LAVH Abscess sisters out there?

Anyone have to be admitted back to the hospital for abscess? Did yours have to be drained? On day 3 of Cipro/Flagella Antibiotics every 6 and 12 hours by IV in hospital. They said if my fever comes back I will need to transfer out to a nearby hospital that does CT guided drainage of abscess. Thanks for any help.

Hello, Kity here...
Dear csm2007, Your surgery was the day before my surgery...I am so sorry you are having to go through this...I've only had normal drainage but I am constantly checking and worrying especially if I get a twinge, pain or feel flushed. Please post how you are doing.

Know I am praying for a swift recovery for you and wish you well ASAP ! ! !

Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers, !

Kity

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Originally Posted by Kity Hello, Kity here... Dear csm2007, Your surgery was the day before my surgery...I am so sorry you are having to go through this...I've only had normal drainage but I am constantly checking and worrying especially if I get a twinge, pain or feel flushed. Please post how you are doing. Know I am praying for a swift recovery for you and wish you well ASAP ! ! ! Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers, ! Kity

Update: I am home now from three days in the hospital, it would appear that the constant push of IV antibiotics worked. I was sent home with a two week regimen of another antibiotic to take by mouth, and to return immediately if I get a fever or abdominal pain. Thanks for your response and concern.

Hello, Kity here, Great News csm2007 ! So glad you are out of hospital...Now the hard work sets in....You have to Let Go and Let Others help YOU ! Even if you feel like you "can" do something on the HysterSister's list of Don'ts...don't do it...you owe it to your recovery to just let your body heal. It is really hard not to do everyday things but you don't want to impede your progress...

Keep reading and making posts on the HysterSister site...if in doubt about something you probably should not do, look it up. This group has a wealth of information to help you have a full recovery...read the articles and view the videos the HysterSisters have produced for us "newbies"...and post...someone is about to go through what we went through last week and they may need our help !...

Please be sure not to bend, stoop or pick up anything heavy...if you drop it let someone help you pick it up or just leave it till someone can help you...You still may have to do some things...but you can get inventive, think through the process and find the easiest way to do it...Think ahead and let others help you "ahead of time"...by pre-planning...

Again, I am so glad you are home and on the road to a full recovery...!

All the Best, Kity...!...

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Originally Posted by csm2007 Update: I am home now from three days in the hospital, it would appear that the constant push of IV antibiotics worked. I was sent home with a two week regimen of another antibiotic to take by mouth, and to return immediately if I get a fever or abdominal pain. Thanks for your response and concern.

My surgery was December 8 (last year), and I too had an abcess about 2 weeks out. I was able to stay out of the hospital, but just barely. I am 87 days out now, and basically back to normal, except for being off what should have been my "normal" recovery timeline.

I am still draining and my cuff is not healed yet, which my doctor says is normal for having what we've had going on. Seems like forever to be fully healed, but being back at work and regular life takes my mind off things.

I'm glad you are out of the hospital and on the road to full recovery. Take it easy and you'll be feeling great very soon! Best of luck to you!

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Originally Posted by NeonMoonlight My surgery was December 8 (last year), and I too had an abcess about 2 weeks out. I was able to stay out of the hospital, but just barely. I am 87 days out now, and basically back to normal, except for being off what should have been my "normal" recovery timeline. I am still draining and my cuff is not healed yet, which my doctor says is normal for having what we've had going on. Seems like forever to be fully healed, but being back at work and regular life takes my mind off things. I'm glad you are out of the hospital and on the road to full recovery. Take it easy and you'll be feeling great very soon! Best of luck to you!

Thank you! :