I am 8 days PO & sneezed, unable to grab a pillow to put pressure on my belly- did my best with my arms, but now I've had a (bearable) burning sensation for a few hours. Could I have done damage to my abdomen & stitches? I have my 3rd appointment PO in 3 days- is it Ok to wait until then to ask my Dr.? Is there anything I can look for that might give away whether I have done any damage, to indicate to call now? I have otherwise had very little swelling from the TT according to my Dr.
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Wound healing has such a metabolic priority in the body, that so long as you are not severley malmourished or suffering from rickets (vitamin C deficiency) there isn't anything that will speed up wound healing. It is already in overdrive.
Just maintain your already good eating habits...
I place all of my patients in physical therapy after surgery to improve core strengthening. Adjustments in diet to avoid bloating and wearing supportive garments like spanks can be helpful.
Sounds like you have a bursa or a thick walled capsule that has formed around the fluid collection. This fluid will reaccumulate unless the bursa is excised surgically. Your recovery will be very quick after the procedure. I dont think there are any other good non surgical options that are...