3 weeks post lap does anybody know if my belly button looks infected

[Pinknatt]

Does anybody think this could be infected under my belly button 3 weeks post op laproscopy adhesions removal. Anybody else had this happen only started to go red yesterday but looks worse tonight thanks.

[emmaquinny]

Redness definitely a sign of infection I would get that checked ASAP x

[Pinknatt]

I had an infection a week after lap had antibiotic finished them early last week been back at work for 2 days which entails heavy lifting and constantly on my feet and this is whats happened.

[Moreteaplease]

Definitely get it checked for reassurance. Am on antibiotic cream for button infection post lap 4 weeks ago - mines not red but very oozy 😖 any signs of infection (of which new/worsening redness is one!) is worthy of a check up 👍🏼 Hope it settles quickly for you xx

[Pinknatt in reply to Moreteaplease]

Thanks so much im going to phone doctorsthis morning.

[mrswesley1302]

Mine started going like that a few days ago. Currently 18 days post lap. I got some TCP liquid and sat with it in my belly button for about half an hour at a time three times a day. After 2 days the redness went away and the wounds have completely healed over. I've had no redness now for about three days.

[mrswesley1302 in reply to mrswesley1302]

Ps it stings like a b***h when you do it, but it killed the infection without antibiotics.

[Pinknatt in reply to mrswesley1302]

Got appointment with doc this morning hopefully get sorted getting pxxed off now.

[mrswesley1302 in reply to Pinknatt]

They should give you antibiotics for it. I freaked out but when the infection went away it started to heal really quickly. How are you feeling otherwise? I hope your surgery went well.