Post Op Infection

[mystic betty 0]

Hello, I am from south Australia and had open gastric bypass 4 weeks ago today.

One week post surgery I started to ooze a very smelly discharge. It was horrible.

I then had to go back into hospital two weeks post surgery to have it cleaned out and IV antibiotics. It has been a very hard road to travel and I still have a vac dressing attached that I have to change twice weekly. I have not yet made it back to work and I am quite depressed about the whole situation.

The only good thing is the 17kg I have lost in the last 5 weeks!

So I am not sure why I have posted. I know I am a long way from a lot of others. I guess I just felt so alone and needed to get some of it off my chest!!!

[rpil003 101]

Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Hopefully you will start feeling alot better soon and things will go your way. No room for regrets just lessons learned. Welcome to a healthier you!

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[kristy3k 1,133]

we all use this forum for different things. Dont feel bad about posting. We are just glad you are here. Im sorry you are having troubles. It does get better. congrats on the weight loss so far... isnt it amazing??? I love the new tool we have

[Yolyann 56]

Oh no I'm sorry to hear about your experience, I pray it gets better

[BBdoodle 483]

Wow... I hope you are on the road to a complete recovery !!! Get well soon. This is a support site so we give support when needed no matter what the issue. Its good to vent !!!