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    Gastric Sleeve Member Luann's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Post op infection

    One of my incisions has been looking very red and inflamed, and not right since I left the hospital. It started draining like crazy today when I was in the shower.

    I called and spoke to my doctors office, they worked me in this evening. She says there is pus way down deep beyond what she can get out, she cultured it, and has set me up for a surgical consult tomorrow. I am praying it will only need an I&D and I can stay outpatient. I can use any + thoughts, wishes, or prayers you can send my way. I have had a low grade fever but nothing major. She was talking about wanting to admit me to the hospital tonight!

    I am so grateful I told her about the surgery before hand, and had an ok that she would follow me afterwards. This could have been an even worse mess had I not done that.

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Think's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Post op infection

    Prayers the consult goes well, please keep us posted! So sorry to hear about this infection


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    Gastric Sleeve Member fatbratt's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Post op infection

    Sending my prayers your way.


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    Gastric Sleeve Member kaotto1502's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Post op infection

    Oh no! I'm so sorry Luann. You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers tonight. Please let me know how it goes. Hugs!


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    Gastric Sleeve Member greenmomma's Avatar
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    Default Re: Post op infection

    Good JuJu headed your way. You'll be fine. It's great that you caught it and are dealing with it quickly.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Jeni8282's Avatar
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    Default Re: Post op infection

    Thanks for sharing, sorry to hear of your infection, hope it clears up soon! Sending prayers your way.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member SeaShell's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Post op infection

    Hope this can be cleared up quickly and without too much intervention. Please keep us posted! Very concerned.
    Start of pre-op diet - 247
    Day of Surgery - 235
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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Post op infection

    I wish you well luann and let us know that your doing well



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Luann's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Post op infection

    I go back tomorrow to meet with her and apparently she has ordered a surgical consult. Crap! I don't think I am all that sick. I get chills and have a low grade fever but if it were a severe infection you would think I would be sicker.

    I feel like I just barely got back and settled, and a 4 ring circus around me of things I need to get done that were put on hold during my trip. Now this. I just better not need to stay in the hospital. I don't have time for this!

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    Default Re: Post op infection

    Luann you are in my thoughts and prayers but listen to her as she is looking out for you and keep us posted on how you make out.



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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Post op infection

    I'm sorry you are going through this. I wish you a speedy recovery



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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Post op infection

    Sorry to hear about this, I hope you feel better soon!!!

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    Gastric Sleeve Member AnnieLytical's Avatar
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    Default Re: Post op infection

    Sending healing vibes your way!


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Luann's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Post op infection

    I've been thinking with the color of the drainage is it a seroma that got a little infected? Because I'm sure not looking or feeling like someone who is very sick with a severe infection.
    I told her what I thought & she said the surgeon she talked to on the phone last night said the same thing! So likely I won't need to have it opened back up, just office visits & dressing changes with a lot of packing.

    I'm just so glad I don't need to be in the hospital again.

    Thank you everyone for your kind wishes, words thoughts & prayers.

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Tina2's Avatar
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    Default Re: Post op infection

    My prayers are with You


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