10-1/2 Weeks Post-op - Visit to Wound Care Specialist
Good evening all,
Today I had my appt. with the Wound Care Specialist. To briefly recap where I am at on this most “fun and exciting” journey, I am at almost 11 weeks post-op and still non-weight bearing due to a stubborn incision not wanting to heal. My OS took me out of the walking boot a month ago after only being in it for a week because it was rubbing on the incision. Last week I took matters into my own hands and starting using Medi-honey to dress the incision. I noticed a difference as soon as 2 days after beginning the Medi-honey and have been using it since. The wound doctor also likes the Medi-honey and instructed me to continue using it, however, only wants the dressing changed every 3 days as opposed to twice daily. Yay for the little things!!! He also wants me to put the big, bad boot back on and start to bear weight. He feels it will help with blood flow and circulation. He gave me a silicone heel cup to wear over the dressing only when wearing the boot. He wants the boot off when I am immobile. I am to f/u with him in a week. I have 2 wedges in my boot from when I was initially put in it but my foot is now at neutral so I would imagine I no longer need the wedges. Does this seem to make sense? I have a PT appt. tomorrow so I will wait until then hoping the PT will be able to advise me on whether I need any wedges or not. I also have an OS appt. on Thursday and would LOVE to “walk” in to the office instead of scooting in on my scooter. (I am unable to use crutches due to a cervical spine issue I am also dealing with). In closing, if anyone has been dealing with a non-healing incision, please be an advocate for your own medical care!! My OS was against me trying the Medihoney and only wanted me to do wet to dry dressings. Once I started using the honey and the OS saw the results he then ok’d it. You can purchase Medi-honey on Amazon for under $20 a tube. It has done wonders for my healing. I wish I would have tried it a month ago.
Wishing everyone a speedy and painless recovery!
