Those who had drains - how long for incision to close?

[Lorraine M 0]

Hello all! I had my surgery on 9/17. I had a drain and it was removed on 9/25. Its 2 weeks later and I am still having discharge from the wound. I thought it might have closed by now but I guess it hasn't.

How long did it take for your open wound from the drain to close/stop discharging?

[Lissapmkn1 41]

Hi,

Mine oozed until it closed completely - about 2 weeks after. Then it scabs and itches like crazy

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[gahannagal 31]

I was worried about mine at the beginning too. I am 6 weeks out now and it looks good. I kept it closed with tarry(sp) strips. 2 weeks ago I removed the strips (4) weeks out. I use antibiotic cream on it regularly. Clean it with peroxide daily. Hope you heal quickly.

[Lorraine M 0]

Thanks to you both!

I hope it closes soon - the skin around it is getting raw from me having to change the dressing twice a day.

[Larly109 19]

Mine was scabbed over about 24 hours after the drain was removed. It's still scabbed and healing and itches some. I have been putting Bio Oil on all of my surgical wounds for about a week and it helps A LOT with the itching.

[Bring It On 55]

That was my last wound to completely heal. I stood up at the bedside in hospital and stepped on mine and pulled it out. It didn't hurt, but it probably didn't help matters any. It did ooze for several days. I covered it with a bandaid for a couple of days. It made the ugliest scar too.