I had my MM on 10/5 and was given the ok to shower. I have two band-aids with gauze under them on the areas that the drains were taken out of. The gauze gets wet every time I shower and I pat dry and it stays wet. I'm seeing all of these posts about people getting infections. Won't the wet gauze against an open wound cause an infection? I'm asking here because it's a Saturday and my is office is closed.
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Yes, assuming you have a symptomatic gallstones, you should be able to proceed without difficulty. However, if you have any symptoms related to gallstones, best to have these concerns addressed first. Generally, always best to address medically necessary procedures first. Best wishes.
I appreciate your question.
For health and safety reasons, best to be at a BMI less than 30 or within 10 pounds of your goal weight and stable at that weight for 6 months prior to surgery for optimal results.
The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.
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This is a big issue, but a lot can be done beforehand to make your postop course easier:1) Manage anxiety before surgery. This includes having all your questions and concerns answered and also probably using some medication to limit the normal anxiety in the day or days before surgery2) Be p...
