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caron53935
caron53935

Hi my fellow Hippies

I have a couple of questions that you guys may be able to help with, or share your experiences.

I am just gone 2 weeks post op, and have some plans to meet my sister in law for lunch for her birthday. Did anyone have any issues going out this early? Suggestions to make it easier? Did you take your own pillow?!

Secondly, I've got dissolvable stitches. I'm certain my dispatch nurse told me, but I can't remember when I was supposed to be removing my dressing? I'll have been home for 2 weeks on Sunday. I have a spare dressing, current one is intact, wound is not seeping at all.

Thank you all again - this group is amazing.

Have a lovely weekend

Caron

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  • anneee95728
    anneee95728 caron53935

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    Hi Caron

    Def take a pillow or firm cushion with you. I was glued and had dressing removed at 2 weeks which was clear. My only suggestion is contact the location where you had your op to get answers specific to you.

    Sounds like you are doing really well. Best wishes XX

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