6 Week Checkup - Not healed?

I just got back from my 6 week checkup. I have had bleeding/discharge from day 1. He said my stitches were not healed yet, I still had some. That's why I was still having discharge. He said I had to come back in 2 weeks. Has anyone else had this??? I am so discouraged!

Yes I did. I had complications and actual had discharge for 3 months.

Hopefully your stitches will be all healed for your next appointment!

Keeping taking care of yourself, drinking plenty of water, walk, and get lots of rest! s

Thanks Weiser. Did you have to do the silver nitrate, or did you just have to wait for your stitches to heal internally by themselves?

It's discouraging but things will get better. Just hang in there. I think that 6 to 8 weeks is just an approximation about healing time. Everyone heals at her own pace.

Hi Phylygl!

I was able to avoid the silver nitrate but many ladies have found that it was helpful. Mine was not a granulation issue but I just took a lot longer to heal than I should have, partially due to the complications. in there! s

Phlygrl, I had bleeding/discharge for 8 1/2 weeks. Dr said some just take longer to heal. No silver nitrate was used. I was going nuts and tired of wearing pads.

It is discouraging but you will feel so good when you are finally healed!

I agree - hang it there - it's so worth the wait!

I also was told two more weeks of healing at my 6 week and just went back for the 8 week and was given the all clear. My bleeding/discharge stopped at around 71/2 weeks. Hang in there...

Thanks so much for all of the encouragement. I'm so glad I'm not alone and I am normal! I am so grateful to all of you!

when I went in for my 6 week check up -- was told that I was healing well -- but the stiches just were not dissolving -- and to give it time