2 Weeks Post Op - Infection

[LosingItForMe2011 320]

Hello Everyone, Finally on the post-op of things and I've had a slight set-back with an infection in the left incision site. You know the incision site that most of the work is done from. Everything else is healing up well, the drain was removed 5 days after surgery but, then I started with the infection. Went in this past Monday and the doctor had to reopen the incision in the office and pack it. (Ouchy!) A visiting nurse has been set up to help with the packing and did so yesterday. Today I went in for my 2 week post op and repacking....nutritionist also moved me to the next stage of eating. Doing well except for the infection and a few days of having nausea. I've been able to get all the fluids and Protein in that they required though so that's a good thing. I'm looking forward to this infection healing and being on the healthy side of it all. In the meantime, it's lots of gauze and dressing covers for me.

I have lost weight though so I'm happy with that. Haven't been able to walk much because of the infection but, after todays work it feels good enough to go for some short walks so that's what I plan on doing.

Hope all is going well and I'll be back pooking around the boards soon. Taking the time to spend the time with my mom who came down to help me and graciously offered to stay a second week with me. I only have a few more days before she heads back home so I'm going to enjoy my time with her. So VERY thankful she's been here

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[dstollery 290]

Sorry bout the infection !! Glad ur feeling better though! We miss u

[dmariesc 84]

Hello Everyone' date=' Finally on the post-op of things and I've had a slight set-back with an infection in the left incision site. You know the incision site that most of the work is done from. Everything else is healing up well, the drain was removed 5 days after surgery but, then I started with the infection. Went in this past Monday and the doctor had to reopen the incision in the office and pack it. (Ouchy!) A visiting nurse has been set up to help with the packing and did so yesterday. Today I went in for my 2 week post op and repacking....nutritionist also moved me to the next stage of eating. Doing well except for the infection and a few days of having nausea. I've been able to get all the fluids and Protein in that they required though so that's a good thing. I'm looking forward to this infection healing and being on the healthy side of it all. In the meantime, it's lots of gauze and dressing covers for me.

I have lost weight though so I'm happy with that. Haven't been able to walk much because of the infection but, after todays work it feels good enough to go for some short walks so that's what I plan on doing.

Hope all is going well and I'll be back pooking around the boards soon. Taking the time to spend the time with my mom who came down to help me and graciously offered to stay a second week with me. I only have a few more days before she heads back home so I'm going to enjoy my time with her. So VERY thankful she's been here

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Glad to hear your better!

[Nicki Leilani 12]

My main spot is also very tender but it looks like it is okay I am just a little sore on that side but no pain. Waiting for the hubby to get home so that he can help me with cleaning it because I don't like look at that one. lol the other one do not bother me at and they are healing. I have my two week post op Aug 1 I can not wait. I hope you feel better soon !!!!! Congrats on your weight loss.

[LosingItForMe2011 320]

This infection is starting to get to me The visiting nurse today felt around the infection and said it was warm and she was concerned. I can feel another lump in that area and I'm so worried a second spot is starting

She's going to come by again tomorrow to repack the open wound and track the progress. She said if it's warm or red tomorrow she'll have to call their specialist that works on infected wounds. OH man

I know after this heals I'll be happy with it all but, I'm really concerned. My Doc is keeping me out of work until she see's me again on 8/7. That's when she was planning on looking at the infection site herself but, I may have to call her sooner.

Has anyone had this happen? Meaning a 2nd infection in the same incision?

[Nicki Leilani 12]

No I'm sorry I haven't. I am so sorry you have to go through this I hope all get well soon.

[Shrinking Don 365]

Sorry your going thru this i am assuming you did this in boston hope all heals up quickly and you can get back to work ...

[MommyHand 45]

Im sorry you are going thru this. Did you call your surgeon and get in sooner? Saying a prayer for you.

[DLCoggin 1,788]

My guess is it's probably the same infection with the swelling in a slightly different area. Infection is on every list of possible complications that I've ever seen so I think it's pretty common. You're right to be concerned and continue to seek treatment until they get it knocked down. Infectious wounds is a specialty in itself so it sounds like you're in good hands. That said, I'd call your surgeon and let him/her make the decision regarding whether or not they want to see you. If you do see the wound specialist, I'd also be sure to ask him/her to forward their findings to your surgeon (which most would do any way but it never hurts to confirm it).

Great to hear from you again and please keep us posted on your recovery!!

[jenneliza 257]

Praying for you to have a quick and easy recovery from here out. Good luck!

[Mel Delburne 11]

I hope you are healing. I too have an infection on my left lower incision. I'm on liquid Tylenol with codeine for pain because the pain is bad. I'm on a cream antibiotic and a liquid oral antibiotic which tastes awful.

I've had the infection for two weeks and the incision has finally closed. I'm still on antibiotics for the next five days or so.

This infection has really slowed my healing down. I'm sleeping constantly and I'm sore. Take care of yourself.

[nikkiba75 276]

I hope you get better quickly

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[LosingItForMe2011 320]

Thank you for the support RNYT friends. I went to see my surgeon today and man was I afraid she'd take the scalpel to me again. THANKFULLY it wasn't needed. My surgeon said that the wound looks good and is healing well. That was after she put her finger into it to check the depth...ewww glad I didn't see that. My husband said he was kinda gross LOL. She said I should take the gauze out while I'm in the shower....let the shower Water and soap on my body hit it. I had tried to take the gauze out myself before and it hurt but, I'll have to try again. She showed my husband how to pack the wound but, I don't think he has the stomach for it and well....I can't really do it myself. It's very sore right now after the work it received today but, I'm SO glad she didn't have to cut it again and she said the lump I'm feeling is scarring that is healing. Love my surgeon....very patient, even through my crying because I saw the scalpel on the table and was afraid she'd have to use it. Whew!

So for now it's more time for healing and continuing with my antibiotics. Not sure I'll ever be able to pack it myself though. Just so very thankful it's looking ok to the surgeon for now. I go back in two weeks.

Thanks again for the well wishes and prayers.

Oh and I did ask her how often this infection happens and she says about 10% of RNY patients end up with it. If you didn't get an infection...you were one of the lucky 90%