My cg is very tight, I would even say a bit painful at times. I am supposed to leave it on but over the past few days (I am about 14 days post-op tt) I've had to loosen it at times just to sit or lie down comfortably. My belly button is oozing a little but a small part almost looks dark-colored like a Bruise. Can my garment be causing this? Can I do anything to prevent it at this point?
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August 18, 2014
Answer: Is my compression garment causing necrosis of belly button?
Both Vac Therapy and wet - to-dry dressings work well. The wet-to-dry dressings are more mobile and do not require you to carry around any external devices. You should do well, but time to healing is different with all patients.I know this is a tough time for you, but it will improve.
Your surgeon needs to examine you and give you specific answers on your healing.But the shooting pain in your thigh suggests that the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is irritated - possible by swelling or by a suture. In severe cases, this may need surgery to search for the irritating...
