Infected wound ***WARNING*** gross picture

[fudgesmummy]

Hi all,
I had major abdominal surgery 11 days ago and I have got an infection in my wound. I saw a dector yesterday and got prescribed antibiotics and the staples are due to be removed on Tuesday
Do you think I should go and have it looked at again tomorrow?
I feel ok in myself, no temperature or anything just miserable and in pain 😭

[slipperywhensparticus]

Silver cream? Ask the nurse I'm sure that's what they used on my friends bowl surgery incision (she has had a lot)

[slipperywhensparticus]

Bowel not bowl 🤦‍♀️

[MidnightMystery]

Just read the thread and OP you are such a brave lady

I'd definitely make a complaint but I'd wait until you are feeling better you really don't need to be stressed out any more than you already are. X

[Ohyesiam]

Silver nitrate is what a pp was meaning. But that is for an overgrowth off granulated tissue.

[Mrsmorton]

The hospital have a statutory duty of candour which means they should discuss this prolonged recovery with you, if it's perceived to have caused significant harm. You could ask about this.

I suspect complaining may get you an apology of sorts but unfortunately infection etc is a known complication of any surgery and your surgical team probably haven't done anything "wrong".

[BareKneesDeCourcy]

Oh god, it’s the gift that keeps on giving, you poor thing!

It might be worth complaining at some point if you’re up to it.

A few years ago I had some nasty abscesses in my abdomen (cause unknown) and had to have a pigtail drain inserted, with a bag attached collecting all the gunk.

Three weeks later a rather clueless nurse was trying to remove it, not realising there was a stitch that needed cutting. (I didn’t want to watch and assumed she knew what she was doing.) She was yanking at it and we both felt the pigtail bit rip through my inner flesh. Her face was a picture.

Things have been odd in that bit of my belly ever since, and I probably should have made a complaint.

Really hope this all clears up for you soon.

[notapizzaeater]

I can't believe they removed the dressings so quick. I e had two lots of abdominal surgery in the last five years and had the dressings on for way longer than that.

Glad you recovering now.

[fudgesmummy]

Thanks for all your good wishes,
I’m still feeling very battered by it all. The wound is very sore but there is definitely less liquid coming out of it.
I’m looking forward to seeing the wound specialist nurse on Tuesday to have it checked

[HeavyMetalHoneyMonster]

Hugs. Do keep us posted.

[Gonegrey31]

Thinking of you and really hope you heal rapidly now. Just take it very gently. for you x

[fudgesmummy]

Thanks
Been a bit of a miserable day, massive bickering and arguing with DH over everything and nothing ☹️
We are both self employed so obviously I’m not earning anything for 5 weeks and he’s only on short hours.
I’m feeling useless and he’s feeling stressed- not a good combination

[thesunwillout]

Bloody hell you poor love.
I really hope things improve for you, and maybe when you're feeling up to it you could get in touch with Pals at your hospital to at least point out what happened.
It might help you recover after the trauma, to review your treatment, and for the benefit of others.

You must be feeling all sorts.

[IncrediblySadToo]

Jesus wept you poor thing 🌷.

That’s a big op and a big wound, but the incompetence is ludicrous - when you feel strong enough a complaint might go some way to helping someone else. It going through the same thing Maybe 🤷🏻‍♀️

I’d like to lose 3 stone, but not like that!

I can’t believe your stomach was like that and you had to
Pay privately for an MRI - it’s a disgrace

I really hope that the surgery has removed all of the cancer

As for DH he shouldn’t be bickering with you and upsetting/worrying you, tell him to behave! Is he reacting badly because he’s worried about you or is he being a jerk?

Hopefully it’ll all look good on Tuesday x

[Oblomov19]

Blimey, that is big OP. Poor you! Hope you feel better after Tuesday.

[fudgesmummy]

@IncrediblySadToo
He’s not a jerk (well maybe a tiny bit sometimes) he is a very kind, very sympathetic, incredibly hard working man.
He is just worried about money, and worn out from trying to hold everything together. He does a lot of the care for my 87 year old mum which is very time consuming. He is a treasure, most of the time 😁

[SouthernComforts]

I've just read the whole thread, what an ordeal you've been through. I hope you get the all clear and on the road to recovery very soon.

[HeavyMetalHoneyMonster]

Aw, sorry you and your partner are stressed and bickering on top of everything else you’re going through.

I wonder if you could get UC in the interim (not sure it would be worth the hassle though)?

[IncrediblySadToo]

@fudgesmummy. That’s ok then 😊but if you need to bury the treasure anytime, just let me know 😉

Let us know how you get on 🌸

[IdblowJonSnow]

Wishing you a speedy recovery OP.

[Legoandloldolls]

You poor thing, what a ordeal. You can complain ages after the event, so just make notes now while its fresh in your mind and park the complaint for when you feel better.

I hope you start to turn a corner soon

[MrsMozartMkII]

How you doing today lass?

[fudgesmummy]

Saw the nurse today, she was very shocked at the state of the wound and wants me to see her every day to have it cleaned, packed and dressed.
Feeling very teary and depressed about it all. I’m due back at work the week after next, I can’t imagine having the energy to manage

[MrsMozartMkII]

Sending you a hug.

Hopefully, with the nurse attending it every day you'll be feeling much better very soon.

[HeavyMetalHoneyMonster]

Hugs from me as well.

Sounds like this nurse will take good care of you.

Sorry you’re feeling miserable.

[Collision]

Good grief Fudge.....

Did your stomach just keep growing before you realised you had a 50lb cyst in there?

That’s astonishing.
I bet the surgeon found it utterly fascinating.