Stitches

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I had surgery a week ago. I have a large incision in my belly button & three on the right side of my chest. I was wondering if it is normal for them to be a bright pink, very warm to the touch, & bruised around them. Please only serious answers! Thanks in advance. 39 minutes ago - 3 days left to answer. Additional Details 13 minutes ago I don't have a large belly button, they actually expanded the size of my belly button double what it was. & I won't have the stitches removed for another week. Also I have been having the symptoms that caused my surgery, upset stomach, vomiting, & constant nausea. Every time I post this i get stupid remarks. I am serious. Please help.

Public Comments

1. Did you have your gall bladder removed? Because it takes a few weeks before the symptoms stop that you were having before. It is normal for the incisions to be red & warm...they are trying to heal. However...if you start to run fever of 101 or higher...you may have an infection & need to see your surgeon. Hope this helps. Drink lots of water & eat 5-6 small meals a day for the first few weeks. This will help with the other sypmtoms.
2. this is normal.... the bruises will go away about 2-5 weeks after the stitch is removed do be scared its perfectly normal
3. Go to ur doctor as fast as possible before it's too late
4. Those symptoms are totally natural, they are suppose to be disappearing during the days to come.
5. I think Emily K has a Good conclusion. I'm at home now also recovering from a surgery however this is one on my back where they fused three vertebrae together. The scenario you describe sounds very normal however the vomiting and constant nausea is a little different. I have had abdominal surgery in the past and would suspect diet could be the source of your vomiting and constant nausea problems. I know for me even several months following the surgery I returned to eating Green Apples and that first apple was a tremendous attention getter as I experienced the same thing you are going through now. Ok, Yes, I was told not to eat Green Apples! LOL I Hope this Helps!
6. Sounds like you had your gallbladder removed! I was very bruised after my surgery. The incisions shouldn't really be warm to touch...are they infected?