Question about stitches

[wolfamngstsheep]

How long are you supposed to leave stitches in? I will have mine in for 7 days, is that too long, should I try to reschedule my appointment?

 

[ScarletInMyVeins]

I don't see how it would hurt to leave them in, just as long as you don't take 'em out too early

 

[gbearbuck]

Depends what type...some don't even need to be taken out (they disolve)...

Didn't they set a time for you to come in and have them removed when they stitched you up...???

 

[osugrad21]

Take em out yourself man...especially after 7 days.

Why waste the $$ at the Dr's office?

Tweezers to pull, and scissors to cut

 

[Thump]

I suggest taking them out while you play hockey.

 

[osugrad21]

I suggest taking them out while you play hockey.

I thought you were a roller hockey guy?

 

[Thump]

I thought you were a roller hockey guy?

It's actually Roller Derby but not too many people are familiar with it.

 

[NOTREDAMECHIEF]

The old roller derby that they use to have on TV??

 

[ScarletInMyVeins]

where the hell is Tibs when you need him?

 

[Thump]

The old roller derby that they use to have on TV??

You bet your ass.

Remember that old mean woman who used to be on the old ESPN Roller Derby, I think it was Georgia Haas.

 

[Saw31]

I've always taken my own out when it looked healed.

 

[BuckeyeNation27]

You bet your ass.

Remember that old mean woman who used to be on the old ESPN Roller Derby, I think it was Georgia Haas.

that was you!?

 

[NOTREDAMECHIEF]

Thump,

Dang that was a long time ago! Some of those ladies were mean as hell!

 

[strohs]

Take em out yourself man...especially after 7 days.

Why waste the $$ at the Dr's office?

Tweezers to pull, and scissors to cut

Yup, thats exactly what I did two years ago when I sliced my finger open.

 

[wolfamngstsheep]

I'm not going to take them out because the stitches are on my cheek.

How do I care for the stitches, should I leave a band aid on at all times or what?