Re: How long did it take for your stitches to dissolve? (to Greta)

[Guest guest]

Oh my gosh! 5-1/2 weeks and not fully dissolved... yes, that is

helpful, though not great news. Thanks Greta!

Beth

>

> > Hi Beth. I think I had a mix or the kind of stitches

> > that dissolve and the kind that fall out. I was in a

> > panic when my first stitch fell out at 5 days. I've

> > heard that it only takes 10 days for stitches to start

> > dissolving. My stitches were gone at 16 days. Have

> > you asked your surgeon about it? It had been two and

> > a half weeks when I didn't see anymore stitches at

> > all. I guess everyone's experience is different

> > though. I hope the stitches dissolve for you soon!!

> > Good luck!! I also want to thank you for replying to

> > my post about " Chewing! " I bought some thin chips and

> > dip tonight because I was craving it soooooo bad. I

> > only ate a couple just to see if I could do it. It

> > wasn't that bad. I'm just trying to adjust to chewing

> > slower than I ever have in my life!!

> > Thanks again, and I do hope you can get rid of those

> > irritating stitches soon.

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