Dannolad

I had open RNY on 22 Mar 07, my clips came out on the 02 Apr and I had several places open up, and they are still oozy and slow to heal.

How long does it usually take? (Ball park, I know it varies) and any tips on what to use to help dry it up? (using TCP at the moment).

Regards Danny

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Preop/Today/Ideal
304 / 189.6 / 182 (lbs)
Open RNY 22 Mar 07
Panni 10 Sep 08

Dyann

What are they oozing???

Usually a dry sterile dressing that you place over the open areas will help clean the wound with each dressing change (twice a day). You can shower and clean with soap and water as well as a little hydrogen peroxide a couple of times a day. Ask your MD for their official wound care routine. It should dry up within a couple of weeks.

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DYANN

Lap RNY 1/4/06....
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ready4achange

When I had my hernia repair I had a couple of open spots. The ps said to use A&D ointment or some type of antibacterial ointment to keep it moist and cover it with gauze . She said that peroxide dries out the skin and to have it heal better to keep it "moist" and covered.
Sandy

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Dannolad

Thanks guys, I have a shed load of gauze and keltistat

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Preop/Today/Ideal
304 / 189.6 / 182 (lbs)
Open RNY 22 Mar 07
Panni 10 Sep 08