3 weeks post op ANOTHER infection.

[Kpt95]

hi guys, I’m now 3 weeks post op, I’m on my 3rd lot of antibiotics as the incision area behind the frenulum is now all infected. Did anyone else have issues with numerous infections after there op? Really knocking me down!

[Arclight1979]

Sorry to hear that, bro, that's rough. Keep us posted how this third course goes and hopefully it's the last one.

[Carrerjet]

Are you keeping hygiene and applying antibiotic ointment properly? If you are getting infected too often, there may be internal issue with your immune system. Try getting a lab test if your doc prescribe

[Kpt95 in reply to Carrerjet]

Yes cleaning twice a day with warm salt water & drying thorough. Was never prescribed ointment to use. Just told to keep it clean.

[Carrerjet in reply to Kpt95]

Doc didn't prescribe you t-bact or mupirocin or neosporin ointment? Doesn't seem your doc is professional, change him

[Kpt95 in reply to Carrerjet]

It was through our national health service.

[Carrerjet in reply to Kpt95]

Well idk about nhs as I am from India. Although, I strongly suggest to visit a good urologist. If you keep getting frequent infections, it will delay your healing.

[Kpt95 in reply to Carrerjet]

The doctor said that’s the next stage. They sent a sample off for testing also.

[Norwich1 Moderator in reply to Kpt95]

I am pleased that your doctor is helping your journey to full recovery.

[Kpt95 in reply to Norwich1]

they have been very good when I’ve contacted them they usually have me in within the hour. I was worried because the hospital discharged me straight back to the GP after the surgery, I’ve seen a lot of people having follow ups with the surgeon but wasn’t the case for me.

[Man7Cut in reply to Kpt95]

The fact that they've sent off a sample should determine exactly what strain of bacteria is causing the infection. It could be that the antibiotics you've had weren't suitable for that strain so didn't kill it off.

[Kpt95 in reply to Man7Cut]

I’ve not heard anything back yet, it’s been over 48hours now I’m not sure how quick they are with it! I’m currently on 500mg Flucloxacillin for 7 days

[Man7Cut in reply to Kpt95]

How fast varies in different health board areas but hopefully the antibiotic you're on will shift it. That's the only one that put a stop to my mate's infection

[Norwich1 Moderator in reply to Carrerjet]

This is in line with the desire of the medical profession to cut down on antibiotic use unless actually needed. If you are prone to infections, rather than just using antibiotics it might make sense to find out why that is happening. I have a T-cell leukaemia so know that I should take an antibiotic or an antiviral - if needed!

[Diabetic71]

I had my first surgery a year ago. Two weeks after, I got a nasty infection that sent me to the hospital for four days. Since then, I have had almost monthly infections. I had my third surgery last Friday to clean out the infection. It's not hygiene. I have diabetes and other autoimmune issues. It has been a year of hell. Good luck.