'Spotting' from wounds

by miss_vie 15th January 2013, 9:11 am

Morning all,

Got up this morning to have my shower took yesterday's bra off and noticed spots of blood both sides from my wounds only little bits but blood anyway! Had my shower as usual and washed them as surgeons instructions and then when patting them dry they are still spotting on the towel. Will they be ok? Have I done too much maybe or does this just happen sometimes? Had a mad panic that they gonna open up and fall out sad smile

lol xx

by tinkerbell24 15th January 2013, 10:22 am

I never had this but i wasnt to get my incisions wet til week 2 when i was told to change my sterisrips. then cause my wounds were a little red im still not allowed to get them fully wet til i see my surgeon on the 7th feb. but if ur at all worried call the clinic xx

by mais04 15th January 2013, 10:24 am

I had spotting on my dressings at some point before my 10 day check xx

by vickeysmith 15th January 2013, 12:02 pm

i was told not to get mine wet but i have my dressings removed tomo and they deffinately have been spotting up until 2 days ago so it must be normal. your only noticing it more as your allowed to shower. maybe dont get them wet for another few days and they will have more time to scab over and heal? x

by miss_vie 15th January 2013, 12:07 pm

Ah ok, it was literally just a tiny bit I think it's prob from my bra rubbing on them. If it gets any worse today I will call my hospital but think its ok atm. I just done want anything to spoil them or hinder recovery as was doin so well!

Tink, I have been able to wash my incisions since day 2 as have glue and internal stitches. Bet you can't wait to go back and see your surgeon and be able to have a full shower :)

Yes I was thinking that too vickey, I will see how they are tomorrow I think I poss over done things yesterday too as I felt so ok frightened me a little so taking it extra easy today xx

by vickeysmith 15th January 2013, 12:14 pm

best to take it easy still as you are early days x

by miss_vie 15th January 2013, 12:33 pm

Yeah I am taking it easy and getting plenty of rest just maybe did little too much. Have plotted myself on sofa today with stack of mags and sky remote and intend on not doing much at all lol xx

by **COOKIE** 15th January 2013, 1:37 pm

Spotting is completely normal and nothing at all to be concerned about lovely. After showering do ensure your wounds are completely dry. Patting them dry first with your towel and then gently drying them with the cool setting on your hairdryer to you know they're dry completely.

The only reason you'd have for concern seeing blood would be if dressings were completely sodden. As its just spotting, I wouldn't worry about it hun. Xx

by tinkerbell24 15th January 2013, 1:40 pm

I had glue and internal stitches too i guess diff surgeons have diff rules. its basically a quick dip in a shallow bath for me for the momemnt xx

by miss_vie 15th January 2013, 2:31 pm

Thanks cookie!! Didn't think about the hairdryer now I know will do this! I have been patting them dry and allowing air to them while getting dressed.

Is funny how they all vary with the advice eh tinks! Roll on your app and the all clear for showers!!xx

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