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Hydrocelectomy wound

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ricardo1973
ricardo1973

Hi all, I had my hydrocelectomy on the 2nd of July, exactly two weeks ago, and am wondering why my wound is not healing. Well I know why but am wondering if anyone has had this issue.

Approximately one week after surgery my stitches at the bottom of the incision came undone. It looks like half of the incision is open. Not bleeding not infected, just open, very strange.

I saw my urologist this past Wednesday and he didn't seem concerned and told me the sometimes stitches come undone. I asked him if I should put anything on  the wound, his response, "no." Not at all concerned. He even went as far as saying I can go to the gym, do yard work just not ride a bike and or have sex. He told me to use common sense.

I'm usually a quick healer and this wound seems to be taking its time, its a bit frustrating.

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  • Caddiac
    Caddiac ricardo1973

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    I had a drain that was removed about 3 or 4 days after surgery. For the next two days gauze was my best friend. After that no issues even though the stitches take up to 4 weeks to dissolve. My point is, if you are not having any discharge from the incision area, it is probably okay.  I was told avoid lifting for up to 4 weeks. I had sex 3 weeks post op with no issues. 

    If it does not cause you discomfort, go for it.

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