# Post-OP surgery suggestions

**URL:** <https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/post-op-surgery-suggestions/374>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [April 26, 2014, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/post-op-surgery-suggestions/374 "2014-04-26T17:03:55Z")\
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**Author:** ![KenD](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/kend/32/254_2.png) [@KenD](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/KenD)\
**Post date:** [April 26, 2014, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/post-op-surgery-suggestions/374/1 "2014-04-26T17:03:55Z")

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For my upcoming surgery in 2 weeks. Can someone please list some suggestions on what i need to do, like what cream to use for the scar and how to ensure a better recovery?

Thanks :).

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**Author:** ![JKL](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/jkl/32/399_2.png) [@JKL](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/JKL)\
**Post date:** [April 27, 2014, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/post-op-surgery-suggestions/374/2 "2014-04-27T22:20:21Z")

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I used vitamin E oil and just gently rubbed the area when the scar was healed enough. It’s barely noticeable after 6 months. The best advice I can give is give yourself time to heal. Take it easy and don’t rush it. Good luck!

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**Author:** ![KenD](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/kend/32/254_2.png) [@KenD](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/KenD)\
**Post date:** [April 28, 2014, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/post-op-surgery-suggestions/374/3 "2014-04-28T20:28:33Z")

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Thank you, i appreciate the suggestions. I wonder if we should a stickied thread for post-op suggestions.

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**Author:** ![heidemt](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/heidemt/32/1057_2.png) [@heidemt](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/heidemt)\
**Post date:** [April 28, 2014, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/post-op-surgery-suggestions/374/4 "2014-04-28T21:45:42Z")

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Ken, you can use Mederma too for the scar. My doctor told me to use the kind with sunscreen. But he also told me not to use it right away - he said to wait - I think it was a month or two before using it.

And I agree - rest to give your body the chance to heal. Some people went out walking around right after their surgeries and then suffered for it.