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[evilmac64]

im wearing a wound vac right now. wounds heal at almost a half the time as with out. its not loud easy to conseal and imho are worth the hassle.i have a infection in bone that has no were to go but up through skin witch is a absess that fills with puss and ruptures.
the reason i have this prob is i didnt take a bed sore serios. ive had two surgens warn me i may loose my right leg over this i wish i would have paid attention when i was told what could happen now im paying the price.with this new life we have we have a differnt set rules and some are unfogiving if not followed. every one is responsable for there own health when it comes to things we have some control over. there is plenty we dont have any control over so its a persons own choice to make do i want die of deniel or fight the good fight on things i have some control over.i know its hard but no one said it going to be easy if they did they were lying.for your health and your familys stay off the sore as much as possible slow down a bit dont let any on presure you life is short as it is
why would you make choices to hury if it could shorten at the verey least your health if not your life.
food for thought young ladey

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Gr8t3ful, on 23 March 2011 - 03:54 AM, said:

I do have trouble remembering to do pressure reliefs :-( I have a complete injury, so no sensation at all, which makes it soo hard to remember.
Any suggestions?

I've always used the 'countdown' or interval timer on my mobile phone...the beeping, flashing, vibrating little sod always gets me up off my bum.

The only problem is it makes you realise just how fast precious time passes...

[stillgotswag]

I'm also haveing a benefit dinner/concert to help raise money for me a new bed. Planning, planning, planning! It's going to be a great benefit (I hope), but there's a lot of planning that needs to be done in order for it to be a great success. My mom is mainly in charge, but I definitely have my hands in everything as well.

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Good for you! Taking charge of your life!

[wmnwheels]

Sorry, but I do not think you get it.
We're not here to judge, criticize, compliment, or teach you.
You don't have to guard yourself here...... here we are all in the same boat.
We understand you.
We’re not heft to sugar coat life nor tap dance around your emotional ties or self-esteem.
We are yelling out the truth.
Stop the appointments, school, and work Get out of that chair and…… not only until the redness all disappears, but even give it an extra 4 days for the skin to toughen.
Then..... and only then….try 4 hours every other day, increase times and duration gradually.
Then get back to school.
There is no miracle cure……sorry.
Get of your butt.
We are here warning you about something about to happen that you don't see coming. You are on a fast train at full speed heading for a cliff and feel a little pit stop to get coffee will be ok.
You came here for advise and the truth.
This is what you’re not willing to hear. Get out of that chair.

[Terrible Texan]

Apparelyzed, on 25 March 2011 - 08:56 AM, said:

I know it's a pain, but it's amazing how a week in bed can help a pressure sore heal.

The best way to heal a pressure sore, unfortunately, is to stay off it.

I'm currently healing a stage 1 pressure sore, which is at the induration stage, and have been in bed for 10 days now. The sore is nearly healed.

If I had not endured the bordom of bedrest, it would be very easy for the stage 1 sore to break down into a more serious stage.

The skin is very resilient, and as a result, the damage to tissue below it can go unnoticed, until the visible signs show, by which time, the damage has been done.

Try to stay off it for longer, get your wheelchair cusion checked that it's suitable for your needs, and don't be tempted to go on your back when in bed!

Good luck

Simon

how often did you turn in bed?