I havn't healed. I have a hole in the surgical site that is 3cm by 3cm and 3cm deep. I ahve a nurse that packs it daily and I'm still not healing. She said stress could be the cause of the wound not healing. Is this true?
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Are you a diabetic? They tend to heal slow. No if you have no other problems, like CA or Diabetis, or immune problems, that should have healed. I had ABD surgery, with stitches, and even under severe stress(I just got a separation from my now Ex Husband), I was healed and the stichess came out 10 days later. I had no opening, and I even gooved up because I painted my new pad within 7 days of surgery.\nIf I were you I would pin my doctor down as to why you have an opening at all after all this time. Let me know what he said, I used to work for Dr's.
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Go back to the surgeon that operated on you--- something may of happened with the surgery-------good luck
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Its more than likely drainage from the incision under the scar tissue, possibly with a little infection. Have your doctor look at it. S/he will probably just drain it and possibly give you an  antibiotic. Probably nothing to worry about but if its not going away you should have someone check it out. If there is continuing infection under the scar tissue it could go systemic and that would put your vital organs at risk.
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I would see your primary care. At age nine I stepped on a sewing needle (long and thick). It hurt, at the time, and I said to my mom that I stepped on something sharp. We looked all through the rug, and then she looked at my foot and could see an entry wound but no sign of anything else. So I went to bed, and of course the needle was still in there, so my foot had blown up overnight. In the ER they confirmed that there was indeed a 2" sewing needle and over a half an inch had penetrated bone. They dug and dug and kept apologizing and bringing in more doctors. It took six hours until one of the doctors got a hold of it, but of course getting it out was worse. \n    To your foot, much more important. I wouldn't let more than 24 hours go by without seeing your or an ER doc. She/he can give you an antibiotic and extract the glass near painlessly.  My concerns are twofold. It's your foot. Infections in that area are extremely painful and dangerous. The risk if an infection occurs is that the encapsulated bacteria gets into your bloodstream. This can lead to endocarditis or an infection in the heart. Not good. It's your foot so putting any weight on it increases the chances of this. The other thing...oh yeah, it's glass. And you can move it around. I don't know that the ER tonight is neccessary but please don't leave it any longer than the morning. Yes the ER sucks. But they'll do it quickly. I truly believe a stitch in time....." No pun intended. You likely won't even need a stitch. And you keep your heart. I'm sorry for your misfortune. Good question to ask. \n4th year medical student, Harvard Medical School
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Oh no!, that really sucks! But, I think you know what to do already. Go see a doctor before it heals so he can put it back in place. If you are worried, got to the emergency room at your nearest hospital. Good Luck! And keep your head back from that lil rascal!
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Thats really odd. usually if any swelling or pain, would appear as soon as your surgery is done with. If it hurts that bad, i would really recommend calling your doctor. It could be draingage, or an infection. Try putting ice on the area.
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Hello Tigerlilly-\n\nFirst of all, the stresses of surgery are hard on anyone and this could be contributing to the feeling of depression you have been having lately.  It shouldnt be necessary to reschedule the surgery if it is needed, although, you need to speak with your referring physician about the feelings that you are having.  Take care and God Bless.
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I would get on the list, do you have a protrusion.  The common cause of hernias is actually not heavy lifting but coughing.  Anyway it will only get worse if left unattended, however if you don't a protrusion, meaning your intestine, stomach, hasn't actually gone through the muscle tear, you may be able to heal without surgery.  Talk to a specialist.\n\nI would get on the list asap, it won't get any better.  They will cut you open and patch it with some fibre glass mesh, and close you up, then you will have to take real easy for about 6 months, but you'll be better for it in the long run.
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It can be, I would alternate between rubbing some Abreva on it and plain old neosporin.  Keep the area clean but moist, dryness will make it crack and start to bleed more.  You poor thing!  I feel so bad for you.  They really hurt don't they!  Take it easy and I hope this helps and that you heal and feel better soon!
