Buzz 502 #1 Posted December 9, 2019 I don't know if many of you remember but back in August I had a pacemaker put in after years of having Sick Sinus Syndrome. I felt better after the surgery than I had in years. A couple of weeks later I noticed some redness and swelling around the incision. I had an infection that they tried to cure with antibiotics but no success. October 23 they operated and removed the pacemaker and sent me home with an open wound. They attached a woundVAC to it and that basically seals it like a seal-a-meal does so it heals from the inside out. Had to walk around carrying the vacuum pump attached with a 6 foot hose. Not as much fun as it sounds. I have a nurse come to the house 3 days to check on it and change the dressing. It's healed enough to ditch the vacuum but still needs the dressing changed. They set a date of January 7 to put a new one in on the other side. Something else to look forward to. My body doesn't like to have people cut it with a scalpel. A few years ago I had back surgery. Surgery went great but developed a massive bacterial infection that darn near killed me. Now this. Two surgeries, two different surgeons, two different surgical groups, two different hospitals, two different hospital systems, same result. Infection. I hope third time is the charm. I'll keep you posted. 3 1 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,782 #2 Posted December 9, 2019 Doesn't sound like a basket of roses Buzz... no fun at all ...yes please keep us posted and prayers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,666 #3 Posted December 9, 2019 Jeez Buzz, I wish you the best! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #4 Posted December 9, 2019 ditch the pacemaker and stick a kohler in there 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,081 #5 Posted December 9, 2019 My wife and I have been doing our part to keep the medical community and all of its practitioners prosperous. Thankfully we have not experienced any infections. I pray your next procedure will be successful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,268 #6 Posted December 9, 2019 Sorry to hear this Buzz, let’s hope the third time is the charm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #7 Posted December 9, 2019 Best of luck pal. Hope all goes better this time around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,985 #8 Posted December 9, 2019 Man, you'll do anything to get a cute little nurse to visit you huh? Stop screwing around and get that taken care of Buzz. Wishing you the best! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,305 #9 Posted December 9, 2019 Bummer Buzz! Hope the next procedure goes smoooooothly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #10 Posted December 9, 2019 Wishing you the best on this next surgery, Buzz! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,871 #11 Posted December 9, 2019 sounds a little dicey buzz. Is there anything on the prevent side that can be done to derail the infection before surgery? Maybe there is a special infection doctor that can help?? I know the last time i went in to the OR, there were a bunch of protocol changes with prepping the day before, three showers with special soap was one. Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #12 Posted December 10, 2019 Keeping you in my prayers for success Buzz. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firsttimer 22 #13 Posted December 11, 2019 (edited) Thoughts and prayers Buzz ! My wife contacted A superbug infection last May and ended up having to do 48 days in the hospital she has artificial knees in both legs they had to take them apart and completely clean them, she had the drain in her stomach also, then when she came home she had to go to the hospital every day at the same time for an hour to get an antibiotic IV, be really careful with them infections are nothing to mess with !! If it gets bad request the CDC they seem to be up in the knowledge of all the infections and helped her the most of anybody. sending good luck you way. Edited December 11, 2019 by Firsttimer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz 502 #14 Posted December 11, 2019 Thanks Firsttimer. CDC was involved from the git go. Sounds like your wife went through hell, hope she has recovered. I have home health care to change dressing and if needed would have done the IV antibiotic treatment at my home. Wound is healing nicely so far almost ready for round three. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,427 #15 Posted December 11, 2019 (edited) Down here in Maryland we have hospitals like Johns Hopkins where the surgeons actually wash their hands and sterilize their equipment. Might make a difference. Just kidding. I hope #3 goes better for you. Edited December 12, 2019 by rmaynard Spelling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz 502 #16 Posted December 13, 2019 On 12/11/2019 at 6:22 PM, rmaynard said: Down here in Maryland we have hospitals like Johns Hopkins where the surgeons actually wash their hands and sterilize their equipment. Might make a difference. Just kidding. I hope #3 goes better for you. Thanks Bob I needed that. Back surgery was Virtua Hospital system. Pacemaker in was Inspira. Pacemaker out and new one in is being done by Penn Presbyterian Cardiology. Supposed to be one of the best. We will see. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
