Question:
Has anyone else experienced this problem?
I am 5 weeks post op (open RNY) and have a hole at the very top of my incision. It is big enough to stick your pinkie finger into. It is not sore, doesn't hurt, and isn't red or draining but I am a little concerned because it is kind of deep. Every other part of my incision looks great. I would greatly appreciate any input or advice concerning this problem. — Angela M. (posted on January 8, 2003)
January 7, 2003
This sounds like something to show your surgeon, before it becomes infected
or gets larger.
— Nancy T.
January 7, 2003
Call your surgeon.
— barbara A.
January 8, 2003
I definitely agree with the previous posters, your surgeon should take a
look at the opening. But, I also wanted to let you know that you are not
the only one this has happened to. I had an opening at the top of my
incision as well. Mine was about as big around as a Bic pen. When they took
the bandages off my incision in the hospital, I noticed that under my
staples the edges of my incision (my skin) overlapped slightly. It was just
the area of skin under the top two staples. The rest of my incision looked
like a perfect seam. I had an allergic reaction to the staples, and they
had to be removed almost a week ahead of schedule. Over the next week or
so, I noticed that the overlapping area at the top of my incision was
changing. It eventually opened to the size of a pen. I saw Dr. Lindsay, and
she said it was nothing to worry about. She said that my "apple
shape" caused the weight of my stomach to pull on my incision. That
was the weakest spot, so that's where it opened up. I dabbed it with
antibiotic ointment after my shower each day, and I even kept it covered
with a small bandage for a couple weeks. The bandage was mostly to any lint
from my clothes from getting in there. It closed up fairly quickly and I
had no problems. I am 6 months post-op today, and my "hole" is
mow fading just like the rest of my incision. So certainly contact your
doctor, but don't be too worried. Have a great day!
— Jenny S.
January 8, 2003
I had the same problem but i had 2 holes at the bottom of my incision. I
agree you should see your surgeon but mine told me to just keep neosporin
on it and keep it clean and covered. Mine was so deep that when i saw the
surgeon he stuck one of those long q tips down it with the stick side and
swished it around it didnt hurt but it grossed me out.It took about 2
months after surgery before they completly closed up. I hope this helps.
— qtalleycat68
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