An update on my cancer and E. coli infection

I had to be admitted to the hospital again with yet another complication post surgery. I have E. coli wound infection .. and have been given antibiotics since Tuesday. I have a stoma bag for the pus/liquid to drain but it doesn’t seem to get any better, as in.. the same amount of pus comes out everyday. I’m slowly losing patience. I have been in hospital for 3 weeks and it feels like I will never recover. Does anyone know how long an E. coli infection usually lasts? Has anyone had this before? 

  • Hello Ecaterina

    I'm sorry to hear that you've been admitted to the hospital with another post-surgery complication and that at the time you made this post, things didn't seem to be improving. it's understandable that you may be feeling frustrated and worried by this. 

    What has the clinical team said about your situation and how long before they would be expecting to see an improvement in your condition? 

    Hopefully there will be some good news soon. Do keep in touch and let us know how you're doing. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator