There is slow progress happening here. The graft site (to cover flap donor site) has shed over 50% of the xeroform protecting the wound. Once all has flaked off that site is as good as healed.
The Flap donor site is a different beast. Although the dressing changes are becoming easier- the xeroform is not pulling the edges of the graft up off the muscle- gaps exposing fresh muscle are starting to fill in preventing that very raw pain that you brace for each dressing removal.
The vein that was tied into in my neck to supply blood flow to the scalp flap is still swollen and bothersome. The sutures on the scalp all look OK and there are pockets of swelling we are keeping a close eye on.
All and all things appear to be healing as planned- Science is amazing
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