Posted 7/20/2012 1:09 AM (GMT 0)
Looking for a little comfort here!
I just had surgery for a herniated disk in the lumbar region (L5,S1) 13 days ago, had my staples removed in two different appointment's (first they removed only half) and the last of my 13 staples were removed this past Monday. I feel fine, have no pain but for the normal discomfort that is to be expected, am up and about, walking around BUT 2 days ago my incision started oozing! I have a little gap, about half a centimeter long, that is oozing. It is a clear, slightly pinkish secretion, I called my Dr and he said this was normal for some people, and not to worry unless it hurt, turned red or hot or if I got a fever. He recommended I just cover it with a sterile gauze and that it would close up over time. I did just as he said, but am "wearing" a maxi pad over the wound to absorb the ooze. So as reassuring as he was I am kinda freaking out here!!! Anyone ever encounter this before???
Freaking out here!!!!