Post-Op 1, finally!

Funny story...

They used Dermabond to close spine surgery 4, and it gave me the worst rash. Like, itching at an 11, it was terrible. So, I had my doctor put Dermabond on my medical allergy list.

I pointed this out before surgery, and right before I went under, in the OR, the surgeon's assistant told me that they usually use Dermabond to close the incision based on where it is, and could they spot-test the Dermabond before making the decision on how to close the incision? And I told them to do whatever they needed to do, right before I went out.

Now, no one tells you how they closed you up in the hospital, and for the first week you have the big foam bandage, which covers a smaller mesh bandage. I didn't inspect the mesh bandage any further than making sure that it wasn't bleeding or infected, and for some reason I assumed the Dermabond worked and I just needed the mesh removed.

The mesh has just started to peel off... and revealed the stitches that have been in my leg for nearly four weeks now 😅😅

Now, I have yet another virus, lucky me. I've had nasty post-nasal drip for the past couple of days, as well as a lack of appetite, and some general wooziness. I cancelled my PT for the day, and informed my surgeon's office that I am sick, and I will be masked, and that they can head me off if they want to. Since I haven't had a fever, they want me to come in, because I need my stitches out. Glad I discovered them last night, that would have been a surprise 😅😅

I'll be back with an update, which I'm sure will be glowing!

Update: Stitches are out! The incision happens to be in a spot where I have enough nerve damage that I didn't feel a thing, even as they were like "I'm so sorry, I know this is uncomfortable!" Nope, not for me. I could barely feel them tugging on the skin. And yet, it's still easier to bend that joint without the stitches in there.

Of course, this is why I'm seeing my new podiatrist on Monday, because I can't tell when I'm slicing into my own nailbeds with sharp pedicure implements. But it came in handy here, so I'll take a win where I can get it.

Everything's healing super well, and post-op 2 happens in a month.