Infected stitches

[J_Rob 15]

So on Christmas Eve I wake up as usual and check on my glued stitches. I come to find a yellowish substance under one, where my band is located. I know you are not suppose to lift the glue but in this case I did. There was pus under my stitch. Ewwwww. So I got some filtered Water and anti bacterial soap. I cleaned the area with a clean cloth and proceeded to do so 2 times a day. Has this ever happened to anyone? I see my dr tomorrow. The wound has drained and is doing well. Other than my Christmas cookie binge nothing new. I am finding sugar gives me a Migraine and makes me tired.

I need to kick this sugar habit for good. This is week 3. In 3 more weeks I get to have my first fill. I can eat a cup of food no problem. liquids seem to fill me quick and actual food hurts my stomach. I am thinking of starting yams and eating salmon. Keeping with Protein Shakes and lots of walking. Weight loss has slowed to 1 lb a week.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Using peroxide as a wash works well too. Any you might add a dab of poylsporin.

[Rojasanoll 920]

hydrogen peroxide on a sterile gauze clean 2 times per day is what I had to do for several days. I had no pus just redness coming from 2 different areas. I took a cell photo and sent it to the doctors office. Saved me driving 60 miles each way. My local family doctor saw it as a precaution.

[cheryl2586 3,053]

Never peroxide on an open wound it damages good tissue. Just keep it clean and dry for now until you see your doctor.

[GermaineF 25]

I had a allergic reaction to the glue as well. Had to go to the Dr and they had to put me on steroids...

[J_Rob 15]

The doctor said my wound looked good. Cleaning it with antibacterial soap and keeping it dry helped. Peroxide, alcohol and iodine will dry out the skin and will heal at a slower rate. They make a medical grade cleaning solution for wound care at CVS but simple antibacterial soap will work.

[SkinnyCubanChick 150]

You can use 1/2 & 1/2 peroxide/water or else you break down healthy tissue!