Sent home with open incision!

[mrs.papa923 3]

Ok I was sent home with a open incision on my left side. I have been packing it and cleaning for almost 3 wks now. It's turning purple and itching like hell! I know it's healing but driving my CRAZY! How long does this take to heal?

[Chelly 364]

I've never have heard of going home with an open incision before so I can't answer that.

Has someone been watching it for you like a home nurse?

Do you have to go back to the surgeon for them to look at it?

I think you should call the surgeon and ask them what you should do.

Good luck and feel good.

[phatphotog 61]

Is it where the drain was removed? I had that. It was pretty small, like the size of a pencil eraser. Yes, I had to pack with gauze too, and it itched like crazy but it should start closing up for you pretty soon.

[mrs.papa923 3]

I was told that it's where the scope was. So they leave it half way open because it's the main mussel that your using to get up and lay down with. So they like it to heal like that instead of my busting stitches : / I looks great and I healing. But it's it itching and making me CrAzY!

[mrs.papa923 3]

Yeah!

Right where the drain was!