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Is this normal? 12 days post hysterectomy swollen stitches & odor
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06-14-2015, 08:40 PM
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Hysterectomy: June 2nd, 2015
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Is this normal? 12 days post hysterectomy swollen stitches & odor
I'm 12 days into recovery & today I noticed my stitches are swollen & now has an embarrassing odor. I had a single incision across my navel. Is this normal? Do I need to be concerned?
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06-14-2015, 09:18 PM
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Posts: 14,518
Hysterectomy: July 20th, 2011
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Is this normal? 12 days post hysterectomy swollen stitches & odor
Juju78,
Are the stitches across your navel the ones that are swollen and have an embarrassing odor? Or do you mean the stitches inside your vagina?
I had a unusual vaginal odor at about 10 days post op, and this is somewhat common. It is the smell of the incision in there healing and old blood. I was concerned and I went to the doctor, but all was well. The odor went away after 2 or 3 weeks. It should be noted that it was a stronger and different odor than usual but not a foul odor. Foul odors should immediately be reported to the doctor, as it may signal infection.
Vaginal Odor Post Op
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06-16-2015, 09:38 PM
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Hysterectomy: June 2nd, 2015
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Is this normal? 12 days post hysterectomy swollen stitches & odor
It's the stitches across my stomach.
I ended up going in for a Dr visit.
I was told that after surgery he used a glue to help keep the stitches in place. After about 2 weeks the glue starts to break down & in doing so releases the bacteria that's been trapped underneath. That's what causes the odor. I was very releaved to hear this but wish I would had known. It would've saved me a trip to the Dr.
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06-17-2015, 08:04 AM
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Posts: 14,518
Hysterectomy: July 20th, 2011
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Is this normal? 12 days post hysterectomy swollen stitches & odor
Thank you for the update! I'm glad it was nothing serious and all is well with your incision.
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06-17-2015, 09:10 PM
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Hysterectomy: June 2nd, 2015
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Is this normal? 12 days post hysterectomy swollen stitches & odor
Thank you 😊
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