Blue threads sticking out of incision

I have had several blue threads that have popped out of my incision site. It really irritates the skin. One pulled right out when I touched it. But, I have another that doesn't pull out easily, so I decided just to cut it flush with my skin. But, my skin is really irritated there. Has anyone else had this problem?

You need to get the stitches out. Don't cut them off. If you can't do it yourself, then you need to go to a doctor & get them out. They will continue to irritate the skin & can lead to infection at the site. I have had several abdominal surgeries, and I am a nurse. Unfortunately I have not had the surgery I most want yet. Feel free to email me if you have any questions. Melissa Massey

I have one thread that is poking through. I assume that it is from the internal stitches. I tried to pull it out but it was attached so I just left it alone. I was going to ask the doctor about it when I go in on Monday for my 6 week checkup. It hasn't irritated my skin at all though. Don't know what to tell you otherwise. Sorry, Tamara

Hey Kris, I had two of these pesky little guys! One of them just came right off when I was washing it and the other held on for a few weeks. It finally came off one day and was only about 1/16th of an inch long once it came undone. It was quiet disconcerting to me too. Show it to your pcp. I just kept mine flush with the skin and it came out. Good luck to you!!! Molly 252/202/135

I also had a stitch that came to the surface of my incision. I just kept the area clean and put antibiotic ointment on it (took about a 2 weeks but it finally fell out). It would probably be best to have your doctor look at it just to be sure it's not infected.

kris i had this same thing. Mine eventually came out on their own. I dond't think we are supposed to get them removed. I think some wiggle their way out on their own when they are healed. If it pulls out easy then don't worry about it. Mine did and I am fine. I never went and had them removed and i think they are there to keep the insides still stiched up Your fine hun if you can cut them i did the same and eventually they came out on their own... Cindy

Kris, I didn't have them but my daughter did. It is part of the internal stiches that he uses and eventually it should dissolve or come out. If you e-mail Rosella about your concerns I'm sure she will give you a little extra reassurance. Melodie 300/145

Thank you all! It feels good to know that I am not the only one this has happened to. Now I know that nothing is wrong with anything internally.

Hey Kris Lisa can really relate to this. She had several and a few of them got infected and she ended up with a nasty infection. Please make sure they don't get infected or you might end up with a nasty hole in your tummy like she did. Good Luck!!! t~