Stitched up !

jonny boy · 06-05-2006, 13:42

Anyone had to have stiches in their face ?
Mine are really itchy after surgery yesterday. Cancerous mole dug out.
Sorry to put you off your Dinner.

Mr Grumpy · 06-05-2006, 13:52

Thanks for that Jon, just about to eat my spag. bol.!!
Seriously though, hope you are ok, you should think yourself lucky you haven't grown an extra ear considering where you work!!

jonny boy · 06-05-2006, 13:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by graham smith

Thanks for that Jon, just about to eat my spag. bol.!!
Seriously though, hope you are ok, you should think yourself lucky you haven't grown an extra ear considering where you work!!

I have, you just can't see it in this picture.

heresmo · 06-05-2006, 14:17

Hi Dunno about this. Wondering if you should seek proper advice. First, I don't know what I'm talking about so this is just me.

My dad had some skin cancer moles removed from his back (so obviously not the same thing) but they used proper stitches. My thinking is whether it's the injury or the sticky-stuff on the plasters. That said, steristrips are about as anti-allergenic as you can get, so I'd be wondering if the itching is a symptom of a possible infection in the wound.

Like I said, I know nothing, but I'd be inclined to find out, ad it's a long time till Monday if it's something that need sorting straight away.

Love
Mo

Mr Grumpy · 06-05-2006, 14:22

With respect Mo. Ithink Jon has access to probably the best medical advice available in the country!
He may develop signs of abnormal goings on at any time of day and has to be aware of them.
Mind you his extra ear and leg help if he has to react quickly

Lady Elanore · 06-05-2006, 14:34

Isn’t an extra ear known as a ‘Star Trek’??..............

…………a Final Front-Ear

heresmo · 06-05-2006, 14:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by graham smith

With respect Mo. Ithink Jon has access to probably the best medical advice available in the country!
He may develop signs of abnormal goings on at any time of day and has to be aware of them.
Mind you his extra ear and leg help if he has to react quickly

What? You mean there might be someone out there who knows more than someone who knows nothing? Well, I'll go to the foot of our stairs!

Seriously though, I reckoned jonny boy had shaved specially for the photo and forgotten that it might be those little bristly things that you menfolk grow that can't escape into the fresh air

(and god help if they grow back inwards, from the little I know).

Dash! Just can't stop can I?

*Hides*
Mo

**VRStu** · 06-05-2006, 14:52

I had one removed from my back a little while ago - it looked like a gunshot wound by the time they had finished digging, and yes it did itch like hell.

Mr Grumpy · 06-05-2006, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by heresmo

it might be those little bristly things that you menfolk grow

Dash! Just can't stop can I?

*Hides*
Mo

I thought those were children?
And unless somethings changed I thought you women grew them? Us menfolk just provide the fertiliser..

It's alright, I'm going now

heresmo · 06-05-2006, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

I had one removed from my back a little while ago - it looked like a gunshot wound by the time they had finished digging, and yes it did itch like hell.

Yes, my dad said they used "blanket stitch" to pull it together (nearest equivalent would be taking a carrot tap root out) not good. Straw hats, high-octane sun filter cream A & B folks methinks, especially for little ones.

It's depressing to me that I let my little one run around in the sunshine without blathering him with sun cream till I learned better, but my dad spent only his annual holiday in the sun, so whether there's a genetic influence I don't know, but a business opportunity for Victorian parasolls is not outside my thinking.

This is perhaps off topic (edit, because it would be nice to know what causes these), apols to jonny boy if it is (off topic), and perhaps you can give us your thinking after reading these replies?

Mo

PS FAO graham smith: See, those little things that we women grow only have to be fed and watered periodically methinks

Note to self *Must work out how to do that now there's a hosepipe ban here as well

Being silly

Mo

Bigw2069 · 06-05-2006, 16:23

Glad you got it sorted mate, and i hope its all out, By the looks of it it is

,

Whereabouts do you work?

ChrisRs · 06-05-2006, 16:27

Glad youre OK Jon!! What about your right head. Are you getting that done too!!

jonny boy · 06-05-2006, 16:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by heresmo

Hi Dunno about this. Wondering if you should seek proper advice. First, I don't know what I'm talking about so this is just me.

My dad had some skin cancer moles removed from his back (so obviously not the same thing) but they used proper stitches. My thinking is whether it's the injury or the sticky-stuff on the plasters. That said, steristrips are about as anti-allergenic as you can get, so I'd be wondering if the itching is a symptom of a possible infection in the wound.

Like I said, I know nothing, but I'd be inclined to find out, ad it's a long time till Monday if it's something that need sorting straight away.

Love
Mo

There are 5 internal (dissolvable) stiches and 5 external (to be removed 7 days) stiches. The butterfly ones on the outside are just a back up.
The picture was taken by SWMBO to change the dressing.

heresmo · 06-05-2006, 17:08

Well, if your Missus is anything like me, she'll be nagging at you to make sure. I don't like this itching business one little bit since wounds tend to itch when they are healing, not when just done, and especially as the wound is not covered by a suitable aerated dressing, especially if only from yesterday.

