Incision may be infected

Blondegirl · 10-25-2006, 01:47 PM

Well I went to my 1 month post op yesterday and ps said they look great still holding ( thank goodness!!) but my incision is red so he said it may be trying to get a little infected. He said looks like the stitch is trying to come out so he put me on an antibotic for 5 days and if it doesn't clear up then Im to see him again.

Okay so now I am thinking the worst, what happens if the antibotic doesn't work? Whats the next step?

He said since its at the crease and I work out alot,

maybe its just irritated from the sweat. So we will see what happens.

I mean my gosh finally the boobs are perfect and now this!!!!

He did say though that they look great and are very pretty.

britmichelle · 10-25-2006, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Blondegirl

Well I went to my 1 month post op yesterday and ps said they look great still holding ( thank goodness!!) but my incision is red so he said it may be trying to get a little infected. He said looks like the stitch is trying to come out so he put me on an antibotic for 5 days and if it doesn't clear up then Im to see him again.

Okay so now I am thinking the worst, what happens if the antibotic doesn't work? Whats the next step?

He said since its at the crease and I work out alot,

maybe its just irritated from the sweat. So we will see what happens.

I mean my gosh finally the boobs are perfect and now this!!!!

He did say though that they look great and are very pretty.

I think he is probably right and sweat is irritating it. I presume it has healed?
Mine look red sometimes, but i just assumed that was increased blood flow from massaging them, which is a good thing as its getting extra nutrients to the scar to strengthen it up.
If its not sore/throbbing/weping etc i wouldnt worry too much just take the antibiotics, try not too wear anything which will rub the area and keep them dry. then see what the ps says next time

PS salt water is good for inflammation/infection, so may be good idea to rinse the area in salt water once or twice a day and make sure you dry well with tissue gently after
michelle

SER2TANGERIN · 10-25-2006, 02:25 PM

Salt water is great! My rightie did the same thing to me. It actually spit the stitch out...YUCK!!! Anyways, keep in dry and clean it with warm salt water and it should really help it heal. Glad to hear everything else is looking good. XOXO

Jiggle · 10-25-2006, 03:36 PM

I'm sure they're fine. Mine were red for a while too and now they're looking great. Maybe he was just being pro-active and worrying a bit.

I work out too.... so maybe that's why mine get red also???

I hope yours are fine!

Sparkle719 · 10-25-2006, 03:54 PM

Tonya,

Hey girl, sorry to hear you might be havin an infection! I think it could definately be due to working out, and sweating, and maybe your sports bra irritating the incision site. I've just started trying to get back to working out more, and I noticed my scars are usually more red afterwards too. So, it could be just the whole blood flow, sweat, irritation of it. But on a happy note, I'm glad to hear they're looking great!!! How's your hair??? Chat soon!

Blondegirl · 10-25-2006, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by britmichelle

I think he is probably right and sweat is irritating it. I presume it has healed?
Mine look red sometimes, but i just assumed that was increased blood flow from massaging them, which is a good thing as its getting extra nutrients to the scar to strengthen it up.
If its not sore/throbbing/weping etc i wouldnt worry too much just take the antibiotics, try not too wear anything which will rub the area and keep them dry. then see what the ps says next time

PS salt water is good for inflammation/infection, so may be good idea to rinse the area in salt water once or twice a day and make sure you dry well with tissue gently after
michelle

Oh thank you!!! Yes its healed so I will keep it dry.

Blondegirl · 10-25-2006, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SER2TANGERIN

Salt water is great! My rightie did the same thing to me. It actually spit the stitch out...YUCK!!! Anyways, keep in dry and clean it with warm salt water and it should really help it heal. Glad to hear everything else is looking good. XOXO

Yes thats what the ps said, it is trying to spit the stitch out.

Blondegirl · 10-25-2006, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparkle719

Tonya,

Hey girl, sorry to hear you might be havin an infection! I think it could definately be due to working out, and sweating, and maybe your sports bra irritating the incision site. I've just started trying to get back to working out more, and I noticed my scars are usually more red afterwards too. So, it could be just the whole blood flow, sweat, irritation of it. But on a happy note, I'm glad to hear they're looking great!!! How's your hair??? Chat soon!

