My sister used a wound vac for a few days and they make them portable now to where you can carry it with you like a compact purse;) It makes a humming noise that can be considered soothing or very annoying depending up how you look at it!
I hope that helps! I know packing is a pain...maybe ask your doctor if you're a candidate for the wound vac;)
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I find on the Internet:
http://www.lni.wa.gov/ClaimsIns/Files/OMD/WOUNDVAC.pdf
What is a wound vac?
SS - I am not a smoker - never have been. I wonder about the protien tho.
Good ques for me to ask tomorrow - thanks
I am so sorry. Following my surgery, my wound completely opened. I certainly know how terrible it is. Have you used a wound vac? It's a pain but did make mine heal faster. I sure hope you feel better soon.
Did a little research on your problem, the medical term is dehiscence Just type that in search and read several articals about it. Seems like one says a certain protein might be lacking, another says cigerette smoking slows healing, also skin and muscle "thin" from previous surgery might slow the healing. My sons was because his belly was so big.. Sometimes it seems they must go back and resew the incision up using non desolving stitches. There are several good articles there to read. Good Luck.