When will this improve?

Hi all. I knew going into these 3 surgeries and recoveries would be very difficult, but I thought almost 2 weeks after my takedown I'd be doing better, especially having been told this last surgery was the "easy recovery." My incision is infected so not only am I on abx, but it had to be opened up and I have to pack it twice a day for probably a month. I'm still in so much pain, so swollen and miserable! Although this is better than the stoma, I'm anxious for this to get better! Any suggestions how to get through this? Thanks!

Thanks Sue, I cannot believe how much difficulty I've had every single step. Scheduled to return to work April 21 and just praying I can. I've got an hour commute and can't just sit at a desk all day. Hopefully the next few weeks will be nice to me.

It will get better. :) It takes some people longer than others sometimes. Everyone is unique so you can't take it to heart that it will be easy for you. My incision was infected after my step one and remember what a drag that was packing it everyday. That certainly won't make you feel great. Don't push yourself. Is it possible you can delay your return to work? I just remember it was like a light switch clicked on and I started feeling so much better. Hopefully that will happen for you in the coming weeks. Hang in there!