Popped Incision Open While Overexerting Myself

[jcrosland 48]

Ok, ok... so let's forego the, 'Josh is an idiot comments'.... Keep in mind I'm 18 days post surgery. I was working on my car today and as I was laying on the ground stretching to reach the oil plug I felt a pop. Turns out I popped one of my incisions wide open.

Let this be a warning to all who think they don't need to take it easy after surgery!!

[Jasie 17]

Damn they told me you can't pop anything you just have small stab wounds. I will be careful for a while. Congrats on your loss

[chasingadream 1,311]

Ouch--hope it heals up quickly!

[KAATNS 1,473]

Good gosh JC! Now what? Take it easy!!

[GoingforGoal 1,734]

hahahah nice one

I just underwent cosmetic surgery. All the incisions are healed except my right arm (from arm lift). There was increased irritation in the armpit area and it started to swell. So much so that the swelling caused the incision to come apart. I think the fact that you are constantly rubbing your armpit area, putting pressure on it when sleeping, and the arm is mobile doing everyday tasks it's a sure setup for irritation. Just wanted to share how delicate incisions can be and you really do need to be careful.

PS They look nastier than they are. Clean with regular soap/water, put polysporin on it and nonsticking gauze on it until it heals. Takes several weeks for it to heal from the inside out. End result won't be as bad as you may think looking at it from this stage But do keep a careful eye to ensure it doesn't become infected. Wound care gets ugly real quick.

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

If I were you, I'd call your doctor, just to be safe. The last thing you need is an infection there, you know?

Happy healing

[SkinnyJenn 68]

Omg that's so scary, thanks for the tip!

[SandyM 1,956]

If I were you, I'd call your doctor, just to be safe. The last thing you need is an infection there, you know? Happy healing

Definitely. Sometimes when incisions come open it's cuz something was keeping them from healing in the 1st place and coming open was inevitable.

[Bandista 7,466]

Yikes! Thanks for the warning. Hope you get medical care for that ASAP. Can you be knighted for this? Definitely looks like a sword fight wound. I really wanted to be banded late summer -- started process in June and felt like it dragged on -- but it's probably a good thing I got an early November date as I am a serious gardener and can imagine getting caught up in a task and overdoing it. This is a good cautionary tale but I'm sorry you have to go through it. Best wishes!

[SandyM 1,956]

Ok I just saw the picture. Definitely see the doctor. And I mean soon.

[Fluffnomore 1,235]

Oh, WOW. Hope it heals quickly!

[I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ 800]

Yeah, definetly see your doctor. I had an incision open up the day I got my sutures removed, and let me tell ya, the after care involved was long (4 months) and I had a nurse come see me everyday to change my bandages (it had to be packed, so it would heal from the inside first) So yeah, don't wait to get it checked. Hope it heals quickly. Best wishes

[GoingforGoal 1,734]

PS My response was under the assumption your doc was aware or has seen it.

[Debbie3sons 1,936]

I hope you either went to the ER or called your Doc and let them know so they can look at it so it doesn't get worse and so they can repair it , don't be a guy and say it's o k , you had major surgery to be healthy so why would you ignore it , please get help for the open wound.

[jcrosland 48]

Ok, went to Dr yesterday, they packed it & redressed it with one of those clear bandages they use right after surgery. I go back Thursday to have it re-evaluated... This is what I get for trying to save a lil money & change my own oil lol