Re: Need opinion on ps assistant's medical advice

[Guest guest]

Thanks so much Lynda. I felt pretty much as you did.

Do you think a nurse practioner is appropriate to see in my case?

That is who my dr. had me schedule with - do you think I should see

him instead?

>

> >hi all,

> >

> >I have been repeatedly contacted by my ps's office - I will relay

> >THAT in another post, as I would first love your opinion on this

> >medical info. I spoke to her assistant briefly and this is what I

> >was told their procedure for my healing would be:

> >

> >1) Put the bactroban and nitro paste on incisions, cover with

> >petroleum " zeroform " dressing, then cover with gauze and tape for

4

> >days, changed twice a day (i have been doing this - today would be

> >last day)

> >

> >2) Once the incisions look like they are scabbing, cover with

> >medical tape and do not change tape until the tape is ready to

fall

> >off.

> >

> >3) I relayed that the left nipple incision is still pink and not

> >scabbing; she surmised I am using too much ointment creating too

> >much moisture. She said I should put bactroban (NO nitropaste) on

> >it and cover with gauze only now. Once it scabs, cover with

medical

> >tape.

> >

> >4) rub the incisions with force so they scab when you wash.

> >

> >5) medical tape should cover incisions for 6-8 wks.

> >

> >6) I asked why they have stitches in for 4 wks - she said that is

> >their procedure for ALL surgeries - to make sure incision is truly

> >healed.

> >

> >7) of course, she thought it was very scary I was seeing my

regular

> >doctor currently.

> >

> >8) use those scar ointments after 8 wks to fade scar.

> >

> >What do you think of this? I have an apt. to see the nurse

> >practioner on Tuesday - should I switch and make sure I see my dr?

> >He wouldn't have my stitches removed if it wasn't time.

> >

> >Thanks!!

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

You know, that was my first thought, too - usually the stitches come

out in a week or less.

Sis

>

> >hi all,

> >

> >I have been repeatedly contacted by my ps's office - I will relay

> >THAT in another post, as I would first love your opinion on this

> >medical info. I spoke to her assistant briefly and this is what I

> >was told their procedure for my healing would be:

> >

> >1) Put the bactroban and nitro paste on incisions, cover with

> >petroleum " zeroform " dressing, then cover with gauze and tape for

4

> >days, changed twice a day (i have been doing this - today would be

> >last day)

> >

> >2) Once the incisions look like they are scabbing, cover with

> >medical tape and do not change tape until the tape is ready to

fall

> >off.

> >

> >3) I relayed that the left nipple incision is still pink and not

> >scabbing; she surmised I am using too much ointment creating too

> >much moisture. She said I should put bactroban (NO nitropaste) on

> >it and cover with gauze only now. Once it scabs, cover with

medical

> >tape.

> >

> >4) rub the incisions with force so they scab when you wash.

> >

> >5) medical tape should cover incisions for 6-8 wks.

> >

> >6) I asked why they have stitches in for 4 wks - she said that is

> >their procedure for ALL surgeries - to make sure incision is truly

> >healed.

> >

> >7) of course, she thought it was very scary I was seeing my

regular

> >doctor currently.

> >

> >8) use those scar ointments after 8 wks to fade scar.

> >

> >What do you think of this? I have an apt. to see the nurse

> >practioner on Tuesday - should I switch and make sure I see my dr?

> >He wouldn't have my stitches removed if it wasn't time.

> >

> >Thanks!!

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I have NEVER heard of stitches being left in for 4 weeks, I have

heard of them being left in for 10 days to 14 days.

I would not rub an incision to be sure it scabs.

Often we hear that you leave the tape on until it falls off. Not

everyone does this. I have NEVER heard of leaving it on for 6-8 weeks.

The nitro paste is to return the feeling to the breast area, I think.

It sure would give the doctor a great deal of control over your life

to have to do all that, wouldn't it???? For such a long time?????

Most doctors do not make such long-term demands on incisions. Check

with your GP.

Lynda

At 04:40 PM 12/1/2006, you wrote:

>hi all,

>

>I have been repeatedly contacted by my ps's office - I will relay

>THAT in another post, as I would first love your opinion on this

>medical info. I spoke to her assistant briefly and this is what I

>was told their procedure for my healing would be:

>

>1) Put the bactroban and nitro paste on incisions, cover with

>petroleum " zeroform " dressing, then cover with gauze and tape for 4

>days, changed twice a day (i have been doing this - today would be

>last day)

>

>2) Once the incisions look like they are scabbing, cover with

>medical tape and do not change tape until the tape is ready to fall

>off.