Hey girlie,
Yes I think its gonna be okay but it was just a bummer to hear that. Atleast the boobs look great.
Oh I got sick of my hair and cut it back off!!! LOL. I have a new pic on my site ( in my halloween undies LOL)

I think hubby cut off the top of my head in the pic though.LOL Go have a look see.
I lost your e-mail ( we gotta new computer) so e-mail me soon.

Blondegirl · 10-25-2006, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by joyful

I'm sure they're fine. Mine were red for a while too and now they're looking great. Maybe he was just being pro-active and worrying a bit.

I work out too.... so maybe that's why mine get red also???

I hope yours are fine!

Maybe so but I am not gonna stop working out!!

Im finally starting to look good again!!!

ARK · 10-26-2006, 08:13 AM

Tonya, I had a similar problem at 4 weeks. One of my incisions was really red. I was freaking out! I called my PS and he thought is sounded like the stitch trying to come out. I was not put on antibiotics (I really wanted to be just to put my mind at ease), but I did go to the store and purchase a rinse. The next day, my incision started looking better. I also put gauze over it because my bra was bothering it too.

Good luck and keep us posted!

Blondegirl · 10-26-2006, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ARK

Tonya, I had a similar problem at 4 weeks. One of my incisions was really red. I was freaking out! I called my PS and he thought is sounded like the stitch trying to come out. I was not put on antibiotics (I really wanted to be just to put my mind at ease), but I did go to the store and purchase a rinse. The next day, my incision started looking better. I also put gauze over it because my bra was bothering it too.

Good luck and keep us posted!

I looked at it this morning and its already starting to look better.
I am gonna put something over it today when I work out to keep my bra from rubbing it.

Thanks sweetness!!!

KIMBERLY44 · 10-26-2006, 09:21 AM

HI Tonya!
I'm sure everything will work out . . . I checked out your latest pic! I love your hair (and the undies). Everything is lookin' good! How have you been?

Blondegirl · 10-26-2006, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by KIMBERLY44

HI Tonya!
I'm sure everything will work out . . . I checked out your latest pic! I love your hair (and the undies). Everything is lookin' good! How have you been?

Hey Kimberly!!!!
How have you been sweets?
I am fantastic, and I love these boobies girl!!!! PS said they are beautiful and perfect!!! The incision looks better this morning too so

Oh thanks hubby bought the halloween undies and they glow in the dark too!!! LOL I also have a pair that says peek a boo and has bats on it.

E-mail me soon, i just got a new computer and lost my e-mails!!! GRRRRR

karaoke · 10-26-2006, 10:39 AM

Hey Tonya haven't heard from you in a while. Bummer about the infected incision but sounds like you got some good advice from the girls. I'm thrilled to hear that your boobs are gorgeous and that you're loving them!

, right?

Blondegirl · 10-26-2006, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Kayoko

Hey Tonya haven't heard from you in a while. Bummer about the infected incision but sounds like you got some good advice from the girls. I'm thrilled to hear that your boobs are gorgeous and that you're loving them!

, right?

Yes its about time!!!
I love them and they are finally perfect!!! Woo Hoo.
The incision already looks better today so something is working for me.

So how are things going with you sweetness?

karaoke · 10-26-2006, 10:42 PM

Well other than a UTI and a skanky yeast infection and a cold and my leftie not dropping, GREAT!!!! I'm really not that worried cause my breasts have softened up a great deal (altho not yet jigglified) and I have a PS appt coming up next Thurs.

Blondegirl · 10-27-2006, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kayoko

Well other than a UTI and a skanky yeast infection and a cold and my leftie not dropping, GREAT!!!! I'm really not that worried cause my breasts have softened up a great deal (altho not yet jigglified) and I have a PS appt coming up next Thurs.

