It’s been two days since the recent surgery. I did fill my prescription for Tylenol-Codeine but haven’t taken any pills yet. The pain is not too bad and I’ve just been taking regular Tylenol.
The hospital discharge instructions also said to replace the dressing on the PD exit site daily with fresh bandage. There was quit a bit of blood/fluids on the original gauze, and I’ve had to replace the bandage four times already, though the fluid leakage is getting better. There are two more bandages that I’m supposed to remove today (48 hours after surgery). Not sure if I need to replace the bandages or leave them open.
Due to doing peritoneal dialysis at home for several months, I have a lot of medical supplies. I’m using up the rest of my Telfa island bandage. If I run out, I still have boxes of gauze and medical tape too.
Life with chronic diseases 