STM's who had stitches

[Widget123]

No never had someone remove my stitches, they just dissolved or fell out of their own. That sounds really unpleasant

[Widget123]

Jul 6, 2015 9:03:21 GMT -5 @babybean9 said:

Jul 6, 2015 8:46:32 GMT -5 Widget123 said:

No never had someone remove my stitches, they just dissolved or fell out of their own. That sounds really unpleasant

How long did it take?

Im pretty sure at least some of them are still there now at almost 4 weeks PP, but i would estimate around 6 weeks PP they were gone last time.

[ladysif]

Maybe try soaking in the tub a couple times to help soften things up? Because I know new moms have so much time to take baths but it might at least help it feel better if it is tugging. GL, hope it dissolves on its own.

[veggiemo]

I had a 3rd degree tear the first time, 2nd degree tear this time. I honestly have no idea when the stitches dissolved or came out either time, I never felt them or saw them. With DS1 I was still feeling pain 10 weeks PP and like you, would say the recovery was almost worse than the labor. I couldn't sit with both butt cheeks on the toilet for months after because it would stretch the area too much. I think it's just the luck of the draw on how well you feel because this time I hardly had any recovery pain, even in the hospital. I hope you feel better soon!

[megeliz1]

I had a second degree tear with my first and I didn't have an appointment until 6weeks pp. By that time they had completely dissolved on their own.