is there a doctor in the house?

[Heather Meyer 103]

Help! The incision that they pulled my old tummy through- keeps weeping and draining and getting infected. Im in another round of strong antibiotics-Keflex-500mg x 4times per day. Ive kept it religiously clean with antibacterial soap and Water. Ive kept it bandaged like the surgeon said to.ive changed the dressings several times. Ive even left it uncovered but because my belly squishes the incision ..its constantly leaking and mucky..What do i do now??

[Brighteyes 237]

Get back to your doctor's and have them take a look at it. Better be safe than sorry.

[Catherine707 253]

This doesn't sound good. Has the surgeon seen it or have you only had phone consultations? I think a Dr needs to see it physically ASAP! You don't mess with incision wounds, it can get nasty quickly.

[J.Diesel 220]

I would highly recommend going to see your doctor ASAP. I wouldn't even call, just show up and say you're having issues with one of the stitches. Better to be safe than sorry. I wish you well!!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

Healthy Meyer

its good to get advice on the boards about foods to eat, Vitamins, vomitting, gas - all those wonderful common things - many, many other things too

you'll get good suggestions, advice and support

but............

when theirs any medical situation like you're dealing with - always, always see or call your doc first

then come back, and tell us your story

repeating what others have said - check this out with your surgeon

hope all goes well

kathy