Sore Scar - Infection

by CassieShips 7th December 2012, 9:05 am

Hey girlies, I was back to Spire again yesterday as my right scar was sore and when I removed the tape there was some puss and a touch of blood coming out of it. The hole is so tiny that I can't even see it!

Popped to see a nurse and she said it is totally superficial, think it's a bit like when you have any cut and it goes a bit gooey. She cleaned me up and popped some gauze soaked in iodine on it and put surgical tape over the top. Also took a wound swab but she doesn't think I will need any further treatment.

Was just after some advice on maybe how to look after it now? Should I let the air dry it right out after showering then put tape back over my scars?

The nurse said I could go back if I was worried but it's feeling less painful today and I think that's cos most of the puss is out now and it hasn't weeped at all over night.

Is this normal? xx

by NikkiJaneW 7th December 2012, 9:12 am

Can't help you with advice hunni, im getting my second lot of dressings off today....dreading it too in case i haven't healed again like last time!!! sick

If the pro's say you have nothing to worry about then i doubt you have anything to worry about chick xxxx

by NikkiJaneW 7th December 2012, 9:13 am

Forgot to give you a Hug

lol xxxx

by CassieShips 7th December 2012, 9:20 am

I just like to worry! ha Rang my OH after my appointment yesterday and he said oh have they confirmed you've got drama queen-itis?! ha

Think I'll give the treatment nurse a ring and see what I should do xx

thanks for the hug! :)

by jakki32 7th December 2012, 9:27 am

I wouldn't get it Wet for a few days at least. I was told ( had a few tiny holes, crusty etc) to shower after a few days, to let the water run, to dry with a boiled washed towel , or cold setting gentle on hair dryer. I still have a dressing on one incision. All healed now but to protect it from rubbing on the sports bra. I go back on Tues to finally this time have it off completely. I am surprised that she arranged no follow up appointment. I was seen every week, this being my longest break of no nurse ( 2 weeks). I would ring and make a follow up if it was me, a week after last seen, just for peace of mind x

by CassieShips 7th December 2012, 9:30 am

They are ringing me on Monday with the results of my wound swab and she said if I still have any worries I can make an appointment then.

Just not sure what to do in the mean time xx

by jakki32 7th December 2012, 9:39 am

I would keep it totally dry just wipe around other part of boob with a flannel x that's what I did ( & was told) , just to let it heal.

by jakki32 7th December 2012, 9:40 am

If u need to shower , just let water run over it, but I was told at first to keep it dry x

by jakki32 7th December 2012, 9:41 am

Sorry, had to sit & remember back, I showered after I kept it dry for a week !! Sorry it all merges into one!

by CassieShips 7th December 2012, 9:43 am

Thanks Jakki!

I'm just so annoyed as I was healing really well :( hoping it clears soon xx

by jakki32 7th December 2012, 10:25 am

Have had the same, one is 2 weeks healing behind the other. I am 2 months post op and still have a dressing on , but the incision is fine now. I have a bra crying out for me to wear!!! Don't stress, it will all be sorted x mine was caused by the stitches trying to get out of the incision and then the incision keep scabbing.

by CassieShips 7th December 2012, 11:01 am

Rang them. Was told to take tape off after shower and let it dry then redress. Took tape off and I now have a visible hole under my boob with something clear poking out of it. (Maybe a stitch?)

Rang clinic back and I've got to go down at 2pm. Hope they do something to make it feel better as its doing my hea in right now. So itchy, I could pull it out myself, arghhhhhh Shocked

x x

by CassieShips 7th December 2012, 11:07 am

I also have a red ring round the hole. Does it sound like its a stitch? xx

by **mrsball** 7th December 2012, 11:09 am

Have you been given anti bs Hun? I wouldn't put water anywhere near it if it's infected sweet and a red red ring, pus sounds like infection. If even a tiny bit of water gets trapped in there it will breed bacteria really quickly making infection worse x

by CassieShips 7th December 2012, 11:21 am

I haven't been given any since this came up yesterday. Arghhhhhh!! nope

It looks like a really big blackhead inside of it. I've taped it back up and put my bra on and I'm leaving it well alone now!

Definitely think its an infection too but it was no where near as bad as this yesterday x x

by **mrsball** 7th December 2012, 11:26 am

An infection will continue to get worse unless it's treated babe, hopefully you will given something this afternoon at your appointment x

by CassieShips 7th December 2012, 11:28 am

Hope so! Feel sick with worry. Keep dreaming they'll take my implant out Screwy

Nex to hypochondriac in the dictionary should be a picture of me x x

by **COOKIE** 7th December 2012, 2:16 pm

It could be a spitting stitch hun and often when these get removed the hole closes almost like magic in a day or two, so hopefully that's what it is.

I agree with mrsball though about showering... If there's any possibility at all of it being infected the last thing you want to do is get it wet.

You're obviously being seen now so hoping all is well sweetness and there is no infection. Xx

by alexandria18 7th December 2012, 3:24 pm

CassieShips wrote:Hope so! Feel sick with worry. Keep dreaming they'll take my implant out

Nex to hypochondriac in the dictionary should be a picture of me x x

I cannot give you any real advice on the issue, but it's good that you have noticed it all and haven't just put it aside, because it's better to know for sure than to drive yourself crazy with worry. Try not to worry too much, though! You'll see the nurse today and hopefully they can fix you back up and get you on the road to recovery again. xx Hug

by jakki32 7th December 2012, 4:46 pm

I think it may be a stitch or stitches, this is what I had and a little opening ( which my mum .You may need antibiotics. I had the stitches removed ( no pain at all ) caused itchiness. Try not to stress too much, I had a slight mucus stuff too but was fine xx

by jakki32 7th December 2012, 4:46 pm

* which my mum spotted , she's like the FBI

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