Bleeding stitches

[Seeker101]

The advice I was given was to keep the area dry and change the bandage after 24 hours. There is quite a lot of blood on the bandage where it's bled a bit after surgery.

Should I change the dressing tonight so it stays dry? When I googled 11stupid I know-- the advice seemed to be if it got 'wet' with blood the dressing should be changed.

Not sure what to do!

[GraysAnalogy]

I'm surprised they're telling you to change your own dressings.

When are you having your stitches out? I would get in touch with the district nurses or healthcare centre that you'll be attending and book into their treatment room for a look at it and a dressing change.

Is it wet or dry now?