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A New Me - Maryland
UPDATED FROM A New Me 2/28/2011
28 days post
This entire process has been eye opening for me. I...
This entire process has been eye opening for me. I now understand more what I already knew- I have an awesome support system- that I wouldn't change for the world.
The results of the cultures resulted in my contracting a staph infection around the entire back of my waist line where my first drainage tube was. I was prepped for emergency surgery to remove the infection on Friday evening 3/25. And had a 4 day hospital stay. I now have three open wounds across my lower back which have to be changed 2 times a day for now. PAINFUL!!! My PS has set up to have a home health nurse come out today or tomorrow to hook me up to some kind of little medical vac pump (that I will have to carry around with me) to close the wounds up faster (about 3 weeks).
This had been an emotional bumpy road for me. Would I do it again- probably not!
I took a chance had an elective surgery and now I am putting my body through much more!
The results of the cultures resulted in my contracting a staph infection around the entire back of my waist line where my first drainage tube was. I was prepped for emergency surgery to remove the infection on Friday evening 3/25. And had a 4 day hospital stay. I now have three open wounds across my lower back which have to be changed 2 times a day for now. PAINFUL!!! My PS has set up to have a home health nurse come out today or tomorrow to hook me up to some kind of little medical vac pump (that I will have to carry around with me) to close the wounds up faster (about 3 weeks).
This had been an emotional bumpy road for me. Would I do it again- probably not!
I took a chance had an elective surgery and now I am putting my body through much more!
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I'm so sorry to hear about the infection. Shocked too. How scary for you and your family. Thank goodness it was caught in time and that you are now on the mend. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself.
Hey Debbie,
Yes! it was scary and I thank God it was caught in time! Thank you for your thoughts and prayers! You take care also!
Yes! it was scary and I thank God it was caught in time! Thank you for your thoughts and prayers! You take care also!
Wow I'm so sorry to hear! I can't image what you or your family. Have been through. I will keep you in my prayers! Get well real soon! soft Hugs to you.
Thank you Soccermom11,
This has been an alarming process for us all. I appreciate your thoughts and prayers!
This has been an alarming process for us all. I appreciate your thoughts and prayers!
UPDATED FROM A New Me 2/28/2011
21 days post
Week 3: Well saturday I noticed a thickish fluid...
week 3:
Well saturday I noticed a thickish fluid in my drainage tubes so I contacted my PS and texted him pics. He immediately responded and then phoned in an antibiotic. Turns out one of my drainage tubes is draining pus:(. I am www.blown.com as that is a sign of infection.
So I saw my PS today and he cyphered out pus from three areas ( with three huge syringe needles) and sent the cultures off for evaluation. OUCH!!!! He also switched my antibiotic to two others, with hopes of resuming regular drainage color and stoping the infection. I go back to the office on friday for another follow up.
Here is the depressing kicker.........
IF THERE IS STILL PUS I GO BACK UNDER FRIDAY NIGHT!
Now I refuse to CLAIM it and I am doing my best to remain positive.
This is my update for now....
Well saturday I noticed a thickish fluid in my drainage tubes so I contacted my PS and texted him pics. He immediately responded and then phoned in an antibiotic. Turns out one of my drainage tubes is draining pus:(. I am www.blown.com as that is a sign of infection.
So I saw my PS today and he cyphered out pus from three areas ( with three huge syringe needles) and sent the cultures off for evaluation. OUCH!!!! He also switched my antibiotic to two others, with hopes of resuming regular drainage color and stoping the infection. I go back to the office on friday for another follow up.
Here is the depressing kicker.........
IF THERE IS STILL PUS I GO BACK UNDER FRIDAY NIGHT!
Now I refuse to CLAIM it and I am doing my best to remain positive.
This is my update for now....
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Hey girl! Havent seen you on maybe Ive missed some posts, but wanted to see how you were doing? Hope all is well!
Hey soccermom,
I came down with an infection- staph. Had to have emergency surg Friday and I Just got out of the hospital last night. It's been an interesting road for me! Hard to get a grasp on. But I am grateful for life and blessed we were able to catch it in time! I have three wounds across my waist, that have to be changed and packed until the wounds close up.
I came down with an infection- staph. Had to have emergency surg Friday and I Just got out of the hospital last night. It's been an interesting road for me! Hard to get a grasp on. But I am grateful for life and blessed we were able to catch it in time! I have three wounds across my waist, that have to be changed and packed until the wounds close up.
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Thank you;).
My ps provided two compression garments for me- they were both like crotchless body suits but I fo not know the name of the brand;( I threw away the packaging. I'll see if it's on the inside of the suit and let you know. I was only able to wear it for three weeks because then I had to go back in for the infection removal surgery. So since then I have Just had the standard white stomach velcro binder.
Thanks for checking on me! Very thoughtful:). I am doing good, the wound vac has been hooked up for a week now and is drastically improving and closing up. So it's a process but I am hanging in there! Pics- thanks.
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