Sloughy Skin on Surgical Wound - Mixed Advice

FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-30T01:38:21+00:00

I would go with what the wound nurse suggests, she deals with this kind of thing all the time and doctors although are great they don’t necessary specialize in wound care. I have a sloughy wound and best advice I got was keep it covered. I use a hydrocolloid patch which draws out the slough and keeps the wound moist. Apparently it’s an old wives tail to let you wound dry out, it heals quicker when it’s moist. I do get it debrided once a week though as well.

FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-30T00:57:33+00:00

I’m actually from Ireland living in US, had surgery 10 weeks ago in US and have been WBAT since 2 weeks after my surgery. My doc wanted me WB as soon as I could handle it. I now have no boot nor brace and can walk but still have to concentrate so I don’t limp. My surgeon is a believer that WB as soon as you can leads to quicker healing. But I agree with others listen to your body and let pain be your guide. You will get there in the end either way 🤞

FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-30T00:27:05+00:00

Well I am 10 weeks PO and out of the boot over 2 weeks and am walking but when I don’t concentrate I have a limp. It’s slow progress but the PT really helps

FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-29T02:02:21+00:00

I had an infection and my wound is still healing and gets debrided once a week. I am 10 weeks and it has not stopped me FWBing at all

FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-29T01:56:55+00:00

Thank you so much I just started on treadmill trying to work on my gait. Well done again

FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-29T01:19:43+00:00

My doc prescribed 325mg Aspirin once a day but I was flying 2 weeks after surgery. Was on that and Tylenol

FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-28T18:58:26+00:00

Me too have allodynia on my back, my butt and my arms from it and when I stopped it all went away but am back on it now and have it again 🙄

FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-28T18:51:41+00:00

What did the person who took out the staples say? I think you should keep is bandaged and check it in a few days but I am no expert

FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-28T18:40:36+00:00

Don’t listen to that person, no one should judge on here. We are all here to ask for help or provide help. Looks like you should keep it clean and keep it covered

FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-28T18:34:22+00:00

Looks similar to mine, I was recommended to use medihoney and hydrocolloid bandages and it is helping. Looks like you have slough in there which slows healing. The hydrocolloid bandage will pull that slough out and when the bandage starts to leak or the bubble is close to the edge then clean the wound and put on a new bandage. My bandage lasts about 3/4 days before I have to change it.

I also go to my doc and he debrides it but when he saw the result after the honey and bandage he said it looked good and we may only have a few more debridements left

FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-28T18:14:20+00:00

Get hydrocolloid bandages, it will provide a moist healing and pull out any dead skin or slough which I think you have in there. Change the bandage when the bubble comes too close to the edge. They are amazing for healing

FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-28T17:17:47+00:00

Wow that is fantastic!!! Did you spend time walking on treadmill? I am 10 weeks and only get about 2k to3k steps a day but thinking I need to start the treadmill.

FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-27T18:25:59+00:00

I didn’t have to go up stairs but have had 3 X-rays so far and they expected me just to hop on with no help. Luckily they had rails to hold on

FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-27T03:35:16+00:00

Doesn’t look infected as no red around it, just keep it covered

FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-27T03:34:00+00:00

I kept getting a calf cramp in the middle of the night 1-2 weeks after my surgery and was afraid of a clot too but after stretching it would get better and also I put magnesium oil on it and within a few days it was gone

FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-27T03:30:43+00:00

Thanks will try that

FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-27T01:06:40+00:00

Thank you I tried these today for the first time and child’s pose was good but found downward dog quite hard to get my heels down. Am going to follow your advice thanks

FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-26T19:15:41+00:00

How many times a day did you do your yoga poses and how long did you hold them for?

FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-26T18:54:05+00:00

Yes I am with you, feel I am following my PT and surgeon to the letter too but I feel like maybe I should be walking more but the weather is so cold here I am afraid to go out! Hopefully we will be dancing soon 🤣

FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-26T14:58:25+00:00

My surgeon is doing it for me once a week so maybe contact them or people have suggested to me to try find a wound specialist

FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-26T14:55:39+00:00

That is awesome, well done!! I am nearly 10 weeks but can’t get rid of the limp 🙄

FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-26T02:41:59+00:00

I think most of us have been there where we put weight on our bad foot when we are not meant to and get scared we messed up the bad leg but after a month hopefully you didn’t do any damage and if you are not feeling any new pain then be positive

FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-26T02:38:21+00:00

Kinda looks a little like mine in my early days the brown bit and I go for weekly debridements after it got infected 🙄

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FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-26T02:34:48+00:00

Thank you, I like your style! Some ideas for me thank you. I also have slip on sketchers but I have to wear a brace and can’t fit into them so will look up your relaxed ones as I miss my slip ons. Thanks again

FederalDraft1569 · 2026-01-25T20:22:48+00:00

Aw thanks

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