery and pain relief. I'm so sorry you have to deal with this.

[newskinnygal 51]

Thank you, Mis73! I just don't know what else this can be? I'm on antibiotics and painkillers. This is ridiculous. I'm fine when I'm laying down, but any other position kills me with the incisions...

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Thank you, Mis73! I just don't know what else this can be? I'm on antibiotics and painkillers. This is ridiculous. I'm fine when I'm laying down, but any other position kills me with the incisions...

I don't know what else it could be either, sadly. Is it warm to the touch? Oozing? Foul smelling?

[newskinnygal 51]

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It's not oozing, but you can see pus in there. It's warm to the touch. It is infected and I'm on antibiotics but ive been on them since Monday. I was hoping they would be working by now. I was supposed to have surgery Monday but that got postponed due to the infection and it was oozing quite a bit of pus then. Right now it's an open sore. The incision is dark. I'd post a picture but it's quite disturbing. It's not red though. Theres also still glue over it from surgery which is kind of trapping the infection.

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I would go to the ER if your doctor can't see you immediately. Not to scare you, but for everything you see on the outside, there could be far worse going on in the inside. It's not worth the risk.

[Heathermarie0407 67]

You should be seeing some improvement by now. You may need a different or stronger antibiotic. Go get that looked at ASAP.

[newskinnygal 51]

Oh my, I hope there's nothing wrong internally! But this pain is unbearable! Each day has been getting worse pain wise. Thank you, Mis73! You truly are a sweetheart! I'll call my doctor and see what he says. If he can't help me, I'll make my way to the ER.

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You should be seeing some improvement by now. You may need a different or stronger antibiotic. Go get that looked at ASAP.

Thank you, Heather. That's what I was thinking too.