singedwings25
07-31-2006, 09:40 AM
Hello,
I had surgery last week to remove a "boil" on the back of my waist. The official diagnosis was cellulitis with a staph infection (though a blood culture revealed it was not in my blood). I have several questions if you will indulge me.
The induration measured approximately 6 inches long by 4 inches high, protruding a great bit from the surface. Since surgeons removed the abscess, my Mom has noticed that the drainage is now light pink and light tan and sometimes has the consistency of mucous. Is this natural for a post op incision (1 sq ")? She is a nurse and insists that it is healing extraordinarily well on the inside, though I'm curious to know if this sounds normal. She also noticed that a tiny flesh-colored bump appeared on the inside wall of the incision only to disappear 24 hours later. Is this cause for alarm?
In addition, the area above the initial "boil" is still very firm though there is no pain. Is this merely internal scar tissue?
When the abscess was drained, the surgeons were careful to apply pressure to my side since the pain and infection had began wrapping around my waist almost half of the way to my belly button from the induration. Almost all of the pain has subsided in that area as well as the initial area. However the surgeons failed to apply pressure to and drain the furthermost area of my waist (in the front) and that same area is still somewhat painful (think occasional sharp/blunt pains). Will this eventually subside?
I am not scheduled for a post op appointment for a month at the university hospital where I received treatment, so I would really appreciate a response. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Crystal
I had surgery last week to remove a "boil" on the back of my waist. The official diagnosis was cellulitis with a staph infection (though a blood culture revealed it was not in my blood). I have several questions if you will indulge me.
The induration measured approximately 6 inches long by 4 inches high, protruding a great bit from the surface. Since surgeons removed the abscess, my Mom has noticed that the drainage is now light pink and light tan and sometimes has the consistency of mucous. Is this natural for a post op incision (1 sq ")? She is a nurse and insists that it is healing extraordinarily well on the inside, though I'm curious to know if this sounds normal. She also noticed that a tiny flesh-colored bump appeared on the inside wall of the incision only to disappear 24 hours later. Is this cause for alarm?
In addition, the area above the initial "boil" is still very firm though there is no pain. Is this merely internal scar tissue?
When the abscess was drained, the surgeons were careful to apply pressure to my side since the pain and infection had began wrapping around my waist almost half of the way to my belly button from the induration. Almost all of the pain has subsided in that area as well as the initial area. However the surgeons failed to apply pressure to and drain the furthermost area of my waist (in the front) and that same area is still somewhat painful (think occasional sharp/blunt pains). Will this eventually subside?
I am not scheduled for a post op appointment for a month at the university hospital where I received treatment, so I would really appreciate a response. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Crystal