HI just had my dIEP procedure on Oct 4rh. I'm having another surgery tomorrow and I'm not really sure why. I think it has to do with my abnominal scar. It weeps, I know I'll have more drains to tend to. I got rid of my last drain yesterday, I get one day off and I'll have 4 more to coddle and keep track of their progress or lack thereof. Maybe I'll name them. 😂 I had 6 plus 2 wound vacs after my first surgery. One of my nurses told me I was a mama possum and the drains were my babies. 🤣 Oh and if you're a little on the small size the surgeon might go looking for blood vessels, they took 3 from my left arm. I'm happy with the care I've been given, my surgeon is top-notch I'll be happy to update this as I continue my journey if anyone is interested.
Sharon, that is a top notch surgeon who knows how to look for alternate blood vessels. I'm glad you are on the mend. It is not a linear process but take one day at a time.
HI just had my dIEP procedure on Oct 4rh. I'm having another surgery tomorrow and I'm not really sure why. I think it has to do with my abnominal scar. It weeps, I know I'll have more drains to tend to. I got rid of my last drain yesterday, I get one day off and I'll have 4 more to coddle and keep track of their progress or lack thereof. Maybe I'll name them. 😂 I had 6 plus 2 wound vacs after my first surgery. One of my nurses told me I was a mama possum and the drains were my babies. 🤣 Oh and if you're a little on the small size the surgeon might go looking for blood vessels, they took 3 from my left arm. I'm happy with the care I've been given, my surgeon is top-notch I'll be happy to update this as I continue my journey if anyone is interested.
Sharon, that is a top notch surgeon who knows how to look for alternate blood vessels. I'm glad you are on the mend. It is not a linear process but take one day at a time.