Had surgery just under 2 weeks ago and Consultant used staples, had them removed yesterday - quite painful whilst removing, afterwards skin felt sensitive and itchy. Nurse commented on how well it had knitted together and didn't need a dressing.
Awoke this morning to blood all over my sheets, felt the wound as it's on my back so tricky to see and it didn't feel right. DD confirmed its reopened and now quite gaping.
I'm seeing the nurse in an hour, so fed up - due to go back to work tomorrow.
I really haven't over done it in the last few weeks in fact its been a bit of a running joke as I've used the excuse to get out of most things! All I can think of is that I must have done it in my sleep as I turned over plus its on the side that I tend to sleep on.
Dreading what will need to be done - not sure sterie strips will cut it!