RDavis - You did the right thing getting him into the hospital. I was in your husband's shoes two months ago but it was me that wanted to go to the ER. The doctor on call just ordered antiobiotics and then a stronger one the next morning. That afternoon, he felt I should go to the ER. I ended up being admitted with a post-surgical infection and required surgery, too. There was the threat of additional surgery each day I was in the hospital until my WBC stabilized. I hope your husband recovers quickly and doesn't need more surgery. It's definitely scary for both the patient and the family member(s).