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Infection?

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Rosiepix
Rosiepix

I'll be 4 weeks post op on Tuesday . I was told there may be an odour from the site and I know there is but unsure if it's an infection or just normal? I tried getting a GP appointment but nothing til 6 April to see a lady doctor . I have a phone appointment on Wednesday, my follow up at the hospital isn't til 13th April x

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  • Jan999
    Jan999 Rosiepix

    Posted

    Hello Rosiepix. Is it an offensive smell and is there a discharge?
    • Rosiepix
      Rosiepix Jan999

      Posted

      No discharge that's been different to how it has been , it's offensive but not sure if I'm being paranoid xx
    • Jan999
      Jan999 Rosiepix

      Posted

      Sorry about the questions. Is the smell from your vagina then?
    • Jan999
      Jan999 Rosiepix

      Posted

      I know you said you can't get an appointment with your GP for a while is there a possibility you could see one of the nurses in the surgery who could take a swab? Just to rule anything out really
    • Rosiepix
      Rosiepix Jan999

      Posted

      Thank you I'll call tomorrow and ask . Thanks for your advice Matron x
  • barbara_92
    barbara_92 Rosiepix

    Posted

    I would push for an appointment. I am not shy so told receptionist what was wrong and was seen that morning. If you tell them you have had surgery down there recently and you think you may have an infection they should get you seen.
    • Rosiepix
      Rosiepix barbara_92

      Posted

      When I phoned Barbara it was obviously a young male receptionist , I told him I'd had an op but really didn't want to go into details with him lol x thank you xx
    • Jan999
      Jan999 Rosiepix

      Posted

      You don't have to say anything to the receptionist. If they ask say it's "personal".
  • eve33308
    eve33308 Rosiepix

    Posted

    I feel that the smell is offensive as well.  had a swab taken and it showed I had thrush but then that does not usually smell....don't know if this is normal or not! 2 weeks and 3 days after surgery,
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