>

>3) I relayed that the left nipple incision is still pink and not

>scabbing; she surmised I am using too much ointment creating too

>much moisture. She said I should put bactroban (NO nitropaste) on

>it and cover with gauze only now. Once it scabs, cover with medical

>tape.

>

>4) rub the incisions with force so they scab when you wash.

>

>5) medical tape should cover incisions for 6-8 wks.

>

>6) I asked why they have stitches in for 4 wks - she said that is

>their procedure for ALL surgeries - to make sure incision is truly

>healed.

>

>7) of course, she thought it was very scary I was seeing my regular

>doctor currently.

>

>8) use those scar ointments after 8 wks to fade scar.

>

>What do you think of this? I have an apt. to see the nurse

>practioner on Tuesday - should I switch and make sure I see my dr?

>He wouldn't have my stitches removed if it wasn't time.

>

>Thanks!!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have had nurse practitioners that were far superior in their care

than the doctor was.

Lynda

At 05:54 PM 12/1/2006, you wrote:

>Thanks so much Lynda. I felt pretty much as you did.

>

>Do you think a nurse practioner is appropriate to see in my case?

>That is who my dr. had me schedule with - do you think I should see

>him instead?

>

>

> >

> > >hi all,

> > >

> > >I have been repeatedly contacted by my ps's office - I will relay

> > >THAT in another post, as I would first love your opinion on this

> > >medical info. I spoke to her assistant briefly and this is what I

> > >was told their procedure for my healing would be:

> > >

> > >1) Put the bactroban and nitro paste on incisions, cover with

> > >petroleum " zeroform " dressing, then cover with gauze and tape for

>4

> > >days, changed twice a day (i have been doing this - today would be

> > >last day)

> > >

> > >2) Once the incisions look like they are scabbing, cover with

> > >medical tape and do not change tape until the tape is ready to

>fall

> > >off.

> > >

> > >3) I relayed that the left nipple incision is still pink and not

> > >scabbing; she surmised I am using too much ointment creating too

> > >much moisture. She said I should put bactroban (NO nitropaste) on

> > >it and cover with gauze only now. Once it scabs, cover with

>medical

> > >tape.

> > >

> > >4) rub the incisions with force so they scab when you wash.

> > >

> > >5) medical tape should cover incisions for 6-8 wks.

> > >

> > >6) I asked why they have stitches in for 4 wks - she said that is

> > >their procedure for ALL surgeries - to make sure incision is truly

> > >healed.

> > >

> > >7) of course, she thought it was very scary I was seeing my

>regular

> > >doctor currently.

> > >

> > >8) use those scar ointments after 8 wks to fade scar.

> > >

> > >What do you think of this? I have an apt. to see the nurse

> > >practioner on Tuesday - should I switch and make sure I see my dr?

> > >He wouldn't have my stitches removed if it wasn't time.

> > >

> > >Thanks!!

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

Dr. Kolb, if I remember right. I would put ointment on lightly, cover with tape once per day. The stitches needed to come out after I think either one or two weeks, not four. If you are in doubt for sure go get second opinion on the stitches issue. Leaving tape on until it falls off, I don't think is good idea. Putting to much ointment is not good for healing either, keeps it raw. You want it to scab up, if it scabs up around your stitches, OUCH!!!!!!!!! Can I ask did you get drains? Did your doctor send your implants off for testing? Saline Implants? I forget one of my symptoms, sorry.

Donna

[Guest guest]

,

I am sorry I just have to chime in here, I have never heard of

srubbing an incision with force, Remember I told you about the

hibiclense? I just lightly wash with that it is for after surgery

washing. No scrubbing.

I cant believe they would tell you that. It is a sensitive area and

you want it to heal nice be gentle with your incisions, I do agree

about it being too moist though both my husband and I have had that

recently sometimes one area dries out better than another.

Terri P

>

> hi all,

>

> I have been repeatedly contacted by my ps's office - I will relay

> THAT in another post, as I would first love your opinion on this

> medical info. I spoke to her assistant briefly and this is what I

> was told their procedure for my healing would be:

>

> 1) Put the bactroban and nitro paste on incisions, cover with

> petroleum " zeroform " dressing, then cover with gauze and tape for

4

> days, changed twice a day (i have been doing this - today would be

> last day)

>

> 2) Once the incisions look like they are scabbing, cover with

> medical tape and do not change tape until the tape is ready to

fall

> off.

