update healing scars ??

by nicole777 6th June 2009, 2:05 pm

Hi i've had a small hole for over a week that wont close, i've kept it covered with steri strips today i changed it and there was a small bit of white puss and what looked like more puss inside the whole, when i looked closer in a mirror it actually a stitch poking out a gave it a tug but couldnt pull it out not sure if i should as it is quite thick like string, and i did have another stitch come out last week which was more like a clear plastic?? Im worried im going to get an infection and prob wont be able to see a nurse or doc till monday now...N x

by **nads** 6th June 2009, 2:58 pm

Definately dont pull anything as you could cause damage, i would call your ps/nurse and tell them a stitch is poking out and theres pus. Keep the area really clean, maybe use some antiseptic spray on it like Angelpie did after washing and dont use towels to dry, just clean tissue or blow dry x

by cakey_baby 6th June 2009, 3:03 pm

My friends sister who had an uplift and implants got this, she left it for a couple of days before doing anything but she went to see her ps who gave her some antibiotics just incase, like nads said dont rub anything on them make sure you keep them clean.

x x

by energy 7th June 2009, 9:53 pm

Hi
I was worried about this also and my nurse said that Savlon is good as if there is the start of an infection it can help plus it helps the stitches dissolve. I have been using it a couple of times a day for the last two days and I already have got rid of a few more stitches (plus a warm bath helped dissolve one). My nurse also said that gentle tugging is ok - if with a very gentle tug it comes out then great- if it doesn't just leave it.
HTH
x

by renz 7th June 2009, 9:58 pm

warm baths, antibiotics and clean dressings helped mine....

btw nads love ure bra x

by **kay** 8th June 2009, 8:20 am

Hi

I have exactly the same. I use the savlon wound wash stuff after reading angelpie's post and that seems to be doing the trick. I might get some savlon cream today too x

I realllly reallly want to tug those stitches too but have resisted the temptation and they do seem to be closing up slowly but surely. The little holes and stuff inside are more wet after a shower if that makes sense and then dry, over the course of the day. I might try a bath tonight........

good luck
Hug

by nicole777 8th June 2009, 9:18 am

Can i have a bath yet ?? I'm 5 weeks post op ?? I,m seeing my GP tomorrow morning, and am also booked in to see my nurse later that day so hopefully will get it sorted and feel better as im worried about getting an infection if i havent already got one ??? thanks for all your advice xx will let you know how i get on... :)

by **kay** 8th June 2009, 10:57 am

I'm not sure if you can have a bath,.......Most of my incisions have sealed over now though, so I just thought it would be okay as long as I didn't soak in it for hours :dunno: maybe check with Gp or nurse first.

I think Renz has had a few problems with a little hole closing maybe PM her for a bit of advice, I'm sure she could help put your mind at ease.

Definitely let me know what they say xx Hug

by **kay** 8th June 2009, 11:05 am

Dur.......I completely missed the fact that Renz had already posted above...........

I'm having a blonde day today!!!

by Mia 8th June 2009, 10:43 pm

Shallow baths were advised for me untill incisions completely healed. Everyone is different ...But the first one is well worth the wait...HEAVEN!!! Good luck...let us know how you get on. Hug

xx

by **RoxyChick** 9th June 2009, 10:01 am

Don't have a bath until your PS says it's ok

xx

by nicole777 9th June 2009, 12:58 pm

HI, Doctor has said i need some antibiotic ointment to put on hole but it doesnt look like the infection has gone inside:) The nurse wants to leave the stitch till next week as she thinks the whole will close up on its own and doesnt want to risk giving me an infection by pulling it about, the hole does seem smaller today..The nurse thinks i have been over doing it and that is what has caused my scar to open and the stitch i can see is an internal stitch i can see through the hole and its not poking out ??? she said i have to be careful for the next 2 weeks so no exercise for me then ??? Its hard not to do to much as i have a 9 month baby to look after:) Hopefully when i go back next week everything will be ok!!! Thanks N xxx

by nicole777 9th June 2009, 12:59 pm

Forgot to mention i the nurse said i cant have a bath yet until I'm fully healed :) xx

by **kay** 9th June 2009, 4:47 pm

That's good news that there is no infection x Hug

You'll have to take it easy with little un x

by **RoxyChick** 9th June 2009, 5:15 pm

Ahh, glad it's nothing serious lovely!

xx

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