I've had a minor set-back. I had my stitches out on Wednesday, all out no problems. When towelling down post shower on Friday, i managed to open the right-hand wound and it starting to ozze.
I was meeting up with the guys as one was getting married on the Saturday, so popped to the local chemist, got some dressings, stuck them on. Didn't really think much of it. Later that evening, i found out if was leaking as it had managed to go through the dressing, compression top & t-shirt, changed the dressing & went to bed.
Saturday as it was still leaking i went to a casualty department close to the venue, 3 hrs later and with even playing the " i'm going to a wedding card " i couldn't be seen properly as they were really busy (Good old government closing local casualties departments to centralise, and then not equipping them properly) so managed to blag some waterproof dressings so i didn't have to worry about it leaking through again.
Still leaking on Sunday, so went to my local hospital, great service as normal, after being assessed by a few nurses, a junior doctor & consultant all were a little baffled as appeared i was leaking iodine.... no pain, no swelling and no infection. (They took a sample and sent it off just in case). I had the option of either letting it drain and keep changing the dressings and hopefully stopping or...having a couple of stitches. So i had them put in so hopefully i will join together properly this time. It's not the first or last time i've had this happen.
On another note, the nursing staff were generally intrigued by the surgery and the quality of the work, especially the size of the entry wounds. Apart from the bruising, they liked the feeling of my new hard pecs...
On yet another note....
Friday night, i explained to my close mates (4 whom i've known for over 20yrs) about the operation, the why, the how etc. All really supportive, a couple a little perplexed, general opinion if that makes you happier, good for you. My Fiancee explained it to the wags.
As i mentioned i know these people well and i'm comfortable in their company, so when i was changing in a hotel room getting ready for the wedding (we were running late by then and could only get into one room), with the other half changing the dressings, a couple of the girls were amazed/shocked at the bruising because they assumed there would be more pain, though thought the results looked good. Seemed to inspire the one looking for a boob job.
One of the best bits was my best man, who commented now he's had time to evaluate my 'new look' he's noticed a definate improvement in my shape (with vest on & off) and being less than two weeks post recovery i can only see that as a positive step in the right direction. It definately gives a better T-shirt look, and it's a better profile in a suit.
He's stated he needs to hit the gym hard as i now make him look fatter!!!
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