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Irish_Dem

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5. Perhaps you should consider going to Urgent Care as suggested above.

Reply to elleng (Reply #4)

Fri Jul 7, 2023, 09:19 AM

Jul 2023

Your own GP is saying she is not qualified to handle the situation.

And because of your recent surgery and location (brain) of the dressing, you need professional advice.
You don't want an infection or complications connected to post op brain surgery issues.
Better to be safe than sorry.

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GENERAL health info, post-op: EDITED [View all] elleng Jul 2023 OP

When I haven't been able to reach Drs for husband due to their vacation or weekends, MLAA Jul 2023 #1

Thanks elleng Jul 2023 #3

Ellen: Call your doc's office emergency number to get the on call physician to answer your question. Irish_Dem Jul 2023 #2

BEEN doing that, that is, neurosurgeon's office, and they've not responded. elleng Jul 2023 #4

Perhaps you should consider going to Urgent Care as suggested above. Irish_Dem Jul 2023 #5

You do not need to remove & can leave in place Quakerfriend Jul 2023 #6

Thanks, and no rain so no wet! My hot water heater being repaired, elleng Jul 2023 #7

I'm quite sure you already knew that! Quakerfriend Jul 2023 #12

Do you have urgent care places there? 2naSalit Jul 2023 #8

Yes, and Yes. elleng Jul 2023 #9

Sounds like good advice. 2naSalit Jul 2023 #10

WHEW!!! ;-) elleng Jul 2023 #11