Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 Hi all, A while back someone was talking about massaging the incision after staples come out, to promote healing. How long after is wise? (My staple were removed just today, and it looks nice 'n tidy.) What kind of massage cream? Maybe something simple like Glaxol base? No doubt I could find this info if I was better at searching the archives. Also: hydrotherapy... There's such a divergence in views from one surgeon/ country to the next. I've been advised not to bathe or swim for another two weeks (showers are okay). That will be a month post-op. Seems like forever, from where I'm now stiffly sitting. I'd love nothing better than to start walking around the shallow end, making waves with my newly (barely) mobile hip. I assume it makes a big difference what kind of pool (private? ozone versus chlorine?) and whether a waterproof dressing is worn. Advice anyone? a Masri / Durom: 17.02.04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 A while back someone was talking about massaging the incision after staples come out, to promote healing. How long after is wise? Wait until it is good and closed before you start any real vigorous massage. I get massages on a regular basis, so mine get massaged with the oil she regularly uses (jojoba I think). I've been advised not to bathe or swim for another two weeks (showers are okay). That will be a month post-op. Seems like forever, from where I'm now stiffly sitting. I'd love nothing better than to start walking around the shallow end, making waves with my newly (barely) mobile hip. Again, wait until the incision is good and closed. It may appear closed, and a shower may be ok, but I learned the hard way that appearances can be deceiving. I got in the pool too early, and my incision opened back up (a small section of it anyway--I just realized it sounds like the whole thing just unzipped-lol). My surgeon's nurse gave me what-for about getting in the pool that soon. Cindy resurfaced 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 _______________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 Hi a, I had my hip resurfaced last March. I was recommended to use Vit E cream, which I bought from the Body shop. I started massaging the incision as soon as my staples were out. I used a little every day until the pot was gone. I can truly say I can hardly see the scar now. It is very very pale and is not at all raised. Hope this helps. Sheila. In surfacehippy , " talltree992003 " wrote: > Hi all, > > A while back someone was talking about massaging the incision after staples > come out, to promote healing. How long after is wise? (My staple were > removed just today, and it looks nice 'n tidy.) What kind of massage cream? > Maybe something simple like Glaxol base? No doubt I could find this info if I > was better at searching the archives. > > Also: hydrotherapy... There's such a divergence in views from one surgeon/ > country to the next. I've been advised not to bathe or swim for another two > weeks (showers are okay). That will be a month post-op. Seems like forever, > from where I'm now stiffly sitting. I'd love nothing better than to start walking > around the shallow end, making waves with my newly (barely) mobile hip. I > assume it makes a big difference what kind of pool (private? ozone versus > chlorine?) and whether a waterproof dressing is worn. Advice anyone? > > a > Masri / Durom: 17.02.04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 Hi a I was told I can massage the incision when it is dry and totally closed. I use pure vitamin E cpasules and essential lavender oil: open the vit E capsule with a knife and empty the oil in a small dish then add one or two drops of lavender oil. The combination is very healing. Sunita massaging the gash Hi all, A while back someone was talking about massaging the incision after staples come out, to promote healing. How long after is wise? (My staple were removed just today, and it looks nice 'n tidy.) What kind of massage cream? Maybe something simple like Glaxol base? No doubt I could find this info if I was better at searching the archives. Also: hydrotherapy... There's such a divergence in views from one surgeon/ country to the next. I've been advised not to bathe or swim for another two weeks (showers are okay). That will be a month post-op. Seems like forever, from where I'm now stiffly sitting. I'd love nothing better than to start walking around the shallow end, making waves with my newly (barely) mobile hip. I assume it makes a big difference what kind of pool (private? ozone versus chlorine?) and whether a waterproof dressing is worn. Advice anyone? a Masri / Durom: 17.02.04 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 Hi a I have been using vitamin E cream. It is a clear cream and very sticky , seems to be helping. I had my right hip done by Dr. DeSmet on Feb 4th this year so still recovering. I started going into the pool with waterproof bandages at the Holiday Inn on about Feb 8th. However my Physiotherapist advised me not to use the Public Pool at home here in Courtenay until all the redness around the incision had cleared up. It was redness caused by the low dose heparin we were taking that he wanted cleared up before swimming in a public pool . I still had bruising when I started swimming. I am assuming that Dr. Masri is worried about you getting an infection from a public pool so that is why he is being cautious. I hope this helps. Good luck with your recovery!! Jim ,RBHR,DeSmet, Feb4/04 massaging the gash Hi all, A while back someone was talking about massaging the incision after staples come out, to promote healing. How long after is wise? (My staple were removed just today, and it looks nice 'n tidy.) What kind of massage cream? Maybe something simple like Glaxol base? No doubt I could find this info if I was better at searching the archives. Also: hydrotherapy... There's such a divergence in views from one surgeon/ country to the next. I've been advised not to bathe or swim for another two weeks (showers are okay). That will be a month post-op. Seems like forever, from where I'm now stiffly sitting. I'd love nothing better than to start walking around the shallow end, making waves with my newly (barely) mobile hip. I assume it makes a big difference what kind of pool (private? ozone versus chlorine?) and whether a waterproof dressing is worn. Advice anyone? a