CO2 laser surgery experience
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Hello everyone-I just got the co2 laser surgery done 2 days ago and wanted to share my experience in case anyone is wondering how it works. They removed my HS on my bikini line, a small circle in my groin, and another small area on my thigh. The actual procedure wasn't that bad pain wise, the shots before were helpful for numbing. It took about 1.5 hours. There was one short burst of pain when the laser burned me that was excruciating, but lasted only a second or 2. Recovery has been a struggle. It's hard to pee, to lay down and get up, and bandage changes took over an hour today. I can walk alright. Sleep is mediocre, and because of the meds I've only pooped once in almost 4 days. I have my follow up on Thursday, (today is Saturday) so I will update you then if you want to know how it's doing.
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harry87125 paige11595
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Thanxs for sharing and keeping us up to date. Any special bandaging?
paige11595 harry87125
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You're lucky yours is so small, and at the best facility in the country! They have me putting Vaseline, then Vaseline gauze, then telfa bandages on my wounds and then covering with guaze and tape. I'm having such a hard time finding a good tape though that will stick to odd areas. Best of luck
nikki_13893 paige11595
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Thank you for sharing your experience. I had surgery under both armpits 2 weeks ago and the pain was horrific the first week and half because of infection. It's way better now. I'm trying to move my arms more everyday but it's hard and it hurts a little. I had to stop taking my pain medicine in order for me to "do #2". My stitches did busted open due to the infection. But my doctor hasn't said anything about doing skin grafts. I pray he don't. Stay positive. My husband is wonderful when it comes to helping me in any way and he stays positive for me. Praying for a speedy recovery for you. Keep me updated.
paige11595 nikki_13893
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Ugh I'm sorry you had to deal with such a bad infection!! Hoping it gets easier for you everyday. Thanks for your support
lisa33973 paige11595
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feelinirie harry87125
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paige11595 harry87125
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Hi Harry! THanks for checking. I am doing great! I have total range of motion and pain was nearly completely gone after the 2nd week, only took the pain meds for about 10 days. Tegaderm is going to be the absolute best tape for you, but it's super expensive, so see if you can snap some at your doctor's office, usually they'll give you some. Also I love 3M's medipore because it's soft and moves with you. Also a little steeper in price, but not as bad as tegaderm. Available on Amazon in 2 perforated rolls for like 9 bucks. I am making a YouTube channel where I'm going to talk about HS and my favorite tapes and their pros and cons, so I'll let you know when that's out so you can get more ideas! You'll do great don't worry.
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