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11 days post surgery for HS

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tj268
tj268

Hello, so I am now 11 days post surgery for HS. I had my left underarm done with a skin graft from my left thigh. Still in some pain but concerned my graft isn't taking. I called the Dr twice and they think all is okay and my 2nd appt is on 2 days. My underarm graft site looks like part of the skin is sloughing off in chunks, I have new open wounds that are red and pink with some blood discharge . I am still soaking through gauze on a daily basis.

After my surgery I had a wound vac on for 7 days. It looked great when they took it off but now it looks liek it is falling apart. Is this just part of the healing process? My Dr and nurses kinda suck and I will ask them in a couple days but I was wondering if any one had opinions.

Also, since surgery I have had a terrible pain on the INSIDE crook of my elbow almost down to my wrist. ANy ideas????

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  • sandra20566
    sandra20566 tj268

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    Hi I don't think they should use skin graph i had it done first time did not use graph the second time used graph. The site where graph wasn't done looks better than where it was graph. it looks spotty to me. also the last time was feb 2018 and im still going through pain and the graph on my thigh has not disappeared as far as the discoloration. I hope all goes good for you. Just keep positive but i think i healed better on the side that was not graphed. i would never agree to a graph again. You take care feel better.

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