5weeks post op I noticed a small hole. I went to my Nurse and she dressed it cleaned it and said it was normal and that the end stitch has risen to the top and it would heal on it's own. 7weeks post op it's double in size, It is painful, and the dressing is regularly covered in a yellow/green smelly puss like substance. It hurts, it's red and I'm worried about the scar I will be left with as it's not closing? I love 3hours away from my PS and hospital so what should I do??
August 27, 2014
Answer: See Your Surgeon Usual symptoms of bacterial infection include pain and tenderness, swelling, and erythema. Sometimes, there may also be a fever and purulent discharge (pus). Infection usually occurs within the first month (in two thirds of cases), the average being at the eleventh day mark. If your surgeon is already aware of your situation, then you are probably following a suitable course of treatment. However, you mentioned that you saw the nurse and not your surgeon. Please see your surgeon as it may well be an infection that should be treated as soon as possible. Best of luck.
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August 27, 2014
Answer: See Your Surgeon Usual symptoms of bacterial infection include pain and tenderness, swelling, and erythema. Sometimes, there may also be a fever and purulent discharge (pus). Infection usually occurs within the first month (in two thirds of cases), the average being at the eleventh day mark. If your surgeon is already aware of your situation, then you are probably following a suitable course of treatment. However, you mentioned that you saw the nurse and not your surgeon. Please see your surgeon as it may well be an infection that should be treated as soon as possible. Best of luck.
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August 29, 2014
Answer: Open stitch your first picture shows a open stitch but your later description is not something that simple and as you say it is draining pus you should go and see your plastic surgeon, it doesnt sound like something troublesome but in order to easy your mind and get proper recommendations see your surgeon. Good luck!
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August 29, 2014
Answer: Open stitch your first picture shows a open stitch but your later description is not something that simple and as you say it is draining pus you should go and see your plastic surgeon, it doesnt sound like something troublesome but in order to easy your mind and get proper recommendations see your surgeon. Good luck!
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