Freaking FINALLY

[missdiane]

It only took nearly three and a half MONTHS after surgery but the stupid wound is considered healed and I have graduated officially from wound care. I got a certificate and got to ring the bell. WOO to the HOO.

I still have an itty bitty little pothole going on but yes, you can see that it finally has a bottom to it. I'm going to continue with taking the rest of my bottle of collagen gummies and do other healthy things in the hopes that it'll fill in a little better but I'm so glad that I'm done with asking for help with it. It feels odd not to have a bandage over the area too.

Guess Emily can no longer sing "Poking Time" or "Poking Dine" to the tune of "Closing Time." Heh.

Comments

[nursesparky]

OUTSTANDING !!!!!!!

[missdiane]

Thank you! I was near to tears since I kept getting my hopes up only to have them yanked away.

It'll probably be a while longer before I'm feeling safe to go in the pool at the Y since there was such a battle but I do need to keep eating healthier and moving more.

[spiffikins]

Ooh collagen eh? I have some of those - do they suggest to take them after surgery, then?

Congrats on graduating from wound care!

[missdiane]

They were dubious about the effectiveness of oral collagen but I figured it couldn't hurt to try. I also took the Airborne fizzy tablets that have a huge amount of Vitamin C which is good for wound healing.

Hydration, fruits and veggies and a higher percentage of protein is what was recommended.