Goal : make it through the next 24-hours
Well ladies and gents, after seven weeks of smooth sailing regarding my pin sites, I am sorry to report that has come to an end. *sad face* Dr. Ogawa warned me before surgery that therewas a 90% chance of getting some sort of infection at the pin sites, simply due to the fact I have wires sticking out of my leg. (Still, this was the time I was hoping to remain in the bottom 10%.)
I first noticed some irregular oozing from one of my wires on Friday, but I thought it was due to the pressure from my ace bandage I was wearing. Besides, after pin care and a clear pass from my doctor during my visit, there seemed to be nothing to fear.
However, more oozing occurred yesterday, forcing me to clean the site again – this time with benodine. Benodine not only cleans the sites, but helps dry the sites as well. The benodine worked its magic as the oozing seemed to cease. But, I slept in a state of discomfort last night.
All night, I felt a smarting, burning sensation coming from this particular site. When I woke up this morning, I saw there was more build up around the pin and it hurts – very uncomfortable! I know my doctor placed a standing order for antibiotics in case something like this occurred. I have already asked my friend to pick the meds up later today and have placed a call to Dr. Ogawa, because I don’t want to take any chances at this point.
Being in this frame is a rollercoaster ride; I swear I am trying to hold on but I’m truly ready for this car to pull in.
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