I have a quick question about suture removal, but first a little background.
I had my first HT two weeks ago. According to the my post-op instructions, I am to get my sutures removed 10-14 days after my procedure. Today would be day 14 or course, and I haven't had them removed yet; I just never made the time to track down a local doctor to remove them (I had my procedure done 6 hours away and don't really want to drive 6 hours one-way to have my sutures removed).
So, my question: Is there any problem with having the sutures in a few days longer? I don't really see a problem with it, but then again, I am no doctor.
Also, my donor area is still a little tender to the touch after two weeks. Did others experience tenderness after two weeks, as well? If so, about how long till the donor area is pain-free? I don't notice any tenderness/pain unless I apply a little pressure.
Thanks so much, guys!
I had my first HT two weeks ago. According to the my post-op instructions, I am to get my sutures removed 10-14 days after my procedure. Today would be day 14 or course, and I haven't had them removed yet; I just never made the time to track down a local doctor to remove them (I had my procedure done 6 hours away and don't really want to drive 6 hours one-way to have my sutures removed).
So, my question: Is there any problem with having the sutures in a few days longer? I don't really see a problem with it, but then again, I am no doctor.
Also, my donor area is still a little tender to the touch after two weeks. Did others experience tenderness after two weeks, as well? If so, about how long till the donor area is pain-free? I don't notice any tenderness/pain unless I apply a little pressure.
Thanks so much, guys!
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