Had a follow-up post-op with Dr. Chatson today (Wednesday). He removed the dressing and I got a chance to see the wound. Colorful. There was still dye on the skin and you could see a closed wound similar to that eye that was drawn with the sharpie, but this time a closed eye.
I thought he would be putting fresh bandages on, but no. The stitches were in deep and they are self-dissolving. The skin is held together with something similar to super glue. The area was slightly swollen but looks much less mutilated than I had imagined. The drain is actually under the skin though a 'hole'. Once the output is less than 10 cc within a 24 hour period, I can come in to have it taken out. They will place a guaze pad until the hole seals up.
He's thinking Friday. The latest Monday. Until that's out I can't bathe. [So glad I cut my hair]. All I'll get is a sponge bath.
Just call me stinky.
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