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How Long Do Stitches Take To Dissolve After A Gallbladder Removal Surgery?

I had my gallbladder removed on March 18th and my scars are healing but I thought there were scabs on each of them but I just realized it was actually stitches. I was able to remove 2 of them with tweezers and the other is still there... Will they dissolve away on their own??
Wed, 27 Jul 2016
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if absorbable then yes,but if not then these should be removed. see a surgeon who performed surgery and ask about sutures used.
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How Long Do Stitches Take To Dissolve After A Gallbladder Removal Surgery?

if absorbable then yes,but if not then these should be removed. see a surgeon who performed surgery and ask about sutures used.