incision opening up

DLK I cant say my situation is the same at all since after two weeks of incision issues, I was just dotting the gauze...not leaking fluids.

I literally doubled my protein intake by adding a boost shake at breakfast, a milk with dinner and greek yogurt snack to my day.  Make sure to take in vitamin C and Iron too but not more than the doc will suggest.  It was about a week of heavy protein that I saw good progress.  My incision now is closed and very close to a final seal in one pin hole spot so I think the protein is doing its job after little more than 2 weeks of doing it.

I am so glad to finally find this thread!  ( but sad to read that so many others are having the same type of problem as me!)  I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy SEPT 2.  The lumpecectomy healed beautifully but the sentinel node biopsy has been a nightmare.  It opened up 9/2/10 and has been open for 6 months, 4 days, and counting.    Three months of chemo delayed healing, and now I am starting my 6th week  of radiation, which also interferes with healing.  My BS has done absolutely nothing but attempt to brush me away and cover her own backside.  I am totally appalled by her lack of compassion or  follow through, and her downright neglect.  I attend a wound clinic, had the visiting nurse for 3 months, and now need to clean and pack the wound myself each day.  I will probably need a surgical closure, but the wound clinic plastic surgeon will not even consider trying that until July at the earliest.  I long for the day when I can go for a swim or even take a bath.  Thanks for listening to my rant!

Blindsided - that IS a horrible shame!!!  WAAAY too long for a healing!!! My PS was getting worried at the 6 week point.  It finally closed at 7 weeks - 2 days before he was planning to open me up and clean it out.  Like I said earlier, 100gs of Protein a day, a brisk walk daily (all he would let me do, but it helps with Oxygen circulation a LOT), and a multivitamin kick started the healing for sure.

Geocache - how is it going with you?  Still and inch deep?  That sounds like a lot!  Have they said anything about suturing or anything else you can do?

Blindsided - what kind of clip?  I hadnt heard that I have any clips in there...they put a clip in at the time of biopsy to mark the location, but I imagine that came out with the MX.

Here's hoping for some healing then!!!!  Rads are done for you!  YEAH!!!!  On with the show!

Ladies, I just now found this thread with photos on it! Thank you for sharing! 

SuebeeBC, happy to see you posting here too! Helps me to read about your journey from the beginning.

I have a yellow/green wound about the size of an oval nickel that I have been dealing with for a month since revision incision surgery on Feb 19 (for necrosis). In the past week it has tripled in size. I spent the afternoon putting away my Xmas ornaments (doctor visits and surgeries got in the way of that long-awaited chore) but I realize I need to slooooow down in order to heal. I am upping my protein: just finished turkey and cheese on a corn tortilla, and am enjoying my 2nd greek yogurt of the day. I had not thought about using sterile water to clean the wound but will ask my PS tomorrow when I see him for my debridement (I am renaming it my "debriefing" — sounds better!)

Suebee, good luck with your appt tomorrow! And good luck to all the other ladies with healing still to go!

I have to have a 2nd revision surgery to "debride" the unhealed area and have it re-stitched. Surgery is Monday morning. ERGH! But, my PS said he likes to be conservative with these delayed healing issues so he would rather fix it surgically, in the hospital, and I agree. Hopefully this 3rd surgery (counting my BMX) is the charm!

Suebee: I posted on the exercse thread as well, see there for more dets!

TonLee, yes, that is exactly how my PS explained it... he can do the procedure in his office but he prefers the sterile environment of the hospital.

Good luck next week! How long ago was your surgery and is this your first revision?

Such a hassle to have to deal with popped incisions on top of everything else! I have really upped my protein intake for the last 5 days now. I don't see a difference yet but am hopeful since it worked for you guys! 

Tonlee, keep us posted on your progress!

I have been reading your postings the last couple of days.  An incision from a breast revision opened up on me.  He tried with a stitch a couple of weeks ago and it was looking good.  Last thursday it opened back up to a hole the size of a dime and the implant exposed.  I had to have the implant removed today.  It will be 3 to 6 months with one breast.  Sucks for me but I am so glad to hear that your surgeons are able to take you to the OR and sew you back up.  I have tried to increase the protein and nutrients in my diet.  I hope that it will help my skin heal quicker.  It's funny that I never heard that from any of my doctors but found the out from you all.  Thank you.

They thought it was opening when I got one of my fills and they told me to use polysporin.

TonLee: I sure hope so!! Fingers crossed for both of us next week!

Rennasus - stick your hand in your pocket!!!  Dont move!  :-)

...especially when its the right side...I know, I KNOW!!!  But now you HAVE to!!!  Let that left hand have a shot at greatness.

OH NO!  Sounds like the arm pain Thats not good!

Yes keep up with that protein.  I hope it helps you!!!  I was surprised how easy it was to get to 100.  A chik-fila sandwich (the one grilled on whole grain bread) has 30 grams!  I would go there for lunch when I knew dinner was not going to be very beefy.  Oh and be careful with driving!  I found myself using my right arm so much more than I shouldve when I drove (doors, shift, even reaching with the seatbelt)

Renn,

I go tomorrow at 0600!  I'll let ya know!