Leaking incision & Low grade fever

[dmaddox1 15]

I had full open surgery on 12/15 & I am absolutely miserable. I also had a hernia removed & my incision is 45 staples long. I have been running a low grade fever & every time I get up to try & walk I have to change my bandages because they have filled up with a smelly icky drainage! I am having a real hard time with this...also I feel weak because I am not getting Protein in because they make me nauseous. I take the meds for my nausea but does not seem to help!

[Joy889 11]

I'm so sorry to hear this is happening to you. You will be in my prayers. ..

[Raven Ashly Marie 7]

I'm sorry to hear. I would recommend calling calling your doctor or your surgeon. I wish you all the best and hope you have a speedy recovery.

Merry Christmas and I'll keep you in my thoughts.

[Sue Magoo 71]

Hello:

Please call your doctor because smelly leaky drainage sounds like an infection. Hope you get better soon. Please let us know how you're doing.

Take care.

Sue

[jasminebsn3 119]

It sounds like you probably have an infection. You definitely need to contact your doctor or possibly even go to the ER. You may need some IV fluids if you're feeling weak. Please don't wait around hoping things will get better. An infection can spread fast. I pray you feel better!

[MarylandCrab 25]

I had a post-op infection from a previous surgery and this is exactly what it sounds like. Please go to the ER. I don't want to scare you, but these can get serious pretty quick. You'll need IV antibiotics. Feel better!

[TLBolin 3]

I hope that by now you have already called your doctor. Anytime there is something leaking from your body with a funky strange smell you should call your doctor. Good luck! I hope this email finds you well on your way on a regiment of antibiotics already.

Tara

[MamaTo3inNH 100]

Checking in on the OP - how are you?