Earlier this year, I underwent a surgery that required the removal of mesh and repair of the colon. After 3 weeks in the hospital, I was sent home with a vacuum to assist in the closing of the surgical wound. After a week with the vacuum, the device was disconnected and I was left to heal on my own.
The wound appeared to be healing nicely until I was moving. I did not lift any items that were heavy, but the bending and twisting during the packing opened a small area in the scar area. At least this is what I thought.
I have been treating the open wound just like I was told to do after my surgery. The wound has increased in size during the last couple of month. The wound started the size of the tip of a pencil. Earlier this week the wound was the size of a pencil eraser. I have kept the wound covered and I change the bandage 3 times a day. I went to the dr. and was told I was doing the proper techniques for keeping the wound dry and clean.
Now this morning (only 4 days later) the wound is burning and has grown to the size of a ping pong ball. I called the physician and was told this is normal. I know it is not normal, I have had many experiences with wounds and such. I have also had MRSA 3 times in previous surgical wounds. I am now becoming concerned with the way this wound is expanding. Any other ideas?
