Had a lipoma removed from my stomach
yesterday. Had 2 stitches (dissolving
kind) its been about 36 hours and seems
like the stitches are gone.....Is that the
amount of time they take to dissolve, or
did I do something to them this morning
when I took a shower? (i did tape plastic
over the bandaging) the cut looks ok, not
gaping open..I just thought stitches would
stay in longer.........
Any views? Thanks,
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OaTmEaLfAiRy
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 192 Location: Iowa
Well Posted: 11-03-05 00:31am
I had dissolving stitches on my tongue
when I was like 6 or 7. I don't remember
how long it took for them to dissolve.
But i'd figure that if it were the same
kind, then your shower didn't do anything
(because mouths tend to be moist). If
it's not splitting open at all, then I
wouldn't worry about it. I mean like if
it's holding together ok. Maybe a
"band-aid" (gauze and tape, whatever
works) would do. If you are really
worried about it, call your doctor's
office or a hospital hotline and ask.
