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Frustrated With Wound Reopening Fixed and Reopening Again - Houston, TX

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I had my procedure on the 8th of June and it is...

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Neece in Houston, TXJuly 2, 2012
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I had my procedure on the 8th of June and it is now July 1st. He evacuated and restitched the area back up. I'm 43, non smoker and still have the same issue. As of the 28th the exact same wound reopened and it's reopening on the other side of my stomach in the same area. He placed another drain in and removed the next day which was the 27th. I am so discouraged and depressed. I do not smoke because I have asthma. How do I get these freaking wounds to close? Help anyone please. I am so so depressed. I've been off work since June 7th. My Dr. is great but he is not too concerned. I'm on Keflex 250mg what else can I do? I shower, dry off, and pack my incision with sterile gauze as instructed. I wear my compression garment over my incision once it's packed? Please advise.

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Ladyincali
July 2, 2012
Has he said why it's opening back up? What's the pan of action? Does he expect it to resolve itself?
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cherrybabi
July 2, 2012
Hello Neece I was wondering if your PS gave you a reason as to why your incision keeps opening? Do you have an infection? I am sorry you are having to deal with this issue and I hope you recover soon and are able to enjoy your results.
mary2b32
July 3, 2012
That looks like it is infected. You do not have to go to med school to know that. The area is red and the yellowish color. Maybe the antibiotics are not strong enough for you. remember when you are in the same antibiotic for to long your body get used to it. And if it is infected, why did he tried to close it back again? usually they leave it open and heal from the inside out. You should have a good talk to your ps. I hope you get better and sorry for that experience. BE STRONG!!!
flatternow
July 3, 2012
This happen to me twice, 1st bad reaction sutures and the 2nd ingrown hairs. After shower and drying yourself put plenty of Vaseline our petroleum jelly cover with gauze and them put the cg. It will probably take about a week to close but be patient.
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Neece in Houston, TX
July 3, 2012
Morning everyone, I visited my PS yesterday...looks like I have an absess on the left. He removed the sutures in that area as well as a few on the right. He gave me a prescription for Cipro and gave me a prescription for hydragel to place over the wound area along with sterile gauze. 24 hours later it appears to be looking better....I've stopped crying though I'm still somewhat depressed I have faith in my PS. He says this type of complication is not as bad as it looks. I'm to see him again next week and hopefully by then the wound will be closed. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for your concern.
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Kathryn89
July 3, 2012
That is great that he figured out what it was. It's ok to cry,, and get frustrated we all want to look greAt after this surgery, how ever sometimes it does not happen that way. I am a prime example. I am still healing since April 27th. . Just try to be Postive. If your feeling blue just take a look at my profile,,,, Then you will not feel so bad. :0)
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