stitches...:-(

[~max~]

Hi! Just back from having a small cyst removed and the doc gave me 4 stitches. I'm gonna spare you the shaking like a leaf part - needle phobia- and come out with my question.. It is now starting to hurt a bit, and as it is in an "awkward" place (inner thigh), I find it difficult to walk or sit down properly. Now, I'm thinking of having a glass or two of wine to calm my nerves. Is it ok or am I likely to worsen the bleeding? Also, can i take paracetamol for the pain? And finally, just how strong are stitches? Are they likely to rip (shudder..) if I sit down too fast, for example? Much grateful for answers, as I've never had stitches before and am feeling very sorry for myself! :-(

[ummmm1]

They should be OK on your inner thigh.....Dont know about the wine though, although I would have had the glasses of wine then asked the question just in case someone said I shouldnt drink it....then id say whoopsie....too late

[LazyGun]

Hi max,
1. Your stitches should not rip or tear unless you do something extremely strenous, so I wouldn't worry unduly on that score.
2. Is it still bleeding? 1 - 2 glasses of wine should not adversely affect the your bodies coagulation functions.
3. Paracetamol should probably help with the pain - just bear in mind that you dont want to overdo either pain killers or alcohol when taking them together.

[ummmm1]

Yippee max....drink the wine!!!!!

[~max~]

Thank you guys! I've actually opened the bottle already....well, I'm seeing it as a bit of pampering....:-P
I don't know if it is still bleeding, because it's covered in a big dressing and I've been too chicken to have a look yet!

I'm such a wuss really, I've been walking around the house like a 90 year old, and trying to perfect the art of sitting on only one buttock....lol Thank god I'm alone right now!

[LazyGun]

Could be a new olympic sport Max, with you as our prospective Gold medaller..... One Buttock Balancing! :)

[~max~]

He he Lazygun! :-) I'm getting quite good at it, even if it's not the most comfortable position....

Looking on the bright side, I'm getting an extra day off work tomorrow! yay! :O)