Masri / Durom: 17.02.04 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 >Hi a >I was told I can massage the incision when it is dry and totally closed. Yip. Same with swimming. While chlorination kills off most bacteria given enough time, there is still quite a lot of nasty stuff there you don't want in you. Skin is still one of the best ways to keep little critters out. You do want a fair margin of safety with the wait, since soaking in water will soften everything up and might make it start to weep again. I waited until the 4 week mark. Rubbing the incision (light massage) is one thing. I found that about 6 weeks and on post-op deep tissue massage was helpful. This helps break up all those nasty adhesions that form. Mind you, this will work itself out anyway without massage, but it sure sped this process up. For a light massage, you might swing by an oriental doctor and get some >po som on< (Said POH-some-on) or >jengu shui< (said JENG-goo shway). The former colls and the latter heats and both feel great and are alcoholl-based so you don't end up all greasy. Hope all goes well for you. Jeff >I use >pure vitamin E cpasules and essential lavender oil: open the vit E capsule with >a knife and empty the oil in a small dish then add one or two drops of lavender >oil. The combination is very healing. >Sunita > massaging the gash > > > Hi all, > > A while back someone was talking about massaging the incision after staples > come out, to promote healing. How long after is wise? (My staple were > removed just today, and it looks nice 'n tidy.) What kind of massage cream? > Maybe something simple like Glaxol base? No doubt I could find this info if I > was better at searching the archives. > > Also: hydrotherapy... There's such a divergence in views from one surgeon/ > country to the next. I've been advised not to bathe or swim for another two > weeks (showers are okay). That will be a month post-op. Seems like forever, > from where I'm now stiffly sitting. I'd love nothing better than to start >walking > around the shallow end, making waves with my newly (barely) mobile hip. I > assume it makes a big difference what kind of pool (private? ozone versus > chlorine?) and whether a waterproof dressing is worn. Advice anyone? > > a > Masri / Durom: 17.02.04 > > > >-------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 Thanks Cindy, Sheila, Jim, Sunita and Jeff, Nice range of options. As my incision looks very clean but flaky-dry, I think I'll start later this week with a mild Vit-E cream. But I'd love to " po som on " once I get up the courage. Swimming can definitely wait. Peg, was it maybe the woman who won for best documentary (about Chernobyl)? I remember thinking when she got up to accept her award she walked just like me - and a duck. Best, a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 I've heard the same about pools (full of cooties!) I used Mederma for scar massage and would highly recommend it. I remember one fellow who posted right before my surgery who felt he started massage too soon and got an infection. I really paid attention to that. I waited a full 6 weeks after the first surgery and then washed my hands thoroughly before massaging with mederma. After my second I started a little sooner (maybe at 4 weeks) I used the mederma probably 3 times a day and it was great for easy massage. You can also do this in the shower with soap and you'll be sure you're nice and sanitary! Good luck. Barb -- In surfacehippy , " talltree992003 " wrote: > Thanks Cindy, Sheila, Jim, Sunita and Jeff, > Nice range of options. As my incision looks very clean but flaky- dry, I think I'll > start later this week with a mild Vit-E cream. But I'd love to " po som on " once I > get up the courage. > Swimming can definitely wait. > Peg, was it maybe the woman who won for best documentary (about > Chernobyl)? I remember thinking when she got up to accept her award she > walked just like me - and a duck. > Best, > a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 I've heard the same about pools (full of cooties!) I used Mederma for scar massage and would highly recommend it. I remember one fellow who posted right before my surgery who felt he started massage too soon and got an infection. I really paid attention to that. I waited a full 6 weeks after the first surgery and then washed my hands thoroughly before massaging with mederma. After my second I started a little sooner (maybe at 4 weeks) I used the mederma probably 3 times a day and it was great for easy massage. You can also do this in the shower with soap and you'll be sure you're nice and sanitary! Good luck. Barb -- In surfacehippy , " talltree992003 " wrote: > Thanks Cindy, Sheila, Jim, Sunita and Jeff, > Nice range of options. As my incision looks very clean but flaky- dry, I think I'll > start later this week with a mild Vit-E cream. But I'd love to " po som on " once I > get up the courage. > Swimming can definitely wait. > Peg, was it maybe the woman who won for best documentary (about > Chernobyl)? I remember thinking when she got up to accept her award she > walked just like me - and a duck. > Best, > a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 I've heard the same about pools (full of cooties!) I used Mederma for scar massage and would highly recommend it. I remember one fellow who posted right before my surgery who felt he started massage too soon and got an infection. I really paid attention to that. I waited a full 6 weeks after the first surgery and then washed my hands thoroughly before massaging with mederma. After my second I started a little sooner (maybe at 4 weeks) I used the mederma probably 3 times a day and it was great for easy massage. You can also do this in the shower with soap and you'll be sure you're nice and sanitary! Good luck. Barb -- In surfacehippy , " talltree992003 " wrote: > Thanks Cindy, Sheila, Jim, Sunita and Jeff, > Nice range of options. As my incision looks very clean but flaky- dry, I think I'll > start later this week with a mild Vit-E cream. But I'd love to " po som on " once I > get up the courage. > Swimming can definitely wait. > Peg, was it maybe the woman who won for best documentary (about > Chernobyl)? I remember thinking when she got up to accept her award she > walked just like me - and a duck. > Best, > a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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