| The Bite | |||
| Well - it's now into
September and I'd just like you to know that the bite has healed, leaving
a scar about the size of a quarter. Some day when I have time I will
complete the story on this web page, and add the later pictures.
I was sick for about 4 weeks and on IV antibiotics for 2 weeks and almost missed going to Colorado.
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 First picture we can find of the bite, the area around the bite is very very tender. |
On Thursday, the 3rd
July, 2003 Mary believes she was bitten by an insect, in all probability a
spider, possibly a brown recluse, whilst gardening. The next day she
noticed some swelling around the bite area and by Sunday (the 5th) it was
a well-defined area. The central part was a small swelling with a large (2
inch diameter) red area, which was very hot. There were not any other
side-affects. On Monday Mary had surgery to remove some screw and a plate
from her foot, the result of an accident last year. Prior to the surgery
the surgeon checked the bite and decided the surgery could proceed. The
bit receded for a while after surgery but flared up again during the week.
By Friday it was larger and had started draining. Saturday we visited the
doctor. Originally they wanted to lance the bite to allow it to drain more
freely but after cleaning it up they decided it was draining well enough
already. She was given a shot and put on a course of Cipro and Bactroban
cream. Mary's plans for next week include driving Shawn to College Station for his visit to A&M. (that is not going to happen). |
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 The wound is now weeping and is even more tender. The boys think it looks cool but the rest of us wish it would just clean up and go away. |
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| Click on image for even more gruesome view. | |||