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Scar update

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mark_s
mark_s

Hi all, just got back from the hospital where I was getting the steristrips and dressing removed. Unfortunately the scar still hasn't healed fully so had to have more steristrips and another dressing put on 😡 so no shower for me again til at least next Thursday. A bit gutted, was looking forward to a shower today! 

Everything else is going great, I feel as though I'm getting more movement in my hip, thigh and knee. Not in pain very often either.

Best wishes to all hippies out there, regards Mark

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  • sassybees
    sassybees mark_s

    Posted

    Thats disappointing mark. Why can't you have a shower. Get post op waterproof dressings from the pharmacy. Ive had showers from day 1. Hope you stet healing quickly
    • mark_s
      mark_s sassybees

      Posted

      Hi, it's because the scar has got to dry out now so the air will help it as well as not getting it wet. I did have waterproof dressing on it for the 1st 10 days or so but when I got the staples removed last Monday it hadn't healed fully so they but steri strips and dressing on. Went back today to get them removed and was told the same as Monday. Back there next Wednesday so hopefully all will be well, take care, Mark
  • renee01952
    renee01952 mark_s

    Posted

    awww Mark ....what a bummer ...

    better safe than sorry though ...

    good to hear that you are doing really good otherwise ...

    don't sweat the small stuff

    big warm hug

    renee

  • lynne09047
    lynne09047 mark_s

    Posted

    Hi Mark, I totally agree with sassybees, get a waterproof dressing, I had them for both opps, it must be awfull not being able to shower, how many weeks are you?
  • Swindon60
    Swindon60 mark_s

    Posted

    What a pain mark but chin up at least sun shining here in (uk anyway )

    Take care

    Denise

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