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no infection, no stitches :o

Postby space_cadet » Thu 01 Jul 2010 9:02 am

Saw consultnat last week to find out how my eye is after alst weeks op, found out he took ALL the stitches out last week as thinks they were hindering recovery, and it is NO LONGER infected! first time in weeks well months.

He doesnt want to see me for FOUR weeks, longest in a long time so rathe aprehensive but relieved.

Lea x
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Re: no infection, no stitches :o

Postby Anne Klepacz » Thu 01 Jul 2010 9:30 am

Brilliant news, Lea. I do hope this is the turning point for you, and everything goes smoothly from now on. All the very best
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Re: no infection, no stitches :o

Postby electricheadx » Thu 01 Jul 2010 12:20 pm

Great to hear
Best of luck over the next few weeks

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Re: no infection, no stitches :o

Postby melissa » Thu 01 Jul 2010 1:02 pm

well done lea. i am glad you are finally getting some relief.
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Re: no infection, no stitches :o

Postby crakerjacker » Sun 04 Jul 2010 5:57 pm

If he has taken all the stitches out - how does the graft remain in place???
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Re: no infection, no stitches :o

Postby space_cadet » Tue 06 Jul 2010 11:14 am

Mr M said it will cling to the blood vessles as the graft was overgranulating due to the scar tissue
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