Ehhhhh If a surgeon cannot recognize an abscess that's not so hot. I don't know if your surgeon saw it in person. But your surgeon should be FULLY capable of recognizing abscess and delayed swelling. Its not necessarily their fault for it occurring, but that is a bit worrying

I had a bacterial infection in one of my labia minora around 8 weeks post-op. Massive swelling and holes opened up that resembled staph infections. Went a round of two high powered antibiotics plus Wound Debridement Surgery to clean out the remaining infection and fibrinous tissue it left behind. I'm now a year and a half post-op, and the only evidence of that experience is an extra wrinkle in that labia. At the time, it looked and felt horrible. But it was quickly treatable and resolvable. Hang in there, you're going to be okay.

After years of dealing with medical incompetence from so many Dr's I have learned that you have to speak up. Speak up for what you feel and don't back down. No one knows your body better than yourself. You are your best advocate. Don't hesitate to get a second or even a third opnion. Stand up for yourself and don't let anyone gaslight you into doubting how you feel.

This is the second time we’ve had a patient on here who had severe, life-threatening complications with this surgeon who was told by that surgeon that things were “fine” and that they should just stay at home and wait for weeks. Like you, they finally went to the ER and in their case found they had multiple fistulas. The doctors who saw them couldn’t believe that their surgeon had told them to ignore what was obviously alarming symptoms, and their vitals were really bad. They ended up with a colostomy. They had all kinds of internal bleeding and stuff.

I wouldn’t let this guy touch me with a ten foot pole. I am very sorry this happened to you, but you’re not the first patient to have serious complications that he both missed and who then had to have treated elsewhere.

I am so very sorry you are going through this. The first week or two there is massive swelling normally. Mine went down with ice packs and rest. Definately weeks 3 and 4 should have seen something not right. The swelling,redness, pain,and signs of an abscess/infection should be obvious. You should have had more than a cursory exam. Don't be put off and intimidated, have your concerns addressed. I am glad you sought a second opinion. Infections and dehiscense do happen and are no one's fault, especially dehiscense like 20 to 25%. The infection should have been recognized and treated. I send you healing and love through this difficult time. I wish you a speedy recovery. Charlie ps. Even surgeons are human make sure he knows what he missed in a non confrontational manner so he can learn to listen to patients and not brush them off.

Wow okay nah fuck that doctor sorry but that is not right I am sorry for your experience and hope that you feel better soon.

I'm so sorry this happened to you. Hopefully it gets resolved with no issues.

While swelling is normal and does last awhile, swelling from infection is generally very different from standard post surgical swelling. That surgeon should've done their due diligence and at the very least ordered some tests to rule things out. They definitely should've done better and honestly they don't seem particularly trustworthy.

Either way, again I hope you have a super speedy recovery.

Hi! How did it end up going? I'm curious

This is an absolute damn shame. I'm so sorry. Wishing you healing and good health.