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09-14-2005, 03:42 PM
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Jus curious..how long did it take your porthole wounds to heal?
I have 5, 3 are healed, but the one that the tube was in is not, and neither is one under my right boob. I was just wondering how long it took yours to heal up? 
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LAP 08/22/05
Surgery for Obstruction 10/5/05 
Highest/Pre-op/ Current/Goal
311/301/ 196/to be under 200 lbs
BMI 56/53/ 38 
5'2" Short
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09-14-2005, 05:06 PM
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Hey Danette,
I don't know, but am curious as to everyone's answer. I am only 1 week post-op.
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09-14-2005, 05:15 PM
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If I remember correctly 2-3 weeks..... but Im an old timer. This is just my best guess!
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09-14-2005, 05:18 PM
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Mine were healed in 3-4 weeks.. I would put neosporin on them. The one that hurt the most was near my belly button. Good luck Suzy
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09-14-2005, 06:25 PM
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I hurried mine along by super glueing them shut. they healed really nicely and are starting to fade. (8 weeks)
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09-14-2005, 07:24 PM
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Mine healed in one week. Healed so fast that they couldn't get the sutures out.
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09-15-2005, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by gramamarc
I hurried mine along by super glueing them shut. they healed really nicely and are starting to fade. (8 weeks)
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Ouch! Super Glue?
I have thought about trying some of that liquid bandaid. MAybe i'll try it. Right now i am just putting Neosporin, and a bandaid on it. But the one the tube was in, if i put anything on it, it stays moist all the time, so i am trying to let it scab up.
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LAP 08/22/05
Surgery for Obstruction 10/5/05
Highest/Pre-op/ Current/Goal
311/301/ 196/to be under 200 lbs
BMI 56/53/ 38
5'2" Short
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09-15-2005, 08:42 AM
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Mine looked really good by my two week check. Closed up properly and such. Has it been 3 weeks for you Pokey?
I call my Doctor's nurse over every lil thing I think might be an issue .. hehe. (my doc told me too!) So that is what I would do if I were you.
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09-15-2005, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by SaturdazeChyld
Mine looked really good by my two week check. Closed up properly and such. Has it been 3 weeks for you Pokey?
I call my Doctor's nurse over every lil thing I think might be an issue .. hehe. (my doc told me too!) So that is what I would do if I were you.
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yes this is my 4th week.
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Danette
LAP 08/22/05
Surgery for Obstruction 10/5/05
Highest/Pre-op/ Current/Goal
311/301/ 196/to be under 200 lbs
BMI 56/53/ 38
5'2" Short
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09-15-2005, 10:35 AM
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Those were the ones that took forever to heal for me too. Although calling your doctor if you are concerned is never a bad idea, I wouldn't stress too much. The drain site felt like it took forever, especially since it is an open wound. Just keep it dry and be patient, unlike me. 
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