A weight loss question that should definitely interest you all this week
Question: I Had a Tummy Tuck Done 3wks Ago Because of Weight Loss Now I Have a Problem with Wound Infection Any Ideas?
Answer: First off, remember to check out my diet plan here: Tracys Weight Loss Now, on to your question…as a plastic surgical RN…..isn't your first visit coming up soon?. didn't they give you a phone number to call with any questions, eventhe smallest concerns?
a little infection turns into a large infection and then onto a nightmare…..put a dry, sterile bandage over wound and call md now….they will instruct you on what to do this evening and to come on in tomorrow….
good luck!email is you have any questions…..glad to help you more of a one on one
See your doctor.
Comment by sasavola — October 22, 2008 @ 11:08 am
??? go see your doctor!!! dont you think that would be the smartest thing to do first? If it isnt too serious maybe some neosporin or something
Comment by ProZack — October 22, 2008 @ 12:03 pm
go to the doctor
Comment by SnowFaerie — October 22, 2008 @ 12:17 pm
go mto the doctor
Comment by jessa_lue — October 22, 2008 @ 12:57 pm
You need to see your doctor for an evaluation.
He/She may recommend external treatment only but more likely will want to prescribe antibiotics for you.
It's important that you get to the doctor as soon as possible, also because infected wounds tend to scar more.
Comment by dmdoc — October 22, 2008 @ 1:40 pm
Oh Goodness!!
Call your doctor NOW!!!
Comment by zubra4ka — October 22, 2008 @ 2:17 pm
Call your plastic surgeon RIGHT AWAY. This is not something that you want to ignore. It can spread and get worse causing more problems than you can even imagine.
Comment by Mel — October 22, 2008 @ 2:55 pm
Try filling the tub with Epsom salts, and soak. I had a breast lift and the same happened to me, and my doctor recommended this remedy!. If you see any yellow discharge, that does not look normal, or has a bad odor, get to your doctor immediately.
Comment by angelhimm — October 22, 2008 @ 3:26 pm
See your doctor ASAP! You don't want to get a staph infection in there it can be fatal. Any infection should be treated with anti-biotics.
Comment by margarita — October 22, 2008 @ 3:53 pm
GO SEE YOUR DOCTOR ASAP
Comment by tasty — October 22, 2008 @ 4:02 pm
go back to your doctor.
Comment by chad_mercure2001 — October 22, 2008 @ 4:52 pm
I am surprised that after 3 weeks of having surgery and you have developed an infection that you have not even called the doctor or went to see the doctor. Do you have any idea what you are dealing with?
YOU DO NEED TO GO TO THE DOCTOR!!!!
Comment by EULALEE P — October 22, 2008 @ 5:50 pm
i have had 2 c sections and with my first my wound beacsme infected due to a dissolvable stitch not dissolving, bathe it with boiled cooled water with a little salt in it, this will keep it clean and avoid further infection. also add tea tree oil to your bath! you will need to get a 2 wk course of antibiotics from your dr this will clear it up straight away! hope this helped x p.s i want a tummy tuck too did it give u the results you wanted?
Comment by krtctrkr — October 22, 2008 @ 6:28 pm