16 days Post-Op & incision is open

[Fat2PHAT 8]

Hey guys!

I have read a lot of threads but can't seem to find my answer... So I will have to throw it out there. I'm 16 days post-op and my one incision (below my bra line) is still open. It doesn't hurt, isn't red/swollen/leaking but it doesn't seem to be closing up? My information package said this can happen and to keep it dry & clean as we all heal at different speeds. I'm not sure if I've spent too much reading about it and have myself worked up or if its "normal"? I have been cleaning it with a wound wash and have left it uncovered. Any suggestions would be ace! Thanks I have uploaded a picture (gross I know & I'm sorry) but I anyone has ha a similar experience I'd love to hear from you!

[920amy 409]

I had a similar little hole from where my drain was. It didn't close for about 3 weeks. I didn't worry about it, I just let Water run over it when I showered, and left it uncovered also. It healed on it's own.

[jrw2scw 4]

I am 3-1/2 wks Post- Op and have the very same issue..Please see my question i sent to my Bariatric Dr. and his response in an email note this last week...

1. One of the sites was where the Gall Bladder was removed, was wondering

if this was Normal? The two sites I am questioning have very little

drainage thus far I am keeping the sites clean and dry...

His answer: . It is normal to have some leakage out of the sites. Sometimes a pocket of Fluid collects under the incision called a Seroma. The drainage would be a greasy yellowish/orangish/bloody tinge to it and be oily. Just with clean hands express around the incision site and try to get it out squeeze out. Of course if it turns green and stinky puss, that's another story, it should be looked at.

[Fat2PHAT 8]

Great thanks guys! I have been taking pictures of it every couple of days to compare. It seems to be closing up... Slowly. Very slowly. I will keep a close eye on it!

[JennCH 19]

That looks like the wound dehisced (sutures came apart) which is quite common. It will just heal from the inside out. If it isn't red, hard, or swollen just keep it clean and dry and it should heal up.

My drain site looks the same way.