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No shower today. Not needed. I had taken compression hose off during the night. Just... to take a break. Then I kept considering a shower today. As well, I needed to change the bandage. I had a large border bandage on. But I just wasn't moving fast. Finally got to it at about ten thirty to eleven?
I had hoped taking off the large bandage would allow me to keep the collagen soaked packing in place. That just didn't work. So I also had to replace that. No big issue. If I worried it would hurt too much, so that I would... have to change it again, and add lidocaine.
Nope. It went in without a hitch. I used a square type of bandage, this time. Something they offered as an alternative to the oval bandages they have had me be using. Just to see if it would be easier on the skin. I can't say anything, other than that it fit well, went on well, and isn't hurting currently. Removing it will be the next test.
Further, after changing the bandage, I was able to add compression. Several layers. It went on without pain. Oh, always some discomfort. I am hoping, in some shorter period, say two to three months... especially if I can get back on carnivore full bore, and keep up on supplements for the nonce, that I can stop using compression soon. Well, some of it.
I suspect, until or unless the heart really improves (which may not be possible), I may need to use compression on the legs for the rest of my life. Just to get fluid out... and help with general circulation. Though, possibly, I might be able to use weaker compression. As is, currently, I am using as strong of stuff as I can put on and stand to wear. Mostly. Some of it is a bit tight some days. Which is why I alternate sizes.
I missed my echocardiogram. I'll call my doc, see if we can get that rescheduled. Should be doable before our next appointment. He wanted to see it. It's been... three or four years? Six? So, yeah. I'll try to remember to call this afternoon. Meant to this morning, but between lethargy, wound treatment, finishing dressing, and such, it got lost in the shuffle.
Oh, and my arms... were getting folds, extra and loose skin. Not perfect, back to normal, but doing better. I think it's the collagen I am consuming. One doser a day. I could possibly use more? But I don't think it will help all that much. There is a limit to how much of any supplement the body can use. If I could get to lifting weights, or swimming, that would be the better part of helping that I could add. Well, and getting fully back to carnivore.
On to... my day? I suppose. Hope you have a good day yourselves.
Hope you are doing well with the compression regumine, (spelling?) fortunately I use my leg swelling as a trigger to cut back on sodium or add as cramps start. Swelling at the sock level, catch it early. I try.
ReplyDeleteCompression is really working well. Currently trying some new things. Of course, water removal is still primal. That is why my wound, probably, hasn't healed. I wasn't keeping the fluid out, or regularly. So, it would stretch the wound out.
ReplyDeleteI do wonder if leaving the leg slightly swollen, but regulated at a typical size, might work. Though I have my doubts. Something about having extra fluid in there seems to hinder the healing process.
If you ever get wounded, I... have experience with that. Unless you need to go to the wound clinic, as I have. But, if you nick yourself seriously, and think it'll heal, I can offer some advice. It isn't cheap, but... it is cheaper than going to a clinic, for most folk.