06-07 Incision Opening

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Submitted by solinox on Mon, 06/07/2004 - 02:19
Today, I can finally lay off the underwear.  I don't need it for menstrual protection anymore.  And it's a good thing, too.  I got a good look at my incision in the shower today, and there's a spot at the T junction about 0.5 cm across that has come open.  The vertical incision also shows a little more blackness than I would like, but I was more concerned about that dehiscence at the juncture.
 
It first started oozing there last Tuesday night, after I tried to wear panties and overalls for the first time.  Before that, it had closed completely, no discharge at all, looked like it was healing as good as the rest of my incision.  But as soon as I started wearing panties, that spot started degrading.
 
Today I was very glad that I have my doctor's email address.  I was able to snap a picture of the area and send it over to him, so that he could get a look and make a recommendation.  He said it's not enough to worry about, and that I don't need to see him before Wednesday.  I just need to keep a dressing on it, and I'm also using some Neosporin ointment to keep the dressing from sticking.
 
My hope is that this area will improve now that it doesn't have constant pressure on it from panties.  It certainly feels odd, though, running around in a dress (I never wear dresses unless forced) without panties (doubly exposed!).  I have to wonder:  What do men with abdominal incisions wear during recovery???  Hey, maybe I could wear boxer shorts with my dresses!