Mrsa swabs

I due to have my ba on the 6th of jan, I had my preop last week and one of my swabs for mrsa came back pos I’ve had to use nasal ointment and hibiscrub for 5 days. I’m due to be re swabbed again on thurs this week and I have been told I have to have 3 weeks of consecutive negative results before my surgery can go ahead ( so fingers crossed).

I’m just wondering if this has happened to anyone else as I’m convinced that I’ll just pick it up again, as I work in a hospital. It’d be just my luck! Any help/ reassurance would be great as I’m stressing a bit that it’s gonna be postponed all I need to worry about over Xmas too x

I didnt realise you were swabbed for MRSA at your pre op?? How and where are they taken from?

It’s swabs like a cotton bud. It’s just wiped over the surface of your skin on yor armpit groin and nostril..x

wow that’s really interesting to know.. xxxx

yh i had mine last friday! how long does it take 4 results to come bk?? aww sorry to hear it was poss its only 3weeks till 6th jan aint it? x

It takes about 2 days Hun….it should be ok if they are all neg, if not I’ll have to postpone until they do come back neg x

Gem do they give you tablet or anything for it

Hi Gemma,

I work in the community and like u had positive swab but luckly had 3 negative swabs in a row and got my op. I used the hibiscub every day b4 my op just to in case the hospital swabbed me on day off the op.

Sure u will be fine. Good luck x

Hi Gemma,

I work in the community and like u had positive swab but luckly had 3 negative swabs in a row and got my op. I used the hibiscub every day b4 my op just to in case the hospital swabbed me on day off the op.

Sure u will be fine. Good luck x

Sorry I know just read your topic hum hope it clear quick x

Thanks Pauline, I’m just getting paranoid I think…plus it smells like dog flea shampoo too lol. I’ve nearly used it all, I’ll buy some more to use on my op day, just for peace of mind. I know it’s quite common though, but when the lady told me I just felt filthy and have been a bit OCD with cleaning now haha house never been as

Clean n tidy!!x

Hey Gemma, I work in a hospital as well, and was super paranoid about the results coming back. They were negative luckily, but whilst i was getting really worked up at the thought of having to wait til the results were cleared (if i did have it), i took comfort knowing that it could be picked up at all. The LAST thing you want is awful, horrible looking sores which will prolong your healing time a thousand-fold, and posibly leave you with permenant scarring. So chin up! Glad you are getting it sorted now XX

I have to be swabbed as well, my op is 21st Jan, not had a swab yet though?! x

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