Stitches

[sherri3388 36]

I am having surgery on April 15th with dr oritz at OCC. when do you get your stitches out? I am dreading the drain! I had one for another surgery I had and it was so uncomfortable coming out.

[Sassygirl06 962]

I never had stitches, just steri strips. I also didn't get a drain, not all surgeons do the sleeve with a drain.

[JP69 116]

Same here, they stitch up on inside I think, but they used liquid glue on me for outside. No drain and no catheter:)

[HoosierGirl 780]

Dr. Ortiz at the OCC doesn't use external stitches. My incisions were closed with dermabond. The drain was not uncomfortable for me and after seeing the volume of Fluid it caught, I was so glad I had it! When they removed it, it felt like a pinch, but not a lingering pain. GOOD LUCK!

[sherri3388 36]

Thank you! I feel better that I won't have to deal with stitches. I am allergic to the adhesive on tape and notified them of this on the initial forms that I filled out but ill have to remind them again I'm sure. The drain still makes me a but nervous but oh well! I wish I was going TODAY!

[HoosierGirl 780]

Time will fly and you will be more than ready when the day arrives! Now is the time to sneak in some of your favorites, before your pre-op diet. I believe they asked me several times about any allergies - so they will help you remember too. Good luck! Any questions, feel free to message me. All the best!