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Bandaging/binding after surgery

Started by xander, July 12, 2013, 12:30:30 AM

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xander

July 12, 2013, 12:30:30 AM
I have heard people on here talking about bandaging after surgery. Isnt bandaging bad? Dont your surgeons not make you wear a post surgery binder?
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dpadgett628

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July 14, 2013, 01:15:20 AM
From what I have seen, it just depends on the surgeon on how they want you to take care of the surgical sight. I would think though that most, if not all, would keep you in some sort of compression dressing for at least a week to reduce swelling.
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Elijah3291

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July 14, 2013, 04:27:18 PM
Quote from: dpadgett628 on July 14, 2013, 01:15:20 AM
From what I have seen, it just depends on the surgeon on how they want you to take care of the surgical sight. I would think though that most, if not all, would keep you in some sort of compression dressing for at least a week to reduce swelling.

yep, Garromone had me wear a HUGEEE ace bandage constantly for the first week.  Then you put it on if you have swelling so the swelling has nowhere to go/grow

The first week, it was pretty uncomfortable, I mean it sucked to bind 24/7 but its worth it in the end
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xander

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July 14, 2013, 07:32:27 PM
My surgeon keeps you bandaged until the drains come out but after that you need to wear a surgical binder 24/7 for 6 weeks. Then post surgery scar care involves taping the scars for 6 months.
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Elijah3291

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July 16, 2013, 11:48:23 AM
Quote from: xander on July 14, 2013, 07:32:27 PM
My surgeon keeps you bandaged until the drains come out but after that you need to wear a surgical binder 24/7 for 6 weeks. Then post surgery scar care involves taping the scars for 6 months.

O.o I had a huge huge hematoma and I only wrapped up 24/7 for three weeks after reveal.  Guess s/he is really cautious.
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xander

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July 17, 2013, 02:01:09 AM
He's a burns specialist as well so he is highly regarded in scar treatment. That could be why he does things a bit excessive. I dunno, it does seem odd compared to what I hear on here. But his results are fantastic.
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xander

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July 21, 2013, 07:05:01 AM
Andy Ives. He's Australian.
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