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I got sick on top of my recovery and was puking - how would I know if sutures came undone? (Photos)

July 6, 2018
Asked By:baderbritt in Cleveland, OH

My PS went on vacation and I have a question! He scared me when he said we don’t wait the “sewchers” or how ever that’s spelt to come undone ! How would I know ? He says a pop noise well would it be loud ? Could I feel it ? Help me

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