post-op incisions

[sxnam]

Hi everyone,

I had surgery (ovarian cystectomy & excision of endometriosis) on 18/02/24

One of my wounds seems to be open. I feel ‘fobbed off’ by doctors who state it will close on its own. Did anyone else’s incisions look like this? Did they heal okay?

Also, my belly button scab has now fallen off. There is some yellow liquid leaking from it and it is pink /red. Is this normal?

Thank you

(Sorry about my belly hair)

[Endofitall]

have you got a post op scheduled with the surgeon?

It is not normal for a wound to still be wet/leaking after over 3 weeks so I would see if you can see the surgeon ASAP or your GP.

[sxnam in reply to Endofitall]

I don’t have a post op. Is it normal for it to be gaped open like that? Will definitely see the GP!! Thank you

[Endofitall in reply to sxnam]

Is the largest incision in the photo one of the port sites or your belly button one?

[sxnam in reply to Endofitall]

The largest incision

[Endofitall in reply to sxnam]

It definitely shouldn’t gape like that. But unfortunately once it has become like this they won’t suture at this stage as there’s a risk of causing infection and they’ll usually allow it to heal from the inside out. I’m sorry it’s done this. I’ve recently had another (emergency this time) laparoscopic surgery for ruptured ectopic and my incisions from this surgery are so ugly and awful that it makes me upset so I get how you feel.

[sxnam in reply to Endofitall]

I’ve had some butterfly paper stitches over it but what you said is exactly the same thing they said. It’s a shame they don’t take us seriously. How have your incisions healed this time around?

[Endofitall in reply to sxnam]

Sorry I completely missed this reply it’s still very early days so am hoping hard that they settle down!