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DAY6, stitches ripped, open wound *PHOTO*

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Hopefull1021
Hopefull1021

Im on day 6 post-op. My pain is practically back like it was on day two. I’ve had an intense burning and stinging so I decided to take a photo and see what’s going on. I have what looks like an open wound, the stitches must have ripped. I still can only urinate while pouring warm water on my vagina or while in the bathtub. i’m terrified to have a bowel movement. my last one was on Thursday. I also have fishy smelling brownish red discharge coming from my rectum. I don’t know if I should call the on call doctor today or just wait for the office to open tomorrow to let them know what’s going on.

i’m still taking my oxycodone, Dilaudid, stool softeners, fiber, and MiraLAX every eight hours. I also take one volume a day to keep my spasms contained.

has anyone else had the fishy smelling discharge or their stitches ripped open? If so what did the doctor do?

sorry in advance for the photo 😦

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  • meaghan43977
    meaghan43977 Hopefull1021

    Posted

    Hi Hopeful

    Ok take a breath you'll be fine.

    I had this occur my second hemroidctomy surgery and still dealing with the outcome!!

    options; you can call and see your Dr.

    My Doctor didnt re-stich the area said it will heal on it's own and that I needed a HIGH fiber diet, Bud cereal with fiber, salads, fresh fruits, nothing with starch like sweet potatoes etc.

    keeping the area 100% clean at all costs.

    the odor is from the rectum area

    keep it clean, it's like puss from the hemroids

    ( discharge )

    when I ripped my stitch HOT WATER bottle was my best friend help relief the pain.

    it's an open sore the best thing is to go poop take pain medication before you need to go. use a squatting potty much easier to pass stool.

    it burns for sure!

    I am here to help anytime you need something

  • Hopefull1021
    Hopefull1021

    Posted

    glad to know im not alone! i’m going to give the office a call when they open up tomorrow morning and let them know. hopefully they decide to leave it alone as they did yours; I cannot imagine having any more trauma or sutures to this area right now.

    thank you so much for your support ❤️

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