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Pulled a stitch following sphincterotomy

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lora81
lora81

Hi, I had a sphincterotomy 8 days ago. I don't know what else was done other than some skin tag removals. I do still have some clusters of skin on my anus with stitches, I'm not sure if this is banding or something else? But today while showering after my BM, I accidentally pulled a knot out in this stitching around the skin bulbs. I'm just wondering if anyone had this happen and what was said/done about it if anything. I'm sure it's fine being 8 days past surgery, but being Saturday the office it was done at is closed so I can't call and ask. I don't have a number for an on call doctor. Just needing some peace of mind! thanks for any shared experience!

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  • daz1967
    daz1967 lora81

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    hi,

    i had the exact same thing happen to me nothing to worry about its not banding either just the incision joined together good luck

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