Man that really sucks!!! Okay I am sending some good vibes your way}}}}}}}}}}}}} Keep me posted on the check up.

JACQELINERT · 10-27-2006, 08:44 AM

My incision oozed, went really red, and then spit a stitch at five weeks. I was worried at first, but it calmed right back down as soon as the stitch was out!

Blondegirl · 10-27-2006, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JACQELINERT

My incision oozed, went really red, and then spit a stitch at five weeks. I was worried at first, but it calmed right back down as soon as the stitch was out!

Thats what my ps said to me. It looked like it was trying to spit out a stitch.
It looks much much better though now I guess the antiboitcs are doing the job.

10-25-2006, 01:47 PM	#1
Blondegirl Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 184 Thanks: 35 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts	Incision may be infected Well I went to my 1 month post op yesterday and ps said they look great still holding ( thank goodness!!) but my incision is red so he said it may be trying to get a little infected. He said looks like the stitch is trying to come out so he put me on an antibotic for 5 days and if it doesn't clear up then Im to see him again. Okay so now I am thinking the worst, what happens if the antibotic doesn't work? Whats the next step? He said since its at the crease and I work out alot, maybe its just irritated from the sweat. So we will see what happens. I mean my gosh finally the boobs are perfect and now this!!!! He did say though that they look great and are very pretty.

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10-25-2006, 02:25 PM	#3
SER2TANGERIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 155 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Salt water is great! My rightie did the same thing to me. It actually spit the stitch out...YUCK!!! Anyways, keep in dry and clean it with warm salt water and it should really help it heal. Glad to hear everything else is looking good. XOXO

10-25-2006, 03:36 PM	#4
Jiggle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,278 Thanks: 43 Thanked 231 Times in 205 Posts	I'm sure they're fine. Mine were red for a while too and now they're looking great. Maybe he was just being pro-active and worrying a bit. I work out too.... so maybe that's why mine get red also??? I hope yours are fine!

10-25-2006, 03:54 PM	#5
Sparkle719 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 96 Thanks: 7 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	Tonya, Hey girl, sorry to hear you might be havin an infection! I think it could definately be due to working out, and sweating, and maybe your sports bra irritating the incision site. I've just started trying to get back to working out more, and I noticed my scars are usually more red afterwards too. So, it could be just the whole blood flow, sweat, irritation of it. But on a happy note, I'm glad to hear they're looking great!!! How's your hair??? Chat soon!

10-26-2006, 08:13 AM	#10
ARK Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 316 Thanks: 102 Thanked 63 Times in 58 Posts	Tonya, I had a similar problem at 4 weeks. One of my incisions was really red. I was freaking out! I called my PS and he thought is sounded like the stitch trying to come out. I was not put on antibiotics (I really wanted to be just to put my mind at ease), but I did go to the store and purchase a rinse. The next day, my incision started looking better. I also put gauze over it because my bra was bothering it too. Good luck and keep us posted!

10-26-2006, 09:21 AM	#12
KIMBERLY44 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 147 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	HI Tonya! I'm sure everything will work out . . . I checked out your latest pic! I love your hair (and the undies). Everything is lookin' good! How have you been?

10-26-2006, 10:39 AM	#14
karaoke Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 138 Thanked 291 Times in 254 Posts	Hey Tonya haven't heard from you in a while. Bummer about the infected incision but sounds like you got some good advice from the girls. I'm thrilled to hear that your boobs are gorgeous and that you're loving them! , right?

10-26-2006, 10:42 PM	#16
karaoke Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 138 Thanked 291 Times in 254 Posts	Well other than a UTI and a skanky yeast infection and a cold and my leftie not dropping, GREAT!!!! I'm really not that worried cause my breasts have softened up a great deal (altho not yet jigglified) and I have a PS appt coming up next Thurs.

10-27-2006, 08:44 AM	#18
JACQELINERT Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 903 Thanks: 412 Thanked 296 Times in 175 Posts	My incision oozed, went really red, and then spit a stitch at five weeks. I was worried at first, but it calmed right back down as soon as the stitch was out!