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Circumferential Tummy Tuck, Lipo, and Fat Transfer to the Butt 7/24/2013 -Mexico, MX
UPDATED FROM Mrs.Eve
3 months post
ive gotten a few msgs
$7,800
about what cream i was prescribed i just picked it up its called Skintegrity Hydrogel .
Mrs.Eve's provider
UPDATED FROM Mrs.Eve
3 months post
sad reality
After spending my morning at a Wound Care Facility surrounded my people that have their legs chopped off due to diabetes and people with burns etc etc, it made me feel sick seriously I shouldn’t have to spend hundreds of dollars on this after care not mentioning my hospital bills.
So the wound specialist suggested a debridement of the wound and put a VAC to help it close he states since the wound has been left alone the skin instead of closing it just created a border of defense and it wont close he gave me 2 options either do the debridement and basically start all over with this wound OR give it a shot with a cream.
Me being a chicken and not wanting nothing to do with sharp objects I chose the cream, he did however said if it 3 weeks it hasn’t closed he will have to do the debridement which I said that would be fine.
I am seriously upset with Dr. Cardenas I would have NEVER EVER thought she would leave me ½ way thru recovery. How can someone sleep? Seriously
Anyways it is a lil to freakin late to say what if… so I shall keep anyone who is interested on my journey updated.
So the wound specialist suggested a debridement of the wound and put a VAC to help it close he states since the wound has been left alone the skin instead of closing it just created a border of defense and it wont close he gave me 2 options either do the debridement and basically start all over with this wound OR give it a shot with a cream.
Me being a chicken and not wanting nothing to do with sharp objects I chose the cream, he did however said if it 3 weeks it hasn’t closed he will have to do the debridement which I said that would be fine.
I am seriously upset with Dr. Cardenas I would have NEVER EVER thought she would leave me ½ way thru recovery. How can someone sleep? Seriously
Anyways it is a lil to freakin late to say what if… so I shall keep anyone who is interested on my journey updated.
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October 3, 2013
Poor baby. Take care of yourself. We are all cheering for you
UPDATED FROM Mrs.Eve
3 months post
at a wound care center in downtown los angeles
i'm feeling sick already!!!
Thanks Dr. Cardenas for not giving a dam about me. and for leaving me with this wide as open wound and not following up.
Thanks Dr. Cardenas for not giving a dam about me. and for leaving me with this wide as open wound and not following up.
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October 2, 2013
I'm sorry to hear about this Mrs. Eve, but glad you are getting help at a wound care center. You are the second patient of Dr. Cardenas that has had this infection happen to! see "mumder" profile. But in her case, it seemed that Dr. Cardenas took care of her - not sure why she's nor responsive to you. You are doing the right thing, you need to get that wound infection fixed.
October 3, 2013
I hope you don't think in being too forward but I suggest that you go for the debridement. I honestly don't think a cream at this point would help and the infection would spread. Also, see if you can get a prescription for antibiotics. You will need both. Then when you have healthy skin, someone will have to sew it close.
October 3, 2013
the doctor said he would actually leave it open if he was to proceed with debridement and install a VAC to help it close he stated the wound must close inside out he said he wouldnt sew it close :(
October 3, 2013
What is a VAC? Anyway, yes, that is how they do debridement, they will leave wound open until all infection is gone. i guess then the opening is small enough that it might close on its own but if its like mumder's it may need to be stitched closed.
October 3, 2013
NevertooLate, I think the issue w/Eve is not an infection, but necrosis, meaning the tissue died.
Eve, I'm so sorry yuo're still dealing with this issue! What kind of cream are you putting on it (and don't tell me sufrexal or else I'll throw something at my computer!)
October 3, 2013
LOL no not sufrexal her miracle cream has been in the trash can for over a week now. your gonna hate me but i dont recall the name the pharmacy had to order it and i should receive it tomorrow and i'll let you know. xoxo
October 3, 2013
it isnt like mumder's mine is a necrosis and it just wont close a VAC is a sponge? with a battery operated motor that helps an open wound heal atleast thats how the doctor explained it to me
October 4, 2013
ah ok so they did a culture and it was determined that there is no infection? In either case, debridement is the typical prescribed cure for infection and/or necrosis.
October 4, 2013
I think mine was truly just a reaction to the stitches, NOT necrosis, which is what Eve has. I also think this is why Dr. Cardenas was able to close me up once the bacterial infection was gone, because everything I've read says that necrosis must heal on its own from the inside out which clearly BLOWS for the person with the gaping abdominal wound. Mine was only open for like three weeks and it was so incredibly depressing, so I can't even imagine how Eve feels. :( If you're feeling brave, try the debridement and the wound VAC...yes, it feels like starting over but it will be so much faster than just cream and waiting. Dr. C did a debridement of my dirty dead tissue when my incision first opened up and it wasn't painful, just uncomfortable. The tissue is all dead there so you can't feel anything anyway, but I was basically dry heaving the whole time so she told me not to look. That may help you too? I just texted you Eve, you've been on my mind the whole time. Big hugs your way...xoxo
October 2, 2013
Its not closing at all? How long has it been? Im sorry to hear all this. They have not contacted you?
October 2, 2013
it has been over 2 months now and Dr. Cardenas no me a contactado quisiera que me dijiera algo aunque sea una mentada de madre seriously
October 5, 2013
que raro la verdad, esta mal, espero se te cierre pronto, ya veras ya despues a disftrutar y a ser bien feliz. Te mando un abrazo y saludos!
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