>

> 3) I relayed that the left nipple incision is still pink and not

> scabbing; she surmised I am using too much ointment creating too

> much moisture. She said I should put bactroban (NO nitropaste) on

> it and cover with gauze only now. Once it scabs, cover with

medical

> tape.

>

> 4) rub the incisions with force so they scab when you wash.

>

> 5) medical tape should cover incisions for 6-8 wks.

>

> 6) I asked why they have stitches in for 4 wks - she said that is

> their procedure for ALL surgeries - to make sure incision is truly

> healed.

>

> 7) of course, she thought it was very scary I was seeing my

regular

> doctor currently.

>

> 8) use those scar ointments after 8 wks to fade scar.

>

> What do you think of this? I have an apt. to see the nurse

> practioner on Tuesday - should I switch and make sure I see my dr?

> He wouldn't have my stitches removed if it wasn't time.

>

> Thanks!!

>

>

[Guest guest]

Quite a few women are sensitive to medical tape. You may not know until you end up with blisters . . . using a sterile pad held in place by your sports bra would be safer . . . and yes, (dispite what said) you can wash the aread with hydrogen peroxide - do use the medical grade, a 3% solution. may have thought I meant the stronger type used for hair coloring. I wasn't clear on that. Please do be gentle with yourself! My surgeon recommended it after my recent breast procedures. Rogene

[Guest guest]

Hi Donna,

Yes I had drains for several days and I am not swelling too much -

just a bit on one side according to the lymph drainage massage

person. He said it's not alot at all. Thanks for the tips My

dr's office is checking on me tomrrow, so I am interested to see

what they say. One side looks nearly healed, and the other is raw

and the incisions deeper. No, I didn't have my implants sent in. I

would recommend it to everyone, of course, but I didn't have a dime

left and wanted these things out.

Thanks, Rogene, too - because that sticky tape does seem like it

would irritate my skin. I've been using that Hibiclens stuff and

it's been very gentle on me.I will go along with what my dr's office

says next. Well, I mean, I'll report it here first and see what

you all say!! Of course!!

>

> ,

>

> Dr. Kolb, if I remember right. I would put ointment on lightly,

cover with

> tape once per day. The stitches needed to come out after I think

either one or

> two weeks, not four. If you are in doubt for sure go get second

opinion on

> the stitches issue. Leaving tape on until it falls off, I don't

think is good

> idea. Putting to much ointment is not good for healing either,

keeps it raw.

> You want it to scab up, if it scabs up around your stitches,

OUCH!!!!!!!!!

> Can I ask did you get drains? Did your doctor send your implants

off for

> testing? Saline Implants? I forget one of my symptoms, sorry.

>

> Donna

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Terri! glad you chimed in - I must thank you for the Hibiclens

recommendation - I have been using it since the day you mentioned

it. Anyhow, I was really freshly explanted that day, wandering

around the aisles thinking 'where the heck is it' - I was so

grateful you told me it was a blue bottle, as I found it quickly

once I remembered that. It is very gentle!

> >

> > hi all,

> >

> > I have been repeatedly contacted by my ps's office - I will

relay

> > THAT in another post, as I would first love your opinion on this

> > medical info. I spoke to her assistant briefly and this is what

I

> > was told their procedure for my healing would be:

> >

> > 1) Put the bactroban and nitro paste on incisions, cover with

> > petroleum " zeroform " dressing, then cover with gauze and tape

for

> 4

> > days, changed twice a day (i have been doing this - today would

be

> > last day)

> >

> > 2) Once the incisions look like they are scabbing, cover with

> > medical tape and do not change tape until the tape is ready to

> fall

> > off.

> >

> > 3) I relayed that the left nipple incision is still pink and not

> > scabbing; she surmised I am using too much ointment creating too

> > much moisture. She said I should put bactroban (NO nitropaste)

on

> > it and cover with gauze only now. Once it scabs, cover with

> medical

> > tape.

> >

> > 4) rub the incisions with force so they scab when you wash.

> >

> > 5) medical tape should cover incisions for 6-8 wks.

> >

> > 6) I asked why they have stitches in for 4 wks - she said that

is

> > their procedure for ALL surgeries - to make sure incision is

truly

> > healed.

> >

> > 7) of course, she thought it was very scary I was seeing my

> regular

> > doctor currently.

> >

> > 8) use those scar ointments after 8 wks to fade scar.

> >

> > What do you think of this? I have an apt. to see the nurse

> > practioner on Tuesday - should I switch and make sure I see my

dr?

> > He wouldn't have my stitches removed if it wasn't time.

> >

> > Thanks!!

> >

> >

>