My son is back to work!

Hi all, It's been so long since I've posted here.  You guys have been so sweet and supportive to my family and I as we have been dealing with my son's plastic surgery drama.  I am happy to report that he was given the O.K. to head back to work.  He started back on Thursday, and the home care nurse was released from care on Monday.  It was really nice to have the nurse come to take care of the wound (hip to hip incision -- approx 3 inches deep)  For those of you who are new here.  My son had a tummy tuck on Dec 12th and had a very life threatening surgery that reopened the wound on Dec. 28th.  Even though he paid out of pocket for his TT..we are soooo glad that the insurance kicked in on his wound infection.  It's my turn now to go back to doing his dressing.  The incision is down pretty low and  is hard for him to see to business.  I haven't seen the incision for awhile.  The home care nurse told me that my son's belly now looks like he had a bad bike accident instead of the major surgery he went through.  All this for a tummy tuck...he looks the same to me as he did before...But I'm the mom.  Again thank you for your sweet emails and words of encouragement.  You guys really helped me make it through this difficult time.   You guys are the absolute best!!  Hug to all, Ginger

Ginger!  Good to hear from you! I'm glad to hear your son is on the mend, and it sounds like you missed the best part of his oozing wound by having the  home health nurse pack it!    Now that he's improved, it shouldn't be difficult at all for you to tend it.  As for home health nurses, they are the salt of the earth.  I had home health nursing every time I had cellulitis, and my nurse was particularly terrific.  I was lucky enough to have the same nurse each time, so she's practically family now.  I try to keep in touch with her now that I'm well and no longer need home nursing. Kix

Kix, You are sooo right.  Home Care Nurses ROCK..well, I think ALL nurses ROCK but, this home care nurse totally out did himself.  He truly was my son's healthcare advicate.  Yes we have all become very close. Huigs, Ginger

Ginger,  So very glad to hear things are getting better. Going back to work is always a good sign! Best wishes to you and your son.

Good Thing!   Sounds like life will be lots more normal now for the both of you!  remember what don't kill ya only makes ya stronger!  Estelle

HEY GINGER,       OMG WHAT GREAT NEWS THAT IS..... I KNOW IT HAS BEEN A TERRIBLE TIME FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY... YOU JUST DONT KNOW WHAT THE OUTCOME OF A SURGERY OF ANY TYPE WILL BE LIKE TILL ITS OVER...  I KNOW ITS TAKEN A TOLL ON YOU FOR SURE... YOU KNOW WE CANT DO ENOUGH BEING MOMS... HE IS VERY LUCKY TO HAVE YOU BY HIS SIDE THRU ALL THIS... MAKE SURE HE DOESNT OVERDO IT EVEN IF HE GETS TO FEELING LIKE SUPERMAN... HECK, HE'S YOUNGER THAN WE ARE,,,, BUT.... CAN STILL TAKE JUST AS LONG TO RECOOP... HE IS STILL PROBABLY SWOLLEN QUITE A BIT ALSO IS WHY YOU CANT TELL THE DIFFERENCE IN HIM... WELL THAT AND YOU ARE AROUND HIM ALL THE TIME....SO TRY TO GET RESTED UP AND YOU TAKE CARE OF YOU ALSO NOW THAT HE IS WHAT WE CALL OUT OF THE WOODS NOW... HUGS MARGE