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42 Yrs Old, Kids Are Teens, Current Size 44JJ - Spokane, WA
UPDATED FROM 1sweetmomma41
1 month post
One month and two days after surgery...
1sweetmomma41September 10, 2016
$4,000
Doctor appointment today went well. Dr said that the wound (fat necrosis) is still doing fine, not infected. She did clean out the deeper hole with q-tips, that hurt.
I had been using frankincense oil on it, but have switched to melaleuca (tea tree) oil. I have seen it work magic, so I'm hoping it speeds up healing.
All I'm supposed to do is was it in the shower, then put Vaseline or something similar on to protect it. Fat necrosis heals from the inside out, so ... It's a waiting game and test of patience.
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. The first week of school went pretty well. My immune system is weak right now, so I'm fighting sinus and UTI stuff. But it's a weekend! Time for rest! PTL!
I had been using frankincense oil on it, but have switched to melaleuca (tea tree) oil. I have seen it work magic, so I'm hoping it speeds up healing.
All I'm supposed to do is was it in the shower, then put Vaseline or something similar on to protect it. Fat necrosis heals from the inside out, so ... It's a waiting game and test of patience.
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. The first week of school went pretty well. My immune system is weak right now, so I'm fighting sinus and UTI stuff. But it's a weekend! Time for rest! PTL!
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UPDATED FROM 1sweetmomma41
27 days post
4 weeks post
1sweetmomma41September 7, 2016
Well. I'm a month past surgery. I'm feeling fairly well. School started today, and I've been working on my classroom for about two weeks, just being careful about not lifting or reaching too much.
My right side has been healing fairly well. The left side, not so much. I have "fat necrosis." It seems to be getting worse, but I can't find out much about it online. Mine is an open sore. The doctor told me to keep it moist, so I have been putting antibiotic ointment or bag balm on it constantly. Is there nothing else I can do?
Anyone have any ideas other than wait?
I do have an appointment with my surgeon again on Friday. But ... In the meantime, it makes me crazy!!!
My right side has been healing fairly well. The left side, not so much. I have "fat necrosis." It seems to be getting worse, but I can't find out much about it online. Mine is an open sore. The doctor told me to keep it moist, so I have been putting antibiotic ointment or bag balm on it constantly. Is there nothing else I can do?
Anyone have any ideas other than wait?
I do have an appointment with my surgeon again on Friday. But ... In the meantime, it makes me crazy!!!
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September 7, 2016
That does not look good. Has your PS seen pics of that? When I had my stitch abscess it looked similar to that but much smaller after it popped and drained. They told me to use antibiotic ointment and cover it but to only use the antibiotic ointment for a couple days, then just keep it covered till it healed. Can you get an appointment with your regular doctor in the meantime? I don't think I would want to leave that exposed for too long; it's just begging to be infected. It also looks sore. I don't know much about it though I did find some info when I bing'd it. Try doing that. I'm so sorry you are going through this...and trying to set up your classroom..I will pray for you. Recovery with problems is sure rough.
September 7, 2016
I looked like that also but was told it's because my stitches popped open. I had 4 surgeries to close my wounds. I'm surprised your Dr has not sewn that area back up! It took me 3 months to finally heal all the way. Good luck!
September 9, 2016
Please let us know how you make out at your appointment today. I have been thinking about you and praying for you this week. Hope all goes well. xo
UPDATED FROM 1sweetmomma41
17 days post
16 days post surgery
1sweetmomma41August 27, 2016
It's been an interesting ride. I have had terrible depression, but I think that is finally over. The last few days I'm finally feeling a bit more human, able to drive and start to get ready to go back to school.
I've been worried about the left side, and today I am convinced that the sutures are infected. I put hydrogen peroxide on it, but it still looks gross. I have a follow-up appointment on Tuesday. The infected area is quite itchy, and the stitches (which look like they are made out of white string...?) are all disgusting.
My skin is also still so sore. Even my clothes touching my skin hurts. I'm still fairly swollen, but the surgeon said that the swelling will go town soon.
Hopefully I will feel better soon, and the stitches will clear up. Grrr...
I've been worried about the left side, and today I am convinced that the sutures are infected. I put hydrogen peroxide on it, but it still looks gross. I have a follow-up appointment on Tuesday. The infected area is quite itchy, and the stitches (which look like they are made out of white string...?) are all disgusting.
My skin is also still so sore. Even my clothes touching my skin hurts. I'm still fairly swollen, but the surgeon said that the swelling will go town soon.
Hopefully I will feel better soon, and the stitches will clear up. Grrr...
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September 6, 2016
Just reading your post now. How are you doing? That looks like a sore incision. I also have been pulling those white stitches (the nurse told me they are actually staples that are supposed to dissolve) out. They just kind of pop through the skin. They hurt just before they pop through but such a relief after they come through. She said they can continue to show up for a year!! My surgery was 7/6....I think it' been a long haul...not sure I would ever do it again, but glad I did.
September 6, 2016
So I am 20 days post op and I relate to your post a lot. My mood swings have been horrible, I have a love hate relationship with my new boobs. Bras bother my skin. No bra is okay but the surgeon says no. My swelling was so bad on the left, they had to ultrasound it. (Just so much fluid) I have nipple necrosis on my left side which is disgusting and ugly and my sutures too look like white string. I will be honest. I bother my doctor's office about everything that bothers me. They have been very accommodating. I do a lot of positive self talk in between the agitation. But it will all be OKAY!! I know some may think this is a pretty negative response but I just wanted you to know, you are not alone!
September 6, 2016
It's not a negative post at all; it's what you're going through. I found the recovery really hard. My surgery was July 6 and today (what is today?) I think Sept 7? Monday anyway, I finally feel okay. I had a stitch abscess which hurt like the dickens. It drained and tore my skin. It did not get infected, thank God. Everyone talks about how great the surgery is but no one talks about it when their recovery is rough. I don't think I would go through it again if I knew then what I know now....I don't know. I am older too, 56...maybe that had something to do with it. I am in good physical shape so I thought that would help. I think it's the luck of the draw. This has taught me patience and to appreciate things I didn't appreciate before. Cleaning the house is now something I enjoy:). Yes, it's true! It feels so good to be able to do it and not be in pain that I actually enjoy it lol.
Good luck to you in your recovery....keep up the positive self talk. Remember, this too shall pass.
Good luck to you in your recovery....keep up the positive self talk. Remember, this too shall pass.
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