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It has been itching a lot, I know itching is a sign of healing... but it has been elevated and I can't help that the pants I wear basically rubs against it a bit.

I know the whole "Wait and call your doctor." But I have anxiety. That one was oozing on surgery day, though I was told that it is normal. I got dissolvable stitches and The purple skin glue.

This one, is on my right side. I see a dark yellow to it but I don't know if that is also normal. The one I am talking about now is the small incision.

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Do they look okay?

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Ummmm nope. Call the surgeon. I never had that


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Try not to worry it could be anything especially since your scratched then a lot. I know it's very hard but try not to scratch them. Just give them a ring and let them know what's going on. You will be fine Hun. Good vibes and positive thoughts.

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Try not to worry it could be anything especially since your scratched then a lot. I know it's very hard but try not to scratch them. Just give them a ring and let them know what's going on. You will be fine Hun. Good vibes and positive thoughts.

The thing is, I just got off my parent's insurance so I don't have any insurance at the moment. I just sent my doctor a message with pictures I just put up. Hopefully I will hear back from him soon.


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Are you self funded? I was self funded as well and all my appointments and visits with the surgeon are covered under that for up to 2 years after surgery. You might want to look at all your paperwork to check. Don't fret hun. Hopefully you will hear back from the surgeon soon. Positive vibes to you.

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This should be covered as a post op procedure. I had a complication after surgery once and it was covered as post op. Call your doctor and don't worry. He will fix it.


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This should be covered as a post op procedure. I had a complication after surgery once and it was covered as post op. Call your doctor and don't worry. He will fix it.




I messaged my doctor and sent him pictures already. It is just too early in the morning for responses right now. My nephew is asleep and I don't want to risk waking him. (He is two years old.) I don't have the quietest voice when on the phone.


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Are you self funded? I was self funded as well and all my appointments and visits with the surgeon are covered under that for up to 2 years after surgery. You might want to look at all your paperwork to check. Don't fret hun. Hopefully you will hear back from the surgeon soon. Positive vibes to you.

I found out from a nurse that the incisions look good, just drainage trapped behind it from the purple glue. Was told to give it a light squeeze to get the drainage out.


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