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How long does it take for the incision site to finally heal?  It has been 6 weeks since takedown.  No redness, just minimal discharge, using non-adherent pads to cover and wearing clothing that causes minimal issues (leggings or skirts), can't wear jeans or pants with zippers or buttons yet.  I'm sure this topic has come up, just couldn't find it.  Seeing my surgeon on the 27th for a follow-up.


 

 

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I am 6 weeks out from part 1 of a 2 part jpouch process, meaning that i have the major abdomen incision, but it's not yet been reopened! My surgeon was excellent and i was fit and healthy (and relatively young) before surgery.  My bandages came off after 4 days with no need for any more.

 

That said my incision Mark is still a little numb (a bit of nerve damage as i have no feeling in the surrounding area), and my core is still weak and sore (I'm not ready for sit ups yet!)

 

There's one patch in the very centre of the scar tissue that occasional weaps a little!  I have it a gentle squeeze yesterday and it did drain a bit of puss, but i think that's because I've been playing with it and infected myself!  I don't think drainage is much to worry about as long as its not much and your not in pain, but I'd also suggest it probably should be drying up by now.

 

I'd keep it clean and aired and use antiseptic creams overnight and basically leave it alone! 

 

As long s the drainage is watery and doesn't smell or change i think you will be ok!  Worth mentioning to your doctor next time you see him though

 

I'm not a doctor or anything, just my thoughts

Bobish

I've had a few laparoscopic procedures and I am generally sore over the 3 keyhole openings for a few weeks. Some surgeons steri-strip them and others suture them, just depends on the surgeon. I have had 1 that bugged me for quite a while and it remained red for up to 6 months.

Other than that, they are usually fine.

My mainline suture lines usually dehysse but I don't have problems with Lap.

Sharon

 

skn69

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