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[purplenanny]

Many thanks HB, I will do that. Just panicking a bit here, it looks so awful and feels as though it needs releasing, if you know what I mean.
I will ring first thing, thank you. x x

[honeybun]

I know it's easy for me to say but a little drop of blood looks an awful lot and I don't blame you for being a bit panicky about it.
I would sleep well propped up tonight.
Phone first thing and you will be able to get it sorted. You could always put another little light dressing on top of the wet one if it makes you feel more secure.

 

Try and get some sleep.


Honeyb
x

[purplenanny]

Good idea to prop up overnight, I will do that. I have put a soft clean towel on the pillow just in case i slip down. Thanks honeyb, appreciate your help and reassurance. PN x x

[Joyce]

See HB beat me to it. I was going to suggest likewise. Also if necessary place another pad on top of your dressing. Me thinks you're not going to get much sleep tonight, until you see nurse tomorrow, but try and rest at least.

[purplenanny]

Thanks cubagirl.. all support welcome, trying to calm myself  and stop panicking!

I am just hoping it will be ok if re-dressed. Would prefer it not to be disturbed as the surgeon was very specific and careful with the steri strips, insisting on a certain size. I would be happier seeing him to do it but feel sure that won't be possible.

I think the nurse said I can ring his secretary at the hospital, so might try that first.

fingers crossed. Thank goodness fot the internet, need to watch some catch up tv as I dont think I will be sleeping much!!
PN x x

[Joyce]

How are you this morning PN?

[Taz2]

Hope you had at least some sleep PN

Taz xx

[purplenanny]

Morning ladies, thank you for checking on me.
I had a very disturbed night and feel a wreck, but the dressing  has now dried and gone dark so I am no longer panicking as it has obviously now stopped bleeding.
last night the blood was very red and the dressing just seemed to be filling up. I was so grateful you were there honeybun and cubagirl
I am only just getting up (very lazy) so will shower and decide what to do after
PN x x

[honeybun]

Glad things look a bit better this morning. You never really know what is supposed to be normal so it's very easy to panic.
I would still give your surgery a ring just to reassure yourself.

Feet up and do nothing. It's been traumatic for you and you need to rest. Rubbish TV and cups of tea for the rest of the day.

Take good care.


Honeyb
x

[purplenanny]

Thanks HB  x x

[Taz2]

Glad that you are feeling better PN - sorry I  missed your post last night.

Take it easy.

Taz x 

[purplenanny]

Thats ok Taz, no need to say sorry.
I am being very lazy!!
thanks for the hug x x

[purplenanny]

Decided this morning to go to gp surgery nurse as dressing looking awful and wound really itching.

Male nurse, very positive, whipped the dressings off with what felt like half my face
there was a lot of blood being held within the seal of the dressings, so my wound was soggy and the stitches in danger of rotting if left any longer in that condition.

It all feels so much better now and I am so pleased I went. I just have to be careful when washing my hair as this dressing is not waterproof. If anyone has suggestions for keeping it dry I would be grateful.

thanks PN x x

[Joyce]

Can you manage to get someone to wash your hair from the back, like at hairdressers? Say sitting on a chair at wash basin. Even saying that sounds very awkward.  Dry shampoo maybe. Not ideal, but hopefully wouldn't be for too long.

At least you've had it seen to. Have you to go back again?

[purplenanny]

Yes I could try that, or I could actually have a treat and go to the hairdressers, now there's a thought!!

The stitches are due to be removed on 14th March at the hospital and the nurse said I could go back to him if I needed redressing in between. x x