Update

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For those of you waiting on an update, the nasty spot is an abscess. It's painful and gross, but hopefully not serious. Dr. W thinks we caught it in time and daily drainings/cleanings plus antibiotic should take care of it. And a serious thank you to my friend Andrea who was available last minute to drive me so that I could take pain meds!

And because I find it nearly impossible to post without pics, here's another from last week.
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Comments

Amy said…
So glad you caught it in time! Praying it heals quickly!
1:33 PM
Kimberly said…
I'm so glad you are getting it treated so early! And ouch ouch ouch!! Daily drainings and cleanings? Oh dear!! Yuck!! I'm so sorry!!!
1:35 PM
Renee T. said…
Oh Melissa- I hope the antibiotics take care of that wound very quickly :)

Renee
2:46 PM
everythingismeowsome said…
Sounds painful! I hope it heals quickly, Melissa!
3:17 PM
Vicky said…
Oh I'm sorry to hear that! Its great you were diligent in getting it checked and can now get it treated quickly.I hope the pain subsides quickly and healing sets in right away!
5:02 PM
Christine @ 12,450miles said…
Whew!! Even though it sounds horrible... I'm so glad it wasn't anything worse!!!
6:14 PM
Krista said…
well at least it's something that is treatable! doesn't sound fun though.
8:27 PM
Kathy Reger said…
Ouch! So sorry you have to deal with this. I hope it heals quickly...
8:01 AM
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