my wounds

[mzkd2011 22]

Looks,like one of my wounds is opening up. 1week post op.....don't know what to do

My new life began,March 25,2013

[Keepgoing247 116]

I had one that did that also. I cleaned it any put steri strips (like a butterfly bandage) on it. It healed just fine after that. Good luck!!

[Macy6 356]

I have seen others post similar problems. First thing you will want to call your surgeon, or their nurse first thing in the am. Second, from what others have posted this is not unusual. At this point you want to make sure that the area stays clean, that there isn't pus, drainage, or an odor coming from the area. You could lightly cover it if it is making you nervous, but more than likely if you aren't showing signs of infection your Surgeon will probably not be too concerned. I have seen others say their surgeons say they can just leave it, they can apply butterfly bandages, or cover it. The thing is, your surgeon closed up the most internal part of that spot, you don't have an open wound to the world, and it isn't open to your abdominal cavity. So no worries (unless you are showing signs of infection) and call your surgeon in the am.

[Newme48 104]

Keep it clean and dry. Let your surgeon know especially if you have redness, pain, swelling or an odor at the wound. I am 2 months out and they are just about healed. Protein is especially important in the healing process. Good luck!

[ShrinkingBiker 121]

as others have said. give your doc a call.. but I had a small spot where one of the stitches is. The others all healed over, but that one sticks out just slightly. My doc told me that it happens sometimes and either the body will absorb it, or reject it and it will come out on it's own in time. All the others are pretty much all scared over now, and scabs came off. I'm 2 weeks out.

I should note that I have always healed very quickly.. It just looks like dry skin around the scared area and a couple of smaller scabs in some areas of where the cuts where.

[mzkd2011 22]

Thank u all. I didn't have stitches I had liquid skin/glue..its no odor or blood/Puss so, i'm going to leave it alone......thanks

My new life began,March 25,2013