Help!! Query wound infection

[tweetyburd]

Hi ladies, I’m 7 weeks post op tomorrow, had TAH & to be fair have healed really well. This afternoon I started to feel a bit yuck & felt like I’d got period pains. When I had a look at my wound it’s the most red it’s ever been!!! It’s a bit sticky but not oozing, wondering if it’s a start of a infection or maybe because it’s been quite warm today etc. Any advice is most welcome xx

[StIvesmaid]

Hi tweetyburd! Is it hotter to touch around the scar than the rest of your skin? If it is you may have an infection. If I were you go straight to your GP/surgery nurse, whoever you can see first. If it is just the heat they will tell you straightaway! If you can’t get to see GP/nurse go see a pharmacist. Don’t delay because you’ll only worry anyway. Good luck!

[tweetyburd]

Thank u StIvesmaid, just got back from seeing the GP & he doesn’t think it’s infected more like a rash from the warm weather etc 🙈 given me some cream. Must admit it does look better this morning compared to last night but don’t need to worry over the weekend etc now xx

[StIvesmaid in reply to tweetyburd]

Result! Always best to be on the safe side, you did the right thing seeing your GP. Have a good weekend xx

[HellyLlewelly in reply to tweetyburd]

Good job!