Savi catheter incision not healing

I was going to say the exact thing ceanna did regarding allergy - I am very allergic to topical antibiotics and adhesive - can't tolerate the vast majority of either. I would recommend changing to Povidone topical (unless you're allergic to iodine) and hypoallergenic bandaging. You might consider Xeroform petrolatum gauze also - all of these can be ordered on Amazon, or as mentioned above you can even use a panty liner or thin sanitary napkin held in place by a cotton lightweight sports bra. I would ask your surgeon for a short term prescription for Atarax (hydroxyzine) to control your rash - you will not heal appropriately while the area is inflamed. Good luck! Also, make sure you have adequate protein intake, aim for 100g a day - good sources are meat/fish/dairy, eggs, Greek Yogurt, quinoa, fortified cereal, or protein shakes.

Luanne, my hospital sent me home in this breast binder and I found it so useful, I bought a second one so I could wash one, wear one. I just wore it instead of bras to hold the gauze in place while healing (without adhesives), and continued to wear it when I could, once I was healing--just because it was so comfortable. I happened to have my surgery during the winter months, and the binder was warm and cozy, although holding everything firmly in place, so wore it under a tank top with a fleece jacket on top. Even though I'm a DD, I could get away with no bra. It comes in different sizes and colors. I found the same one I used on Amazon if you can't get thru your hospital or medical supply.

Hope the rash is improving. Let me know if you have any questions. Ceanna

Hi Luanne, I think it was about 5-6 weeks for mine to close, and more weeks to truly heal over. Mine was on breast, not in a crease like yours so that may make a difference also. I did not, however, use any antibiotic ointment as I react to so many things including adhesives. Sounds like you have a plan with the gauze strand so maybe don't need to binder. Use what works for you!! All the best for complete healing soon! Ceanna

Luanne, I'm fully healed from where they inserted SAVI four years ago. Just a small pink spot on breast which seems to get less noticeable each year. That's a couple of inches away from my LX scar which will probably never go away. I do have a small empty spot in breast where LX was done--from the internal radiation--doctor said I could do fat grafting, but I have chosen not to take that extra step. Although problematic right now, you will probably be glad not to have a noticeable scar because it's in the crease. All the best for healing. Let us know how you're doing.

luanneftlaud, wondering how the rash and healing is going. Hope you are recovering well. Please update us when you can. Take care. Ceanna

Fungus. Oh, my!! Never heard of that before! Glad you healed up and are doing well. Stop back when you can and pass along your experiences to those in need. Take care. Ceanna