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Stitch - will it cause a fistula

My_o_My

By My_o_My, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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My belly button incision had this area - red and raised. I've been trying to wear overalls so that my pants don't hit there. I noticed this white thing (I assumed was a scab. Finally - I just decided to see what was going on, and move the scab aside.

Well, the scab turns out to be a stitch that was wadded up. It comes out about a quarter inch. I am worried that this is/will create a fistula. My doctor is out of town. I'm tempted to just cut it off so my skin can heal - but I know I need to ask.

What should I do?

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