Wound care

MAD-Dave
on 3/26/12 4:48 am - Canada

I was not given instructions on wound care when I was discharged yesterday. One of My dressings came off last night and I was shocked not to find stitches/staples. It seems I was glued back together.

Does anyone know properwound care procedures?

Dave......

Orientation: 19 July 2011 Nurse/SW: 17 Oct 2011 Nutrition Class: 22 Nov 2011
Dietician/Psychiatrist: 24 Nov 2011 Surgeon: 9 Jan 2012 PAATS: 1 Mar 2012
Surgery: 23 March 2012
Dave...

ToNewBeginnings
on 3/26/12 4:53 am, edited 3/26/12 4:53 am

I was 'glued' as well. The scars healed beautifully for me. So much so that I have to look for them.
It's been a while for me on the scar treatment...I know you should keep them dry. I don't think I did much else.

sam1am
on 3/26/12 4:55 am

VSG on 09/08/09

Hi Dave,

Is there any oozing or is it still nice and clean? If its oozing definitely call the office and if not put a clean bandage on it. Please note that I'm not a doctor, nor do I play one on tv, I'm just using what I consider common sense in my own little mind, lol!

Sandy
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MAD-Dave
on 3/26/12 5:43 am - Canada

Everything seems clean. No oozing. I'll put some bandages on them.

Orientation: 19 July 2011 Nurse/SW: 17 Oct 2011 Nutrition Class: 22 Nov 2011
Dietician/Psychiatrist: 24 Nov 2011 Surgeon: 9 Jan 2012 PAATS: 1 Mar 2012
Surgery: 23 March 2012
Dave...

Heidi S.
on 3/26/12 4:57 am - Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

Dave, I would call TWH and ask them what to do.

Sometimes you just put one foot in front of the other, even if you don't know where you're going.

Surgery Aug. 29, 2012 with the Wonderful Dr. Aarts at TEGH

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MAD-Dave
on 3/26/12 5:04 am - Canada

I seriously never thought of that. Guess the fog has set in a bit,

Orientation: 19 July 2011 Nurse/SW: 17 Oct 2011 Nutrition Class: 22 Nov 2011
Dietician/Psychiatrist: 24 Nov 2011 Surgeon: 9 Jan 2012 PAATS: 1 Mar 2012
Surgery: 23 March 2012
Dave...

Uschi
on 3/26/12 5:03 am - Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

RNY on 02/22/12

Hey Dave! Keep them clean and dry. No irritation. If you have any steristrips you could put one or two across the cut. I didn't have dressings on my cuts, just the strips and I peeled them off about 7 days after the surgery (they were itching so bad). :o) Hope you are doing well otherwise.

Uschi

MAD-Dave
on 3/26/12 5:06 am - Canada

I just had a shower last night to get thevhospital grunge off. I'll keep them dry.

Orientation: 19 July 2011 Nurse/SW: 17 Oct 2011 Nutrition Class: 22 Nov 2011
Dietician/Psychiatrist: 24 Nov 2011 Surgeon: 9 Jan 2012 PAATS: 1 Mar 2012
Surgery: 23 March 2012
Dave...

Heidi S.
on 3/26/12 5:16 am - Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

Can you use a hairdryer on low to make sure it's all dried good?

Sometimes you just put one foot in front of the other, even if you don't know where you're going.

Surgery Aug. 29, 2012 with the Wonderful Dr. Aarts at TEGH

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MAD-Dave
on 3/26/12 5:44 am - Canada

Good idea.

Orientation: 19 July 2011 Nurse/SW: 17 Oct 2011 Nutrition Class: 22 Nov 2011
Dietician/Psychiatrist: 24 Nov 2011 Surgeon: 9 Jan 2012 PAATS: 1 Mar 2012
Surgery: 23 March 2012
Dave...

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