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I been suffering for at least 15 years and I feel like I always get the run around. So I went to the doctor the other day and I told him I wanted to have surgery. I kind of felt like he was trying to discourage me. He prescribed me some antibiotics that I got to take for two weeks. Then I go back for a follow up appointment. Any advice on what to tell him in-order to get what I want.

August 20, 2020
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A myHSteam Member

Hello, I’ve had wide range surgery on both of my armpits about 10 years ago and I can say from my personal experience with HS is that this was the best decision I’ve made as far as treatments. I have not since those surgeries had any flare ups in that area. Healing time for me was the typical 6-8 weeks.

September 21, 2020
A myHSteam Member

Surgery under both arms was a great success for me also. However, after the surgery under my arms I now get them in my groin! I have had HS since I was 12 and am now 62. Just be firm with your doctor and stand your ground. You know your body and whats best for you!

August 22, 2020
A myHSteam Member

What kind of surgery? I’ve had 2 skin grafts. In hospital now recovering from the second one. First one was healed after 3 weeks on a wound vac machine.

July 30, 2024
A myHSteam Member

Healing after surgery was pretty quick. Mine in in my groin. 5 " of scar in the crease of ea leg. Alot faster than 6 months waiting for a boil to heal.

October 11, 2021
A myHSteam Member

Surgery was very successful for me. I told them the last time not to pack the wounds. It is excruitiatingly painful to change the packing gauze.

August 22, 2020

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