Can anyone share how long the incision takes to heal? My son, who is 14 years old and has multiple disabilities, had an anterior and posterior spinal fusion (July 10th and July 24th), and it looks like he has developed some bruising around the lower part of the incision which was not there previously.
Yesterday he sat up in bed (about 70 degrees) most of the day, but was in a great deal of pain last night. Prior to this, he had some days where he only sat up to eat meals (about 20 minutes), and other days he where he would sit up for about 1-2 hours twice a day. His dressing has been clean, but this evening there was one little spot of blood around the lower back - L4, L5 - where his meylo (Spina Bifida) scar is. I have been keeping his incision covered lightly during the day due to excessive sweating (especially in the diaper area) - but am leaving it air out at night. Any shared experiences would be much appreciated.
Thank you.
Yesterday he sat up in bed (about 70 degrees) most of the day, but was in a great deal of pain last night. Prior to this, he had some days where he only sat up to eat meals (about 20 minutes), and other days he where he would sit up for about 1-2 hours twice a day. His dressing has been clean, but this evening there was one little spot of blood around the lower back - L4, L5 - where his meylo (Spina Bifida) scar is. I have been keeping his incision covered lightly during the day due to excessive sweating (especially in the diaper area) - but am leaving it air out at night. Any shared experiences would be much appreciated.
Thank you.
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