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elliott15
elliott15

OK I'm now 4 and a half weeks post op after a posteria and anteria coloophraphy. Just realised that I can see my urethal opening again does this mean that surgery wasn't sucessful. Or is this just part of the healing process. Bowel area seems fine and I can insert a finger and feel the stiches now so swelling must be doing down. Did post in here a few weeks ago but was upset by the comments made

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    Jan999 elliott15

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    anna, robyn is absolutely right you shouldn't be inserting your finger into the area. It doesn't matter how clean your fingers are you could still introduce infection. A nurse or a doctor would always use sterile gloves. It's perfectly normal to see the opening to your urethra but I would definitely advise against poking around that area because if you do get an infection your wound could break down and it will take a long time to heal. 
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