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Update ! Infection in bypass wound

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My surgeon decided to drain the infection site yesterday . A small incision at base of wound with local anaesthetic and a bit of squeezing and prodding ( I didn’t look )

He applied a gauze inside and a dressing on top . I stayed in last night and he had a look at it this morning and I can go home this afternoon. District nurses will call in on Tuesday and check it and change dressing.

Hopefully that is it now and I can get back to my road to recovery.

Thanks for all your messages and best wishes xx

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080311

Good news, fingers crossed that’s it sorted and as you said back on the road to recovery.Enjoy getting home this afternoon feet up.

Keep us up to date how you are doing.

Best wishes Pauline

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Barb6374

Good to hear you got sorted.Best wishes

😀

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Bishop1

Take care and a speedy recovery. Always in my prayers x x

Hello :-)

I knew they would sort it out ad glad they have :-)

I am sure you will soon be back on that road to recovery and there will be no stopping you when you are :-) x

So, no OHS needed then.Hopefully this inconvenience has been nipped in the bud and you can carry on with recovery and life👍

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