Question about incision

I am almost 3 weeks out and haven't seen my surgeon for my post op yet (he's out of town so I go in Thursday). Anyway, my question is this: is it normal to have stitches sticking out of my incisions? Now let me explain first. My surgeon used stitches for my internal incision, but the skin was closed with that glue. So, my 2 incisions on my left side and the one on my bellybutton are practically faded they've healed so well with nothing sticking out.  Now the incisions on my right side are the ones that I'm worried about. There are pieces of what looks like fishing line knotted up sticking out to the side of ea*****ision site. One of the incisions is actually bright red around it. It's completely closed and doesn't hurt, but is bright red. It's also a bit protruding. I'm just wondering if this is normal. I'm definitely going to ask my doc about it on Thursday (not that he won't be looking there), but I'm not too panicked about it. I just wonder if the fishing line stuff will eventually dissolve or have to be clipped. Anyone know?

Brandy

Hm I don't have a complete answer for you as I had staples on the outside and removed already.  An infection does not always hurt.  If the area is red and warm to the touch it usually means infection.  Thus waiting until Thursday would be a very bad move.  I would at least go to your local ER or dr and see if it is an infection so that you can at least get on antibiots so it does not get worse.  And it will without meds if that is what it is. 

Hi Brandy, I had staples as well with this surgery, but when I had my hysterectomy I was cut from my belly button to my hoohoo almost and I had stitches protruding as well.  They said it was normal & just happened sometimes.  They just pulled them up a little & clipped them, no big deal.  I believe I was red around them also, but keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't get infected.  Those stitches that they use inside are just so stiff that they poke their way through & irritate sometimes.  They actually told me that I might have that happen for several months. 

Oh, I also wanted to tell you,  Way to go on the cake & icing!   I just told Lynn at the grocery store yesterday that I would love to get a tub of German Chocolate cake icing & eat the whole thing.  lol  I love that stuff.  I wasn't such a sweet addict as much as carbs.  I love pasta, potatoes, breads, white sauces . . .  OMG the list could go on & on.  lol  I would just about kill for a chicken caesar salad right now.  but know I can't.  But YUM, it sounds so good.  Anyways, I'm really proud of you for having such temptation right in front of you & you stayed strong!!!!   You are awesome!!!  Have you started your walking dvd yet?   I might try to start it today, if I'm feeling up to it.

(((BIG HUGS)))  Angy