Question:
taking a long time to heal

Had surgery on 9/30. Most of incision has seemed to heal. In the middle of scar it starts to scab then something will touch it ( gauze ) then it peels off scab, and I have to start from scratch, with clear puss coming out. For get wearing cloths over it. Is there anything I can do to move things along?    — Christi S. (posted on October 21, 2002)

October 21, 2002
Call your Dr. I used 1/8 strength dakins solution.Wet to dry dressing until it heal.It still is kind of tender specialy around the bar area.I hope this helps.
   — Brenda N.

October 21, 2002
I had this happen with my last c-section incision and here's what I did. Of course I suggest seeing your surgeon first :>) Mix half saline (you can get this cheap at any pharmacy - just ask for it) and half peroxide - never use full strength as it eats tissue! - blot the area that is oozing. Now sit in front of a fan until the area is perfectly dry. Apply Neosporin. Do this three to four times a day and try and keep all things off of it - wear a half shirt or bra around the house for a couple of days. I'm sure you'll get lots of suggestions, but really a phone call to your surgeon (or his/her nurse) would be quick and comforting :>)
   — [Deactivated Member]

October 21, 2002
I had the same problem in the area that the drain tube came out of. I put neosporin on the gauze for a couple of days and it healed up fast.
   — Linda A.

October 21, 2002
once the scab forms try using vitamin e take the capsual and cut it open and apply the oildirectly on the scab it makes it softer
   — jenmeg4599