Incision Infected?

[ready2bskinny 31]

How would I know?

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[jazzeeja 24]

How would I know?

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Puss oozing (especially not clear), redness, swelling. If in doubt, call your doctor ASAP. Better to be safe than sorry.

[dar1983 752]

Uh...your DOCTOR would know!!!

[chad2rad 491]

Hopefully something superficial that oral antibiotics can take care of if needed. Call your surgeon.

[ready2bskinny 31]

Thanks for the info jazzeeja

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[ready2bskinny 31]

I was taking my antibiotics and was fine forgot one day and woke up and it started hurting. Its only my big incision thank God the rest are fine. I'm self pay so I was just asking but Ill just call my Dr soon

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[CCCross 31]

2 of mine were kinda gooey, so I went to my PCP. She said the biggest signs are redness around the incisions, the skin would feel warmer and the area would he harder than the other incisions. If you push on the area around it, pus will come out. I couldn't get mine to scab up but then found out I was taking too long of a shower and the small scab kept getting weaker. She did give me antibiotics if its not better by Friday...

[ready2bskinny 31]

That's how mine is and I actually did take a little longer shower last night too do you think if I keep taking my antibiotics it'll go away? I know you're not a Dr but any advice is helpful before I go in.

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[jazzeeja 24]

That's how mine is and I actually did take a little longer shower last night too do you think if I keep taking my antibiotics it'll go away? I know you're not a Dr but any advice is helpful before I go in.

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I know your self pay but it shouldn't cost anything to call the surgeon's office. You can describe to them what's going on and let the surgeon or nurse tell you the best course of action. Not trying to scare you but infections can be fatal if left untreated, especially right after surgery because your body has been traumatized and is still healing. Please call your surgeons office.

[jazzeeja 24]

That's how mine is and I actually did take a little longer shower last night too do you think if I keep taking my antibiotics it'll go away? I know you're not a Dr but any advice is helpful before I go in.

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And yes you should always complete the round of antibiotics prescribed even if you feel better. The only exception is if you get sick from the antibiotic or have an allergic reaction, in which case you should call your prescribing doctor. Hear the recurring theme "CALL YOUR DR", lol

[ready2bskinny 31]

Thank you I emailed him already in hopes to get answers tonight if not ill go in asap I really appreciate your input

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[Readytolose2012 88]

I to had a incision infection, I was self pay in mx. I emailed my dr a picture and he told me to go to my pcp. I did so the next day. I was still on the antibiotic given to me at discharge but my pcp put me on bactrim ( yuck). It got better but it is way behind the others in healing. Also, I gave had stitches pop out twice since surgery and that's what is keeping it aggravated. Go get it checked out, better safe than sorry.

[ready2bskinny 31]

Thank you I emailed a pic hopefully it all gets better soon

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[jazzeeja 24]

Thank you I emailed a pic hopefully it all gets better soon

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Have you heard from your doctor yet??

[ready2bskinny 31]

I have an appt today so hopefully they give me stronger antibiotics or ointment or whatever I need;) thank you

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