Wound problem
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hi all - my wound was leaking at one week post op , then continued till i had dresssing change last monday . Dressing stayed dry all week , removed it this morning at 4 weeks post op so could have a shower then realised an arc of fluid was coming out of a central point in the wound - rest of the wound is fine and dry. Not painful and doesnt look infected but I wondered if anyone else has had a wound problem like this , and how long it lasted ??
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Rocketman_SG6UK bini31328
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What is leaking? Blood, clear or a coloured liquid?
Mine leaked blood for ages the first time around. He must have put more staples in the second time because it didn't leak at all the second time.
Graham - 🚀💃
CelsB bini31328
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Do you think it might be that fatty necrosis that one or two people on this forum have mentioned? Mine is just about dry now (I had my op the same day as you I think), but I know others have had a yellowish fluid leaking from their wounds for some weeks after and it was fatty necrosis.
Cels x
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Rocketman_SG6UK bini31328
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Graham - 🚀💃
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lynn66084 bini31328
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renee01952 bini31328
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Did you have staples? Do you think you pulled the protective scab off? With 2nd THR 2 staples left little open holes that took some time to close ...
At least it does not look infected or smells so that is good, right - how big is the puncture hole?
big warm hug
renee
p.s. don't worry - we all go in leaps and bounds - does it effect your mobility?
bini31328 renee01952
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i had staples when i had the resurfacing op 8 years ago ,they went back in through the old scar ( posterior approach) and used absorbable dutures this time - they still seem to be in place . The wound is about 12 inches long and looks fully healed apary from a pin point bit in the middle which is whete the fluids leaking from , they said when it first started leaking nit yo worry if the fluid was clear , i wasnt feverish , and there was no swelling or redness at the wound site and I dont have any of those dymptoms , just a constant leaking of fluid but no more than a couple of teaspoond a day , apart from the gush I had yesterday morning but I think that had built up over the week and taking the drsssing off maybe removed a little scab or something, which caused it to come out at high pressure . I,d moved to just paracetamol and i uprofen about 4 days sgo and the whole thing was a bit more uncomfortable so I,ve taken a codeine this morning as well and am now pain free. Mobility wise I,m good - walking round the house / doing stairs like a normal person and using one crutch outside but can walk 1-2 miles on the flat . I cant get yo see a practice nurse at my GP,s but fo have an appt with Consultant tuesday am early . Im probably 'panicking' over nothing but I had no problems post op the last two times and you just worry fate will get you in the end ! Id also just got out of my trackie bottoms and into my usual clothes but scared I,ll be out with a big wet patch on my thigh - i know these are little things compared to what a lot go through but its my leg and I need to be back at work in 2 weeks time so am worried if an infection does develop everything will be delayed .
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CelsB bini31328
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It sounds as though, as you say, this fluid had been building up inside. I bet it was scary seeing it gush out like that. If there are no signs of infection I wouldn't worry too much. Tuesday morning will soon be here. I was reading the other day about Manuka Honey dressings. They're supposed to be fabulous and kill some bacteria that even antiobiotics won't touch.
I envy you being back in proper clothes. I'm still slopping about in sweat pants. I can get in my leggings, but leggings and TED stockings do not mix. It's like having a boa constrictor round each leg. I would love to get into my jeans, but they're all tight and I daren't try. I have loose summer trousers but it still hasn't warmed up enough for me to try those.
Let us know how you get on Tuesday Bini.
Cels xxx
renee01952 bini31328
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Well, better safe than sorry - maybe you can keep dressing on for the time being - I did until all the pinpoint holes were closed and scab free -
You seem to be doing really well, Bini
have a relaxing rest of this Sunday -
so disappointed in weather - there was apromise of abundant sunshine and warmer temperatures -- not so ... cloudy sky and drizzle
bini31328 CelsB
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My friend had injections after she had a baby!
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I am >>>this< close to ditching my teds. the toe part is fraying and now rides halfway up my foot as i walk. were you originally supposed to wear them for 6 weeks? close="" to="" ditching="" my="" teds.="" the="" toe="" part="" is="" fraying="" and="" now="" rides="" halfway="" up="" my="" foot="" as="" i="" walk.="" were="" you="" originally="" supposed="" to="" wear="" them="" for="" 6=""> close to ditching my teds. the toe part is fraying and now rides halfway up my foot as i walk. were you originally supposed to wear them for 6 weeks?>
bini31328 CelsB
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Rocketman_SG6UK bini31328
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Definitely a big win-win there - you'll feel so much better without the TEDs, they are an instrument of torture, and so glad it's been confirmed that you don't have an infection.
Best wishes
Graham - 🚀💃
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