Staph plus 2nd bacterial infection

[Cupcake85 485]

I have a small hole underneath my crease incision and a swab test confirmed staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii infections. I’m on my second course of antibiotics but I’m feeling a bit freaked out. The hole still hasn’t scabbed over, I’m not sure how long it’s supposed to take. I see my surgeon and his nurse again Monday.

[margaretriver 20]

Oh no hun that’s terrible! They will reasses the wound once the infection has cleared up. How long is the “hole”? Hoping for quick recovery!! Yes

[Cupcake85 485]

8 hours ago, margaretriver said:

Oh no hun that’s terrible! They will reasses the wound once the infection has cleared up. How long is the “hole”? Hoping for quick recovery!! Yes

It’s underneath the actual incision and it’s not too long. Maybe the length of a grain of raw rice.

I should have stayed off google. I googled because I’ve never heard of Acinetobacter baumannii and I’ve read that plus staph are superbugs resistant to many antibiotics. I’m so glad that I called health direct for advice who told me to go see a gp immediately.

[vlinder 603]

PLEASE stay on top of this !!!

I have had a LOT of problems with this (as per my story) and now, can't have more 'cosmetic' surgery ,.too risky.

But the good thing was, with my surgeon we got eventually on top of it.

[Cupcake85 485]

10 minutes ago, vlinder said:

PLEASE stay on top of this !!!

I have had a LOT of problems with this (as per my story) and now, can't have more 'cosmetic' surgery ,.too risky.

But the good thing was, with my surgeon we got eventually on top of it.

I’ve been back to the walk in clinic and still have a temperature. I’ve been prescribed even more antibiotics.

[vlinder 603]

yes, that's to be expected , and for starter's , the normal regime to follow. As a normal practice you should be on it for 3 month.

My thoughts are with you , xo

[sabP 750]

So sorry to hear this @Cupcake85 I hope the antibiotics take effect soon and you start to heal. Thoughts are with you, take care xoxo

[Cupcake85 485]

My surgeon saw me today along with his nurse and they were both happy with how I’m looking. Keep on top of taking my antibiotics and a follow up in another week. Basically because I had a spitting stitch (dissolvable) the bacteria was able to get in.

[sabP 750]

3 hours ago, Cupcake85 said:

My surgeon saw me today along with his nurse and they were both happy with how I’m looking. Keep on top of taking my antibiotics and a follow up in another week. Basically because I had a spitting stitch (dissolvable) the bacteria was able to get in.

Thank you for the update and that sounds promising and treatable!

[I HaveBoobs 951]

Oh wow so sorry to hear you're going through this but glad to hear that its getting better slowly, keeping my fingers crossed for a speedy recovery, on a side note make sure you have a good probiotic to take after all those antibiotics.