So on Christmas Eve I wake up as usual and check on my glued stitches. I come to find a yellowish substance under one, where my band is located. I know you are not suppose to lift the glue but in this case I did. There was pus under my stitch. Ewwwww. So I got some filtered water and anti bacterial soap. I cleaned the area with a clean cloth and proceeded to do so 2 times a day. Has this ever happened to anyone? I see my dr tomorrow. The wound has drained and is doing well. Other than my Christmas cookie binge nothing new. I am finding sugar gives me a migraine and makes me tired.

I need to kick this sugar habit for good. This is week 3. In 3 more weeks I get to have my first fill. I can eat a cup of food no problem. Liquids seem to fill me quick and actual food hurts my stomach. I am thinking of starting yams and eating salmon. Keeping with protein shakes and lots of walking. Weight loss has slowed to 1 lb a week.

Using peroxide as a wash works well too. Any you might add a dab of poylsporin.

hydrogen peroxide on a sterile gauze clean 2 times per day is what I had to do for several days. I had no pus just redness coming from 2 different areas. I took a cell photo and sent it to the doctors office. Saved me driving 60 miles each way. My local family doctor saw it as a precaution.

Never peroxide on an open wound it damages good tissue. Just keep it clean and dry for now until you see your doctor.

I had a allergic reaction to the glue as well. Had to go to the Dr and they had to put me on steroids...

The doctor said my wound looked good. Cleaning it with antibacterial soap and keeping it dry helped. Peroxide, alcohol and iodine will dry out the skin and will heal at a slower rate. They make a medical grade cleaning solution for wound care at CVS but simple antibacterial soap will work.

You can use 1/2 & 1/2 peroxide/water or else you break down healthy tissue!