After 10 days on the wound VAC I was scheduled to have a skin graft today to fill in the the area where dead tissue was removed. I was put under, but during the procedure it was determined that the tissue is not prepared to accept a graft. The area in question had to be scraped back down to the bone. So more waiting...
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| The dark spot is holding up the progress |
They did put in a layer of
Integra. The Integra is made of Shark cartilage, so the only highlight of the day is that I am now part ocean predator. The Integra will provide a structure for vessel and cellular growth. It will take 14-21 days before we attempt the graft again. Additionally, it was brought up today that I may also need tissue expansion before the implant could be reinstalled adding weeks to the process. Damn.
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| Staples holding Integra in place, Dark area is sponge for VAC. |
I have been very patient and stayed positive throughout this process but today was very frustrating. Ready for life to be back to normal. No vacation when you are not working.
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