Can anyone reassure me. my leg started weeping 7 weeks after the op. GP not helpful, treating as infected but not working.

[richardooo]

I'm new. Had tissue AVR on 22/5/19

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If you are not having any luck with GP, then go to A&E. If you go now it should be relatively quiet too!

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

I think you may need referral to a Specialist Wound/Tissue Viability Nurse. They have the experience and some special dressings that can draw out infection. Besides A&E you could go to a Minor Injuries Unit or Urgent Care Unit. Good luck!

[Dolphin14]

Wouldn't you call the surgeon about the leg? They did the work?

Have they taken a culture of the drainage?

[Lezzers in reply to Dolphin14]

It's more usual to see the GP/nurse.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Lezzers]

Oh ok

Here the surgeon would want to know because a post op infection effects the statistics for the doctor

My brother had bypass and valve in September and was told to call surgery for any incision issues. Do not let anyone else touch it.

But that's here.

Thank you for letting me know.

[Lezzers in reply to Dolphin14]

I would think getting an appt to see the surgeon/consultant would take too long if urgent attention is needed.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Lezzers]

Yes that's understandable

We do it a little different here.

Most surgeons want to watch their work then they sign off once all is healed up etc.