Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Health

no_hypocrisy

(48,041 posts) Sat Aug 24, 2024, 10:02 AM Aug 24

Geez, a lot of maintenance for wound care.

Got a "severely abnormal" mole and borders removed surgically yesterday. About eight stitches.

Here's my new regimen for the next 10 days:
Change the bandage twice a day.
Cleanse with hydrogen peroxide.
Apply antibiotic cream to wound.
Re-apply gauze and paper tape.
Wind with ACE bandage.
Take antibiotic pill.

So far, so good.

6 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Geez, a lot of maintenance for wound care. (Original Post) no_hypocrisy Aug 24 OP

You'll have more medical care than TSF's "bullet" wound. sinkingfeeling Aug 24 #1

Good one! no_hypocrisy Aug 24 #2

I hope it heals with no complications. brer cat Aug 24 #3

Thanks. It's up to me to ensure that happens. no_hypocrisy Aug 24 #4

Until it heals it's a wide-open door localroger Aug 24 #5

Thanks. Much appreciated. no_hypocrisy Aug 24 #6

sinkingfeeling

(52,575 posts)

1. You'll have more medical care than TSF's "bullet" wound.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Sat Aug 24, 2024, 10:04 AM

Aug 24

no_hypocrisy

(48,041 posts)

2. Good one!

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Reply #1)

Sat Aug 24, 2024, 10:09 AM

Aug 24

brer cat

(25,689 posts)

3. I hope it heals with no complications.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Sat Aug 24, 2024, 10:22 AM

Aug 24

no_hypocrisy

(48,041 posts)

4. Thanks. It's up to me to ensure that happens.

Reply to brer cat (Reply #3)

Sat Aug 24, 2024, 10:34 AM

Aug 24

localroger

(3,688 posts)

5. Until it heals it's a wide-open door

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Sat Aug 24, 2024, 10:59 AM

Aug 24

...for bad stuff to get into your body and your bloodstream. Better to guard the gate well while it's open than to try to deal with the invaders once they've set up shop in your bod. Good luck and hope it heals nicely.

no_hypocrisy

(48,041 posts)

6. Thanks. Much appreciated.

Reply to localroger (Reply #5)

Sat Aug 24, 2024, 11:00 AM

Aug 24

Reply to this discussion