Cellulitis Infection - 4 days from Pre-Op

[SusinMichigan 76]

I got bit by a mosquito on Sunday (6/8) and by Tuesday, I was running a fever and just not feeling good. The spot on my leg where I got bit was an odd color red and ankle and leg were swelling. I made an appointment to see my pcp on Wednesday. Cellulitis infection - antibiotics and he marked my leg to indicate the boundaries ... if it jumped the boundary, get to the ER immediately.

I go for pre-op on Tuesday 6/17 which is the last day of my antibiotic course. Do you think this will change my July 1 surgery date? I go back to the pcp on Wednesday (6/18) to make sure it's gone. So far it hasn't progressed any further, but hasn't receded either.

July 1 was the first possible date from mid-late April ... if this doesn't happen does that mean I have to wait 3 more months for another appointment to be scheduled?

[efierke 60]

You having a fever is a little disconcerting but it shouldn't be a deal breaker. If you had cellulitis on your stomach or something like that? it might be a problem. But you have almost 3 weeks before your surgery - that's plenty of time for the infection to clear up (have had cellulitis in my legs twice, myself). When you go to your pre-op on tuesday, definitely let your surgeon know - they might want to extend the antibiotics or put you on another one - just to be 100% sure the infection is gone prior to surgery.

Eric

[butterflybefree 39]

I have had cellulitis several times. You shouldn't have any issues. The doctor may put you on IV antibiotics right away for precaution. Make sure you drink plenty of liquids and elevate it when you can. Also if you are shaving the area, avoid around that spot as it can irritate or spread it further. Just info from personal experience.

[SusinMichigan 76]

Thank you so much Eric and Bufferflybefree! I was very worried and you both have alleviated much of my concern!

Thank you again!

[butterflybefree 39]

How is things going? I've been wondering about you.

[SusinMichigan 76]

Thanks Butterflybefree! I flew through the pre-op stuff on Tuesday and they were okay with the fact that my pcp is seeing me tomorrow. I'll let you know what's going on as soon as I get back tomorrow afternoon. Thanks again! :-)

[butterflybefree 39]

That's great to hear. Hope you are feeling better.

[SusinMichigan 76]

Thanks so much Butterfliesbefree! Got a full clearance from my primary care physician. It looks wonderful and is fully cleared up. He looked at the other mosquito bites I got and said they are fine.