Re: - Autumn/G-tube question

[Guest guest]

Hi . Sorry to hear about Ian's g-tube troubles. After Autumn's

surgery, she had an infection of a stitch in her stomach which formed

into an abcess which was contained, so it didn't spread inside her. It

moved to the surface of her site and then stuff came out...it wasn't

pretty. She also got a lot of granulation tissue there because the

some of the stitch from the stomach was hiding under some skin. The

doc thought he removed all of it but a couple of weeks later I found

more stitch coming out of new granulation tissue. Her site remained

red for a long time and it leaked and still leaks gunk around the site,

not puss though. Also, the area where she had her issues and infection

remains red and the doctor said that they think it has turned into a

scar from everything....anyways, I went to the surgeon a few times for

all of this just to make sure. I remember her infection was wrongly

diagnosed in teh ER ( a yeast rash ) and I filed a complaint which they

are taking very seriously.

Anyways, I would definitly recommend going back to the doctor. A red

site could mean so many things....infection, irritation, granulation

tissue, a yeast rash...etc.

Hope this may help some??? Good luck, it took a long time for Autumn's

site to calm down from post surgery issues. It looks great now thanks

to this cream we use and iv sponge pads under the button, although it

still gets red and goop comes out under the button.... and I am told

that may last a long time.

mom to Autumn RSS, Summer SGA possible RSS, Ocean, Skye

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> Hi . I have a quick question for you. How long - if you

> remember - was Autumn's g-tube site a little red? Or was it ever? I

> think I remember you saying she had a little infection? Ian's

> wound/site is getting better on the antibiotics, but, his site is

> still bright red and still has puss (of which I can't seem to clean

> out). I'm thinking I may have to take him in on Monday again just to

> get another look at it by the doc.

> Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

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> - H

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[Guest guest]

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I saw that responded to you but I just wanted to say that I hope Ian

is feeling better. I would definitely get it looked at. It's always better to

be safe than sorry. How is his mood?

B

and Kelli

advocate22003 wrote:

Hi . I have a quick question for you. How long - if you

remember - was Autumn's g-tube site a little red? Or was it ever? I

think I remember you saying she had a little infection? Ian's

wound/site is getting better on the antibiotics, but, his site is

still bright red and still has puss (of which I can't seem to clean

out). I'm thinking I may have to take him in on Monday again just to

get another look at it by the doc.

Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

- H

[Guest guest]

- ditto - I didn't realize you went through THAT much with

Autumn. I will definately be calling the doc tomorrow. I think the

site is finally getting a " scab " - but, I'm not pleased with it

entirely. I have noticed a complete turn around with his

personality and he has become remarkeably more active - so, I'm

confident the medicine is doing something. Thank you so much for

your response and I appreciate your insight on the situation. I

will ask the doc tomorrow what she thinks and I will keep you posted.

Thank you again.

- H

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> > Hi . I have a quick question for you. How long - if

you

> > remember - was Autumn's g-tube site a little red? Or was it

ever? I

> > think I remember you saying she had a little infection? Ian's

> > wound/site is getting better on the antibiotics, but, his site

is

> > still bright red and still has puss (of which I can't seem to

clean

> > out). I'm thinking I may have to take him in on Monday again

just to

> > get another look at it by the doc.

> > Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

> >

> > - H

> >

>

[Guest guest]

- thanks - I agree <grin>. You know - his mood is SO much

better. Before we started him on the antibiotics - he would not

move in the morning and wanted me to carry him out. He would lay

for over an hour in the morning before really getting " motivated " to

do anything. Once we got him on the antibiotics this last

Wednesday - the next morning I saw a remarkeable difference - he was

sitting up in bed, calling for me as usual, and then when we saw me

stood up. He hadn't done this since before his surgery!! So, he

definately has improved. And, he is constantly going all day - so,

it has definately helped. I just am concerned it is not where it

should be at this time and was looking for more input. Thank you so

much for your thoughts and concern - i so much appreciate it.

- H

> Hi . I have a quick question for you. How long - if

you

> remember - was Autumn's g-tube site a little red? Or was it

ever? I

> think I remember you saying she had a little infection? Ian's

> wound/site is getting better on the antibiotics, but, his site is

> still bright red and still has puss (of which I can't seem to

clean

> out). I'm thinking I may have to take him in on Monday again just

to

> get another look at it by the doc.

> Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

>

> - H

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