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My wound was packed and left to close by itself (with regular wound care follow up for the first few weeks). My surgeon advised that stitching or stapling the wound closed would lead to an abscess and/or excess scarring.  All in all, I think it took about 6-7 weeks to fully close and heal.  I can't remember exactly as it's been over 11 years now, but for the last little couple of weeks of healing I only needed a small bandage over it.

Last edited by Spooky

I have had a lot of stomas to close since they have moved mine 4xs. 

All have closed on their own in their own sweet time...nothing that I do or do not do will change that. I just keep them clean and covered with sterile gauze, protect them and the skin around them with something and avoid bathing for the first while, No swimming pool until they are completely healed or granulated in.

To avoid ugly scars at I do pull the edges closer together with steri-strips but I do not try to close them completely.

Sharon

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