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Post-Treatment => Post-Treatment => Topic started by: Catflower on May 17, 2007, 10:05:10 am

Title: Update
Post by: Catflower on May 17, 2007, 10:05:10 am

Here's an update on my post AN surgery experience.  My incision became infected and opened up exposing the 6 x 6 cm metal mesh that was inserted during the AN surgery.  I had to go back to surgery to have this all opened up, cleaned out, metal mesh removed and sutured.  I came home yesterday on six weeks of IV antibiotics.  I'm hooked up two hours twice a day until the end of June.

What an experience this has been.

Linda in WV

Title: Re: Update
Post by: Omaschwannoma on May 17, 2007, 10:45:15 am

Hi Linda,

I am sorry your experience was tougher than most.  I do hope you are feeling a little better each day.  I'm glad you are able to touch base with us here.  Know that I am thinking about you and wish you a speedier recovery from your set back. 

Title: Re: Update
Post by: Shrnwldr on May 24, 2007, 08:28:59 am

I am so sorry to hear about this.  Wishing nothing but continued positive recovery from this point out.  Take care and know you are in my prayers. Sharon

Title: Re: Update
Post by: Jim Scott on May 24, 2007, 09:22:52 am

Hi, Linda:

Glad you're home but sorry to learn of your post-op experience with infection, antibiotics, etc. and your extended hospital stay.

I trust that you'll heal quickly now that the problem has been resolved and you'll be able to put this experience behind you as you move forward, one step at a time.  Rest and look to your now-AN-free future.  We're here for you whenever you wish to visit.

Take care, Catflower.

Jim