MRSA infection, anyone?

Hello My HysterSisters

I had an LAVH on 11/11/09. everything has been going great beside very tired. The problem is my belly button started oozing about a week ago. So I went for my post op (which turned into an 8 wk apt due to weather) and they took a culture. The nurse called me back today to let me know it came back as MRSA. Has anyone had this happen to them. Do I need to be concerned about my children? All I know about this is there was a big hype about it in the news. How did this happen at 7 weeks post op??? I hope some one out there can give me some insite on this! Thank you girls!

Hi there,

I haven't had that experience but wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers and that I hope your drs get that cleared up for you fast. Best wishes,

Thank you I do to! My poor DH is scared to even sleep in the same bed as me because he has sever psoriasis, and alot of open wounds because of it. He also has a compromised immune system due to the meds. I feel lost and very confused. I am not sleeping at night and now this. I feel like this should all be past me because I am now 9 weeks post op! When is it ever going to end. I am almost regretting this whole decision.

I did not have this problem, but my youngest has had it recurring for 3 yrs since his hearing aid implant surgery. It can also reappear as boils on his thighs, back, and surgical site behind his ear. I get him to the dr. immediately, but practice precautions. I clean his site (when it happens) with gloves and saline, I bandage it during the day when he is up and moving so he can not touch it, have him wash his hands frequently, and wash his clothes separately.

Luckily he has had any recurrences in almost a year and when following the directions heals quickly with care and anit-biotics. The key is getting it diagnosed and treated quickly, then practicing the precautions at home. I hoped that helps.

Just wanted to add keep the site cleaned and it seems it is in a spot where it will be covered. So unless the person is in direct contact with the area, and like your husband with a compromised immune system and open sores then touches them, then there could be contamination. But keep it clean, bandaged as directed, wash your clothes separately, the anti-biotics should start working you will be fine. Just keep in contact with the dr. if it seems to be getting worse. My son's always healed quickly with the anit-biotics.