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Infected wound ***WARNING*** gross picture

151 replies

fudgesmummy · 08/11/2019 22:38

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 😭

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itsAlmostXmas · 27/11/2019 23:02

Best of luck for Friday

Legoandloldolls · 27/11/2019 23:12

Good luck for Friday and work on Monday. Its horrible and wet outside so just stay in and let the mindies glue and paint for some time

FrancisCrawford · 27/11/2019 23:25

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managedmis · 28/11/2019 01:28

Hope you're feeling better fudge and have had lots of chance it out your feet up. Good luck for Friday.

It must certainly be a worry about the money, please take care of yourself ☕

IncrediblySadToo · 30/11/2019 01:06

I hope your news was good today & you’ve just been to busy to update us.

If the news wasn’t great, we’re all here for you!

Hope you’re physically feeling better today 🍰☕️

fudgesmummy · 30/11/2019 10:34

Morning all,
Good news!
All clear, cured by the surgery 🙂
So no further treatment needed and I have been discharged from the hospital
The doctor was very embarrassed that the team had no idea I had been so ill. (The hospital that I was in with the infection is where I had my original appointment and then diagnosis with the Gynaecologist. They are in the same trust)
They hadn’t let them know at all, she was extremely apologetic and I felt a bit sorry for her!
I’m now down to having the wound cleaned, packed and dressed every 2 days, so slowly making progress 🤞🙂
I can hardly believe that the end is in sight. From getting the results of the MRI scan and today was 10 weeks and 1 day. Feels more like 10 years.
Thanks everyone for your support and encouragement xx

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twoheaped · 30/11/2019 10:53

Fantastic news that all cleared.
It will all be a distant, bad memory soon. Well apart from that scar to remind you of course.

Gonegrey31 · 30/11/2019 14:10

Wonderful news ! Flowers

OrlandoInTheWilderness · 30/11/2019 14:18

Gosh you have been through it. That is a huge operation. Good luck in your recovery OP.

Cuddling57 · 30/11/2019 14:32

What lovely news Grin so pleased for you x

NationMcKinley · 30/11/2019 15:13

Oh wow I’m so happy to hear your good news. That’s great Flowers

SlothOfSluggishness · 30/11/2019 18:17

Wonderful news!

Welltroddenpath · 30/11/2019 18:22

How wonderful! Enjoy some peace and relaxation now ( in mind in nothing else bearing in mind your job!)

TigerCameForTea · 30/11/2019 18:41

Oh fudgesmummy, you've really been through a horrid time. So glad to hear the op has been a success and you're feeling better.
A bit late but did you apply for any sick pay or PIP? It can be back dated too. X

Doowop · 30/11/2019 18:49

So pleased that the results are positive for you.

Londonborncatty · 30/11/2019 18:52

So sorry you’re having such a horrible time. I sincerely wish you a speedy recover. Xxx

BestOption · 01/12/2019 11:15

That’s fabulous news!! 🎂🍾🥂🤗

That’s a huge weight off & with good progress on the wound, things are looking up!

Be very careful not to lift any if the little people tomorrow & watch out for them launching themselves at you!

Look after yourself! 🌷

fudgesmummy · 02/12/2019 08:50

We are finally winning the fight! 🙂🤞

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FelixFelicis6 · 02/12/2019 08:52

That looks so much better! Phew! Smile

BestOption · 02/12/2019 10:00

Thsts coming along nicely!!

SlothOfSluggishness · 02/12/2019 10:36

Good work OP! That’s quite a battle scar you’ve got there. Glad it’s starting to heal properly.

meercat23 · 02/12/2019 10:42

So pleased to hear that you are recovering at last and that your results are all clear.

BestOption · 06/12/2019 22:10

So, a week on from your good news - how are you getting on? Well I hope!

fudgesmummy · 08/12/2019 20:43

Hi all,
Things are still going along well.
I’m still have to go to the nurse but only every other day now. Went back to work last Monday when 5 weeks post op. Could definitely done with more time off, but needs must.
I’m not doing any lifting etc and being as careful as I can
@TigerCameForTea
We looked into it but we weren’t elagable.

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BestOption · 10/12/2019 10:07

Good to hear it’s going well.

Keep being careful re lifting & boisterous children!

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