Re: 10 days post op HELP!

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jenn mine did it also all i did was get in shower then pull on side you want to cut the knot at it will pull up enough for you to cut it then pull out fron ther side "jenn.rowe" <jenn.rowe@...> wrote: Hi everyone! I am 10 days post-op and doing great! The first 6 days following surgery were VERY hard. I had no energy at all. I never regretted my decision one moment, but longed to feel better. I developed this wierd gag reflex at the thought of drinking isopure, jello, and broth. It is amazing what the mind can

do!It wasn't until 8 days post op that I really started to feel like myself again.So far, I've lost 24 lbs. since I started the pre-op diet until now. I'm pleased, but know things will slow down as I add milk, yogurt, cream soups, etc. and that is OKAY with me. So today being day 10... I took off the surgical tape and my husband was prepared to take my stitches out. one BIG problem... my incisions have healed OVER the stitches and the knots on each end. I guess my skin is really efficient at healing, but come on!Not sure what to do about this, short of my husband slicing my skin on the end of my incisions to get access to the knots so we can cut and pull. Did this happen to anyone else????!!!! What did you do??!!Appreciate any ideas!! Hello to all the June 16th bandsters!!! (, Kira, Tasha, and Donnie) How are you all doing?Thanks!Jenn301 starting weight277

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Hi Jenn, I had a couple of incisions that did the same thing but my understanding was just to pull on one side and pull it through. I did not have any knots to cut or atleast I didnt cut any. One of my incisions that was really healing well kind of hurt when I pulled out the stitches but other than that I had no problems. Oh I had a bit of oozing from my port incision but its all healed up now. So that was my experience with my stitches. I hope it helps!! Tammy I.

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// my incisions have healed OVER the stitches and the knots on each

end. //

This is obviously a question Nina is better suited to answer but I

will tell you my experience.

I did not have any knots in the stitches. There were just plastic

(for a lack of better words) stitches straight across the incisions.

I pulled one end and the stitch came out.

If I were you, I would speak to Nina before letting your husband cut

you, especially in the area that is healing. You may infect the

incision and do more harm then good.

7/18/05

280/180/140

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//. Do you have a knot to cut? //

I did not have a knot. it has been almost a year since my surgery so

i don't know if they do any thing differant. I just pulled on one end

and the stitch came through, No KNOT.

//I also have 3 of them that are red and are draining a little.Is that

normal? //

I think some minor dranage is normal. If it is running out of the

incision i would call Nina.

//They are a little sore. Any advice?//

I put Neosporin on mine (after removing the stitch). I dont know if i

was supposed to but I thought it couldn't hurt.

7/18/05

280/180/140

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My port incision is still seeping. I wash it with hydrogen peroxide an change the bandage daily. It seems to be closing except for an opening about a 1/2 inch long.

Dee

In a message dated 6/27/2006 9:15:15 PM Eastern Standard Time, kshosho@... writes:

After reading the post op info for the millionth time. I took a shower and while in there, I pulled on one end of the stich and they came out with no pain. I did however leave 3 in. One by the port and two others next to each other that are not yet closed. I am thinking about going to a Dr because one looks funky. I am gonna see how they look tomorow and go from there. I know people dread taking the stiches out. I was one. I did not feel a thing. One other great thing. I havent been able to put my wedding ring on since November. It finally went on today...And a ring I got for Valentines Day almost fell off. HOOORAY!!!!!KIra---- NANCY <nancy8887 > wrote: > //. Do you have a knot to cut? //> I did not have a knot. it has been almost a year since my surgery so > i don't know if they do any thing differant. I just pulled on one end > and the stitch came through, No KNOT.> > > //I also have 3 of them that are red and are draining a little.Is that > normal? //> I think some minor dranage is normal. If it is running out of the > incision i would call Nina. > > //They are a little sore. Any advice?//> I put Neosporin on mine (after removing the stitch). I dont know if i > was supposed to but I thought it couldn't hurt. > > > 7/18/05> 280/180/140> > > > > > > >

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there is no knot - just cut one side down as close as possible and pull from the other end - they slide right out... caprise =)kshosho@... wrote: Ok I am confused. Do you have a knot to cut? I am going to take my stitches out today and I dont see any knot. Actually. One came out during sleep last night. So I dont think that there is a knot to cut. But I want to be sure before I try to remove the others. I also have 3 of them that are red and are draining a little.Is that normal? They are a little sore. Any advice?---- NANCY

<nancy8887 > wrote: > // my incisions have healed OVER the stitches and the knots on each > end. //> This is obviously a question Nina is better suited to answer but I > will tell you my experience. > I did not have any knots in the stitches. There were just plastic > (for a lack of better words) stitches straight across the incisions. > I pulled one end and the stitch came out. > If I were you, I would speak to Nina before letting your husband cut > you, especially in the area that is healing. You may infect the > incision and do more harm then good.> > > > > 7/18/05> 280/180/140> > > > > > >

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After reading the post op info for the millionth time. I took a shower and while

in there, I pulled on one end of the stich and they came out with no pain. I

did however leave 3 in. One by the port and two others next to each other that

are not yet closed. I am thinking about going to a Dr because one looks funky. I

am gonna see how they look tomorow and go from there. I know people dread taking

the stiches out. I was one. I did not feel a thing. One other great thing. I

havent been able to put my wedding ring on since November. It finally went on

today...And a ring I got for Valentines Day almost fell off. HOOORAY!!!!!

