WLE on my back

Hi , 

Im looking for some advice please . I had a WLE 5 weeks ago on my back and unfortunately the wound is not closing in the middle , there is an opening of about 4cm ️. This is being dressed every 2 days by nurses . My question is , has this happened to anyone else ? I'm really struggling with not having a return to work plan as I'm not sure how long this will take to heal x 

  • Hello and thanks for posting,

    Unfortunately, in a small number of patients this can happen. There are various reasons why a wound takes longer to close. This can take weeks to months. Having a very healthy diet can help wound healing. You can always check with your community nurses about your wound care plan, and what time frame they think is reasonable in which to see an improvement. Sometimes, further advice can be obtained from a community tissue viability nurse. These are nurses that have experience and additional training, in treating a wide range of different wounds.

    I hope that things improve for you soon,

    Best wishes,

    Vanda