⚠️ This log is a personal documentation and not medical advice. Always consult your child’s surgeon or pediatric urologist for individualized care.
Background
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Procedure: Stage 2 STAC repair using preputial graft
Surgeons: Dr. Warren Snodgrass & Dr. Nicol Bush
Patient Age: 14 months
Location: Hypospadias Specialty Center
Recovery Log
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Week 1 (Day 1–7)
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| Day |
Summary |
| Day 0 |
Surgery completed. Top-left corner of outer bandage turned red. First HBOT session. |
| Day 1 |
Bandage edge lifted and turned light red. Vomiting noted. |
| Day 2 |
Diarrhea. Bandage soiled by stool. Poor sleep quality. |
| Day 3 |
Continued diarrhea. Gently wrapped catheter tip in sterile gauze to prevent further soiling. |
| Day 4 |
Flushed face (likely from bladder spasm medication). Appetite improved. Baby became more active. |
| Day 5 |
First bath. Baby frightened by the bandages, used a floating towel to block the view. |
| Day 6 |
Bandage partially detached. One of the three blue stitches securing the rolled bandage on graft came off. Difficult day. |
Week 2 (Day 8–14)
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| Day |
Summary |
| Day 7 |
Catheter removed. No bleeding. Baby slept better. |
| Day 8 |
Applied Manuka honey; mild skin reaction. Appetite low. |
| Day 9 |
Swelling reduced. Baby distressed during diaper changes. |
| Day 10 |
Calm. Napped for 3 hours. Honey tolerated well. |
| Day 11 |
Small scab (~2mm) observed. Motrin no longer needed. |
| Day 12 |
Final HBOT session. Baby tired and clingy; took long nap. |
| Day 13 |
Returned home. Baby happy and regained energy. |
Week 3 Summary (Day 15–21)
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- Applied Aquaphor generously.
Week 4–6 Summary (Day 22–43)
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- Sutures mostly dissolved.
- Began applying steroid cream.
- Redness and swelling gradually improved.
- Hard spot near scrotum noticed.
Week 7–9 Summary (Day 44–64)
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- Skin softening observed.
- Graft integrating well.
Week 10+ Summary (Day 65–Week 23)
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- Minimal scarring according to the doctor.
- Occasional redness around graft edges.
Medication & Wound Care
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| Item |
Description |
| Hycet |
Pain relief during the first few days |
| Motrin |
Used for 7+ days post-op |
| Bladder spasm meds |
Used while catheter was in place |
| Antibiotics |
Prescribed post-op |
| Aquaphor |
Keeps skin moist, supports suture absorption |
| Manuka Honey |
Used for skin reaction |
| Steroid Cream |
Begin ~1 month post-op; apply 2x/day for 3 months |
| Bathing |
Warm water soak, 2x/day |
Notes
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- Pay attention to the catheter to ensure it stays straight and free from kinks
- Pay attention on the baby bowel movement so it can get cleaned ASAP
