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Upcoming surgery

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Preshus222
Preshus222

I am new to this group I have had this for as long as I can remember and I am tired of it.  It is so bad now I am having surgery in 1.5 weeks under my right arm.  I have a general surgeon and plastic surgeon doing the operation together.  I am scared.  Maybe I should not have looked at videos and photos of before during and after photos.  I already have a issue with me and now I feel like I will never be able to wear anything without sleeves again - havent all summer - any advice would be great

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  • Nfonseca88
    Nfonseca88 Preshus222

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    This is kind of off topic but I just learned also that Humira can help for moderate to severe HS. Not sure how it works and how it helps. I'll look it up later but just figured I would mention that and we could all look into it as a new option available.

  • tj268
    tj268 Preshus222

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    Hello, just wondering if you are doing ok after your surgery? If you are still in too much pain to reply I undersatnd. I am trying to get mine scheduled but have 3 Dr's refuse because they are afraid of complications. Still waiting to hear back from 2 others. Wishing you nothing but fast healing and pain free days smile

    • Panda25
      Panda25 tj268

      Posted

      I had the surgery on the 30th of August. It wasn't bad at all. I am slowly recovering and so far I haven't had any problems. Not much pain. Just making myself rest and not being able to do much. Other than that I am fine. Feel free top all me any questions. I had both of my arms done

  • don66690
    don66690 Preshus222

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    Don here, operations r a normal remedy for H S as most seek some type of remission. My first major surgery was in 2005,and the surgeon unroofed my entire infected area,have had open wounds with drainage,chronic pain and swelling ,really limits life,,Just be sure your surgeon does not unroofed your wound and that the plastic surgeon is advised before the surgery, so as they can confer with the other so as to make your recovery easier,,wish you the best ,but make sure communication is done prior to surgeto surgery..
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