Infected incisions?

[gigi2195 4]

Hi all. I was sleeved on November 29th...about 2 months ago. Two weeks ago I had an infection under a molar and was on a 10 day antibiotic. After finishing them I had been showering and noticed that the incision below my left breast was itchy. I looked down and touched it and it popped and oozed a lot of pus. Now tonight I noticed that the one above my belly button had a bump and when I touched it, it oozed too.

Has this happened to anyone else?

I wonder if the antibiotic drew out an infection....

[TheGamer 406]

If you've got other symptoms, like low grade fever, I'd suggest getting in touch with your surgeon's office to get instructions as you may need another round of antibiotic. At the very least you want to keep it clean.

[No game 14,437]

That seems like a long time out to develop an infection! I was sleeved in November also, my incisions are completely healed...

That is one for the doctor I think!

Good luck.

[Takingcontrol 467]

I agree with Laura, that's a long time to be re-opening! I would def contact your surgeon! I was sleeved in Dec & mine are completely healed too!

[gigi2195 4]

Mine were completely healed too and developed those bumps out of no where. It is the most bizarre thing.

And I definitely don't have a fever at all and no pain at either site.

[No game 14,437]

Strange really strange! Are they still oozing?

I would make sure to keep them really clean and call on Monday if they are not too bad.. But if they get worse call right away..

How big are the sores ??

[Shergirl 18]

Maybe an allergic reaction to some kind of internal sutures. Please check with your Dr. That does not sound good.

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

The common infection that shows months after surgery is mycobacterial infection and you have to do specific culture for that. Not knowing what kind of sutures you had its hard to say much more.

Be sure to keep them clean and covered until you can call your dr and ask.

[LifetimeLoser 208]

Is it a keloid?

[TheGamer 406]

Keloids are hardened scar tissue under the skin that can take a while to form. They do not leak pus.

[SeriouslyChange 319]

Keloids are hardened scar tissue under the skin that can take a while to form. They do not leak pus.

Keloids, like from piercings and such, can have a blister like appearance. I popped 2 of mine from my industrial piercing and they went away for good.

It's possible that that's what it could have been. Or a boil

[msemma 49]

Sounds like a boil or cellulitis/abscess developed. See ur doc asap.. hope it gets better soon...