my drain wound is still open

[Anitabsleeved 0]

Hi all! I have been lurking and reading, reading, reading. This is my first post, so please, let me know if I am doing something wrong.

I was sleeved on 06/07 and doing well until they removed the drain tubing on 06/16. It has been red and inflamed and a stitch worked its way out on 06/25. It is still open and will just bleed every couple of days. It feels very raw and sore.

I saw my surgeon on 06/30 and he said give it 2 more weeks to close. Has anyone else had this happen?? I feel like I am missing out on summer and it has really hindered exercise, as it feels like it is pulling and it is worrying me!

Thank you all for so much information and help you provide! I really enjoy this board. thanks, Anita

[SParkle 4]

Hi

I had my op on June 10th. My drain was removed on 12th June, with no stitches, just a gauze to cover for the first day.

I was told to swab with iodine and just leave open, I did that, and haven't had any issues at all. As far as exercise goes I 've only been walking and the past few days have been doing very gentle swimming but nothing more.... I want to make sure everything is 100% before I do any more.

Have you voiced your concerns to your surgeon when you saw him? I hope it gets healed soon for you.

[Anitabsleeved 0]

I've had a drain before with surgery and it closed immediately. This time it is driving me crazy. I did tell him it was bothering me and I was worried, but he just said give it 2 more weeks. I feel like this is really slowing my weight loss down! Thanks, Anita

[melinekesh 0]

My drain was pulled out 2 days after and mine took about a week to close. It hurt around the incision though for weeks!