Incision problems

I had open RNY on 11-7-01. My incision has an open area that is about 3 inches long. My surgeon wants me to pack it 3x daily with gauze soaked in saline, which really hurts. It has shown very little improvement. Has anyone else had this problem, and what did you do? Thanks - Paulette

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