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Ok....first thing you need to do is determine if the area you tore is infected so...clean yourself really well...get a mirror and take a look....if it looks red, swollen, or there is pus etc.  go back to the doctor.  If it doesn't try taking  a nice warm...not too hot bath at nite with some epsom salts or Aveeno Bath...(you can buy it at target or the drug store)....then they also sell these pads called Tucks at the drug store that you can put on your rectum that will be soothing....do those two things for a couple of days and it should feel much better....good luck
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My Wife had it done after the birth of our son. He took after me and was broad shouldered, weighed nearly 10 lbs. She tore. She had the procedure done more as self esteem thing.  She was worried our sex life wouldn't be as good or that she was to big now etc.... It did make a difference. I was satisfied before, even better now.  She was sore for a month or more after the surgery though. No nookie for like 6-8 weeks afterwards either.-rob
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she should let it heal normally, like a 4-7 days. Its like a normal cut, if u keep irriating it, it won't heal. you rabbits need to calm it down, and figure out other sexual pleasures to do while she "heals." or she needs to see her gyno and ask why she has these cuts....since i've never heard of them?
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Oh honey,  I am so sorry.  The mind is very powerful.  I can understand that you are stressed.  What you mentioned about it being more painful now that you have noticed the mass...is very accurate.  When you focus your energy on stressing about a health problem, it almost always makes it feel worse.  I have also been having health (teeth) problems that are totally encompassing, and I *can't* possibly put it out of my mind.  All that I can suggest is to change *how* you are thinking about it.  Instead of worrying about it and making yourself miserable, try to use your own energy to visualize healing yourself.  Instead of projecting/manifesting negativity, send positive healing thoughts to your body.  Tell your immune system how incredibly strong and smart it is, and how it is fully capable of healing your body.  I know it sounds crazy...but it will help you to feel better.  When you guide your body to do this, you need to be 100% confident in what you are thinking.  Not only will it actually lessen the physical pain that you are feeling, but it will also help lessen your anxiety about it until your appointment.  Whatever treatment the doctor gives you, continue this practice.  It will help you heal quickly.
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Some signs include high fever, chills, purulent discharge (pus), increasing heat and "redness" around the incision site (not just a little bit of redness..but expanding). \n\nI'm sure you were given discharge instructions after your surgery...\n\nThose are just basics, this isn't for diagnostic purposes. Don't try to self-diagnose. If you have a QUESTION about an infection, you need to either return or call your physician to be examined. Asking medical questions on this forum is not a good idea.
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Sounds a bit strange. A month and a half seems a bit late to have complications with your port sites. It should have healed up with skin growing over the site. Occasionally you might get a collection generally intraabdominally or less commonly (but would fit more with the localised pain you describe) inside the wound site). Does it look red and do you have a temperature? The problem is wounds tend to get infected earlier than 6 weeks. Unless you get suddenly worse or develop a temperature you don't necessarily need immediate medical attention. It's hard to say over the internet.
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t you are feeling is due to the surgery. when lap surgery is done, not only is the skin cut but a membrane on the inside is also cut. this membrane is not stitched so the incision does not close easily. sometimes it takes as much as 2 years for this to heal. sometimes there will be a knot form at the incision, this is a gut pushing through the hole of the membrane. you can gently push this back with your fingers. you will feel this problem more when you bend over. be patient and it will heal eventually.\n\nmy wife has gone through the same surgery, May 2004, and she is still having the same problems that you are having. just so you know the doctors will tell you that every thing is fine. feel free to contact me about any information that I might be able to help you with. I am an herbalist and I might be able to find something in the herbs that can help you. contact: widowmaker54@yahoo.com\ngood luck and best wishes to you.
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i have one and the dr told me that when i get surgery to have alot of fiber but if its swollen it cold be cuz of the surgery and thats only normal and he needs to relax for a few days so his body can take time to heal tell him to relax and eat alot of fiber and he should be ok but if you have any concerns you should call the dr \ngood luck