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One month and two days after surgery...
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!
4 weeks post
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!!!
16 days post surgery
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...
Provider Review
So far, Dr. Derby has been great!