The day after staples were removedthe scar is uneven and lumpy. The surgeon said to begin sitting on the edge of the bed for 10 minutes at a time, several times per day. Then gradually increase the sitting time over a 2 week period. Some people experience low blood pressure (fainting) when sitting upright after 3 weeks in bed. I did not. However, the loose and uneven nature of the scar made me hesitate to put much weight, or pulling on the area. So I continued bedrest (turning every 3-4 hours) for another week. Began rubbing the surgery site with cocoa butter and vitamin e oil to soften and heal the scar. Kept up the 60 grams of protein per day. The second week I sat up for 30 minutes twice, with no dizzyness. Stil stayed off the wound site--on my side, on the couch or in bed. Next visit with doctor soon.
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