What the heck is this?

[Mrbojangles]

community nurses were concerned my clamshell wound following transplant on March 17 was still weeping and yesterday they spotted this …..

I have sent pics to transplant team for comments but as I am having biopsy tomorrow I am sure they will sort it out.

Any thoughts??

[Caspiana]

It' may be infected that looks like pus . If it is weeping then it probably is. It should be washed gently everyday with mild soap and then leave it to dry with no top on. Please make sure they see you as soon as possible. For us it takes ages for anything to heal because of the immunosuppressants. I hope it resolves soon. xx 😊👍

[Mrbojangles in reply to Caspiana]

The nurses clean it but then put 2 layers of “special” pads on .

In hospital tomorrow so answers expected.

[Donald_1931 in reply to Mrbojangles]

Maggots?

[Caspiana in reply to Mrbojangles]

I wouldn't do the pads if possible unless there is a reason you have to have them. It needs air. Wash daily and leave to dry. Wear light cotton clothes. Trapping the air in only makes the infection worse the germs will have a field day. Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Pseudomonas are common issues with surgical wounds. Hopefully they will prescribe antibiotics. I hope you are not too uncomfortable. Take care. 💐

[sassy59]

l would say infection too Mrb and hope it’s all sorted out as soon as possible. Good luck to you. Xxx❤️

[Mrbojangles in reply to sassy59]

nurse thinks it maybe an internal suture which hasn’t dissolved!!!!

[sassy59 in reply to Mrbojangles]

Could well be. Thinking of you. Xxx💜

[Dottie11 in reply to Mrbojangles]

If it hasnt dissolved could be why causing an infection maybe .

[JJ_7]

There is great advice above so I won't repeat what others have said. Just a short note to wish you the best for your follow-up biopsy tomorrow. Hope it goes well and you get some answers. Best wishes JJ xxx🤞❤️❤️

[Patk1]

Looks infected - did they take it swab for path lab? Do show hospital x

[Alberta56]

Best wishes. hope this is promptly sorted. xxx

[Hazel-mary]

hope it is sorted very soon xx

[BronchyBronwen]

Sorry to see this. Good advice from others. I really wish you well with a good outcome. xxx

[Cloudancer]

Hope it gets sorted soon.Great advice from your fellow lung buddies above.

Let us know how you get on x

[B0xermad]

Hope you get the hospital to look into it and get a resolution it does look like an infection

[Zand60]

Best wishes winging their way to you 👍🙏💖 xx

[Greenthorn]

Tell the maggot to f off!

[Mellywelly]

That looks a bit mind boggling, they will sort you out chook. Looks like your body is getting rid of puss. Keep us posted. 👍

[Shirleyj]

Hope the hospital sort it out, let us know how you get on 🙂

[Biofreak]

Obviously show hospital and good luck with your biopsy. Looks like antibiotics required but hospital will know. They could probably rush through swab results to determine if inflected and prescribe appropriate antibiotics. Good luck.

[Izb1]

I am sure the biospy will tell them what this is and fingers crossed it can be dealt with quickly. As Caspiana says leaving it to the open air heals better and you certainly dont want any infections, let us know x

[Nula2]

You must be very worried. Hope you get it sorted asap. Keep us posted xxx

[Timberman]

Looks like an infection but seems to have been caught early.

[Dottie11]

Take care hope sorted soon . xx

[Blackbird9]

Looks to me like you have an infection pics not great could be a runaway suture ..I would have it checked ASAP ...leave it covered with any available dressings you have 💜

[watergazer]

Hope you get it sorted soon 🤗

[MoyB]

Wishing you all the best for whatever it is to be sorted out quickly so you can continue to recover without too much more worry. xx Moy

[Ern007]

Sorry for late replies, looks inflamed so could be infection.