How long before your incision pain went away? I dont recall my first transplant, but I know it wasn' very long... However, this time I'm still in pain, but I also have a little leakage I just notice this evening, so I called the dr, they said since no redness i should be ok till tomorrow and to call back if it stilll hurts, they will probably wanna see it. So dunno if is just regular pain I should still be having or infection starting.PS I am in my 3rd week post transplant.I also forgot to mention I put gauze over the incision tonight with Gentamicin cream on it just in case.
True angie... I don lift anything, even my kids... and like I said I pretty much sit around all day except the stairs which i got no choice but to go up.
Quote from: angela515 on February 04, 2007, 08:14:35 PMTrue angie... I don lift anything, even my kids... and like I said I pretty much sit around all day except the stairs which i got no choice but to go up.Well stairs are good because exercise that doesn't require any lifting or straining your back is good because it keeps your lungs clear. After any surgery you have to make sure of that. Especially if you have ever had any pneumonia like I have had.
I just took a look at Jenna's incision, since she's very close to you as far as surgery date. The incision is about 6" long, right near where a typical appendectomy scar would be. She had hidden dissolving stitches with glue over the top (no staples and no dressing.) The incision looks good, no weeping or pulling apart. The glue is peeling off and they said that's ok now. It's still very sensitive to the touch, but does not hurt when she sits, walks or stands. She's 21 years old and never had children, so that would definitely make a difference. The transplant team insisted that she walk at least 30 minutes a day and eat a lot of protein to facilitate the healing. She's been doing really well so far.I am sure you know to check your temperature for fever if you ever suspect an infection. It may just be slow to heal. I hope you feel better over time Angela!
I'm fatigued due to my HGB and HCT being so low, I started epo Saturday. Hope that helps!
I spoke with my dr over the phone (clinic is tomorrow), he said since my first transplant I was like Jenna (he didnt say that part I added that here, LOL), 21, no kids, young... you heal faster. NOw i'm 28, I have had 2 kids, and so I will heal a little slower... so, I'm taking it slow, and eating my protien to help the healing process. My pain seems to be becoming less and less each day, I noticed that.. so thats good!
angie.. yah... I wish I healed the same as 21, by this time the last time I was already up and exercising and running around! Now I know how my mom felt last time (kinda), cause she was 45 last time and healed way after me and was in pain way longer than me...