Bobbi, I hope your doctor at least gave you info on
cleaning the wound site, or an anti-biotic to deal
with infection. An abcess is caused by bacteria or a
foreign object. If it's infected you should be on
meds. I had one on my face (chin) after surgeory to
remove a pre-cancerous growth. What he did was not
get all the stitches out. It pushed itself out
through an abcess and it took 3-4 weeks! The same
thing happened from my adhesion surgery at the
navel...however, it wasn't as bad as the face...like a
big white-head zit (though pus isn't always visible).
He used dissolvable stitches, but, for some reason
they don't always dissolve, I guess. Is this why he's
pushing it out so long...he thinks its a stitch? I'm
a little concerned for you. The bacteria that forms
in an abcess is that of strep. You should research
abcesses on the internet...just to make sure you are
getting what you need. Not to be preaching...but,
just cause I care. Love, Marianne
--- Bobbi Yates <Sugarbear110263@aol.com> wrote:
> I am finally back online. I had my adhesions > removed 3 weeks ago for the 8th time, but I cannot > seem to get to feeling better at all. I have lost > 31 pounds and last week I had to have an abcess > drained but > it has not worked as of yet. The Dr. says if it > doesn't get better > in a week I'll have to have my incision completely > removed > yee haw...I'm finally getting in to a pain managment > clinic > the first part of Sept. thank goodness. Hugs to > ya'll, Bobbi > > -- > Bobbi Yates > > http://www.adhesions.org/forums/listcmds.htm
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