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Did you actually go see a doctor about this? It’s going to be pretty much impossible for anyone on this forum to give you useful advice when nobody even knows what your actual diagnosis is. Honestly, just go get an MRI or some imaging done and talk to a specialist. Doctors aren't the enemy, you know. 😁
Has anyone here dealt with a wound reopening after surgery? I had surgery on my leg about a month ago, and everything seemed to be progressing fine, except for that very first stitch which felt way too tight. Once they pulled the sutures out (after 17 days), the wound split open right at that initial stitch site—the rest of it stayed intact. Since then, I’ve been sent back to the surgical department multiple times, but only for routine check-ups. Now, I’m stuck with this large, circular black scab right where it split, and the area is actually lower than the surrounding skin. The doctors keep insisting everything is fine because it's dry and there's no inflammation, but they admit I’ll be left with an ugly scar. To me, it looks like I’m going to end up with a permanent crater in my leg at best. What makes it even more frustrating is how all the medical technicians go dead silent the moment they see the wound; they just stare at the doctor with these "what on earth is happening" looks on their faces. Has anyone else gone through something like this? 😢
😲 If this is what you look like right after surgery, I honestly don’t even want to imagine the state you were in before. That shoulder doesn't look functional at all, but hey, if they managed to patch up all those torn ligaments and tendons, you might pull through. Just be prepared—you're going to need a massive amount of time and some serious physical therapy to get everything strengthened and back where it belongs.
What you’re describing sounds like the textbook definition of college burnout during finals week. I’m actually just about to wrap up my degree, and I can tell you from experience—and from talking to plenty of my classmates—that we all go through these exact same symptoms whenever exam season rolls around, especially when there's a high-stakes class on the line. It’s this brutal cocktail of intense stress, non-stop studying, constant anxiety, and pure panic. That’s where the physical stuff comes in; I’ve definitely dealt with that nauseating feeling and chest tightness myself. Throw in sleep deprivation and a pretty terrible diet, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster. If you’re also hitting that wall of extreme exhaustion and sleeping for twelve hours straight once the exams are finally over, then yeah, it’s definitely "just" stress.
My advice? Try to squeeze in some exercise, even if it’s just a quick walk—it really does help with the mental fog and depressive moods. Also, try to cut back on the sugar. I know it’s tempting to live off chocolate and sugary coffee when you're pulling all-nighters, but try swapping the sweets for some nuts or fruit instead. Aim for a solid seven or eight hours of sleep, and most importantly, give yourself at least an hour before bed where you completely shut out everything related to school. Close the laptop, put the textbooks away, and stop checking your student portal. Tell yourself that what you accomplished today was enough, and let your brain decompress with a hobby or something you actually enjoy.