KIra

---- NANCY <nancy8887@...> wrote:

> //. Do you have a knot to cut? //

> I did not have a knot. it has been almost a year since my surgery so

> i don't know if they do any thing differant. I just pulled on one end

> and the stitch came through, No KNOT.

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> I think some minor dranage is normal. If it is running out of the

> incision i would call Nina.

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> //They are a little sore. Any advice?//

> I put Neosporin on mine (after removing the stitch). I dont know if i

> was supposed to but I thought it couldn't hurt.

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Thanks everyone for the responses! I think Kameron and I just imagined

the knot part. And this afternoon I found my post op page with the

stitches information.

HOORAY! Of course, that was after I went to my doctor this morning to

have him take the stitches out. Ugh... I guess I'm a wimp.

Kira~ Congrats on the wedding ring news! That is fantastic!!!

Jenn

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//My port incision is still seeping. It seems to be closing except

for an opening about a 1/2 inch long.//

I had the same problem with the port incision. It took longer to

heal then any other incisions. I also had about 1/2 inch that was

open and I thought it would never heal. As long as it is not red

and irritated, I don't think it's a problem. Just keep it clean and

keep an eye on it. I put the Neosporin on mine. I dont know if it

helped but I am sure it didn't hurt.

If you are really concerned, you should give Nina a call.

7/18/05

280/180/140

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No Knots , just a zigzag of suture under the skin. The reason he

asks you to cut is so that you do not have to pull more suture

through but there are no knots...

Nina

> > // my incisions have healed OVER the stitches and the knots on

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> > end. //

> > This is obviously a question Nina is better suited to answer but

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> > will tell you my experience.

> > I did not have any knots in the stitches. There were just

plastic

> > (for a lack of better words) stitches straight across the

incisions.

> > I pulled one end and the stitch came out.

> > If I were you, I would speak to Nina before letting your husband

cut

> > you, especially in the area that is healing. You may infect the

> > incision and do more harm then good.

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Jenn,

The doctor said to not cut your skin open to remove them, he said to

watch them carefully each day and an end should stick out so you

can pull on it.

Nina

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> Hi everyone! I am 10 days post-op and doing great! The first 6

days

> following surgery were VERY hard. I had no energy at all. I never

> regretted my decision one moment, but longed to feel better. I

> developed this wierd gag reflex at the thought of drinking

isopure,

> jello, and broth. It is amazing what the mind can do!

>

> It wasn't until 8 days post op that I really started to feel like

> myself again.

>

> So far, I've lost 24 lbs. since I started the pre-op diet until

now.

> I'm pleased, but know things will slow down as I add milk, yogurt,

> cream soups, etc. and that is OKAY with me.

>

> So today being day 10... I took off the surgical tape and my

husband

> was prepared to take my stitches out. one BIG problem... my

incisions

> have healed OVER the stitches and the knots on each end. I guess

my

> skin is really efficient at healing, but come on!

>

> Not sure what to do about this, short of my husband slicing my

skin on

> the end of my incisions to get access to the knots so we can cut

and

> pull. Did this happen to anyone else????!!!! What did you do??!!

>

> Appreciate any ideas!! Hello to all the June 16th bandsters!!!

> (, Kira, Tasha, and Donnie) How are you all doing?

>

> Thanks!

> Jenn

>

> 301 starting weight

> 277 current

> 180 goal

>

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> //My port incision is still seeping. It seems to be closing except

> for an opening about a 1/2 inch long.//

>

> I had the same problem with the port incision. It took longer to

> heal then any other incisions. I also had about 1/2 inch that was

> open and I thought it would never heal. As long as it is not red

> and irritated, I don't think it's a problem. Just keep it clean and

> keep an eye on it. I put the Neosporin on mine. I dont know if it

> helped but I am sure it didn't hurt.

> If you are really concerned, you should give Nina a call.

>

>

> 7/18/05

> 280/180/140

>

I agree! I have a bit of scarring and wore a gauze pad over mine

for quite awhile. It was just a nuisance, but nothing to worry

about. When in doubt call NINA, just know you are not alone, EVER!

Kim (the Diva)

2/8/06

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I am thinkingabout gettine the operation, yet I am scared that I will have scares on my stomach, the stretch marks are bad enough..kimstrss <bigdiva@...> wrote: >> //My port incision is still seeping. It seems to be closing except> for an opening about a 1/2 inch long.//> > I had the same problem with the port incision. It took longer to> heal then any other incisions. I

also had about 1/2 inch that was> open and I thought it would never heal. As long as it is not red> and irritated, I don't think it's a problem. Just keep it clean and> keep an eye on it. I put the Neosporin on mine. I dont know if it> helped but I am sure it didn't hurt.> If you are really concerned, you should give Nina a call.> > > 7/18/05> 280/180/140>I agree! I have a bit of scarring and wore a gauze pad over mine for quite awhile. It was just a nuisance, but nothing to worry about. When in doubt call NINA, just know you are not alone, EVER!Kim (the Diva)2/8/063/27 fill 1.55/28 fill 1.0305/263/150

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