Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Another Surgery

I have had a sebaceous cyst on my back for years. Until recently, it never gave me any trouble, and then once, when I leaned back in a hard, straight-backed chair, it stung like crazy. I discovered it was swollen and hot, and I knew it must be infected. I saw a dermatologist, and she wanted to remove it, but it was too soon after my heart surgery. I couldn't bear the thought of having an open incision on both my chest and my back simultaneously.

She shot something into it that made it shrink and put me on antibiotics. I hoped that would sure the problem, but it only delayed it. Soon, it started swelling again. She again shot something into it, and it shrank for a while, but it started swelling up again in a week - so I knew it was time to schedule the excision. 

Today was the day. It was virtually painless, except for the three shots of novocaine or something similar. The whole thing took about 30 minutes, and I was given instruction on how to care for the incision. I can't reach it, so my husband will have to do it for me. I sincerely hope this is the last surgery I have to have - ever. 

8 comments:

Blonde Goddess said...

I hope it will be the last surgery you ever have to have too. Surgery takes so much out of you and it's an uphill climb to get back to normal.
Glad the procedure wasn't too awful! Speedy recovery!

kerry said...

Fingers crossed that your wish comes true!

OldLady Of The Hills said...

You have really been through the mill, dear Judy! I hope, along with you, that there will be no more surgeries.....Not fun, at all!!!
Sending Big Healing Hugs to you, my dear......

Pat said...

I hope so too Judy. Good job done with.

Ginnie said...

Darn, Judy, haven't you had enough? Glad it's over.

OldLady Of The Hills said...

Thanks so much for your very dear comment......I'm afraid there is nothing that can be done to change my Health Issues....but, I'm still trying to put one foot in front of the other---with the help of my Walker On Wheels...lol!

Take good care, my dear Judy.....

oklhdan said...

Glad that's over Judy! I have one on my back also and have considered having it removed. Let me know how you heal! Good Luck!

sage said...

Sorry I missed this post but am glad it was a lot less trouble than your last surgery. Hope all is healed.