Two surgeries at once help?

[Roger11]

Hey guys, exactly 1 year ago today, i had a pilonidal abcess cut out, (big sucker near my arse crack). Was cut and drained and packed, all was fine up until a few months ago it returned but lucky all i needed was antibiotics and it went away, now i got a referal to a surgeon as my doctor told me, sooner or later whenever it may be the abscess will just keep returning unless i have it surgically removed(not just cut and drained again like i had) something about the whole skin area has to removed etc etc. Now im getting paranoid its going to return or start returning soon as the area is what i think a little tender, altho could all be in my head im not really sure. Im on holidays in 9 weeks time and the last thing i want is the abcess returing or giving me grief near that time.

Also i have an infected big toe, a long time ago i had surgery on both big toes for ingrown toenails, now my big toe on my left foot is somehow infected again, went to the doctor and got some antibiotics and they did nothing.

My questions are, instead of having 2 different dates and surgeries, what are the chances of these 2 incidents getting operated on together? Same day etc.?

Any input appreciated, cheers.

[Hoggage_54]

[Times Roman]

had two separate xmas of 13. hernia and ruptured appendix.

tell em they will save money by only having to give you the happy sauce once instead of twice and you should be g2g

[Times Roman]

I didn't bother to read all the creepy shit. just his Q at the end. what? does he got some kind of ass rot or something?

[lovbyts]

I have a friend who had a similar issue with her toe and antibiotics not doing anything to help. I will get the information from her and let you know because she ended up having to have her toe amputated but shouldn't have if they had diagnosed it properly.

Ill let you know as soon as I know.

[Roger11]

I have a friend who had a similar issue with her toe and antibiotics not doing anything to help. I will get the information from her and let you know because she ended up having to have her toe amputated but shouldn't have if they had diagnosed it properly.

Ill let you know as soon as I know.

lol ****, didnt realise we were still living in the early 1900s where amputated bodyparts had to come off because no medicine or surgery was around to fix it.

I did not know that they still amputated bodyparts, i would think nowdays they are able to fix whatever issue.

Im sure mine is not to that extent tho lol.

[Hoggage_54]

[GirlyGymRat]

lol ****, didnt realise we were still living in the early 1900s where amputated bodyparts had to come off because no medicine or surgery was around to fix it. I did not know that they still amputated bodyparts, i would think nowdays they are able to fix whatever issue. Im sure mine is not to that extent tho lol.

There's a guy I know who is close to getting his toes amputated. He just had a procedure to aerate his views to improve circulation. It's hard to comprehend but he is diabetic which is contributing factor.

[frank13]

Do u happen to be diabetic?

[GirlyGymRat]

had two separate xmas of 13. hernia and ruptured appendix. tell em they will save money by only having to give you the happy sauce once instead of twice and you should be g2g

I asked for 2 surgeries on same day. Couldn't be done bc of positioning and the 2 primo doña surgeons wanted their own spot light.

[austinite]

I don't know why the dang pilonidal cyst is always remedied with an incision the first time around. They always wait for it to come back to perform an excision. There's well over a 50% chance it will return. I would rather break an arm than go through a pilonidol cyst again. It's excruciating. And I generally laugh at people who complain about pain. Not this one, no way.

[Hoggage_54]

I googled pilonidol cyst and ended up watching nasty youtube videos... that`s enough internet for one night.

[lovbyts]

lol ****, didnt realise we were still living in the early 1900s where amputated bodyparts had to come off because no medicine or surgery was around to fix it.

I did not know that they still amputated bodyparts, i would think nowdays they are able to fix whatever issue.

Im sure mine is not to that extent tho lol.

This is one of those rare cases I'm not joking about. I friend who is a nurse cut her toe over a year ago and got a mild infection. After several different rounds of stronger and stronger antibiotics they had to amputate her big toe a couple of months ago. She was still getting infections and finally a different doctor did a bone biopsy and found the problem that could have been taken care of easily if it had been detected in the 1st place.

It of course has been a big headache and quite distressing for her and I have followed it on her FB. I asked her for the details because I cant seem to find them on her timeline and should have some information either tonight or tomorrow.

Again, not joking in this case.

