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Is this normal?!

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ariel43966
ariel43966

I had my first and fingers crossed ONLY PC on July 7.

Surgery on the 10th. They did the marsupialisation technique.

It's now 15 days after surgery and it's still draining a TON. I have to use a fresh dressing every few hours. My Dr didn't seem worried.

I'm also in a ton of pain. I cant walk more than a snails pace, I can't bend either.

I guess I'm just looking for reassurance. I don't know anybody who's ever had one so there's nobody I can talk to.

Thanks in advance.

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  • angela37187
    angela37187 ariel43966

    Posted

    I didn't really want to look at my wound the first days but don't worry it's normal, I only saw the draining the two first days though, then I didn't really get to see it.

    I was also walking slowly for about 10 days? When my stitches were removed it was awesome! Before that I had to deal with awful itching.

    You'll be able to bend and walk faster afterwards.

    I had a huge issue with stairs.

    It fully healed 2 days ago.

    • gill09
      gill09 angela37187

      Posted

      It's a hard thing to deal with, the first op left huge wound but it almost totally healed up, unbelievable really. My son was unlucky with the last part which skinned over at about half cm deep and the docs didn't pick it up. We are both wiser now! 
  • gill09
    gill09 ariel43966

    Posted

    Not heard of that technique? Think they can be hard to heal. My son has been really unlucky, hopefully you will be luckier. As a mum who has watched him in pain I would say make a nuisance of yr self with the docs and don't neglect anything. Check it regularly to avoid it not healing completely. We really sympathise and wish you good luck.
    • angela37187
      angela37187 gill09

      Posted

      It takes longer yes, but like this it won't come back again. I hope your son is okay, only my nights at the hospital were awful, still the pain was bearable.

      The surgery itself though was awfully painful and just my worst experience.

    • ariel43966
      ariel43966 gill09

      Posted

      It's where they only close it loosely w a few stitches. So every time I move it opens. It's so painful but he said it has the best success. :-/
    • angela37187
      angela37187 ariel43966

      Posted

      I actually was taking some pretty good medicine, probably why I didn't feel much. but later I got sick cause of the pills.
  • ammiee97191
    ammiee97191 ariel43966

    Posted

    I had this problem after my surgery in April. And it turned out to be that there was a cavity behind the wound bed. So I would say again to the doctors and nurses about the pain. Mines never listened when a said about all the leaking and pain. And this has know resulted in me having a further surgery last week. Am constant in pain , but I have felt a relief with the cavity being cut away. That was my 4th surgery this year. I really hope that has answered your questions. And I y derstand what you mean when no one understands the pain etc. I hope things get better for you smile
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