Another forum member describes me as a terrier (a doggy that won't let go) - OK put me down as a terrier, but I'd make a phone call at least - in other words, ask the Missus

Again I really do know nothing

Best regards
Mo

Octygone · 06-05-2006, 17:17

Oh yes they itch, and when they come out they still itch for a while

hope it sorts it all out though

pixi · 06-05-2006, 19:59

Plenty of vitamin C for you Johnny boy to promote good healing

But as you have access to the best medical care I guess you knew that already, and yes where do you work

jonny boy · 06-05-2006, 21:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixi

Plenty of vitamin C for you Johnny boy to promote good healing

But as you have access to the best medical care I guess you knew that already, and yes where do you work

Sellafield.

DaveI · 07-05-2006, 13:41

I had a couple of stitches in my lip a few years ago, itched whilst they were in and itched for a while after they came out.

It doesn't half tickle as they are pulling them out too!

Bigw2069 · 07-05-2006, 21:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonny boy

Sellafield.

I think i'm coming down your way in a couple of months for a working group meeting for the diesel engines, Ill give youy a shout if i am

jonny boy · 07-05-2006, 21:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigw2069

I think i'm coming down your way in a couple of months for a working group meeting for the diesel engines, Ill give youy a shout if i am

Absolutely, let me know.

06-05-2006, 13:42	#1
jonny boy Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2,042 Members Car: Fabia vRS/ Xenons/ Cruise/ Heated seats/ Side airbags/ 3rd headrest. Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Stitched up ! Anyone had to have stiches in their face ? Mine are really itchy after surgery yesterday. Cancerous mole dug out. Sorry to put you off your Dinner.

06-05-2006, 13:52	#2
Mr Grumpy I'm back... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: On bail... Posts: 4,673 Members Car: Office chair..... Thanks: 8 Thanked 159 Times in 95 Posts	Re: Stiched up ! Thanks for that Jon, just about to eat my spag. bol.!! Seriously though, hope you are ok, you should think yourself lucky you haven't grown an extra ear considering where you work!! __________________ S50 VRS Number Plate for sale..ffs someone must want it....

06-05-2006, 14:17	#4
heresmo Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,567 Members Car: Thanks: 50 Thanked 144 Times in 124 Posts	Re: Stiched up ! Hi Dunno about this. Wondering if you should seek proper advice. First, I don't know what I'm talking about so this is just me. My dad had some skin cancer moles removed from his back (so obviously not the same thing) but they used proper stitches. My thinking is whether it's the injury or the sticky-stuff on the plasters. That said, steristrips are about as anti-allergenic as you can get, so I'd be wondering if the itching is a symptom of a possible infection in the wound. Like I said, I know nothing, but I'd be inclined to find out, ad it's a long time till Monday if it's something that need sorting straight away. Love Mo __________________

06-05-2006, 14:22	#5
Mr Grumpy I'm back... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: On bail... Posts: 4,673 Members Car: Office chair..... Thanks: 8 Thanked 159 Times in 95 Posts	Re: Stiched up ! With respect Mo. Ithink Jon has access to probably the best medical advice available in the country! He may develop signs of abnormal goings on at any time of day and has to be aware of them. Mind you his extra ear and leg help if he has to react quickly __________________ S50 VRS Number Plate for sale..ffs someone must want it....

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06-05-2006, 16:23	#11
Bigw2069 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rosyth,Scotland Posts: 5,668 Members Car: Noddy Car Thanks: 211 Thanked 232 Times in 193 Posts	Re: Stitched up ! Glad you got it sorted mate, and i hope its all out, By the looks of it it is , Whereabouts do you work? __________________

06-05-2006, 16:27	#12
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06-05-2006, 17:08	#14
heresmo Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,567 Members Car: Thanks: 50 Thanked 144 Times in 124 Posts	Re: Stitched up ! Well, if your Missus is anything like me, she'll be nagging at you to make sure. I don't like this itching business one little bit since wounds tend to itch when they are healing, not when just done, and especially as the wound is not covered by a suitable aerated dressing, especially if only from yesterday. Another forum member describes me as a terrier (a doggy that won't let go) - OK put me down as a terrier, but I'd make a phone call at least - in other words, ask the Missus Again I really do know nothing Best regards Mo __________________

06-05-2006, 17:17	#15
Octygone Old Git Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,822 Members Car: Octavia II tdi ..for now Thanks: 182 Thanked 116 Times in 75 Posts	Re: Stitched up ! Oh yes they itch, and when they come out they still itch for a while hope it sorts it all out though __________________

06-05-2006, 19:59	#16
pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 6,310 Members Car: 06 Fabia vrs Thanks: 106 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Stitched up ! Plenty of vitamin C for you Johnny boy to promote good healing But as you have access to the best medical care I guess you knew that already, and yes where do you work __________________

07-05-2006, 13:41	#18
DaveI Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North East Posts: 1,054 Members Car: Seat Leon FR TDi Thanks: 52 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Stitched up ! I had a couple of stitches in my lip a few years ago, itched whilst they were in and itched for a while after they came out. It doesn't half tickle as they are pulling them out too! __________________ 2007 Seat Leon FR TDi 170 Bluetooth / Convenience Pack / 18s / Rear Parking Sensors / Front Centre Arm Rest / Passenger Airbag Disconnect / Free Dealer Mats / Brodit Mount + Brodit Tom Tom One Active Holder Used to have an A5 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Elegance Combi and Missing somewhere comfy to rest my right arm!

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