Post clipping issues...

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Comment by Helen Back on February 2, 2013 at 9:21am

Hope you have called your Dr.  I had some swelling  but was like a fluid pouch it would bounce back if you touched.     The itching I stillhave 8 mths now - they tell me neurons nerves connecting with itching and sharp pains.  

please take care and a phone call is all it takes

Comment by Janet Ulm-Edelman on January 25, 2013 at 4:10pm

Hi LadyDi

I never had extreme swelling like you describe, however, somedays I do "notice my scar" for a lack of a better way to describe what I'm feeing! Like, I'll run my fingers over the scar tissue and yeah, sometimes I notice a slight swelling going on but not enough to warrant a doctor visit.  Other days, like today, I can't even find the scar when I try to find it by hand...I do know that as your healing continues, alittle more sensation will slowly come back, (that dull itch that doesn't go away when you scrath it), and I can firmly attest to Rons suggestion of the Tres'seme shampoo/conditioner, for me its worked like magic.  But the swelling you have sounds a bit extreme to me, enough to warrant a doctor visit for sure.   Take care,  Janet

Comment by ron k on January 25, 2013 at 12:38am

hi Lady! i totally agree with others. My dr recommended head and shoulders shampoo for the itching but i told him i had great sucess with Tre'semme "new shampoo with vitamin e" The stabby pains will definately diminish so hang in there better days are ahead!keep after the docs- we must be our own advocates~

Comment by Carol S on January 24, 2013 at 11:20pm

Diane,

I have a little bit of swelling and still do, but not as much as you described. One day I had gone to bed with some swelling and woke up with a lot more. My Dr did the same thing, had me come in and he did a CT Scan just to be on the safe side. He told me to try not to touch it. He said that the itching and weird feelings as things come back to life have caused me to feel my head and scratch and I am fascinated by the lumps and bumps, which can be the cause of the swelling. I haven't had that problem since. That was at about 3 mos post op. I am not 4 mos post op. My head doesn't itch quite as much, but I am still fascinated at feeling everything.

I am glad that you are seeing your doctor on Monday. I pray everything is ok.

Carol

Comment by Colleen on January 23, 2013 at 9:10pm

So glad to hear this, better to be safe then sorry...will keep you close in thoughts... ~ Colleen

Comment by Lady Di on January 23, 2013 at 6:42pm

Thanks ladies for your response...I have talked to my doctor.  I am going for blood work tomorrow and he wants to see me on Monday.  I will keep you posted!

Comment by Laura H. on January 23, 2013 at 1:37pm

I agree with Colleen. Please contact your doctors. I didn't have swelling like you mention.  Sending good healing thoughts...  -Laura

Comment by Colleen on January 23, 2013 at 12:28pm

Hi Diane...I can't shed too much light on your problem...however, that being said...I think you should call your Doctors office immediately and tell them about swelling...and I think you need to be seen...~ Please...keep us posted...~ Concerned ~  Colleen