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TMI stitches

holagalholagal member
in July 2013 Moms
This morning in the shower I noticed about an inch long thread of my stitches had come out, but they are still attached just hanging there. I haven't bled in 2 days and started bleeding heavier bright red this afternoon. It's almost impossible to tell if I am bleeding from my tear as it was on the inside. I'll call my OB Monday... But was wondering if anyone had any experience with stitches coming out...should I be concerned even if I have no sign of infection? My tear was small first degree...I guess I'm just scared it won't heal properly now. I am 10 days postpartum if that is relevant.
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Re: TMI stitches

  • sophie206sophie206 member
    Mine came out on their own with DD at about 10 days pp. I think that's supposed to happen, right? I know I never had them removed and had plenty of stitches with a 3rd degree tear.
    DD1: Maya 05/10
    DD2: Lucia (Lucy) 07/13
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    imagesophie206:
    Mine came out on their own with DD at about 10 days pp. I think that's supposed to happen, right? I know I never had them removed and had plenty of stitches with a 3rd degree tear.


    Ok thanks for the reassurance. Last time they just dissolved and I didn't notice them so this time it freaked me out.
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  • sophie206sophie206 member
    imageholagal:
    imagesophie206:
    Mine came out on their own with DD at about 10 days pp. I think that's supposed to happen, right? I know I never had them removed and had plenty of stitches with a 3rd degree tear.


    Ok thanks for the reassurance. Last time they just dissolved and I didn't notice them so this time it freaked me out.
    Yeah, I think a lot of mine dissolved, but I do recall finding bits and pieces I the thread too. As for the bleeding, I'd just keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't get heavy or more painful in the area of the tear
    DD1: Maya 05/10
    DD2: Lucia (Lucy) 07/13
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  • bobceebobcee member
    I think typically they are supposed to dissolve on their own, but a small part of mine came out last time around.  I asked my doc and she wasn't concerned.

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    D 2.20.2011 & Z 7.16.2013

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  • holagalholagal member
    imagesophie206:
    imageholagal:
    imagesophie206:
    Mine came out on their own with DD at about 10 days pp. I think that's supposed to happen, right? I know I never had them removed and had plenty of stitches with a 3rd degree tear.


    Ok thanks for the reassurance. Last time they just dissolved and I didn't notice them so this time it freaked me out.
    Yeah, I think a lot of mine dissolved, but I do recall finding bits and pieces I the thread too. As for the bleeding, I'd just keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't get heavy or more painful in the area of the tear


    Thanks! The bleeding has pretty much slowed down.
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  • gutsymamagutsymama member
    I had a string dangling for a day or two. It was really irritating, but I don't think it's anything to worry about. And the bleeding can come and go I thought it had finally stopped then had another day of bright red blood at 5 weeks pp.
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  • flkongflkong member
    The stitches dissolve on their own and just watch your bleeding. If you had a day of doing more than usual, you may have heavier bleeding so take it easy and the bleeding should improve.
                                   






     
                                 
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