ChristusG Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I had my gallbladder removed laparoscopically 25 days ago. So I have three very small incisions that are healing nicely. One has already completely healed up....the other two are not far behind. However, during surgery, I was burned. (???) I guess to stop bleeding, they will burn the artery....and it hit my skin somehow. So it left a burn about the size of an eraser head. Well, it scabbed over just fine. Tonight I looked at my tummy and the edge of the scab was lifted up....and I could see a hole underneath. :001_huh: I don't know how deep it is because it's sort of dark in there LOL. It was oozing a bit....clear that was tinted slightly pink, I guess from a bit of blood. It doesn't hurt at all. The skin around it is pink...which is new skin, I guess. I put some antibiotic cream on it and covered it. Should I call the doctor tomorrow? I've never had a scab ooze. I certainly do not want an infection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I'd give them a call tomorrow for sure. It probably needs to be looked at. The part that concerns me is the "hole" you saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Thanks! I think I'll give them a call in the morning. Now I just have to figure out who I'm supposed to call....the surgeon's office who did the surgery or my general practitioner? Hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovin Learnin Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Call the surgeon. If it needs fixing he will be the one to do it, most likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Call the surgeon, for sure, since it was an accident that occurred during the surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Surgeon it is! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Call the surgeon. Did the surgeon suture the little incision? I'm only asking because the "hole" you saw under the scab may be due to a suture that your body didn't absorb. Your body won't heal because it's trying to get rid of the little thread, so you might get a scab, but when it comes off, the hole will still be there. The doctor can usually just pull out the suture (and you might feel a bit of pressure, but it shouldn't be painful, and it will only take a matter of seconds. It happened to me and I was wondering if it would be a big deal, but it honestly was nothing to worry about -- I didn't even need any kind of anesthetic.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvina Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Hope you get better soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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