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Wound infection.

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a bit of a set back.  I began to get a little pain in one small area of the scar yesterday.  It gradually got worse and had me up every hour during the night and was absolute agony by this morning.  It felt as if it was very much near the surface and nowhere near the actual joint and very sore to touch.

I've been to a and e who examined the wound and could see one little bit which is red and much harder than the rest.  I 'm now on antibiotics and increased doses of painkilłers with instructions to go back if it gets any worse at all or doesn't improve within 48 hours.  I have also had to let Wrightington know.

feeling very sorry for myself.

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  • Thursday_Next
    Thursday_Next

    Posted

    No fever.

    Cathie, so sorry about your husband.  Hope he is soon better.

    im on the strong antibiotics .  Haven't had a response from Wrightington yet.

    • cathie38426
      cathie38426 Thursday_Next

      Posted

      I am glad you are on the strong ones. I hope they have kicked in,

      by now, it can take a few days.

       Infections nowadays need to be 

      attacked. My husband is on two different antibiotics at the same time, but

      one of them causes nausea. His blood is being monitored. Here we

      have a doc on call over Christmas, work is back to normal on

      Monday in Portugal.

      I hope your Christmas day goes smoothly.

      love Cathie

      Monday.

    • Thursday_Next
      Thursday_Next cathie38426

      Posted

      Thank you Cathie, I've already posted saying I am far better today so a/bs must be kicking in.

      it will be a quiet Christmas here as I am on my own.  Looking forward to my turkey and roasties and trimming.

    • alice85142
      alice85142 Thursday_Next

      Posted

      Hi Thursday,  How nice for me to see another hippie having Christmas on their own..I have not cooked my lunch/dinner/supper yet as have just had a huge plate of smoked salmon and large glass of prosseco....may have it tomorrow.  Are you alright?  I am sad until about 3 then tell myself its nearly over and Downton Abbey to look forward to tonightJust now I had a small visitor who just sat on my kitchen floor....a tabby young cat!  I gave him some grub ( mistake I know) my two cats asleep somewhere so don't know..it made me feel good!!

      ​Have a good evening and hope you continue to improve. and cheers to all our nice frends on this site.

      ​Alice

    • Thursday_Next
      Thursday_Next alice85142

      Posted

      Alice, I hope you will accept a huge hug from me.  Glad you enjoyed your small visitor.

      i enjoyed my turkey and trimmings and have just raised my glass of prosecco to family and friends (including friends on here) and the traditional toast to absent family and friends who will never be forgotten.

    • alice85142
      alice85142 Thursday_Next

      Posted

      I  certainly did and am always appreciative of hugs....My little 'cat' appeared again this morning so I made him a bed in the garage...hey ho..Now I am back eating smoked salmon again with the sparkling 'tea'!!!

      ​As you say cheers to all of us on this friendly site.  I am 4 months on Monday post op..can't quite believe it.

      Alice  x

    • rose0000
      rose0000 alice85142

      Posted

      Your little friend I am sure appreciate your kindness. Mrs Peoperpot used to be my favourite book as a child !! It made me realise the beauty and the power of friendships with animals.

      Enjoy your sparkling tea Alice and sending you huge hugs x

  • Stephie52
    Stephie52 Thursday_Next

    Posted

    Poor you, you must be feeling utterly miserable. The antibiotics should clear it up as it sounds as though you got it treated quickly.

    take care of yourself and I hope you feel better soon.

    Steph

  • Thursday_Next
    Thursday_Next

    Posted

    Much better today.  Infected spot nowhere near as sore as yesterday so antibiotics are obviously kicking in.  I can now sit comfortably and move about without pain.

    i'm keeping my eye on it but I really think I'm over the worst.

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