Okay, if you've been following along since the beginning, you have to know that the thing sticking out of the bottom of the right incision was going to drive me nuts. I decided to clean the area really well and take an even closer look at it. I was right. it IS a stitch. Once it was clean and the area around it was cleared, I could definitely make out the blue stitch material and if I pulled it a little, I could see the actual knot of the stitch. I now understand why it hurt when I tugged on it earlier. This area is not going to heal until that stitch comes out. Naturally, I tried to see if I could cut it out myself, but since I had to use my reading glasses and a jewelers loupe to even see the thing, there is no way I can get it out. I don't have anything here small enough to cut it and it's too tight to pull it loose. I also think I'd need a very steady third hand. Never mind that it would be a stupid thing to do, I already know that but so is popping a stye(see 16 day post op from 1st surgery)...
I'm going to try and keep it really clear and then call the dr's office on Monday to get an appointment as soon as possible. This thing has to come out and I'm reasonably sure it will not come out on its own! I'm thinking that once it is removed, that area will heal within a few days. That's very important at this point because vacation is 11 days away. If I cant get a fast appointment with Dr. T, maybe my PCP can get it out. It's really tiny so I don't know if my PCP would have the right tools. Ugh.
Of course, now that I've been fiddling with it, it hurts. Great. I put some ointment on it, and I'm going to pop a few advils.
I'll update again if anything changes. Otherwise, see ya tomorrow~
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