My 21 yo son had what we thought was an abcess drained on his thigh a couple days ago. It didn’t really get better and he was in terrific pain so we took him up to ER and they drained it again. Several hours later he called and was in horrible pain and some swelling took place. We shot him up to ER immediately. They didn’t mess around and found Fornier’s(sorry for spelling) Gangrene. They did surgery and cleaned out all the areas the infection was. He goes back in tomorrow am for another cleaning and check and then they are putting a vacuum device in/on him to keep it clean. His vitals are good and he is in ICU. The docs and staff are all good. The surgeon didn’t have to take any tissue off which he said was a big plus.

Then on top of it I have been coughing and hacking so I go to my doc today and find out I got Covid. 3 days at home and a 5 day run of Paxlovid.

I don’t post stuff like this but, I had to get it off my chest. I am very scared for him. Then on top of it I can’t even be there w/ him and his mother, my great wife, for support. Been doing a lot of FaceTime on the phone though and a lot of praying.

I don’t want to sound cheesy but, this place means something to me and it feels good just to get this of my chest. Thanks!!

My best wishes to you and your son. That's a lot at once!

Wow! Best wishes for his full recovery. I just read up on it. I can see why you are very concerned.

I'm glad they got it solved, and he's in recovery.

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Fornier’s Gangrene.

Do not Google that.

Wow! Sorry to hear this. Fournier's gangrene is extremely bad stuff. Fatal if not recognized and treated properly in time. Think of it as flesh-eating bacteria near your genital area. Praying for his recovery.

https://www.webmd.com/diabetes...s-fourniers-gangrene

My wife did. That’s why we are so scared. The surgeons and nursing staff have been wonderful. I am very scared but, I am staying positive.

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Originally posted by 12131:
Wow! Sorry to hear this. Fournier's gangrene is extremely bad stuff. Fatal if not recognized and treated properly in time. Praying for his recovery.

https://www.webmd.com/diabetes...s-fourniers-gangrene

Yes. Hours mean all the difference in the world I have found out w/ this. Surgeons were very happy we got on it quick. I am so grateful they got on it quick.

Your son and your family are in my prayers

Prayers sent for a speedy recovery….scary stuff.
Both my wife and daughter are wound nurses and deal with wound vacs all the time …. They work can be very beneficial

Prayers for each and all of you.

Your son.
You.
Your wife.

All your needs, and healing.

Thank you to all. It means a lot.

Praying for your sons speedy recovery with a good outcome.

Prayer sent. How is that contracted?

I really don’t know. He had an abcess drained and then POW. From what I understand his diabetes doesn’t help in skin bacterial issues.

Best wishes, thoughts and prayers for quick healing to your family!

Will be sure to pray for you and your family

Praying for speedy recovery for you and your son. All the best and God bless!

Praying for your family!

We are praying for your family and your son’s doctors and nurses.

Yikes! Lifting you and your family up in prayer.