What are wound vac and how long do they stay on?

caregiver4all · September 2010

Hi

My brother did very well with the surgery. He was in the OR 8 + hours they tried to do a laproscopic approach but in the end had to do an open incinsion.

My brother wanted to go home but there was no one to take care of him. I got him into a lovely rehab for a few weeks. But he has a wound vac. What is that.... how long do you need to use it. My brother is a diabetic and weighs over 300 pounds. Will those complications make his healing slower?

Thanks

Ellen

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Tina Blondek · September 2010

Hello Ellen!
Happy to see
Hello Ellen!
Happy to see your post. Congratulations to your brother....what is his name anyway? I am not familiar with a wound vac, but didn't the hospital explain all of this before he was discharged? My mom is also a diabetic. Yes, being diabetic makes it longer for any wounds to heal. Tell him to please take it easy. Slow and easy wins the race. You might have to look into a home health nurse to come to his house while he is recovering. I am sure the hospital can help with this, if not them then the American Cancer Society will. Hang in there, you are both doing great! Keep in touch.
Tina

What are wound vac and how long do they stay on?

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