[thegame1431]

I had a polynidal cyst as well, just get the surgery and it is done. One thing at a time

[Roger11]

I don't know why the dang pilonidal cyst is always remedied with an incision the first time around. They always wait for it to come back to perform an excision. There's well over a 50% chance it will return. I would rather break an arm than go through a pilonidol cyst again. It's excruciating. And I generally laugh at people who complain about pain. Not this one, no way.

What exactly do they do during surgery? Am i given local or general anasthetic?

AND do you think they can perform both surgeries at a time? Toe and cyst?

[Roger11]

Well got back from the surgeon and it turns out i have pilonidal disease. I have these little tracts down my bum crack, surgery is booked for monday, both my toe and bum lol.

[thegame1431]

good luck bro

[Roger11]

thanks mate.

But the surgeon told me, theres like 10 different types of surgeries that can be performed for the area, and none of them are guarenteed to last forever, but he is doing the one he thinks works best. I was supposed to start dieting on monday for my holiday in november, gives me 8 and a half weeks but now ill be in hospital for a little while to make sure im ok, im loosing time. Stressing out over everything!. Feel average to.

[austinite]

What exactly do they do during surgery? Am i given local or general anasthetic?

AND do you think they can perform both surgeries at a time? Toe and cyst?

I was under general anesthesia. They cut in and around the area and remove chunks. You'll have a crater there. It's an ingrown hair believe it or not.

I think you'll probably do separate days.

[Roger11]

I was under general anesthesia. They cut in and around the area and remove chunks. You'll have a crater there. It's an ingrown hair believe it or not.

I think you'll probably do separate days.

nah mate both toe and arse on monday at 7am lol. Going to take a few hours tho, yep what u said is how he is going to do it.

Has yours ever returned after having this surgery? or know anyones whos has?

Ive got like 6 or so tracts around the area that are causing my ass to be quite tender.

[austinite]

nah mate both toe and arse on monday at 7am lol. Going to take a few hours tho, yep what u said is how he is going to do it.

Has yours ever returned after having this surgery? or know anyones whos has?

Ive got like 6 or so tracts around the area that are causing my ass to be quite tender.

There are forums dedicated to this cyst. You might want to look for them. You'll always have a scar. These docs are not interested in how it looks aesthetically. Mine is scarred and still dimpled. Mostly depends on how early it is treated.

[Roger11]

how is the pain after the operation? Were u able to walk or anything after? or take a few days?

[austinite]

how is the pain after the operation? Were u able to walk or anything after? or take a few days?

Yeah it's fine. Feels strange for a bit, but the level of relief make you feel like a million bucks.

[Roger11]

hey aust, how long were u in hospital for after your excision? Ive got mine tomorrow morning being monday here in aus, and the surgeon says ill be in overnight even possibly a few nights. Not the greatest thing to hear.

[Roger11]

well guys, im back home, spent a night in the hospital.

Not in much pain, but my throat is killing me from where they stuck the tube to keep me breating thru the operation.

Now time to heal for a while, quite depleted cos i cant eat much but oh well, cant do much i guess. Been sleeping as much as i can lately.

Vomited about 4 times after the operation, wasnt pleasent.

[lovbyts]

You sure that was a breathing tube stuck down your throat? lol


Been there done that many times, the breathing tube that is.

They didnt give you any anti nausea medication? They always give me some but I have been lucky and never felt sick after surgery (around 20) except one time when they gave me gas and I started to feel sick just as I was knocked out.

Well hope you are feeling better and heal quickly.

[Roger11]

lol lovebytes.

One last question guys,

after the surgery i was given cephalaxin(ANTIBIOTIC). But having this in the past it constipates me badly. So i would prefer not to use it, i have a box of augmentin sitting here can i use that instead?

[Roger11]

Aust what do you think?

Taking amoxcilin instead of the cephalaxin?

[Roger11]

anyonee???

[GirlyGymRat]

anyonee???

Ask doctor or take a mild laxative with the prescription from doc

[Roger11]

Just a bump to this thread but now about 5 weeks after the operation the area where i had the excision for the pilonidal cyst is becoming a bit tender. Im paranoid it may be coming back, ive removed the hair around the area like my surgeon told me, but he also said he had to operate on a guy 3 times because it kept coming back. I pray its not. Its not causing me really any grief just when i sit or lie down its a tad tender. Nothing major tho.

Thoughts? Aust?

[Hoggage_54]

[Roger11]

bump/??

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