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    • October 2, 2020 at 12:10 am
    Daisy2018
    Participant
      I had my lymphedectomy done in my groin a month ago. I had my surgeon appointment today. I knew he would still keep the drain. It drains quite a bit. He will keep it for next two weeks.
      I feel I m covered in crust all over my body. Gross.. I haven’t taken a shower for a whole month. My dog is looking at me from her side of the couch with a question in her eyes when we will finally go for a nice walk. The surgeon said it’s a nasty surgery with long healing time. Grrr!
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        • October 2, 2020 at 12:41 am
        JudiAU
        Participant
          I’m sorry. That is a terrible feeling. The first thing I did after a craniotomy was to cut off my hair. My surgeon wanted something like six weeks with no hair wash. No way.
            • October 2, 2020 at 1:06 am
            Daisy2018
            Participant
              I guess your response puts things In prospective. I would have been devastated to cut my hair I should not whine and complain. I was able to wash my hair from the sink at least!
            • October 2, 2020 at 8:23 pm
            JudiAU
            Participant
              Lol. I’ve had to do it three times now although I was smart enough to get it cut professionally last time. Now it is a joke— once my hair gets to a certain length my husband and I joke about brain surgery time!
                • October 2, 2020 at 11:21 pm
                Bubbles
                Participant
                  Oh, Judi!!! Couldn’t help but laugh! Cancer humor is the best! HA! My sister always says that when any fur starts flying, the first thing I do is cut off my hair! Best to be prepared, huh? Hugs to you. Very hopeful that you are DONE with any more “brain surgery time”!!! I think you’ve been there, done that – ENOUGH!!! c
                  • October 3, 2020 at 7:23 pm
                  Daisy2018
                  Participant
                    It would sound funny if it was not sad.
                    Hopefully it’s the last surgery for you and the last for me. Thank you for our response.
                    • October 3, 2020 at 7:34 pm
                    Daisy2018
                    Participant
                      I had a doctor appointment on Friday. Doctor wants to have a drain for two more weeks. It will be total of 6 weeks. He wants me to continue taking antibiotics. It will be 4 weeks total. How long did you guys had the drain in?
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