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Ok so the problem I posted over the weekend ended up being an abscess. I got in to see my surgeon today and he cut it open, drained it and sent me home with packing inside. He said it is a ribbon like packing material and I'm supposed to take it out after 24 hours.


I have questions now that the anesthesia is wearing off. How do I have a BM with this packing material hanging out? Do I need to worry if it gets stool on it? It's really painful down there - how in the world do I get this packing out? The nurse suggested taking a couple of pain pills and then laying in the tub and just pulling it out. She said there's quite a bit in there so I will just need to keep pulling.

Can you guys please give me some advice? I'm in a lot of pain and very nervous about having to remove this packing tomorrow afternoon. Also worried about all the BM's between now and then.

Thank you and please, any advice at all would very appreciated.

Wendy

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Thank you Rachel and TE Marie. My husband pulled the packing out for me while I was in the tub. It hurt to even touch it so I couldn't do it. It was excruciating! However, once I soaked in a hot bath, it started to feel a little better. Today, the pain is still there but much improved over yesterday.


I'm hoping each day continues to get better and this thing heals.

Thank you both for answering my posts, it really helped me feel at ease with what was going on.
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W wsh6745Member
Thanks for asking John. I'm doing much better. I had a follow up appt last week and the entrance of the drainage site wasn't healed and could fit the head of a q-tip in there so he is concerned that it may be a fistula or that it may get infected again. In order to help it heal, he used a chemical to cauterize it - that was not fun. It was uncomfortable for a day or so but I feel pretty good now.

I have a barium test and pouch endoscopy scheduled for Oct 21st so he is going to check the abscess area again then.

How are you? Thank you so much for following up.

Wendy
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