Question:
Any one have their external staple line open ofter staple removal

I had my staples removed post op 2 weeks. when i got home the top of the line had opened up , the next morning it seemed to be more. has this happened to any one else did you have to have the staples put back ?Thanks    — Julie H. (posted on January 24, 2003)

January 24, 2003
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   — Latisha M.

January 24, 2003
Hello: I had the same problem with one of my incisions. It even drained a little yellowish fluid. It concerned me so I called my doctor, but they said just to let it close, and watch out for redness, swelling and a fever (a.k.a. infection). I kept it bandaged, and after several days it had sort of dried shut, and now its fine. Of course, everyone is different, so you may want to put a call in to your doctor just for peace of mind. If you do develop any of the symptoms of infection, be SURE to call your doctor imnediately. Good luck!
   — Jane D.

January 30, 2003
Hi Julie, I had that happen at the bottom of my incision. It was only open a day or so then I sprung a leak. I had drainage for a whole day almost of clear pinkish liquid then it stopped. I called my surgeon in the middle of this and they said to keep an eye out for infection and keep it clean. It closed up on it's own and is a bit more of a scar there but otherwise fine.
   — MnShadows