when do stitches dissolve?

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I'm about 3 weeks post surgery, and the stitches in my mouth are

driving me nuts. I've lost most of the stiffness in my face, but

whenever I eat or talk I feel my stitches pulling constantly. When can

expect them to be less of an irritant, and when are they supposed to

dissolve by?

Thanks.

[Guest guest]

You won't like this answer, but the one you can count on is: whenever

they get ready.

Sorry. Try to be patient. But it would not hurt to tell someone at

your surgeon's office what you've told us, and maybe they'll help you

get some relief, or at least tell you what their usual experience has

been. It varies widely.

Cammie

> Hi,

>

> I'm about 3 weeks post surgery, and the stitches in my mouth are

> driving me nuts. I've lost most of the stiffness in my face, but

> whenever I eat or talk I feel my stitches pulling constantly. When

can

> expect them to be less of an irritant, and when are they supposed to

> dissolve by?

>

> Thanks.

[Guest guest]

most of mine were gone by the end of week 1, the rest by week 2.

maybe call your surgeon?

> Hi,

>

> I'm about 3 weeks post surgery, and the stitches in my mouth are

> driving me nuts. I've lost most of the stiffness in my face, but

> whenever I eat or talk I feel my stitches pulling constantly. When

can

> expect them to be less of an irritant, and when are they supposed to

> dissolve by?

>

> Thanks.