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Stage 3 Hypospadias Repair - Post-Op Recovery Log
postedOn: 2025-6-17   updatedOn: 2025-6-18   includedIn: Post-Op Care
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⚠️ This log is a personal documentation and not medical advice. Always consult your child’s surgeon or pediatric urologist for individualized care.

Background

Procedure: Stage 3 STAC repair for tubularization
Surgeons: Dr. Warren Snodgrass & Dr. Nicol Bush
Patient Age: 21 months
Location: Hypospadias Specialty Center

Recovery Log

Week 1 (Day 1–7)

Day Summary
Day 1 Surgery completed. Skipped HBOT due to fuzziness. Red bandage noticed during first diaper change after surgery.
Day 2 Two HBOT sessions. No bowel movement. Added Miralax. Started wrapping catheter tip in sterile gauze to avoid poop soiling.
Day 3 Two HBOT sessions. Mild fever and flushed face. Pooped 4 times with gas. Energy level improved.
Day 4 One HBOT session. Fever continued. Bandage bottom began peeling off. Continued poor sleep quality.
Day 5 Fever persisted. Tylenol more effective than Motrin.
Day 6 Sleep quality significantly improved. Red flushed face persisted. Pooped 3–4 times since Day 3. Bandage loose on bottom and sides.

Week 2 (Day 8–14)

Day Summary
Day 8–11 Bandages continued to loosen. Baby stayed hydrated; mood and sleep stable.
Day 12-14 First bath postponed until now due to the use of the steri-strips. All bandages washed off in water except a small sticky part at the top, which required a manual pull while baby was crying hard. Baby was terrified and refused to bathe afterward. Started applying Aquaphor as the surgical site was exposed. Tough day.

Week 3–4 Summary (Day 15–28)

  • Catheter removed successfully on Day 15.
  • Baby cried a lot when peeing until Day 20, especially when peeing right after waking up.
  • Bathing resumed; Aquaphor application continued.
  • Healing progressing as expected.

Week 5–6 Summary (Day 29–42)

  • Continued applying Aquaphor after each diaper change for 6 weeks.
  • No steroid cream was needed, as instructed by the doctor.
  • Started using some kid-safe silicone gels or plant-based ingredients to help fade surgical scars.

Notes

  • Steri-strips may be used in the final stage surgery and ideally should stay on for 10+ days.
  • Expect some bandage bleeding during the first 24–48 hours.
  • Stay consistent with pain medication, especially in the first 48 hours post-op and before bathing with catheter in place.
  • Swim diapers may help prevent accidental pulling of the catheter.
  • Keep baby well hydrated, dehydration causes constipation, which can increase bladder spasms.
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Stage 2 Hypospadias Repair - Post-Op Recovery Log