Stitches

last night i had a dermatologist appointment (mom had melanoma and ive already had a ton of biopsies) to have this beauty mark on my back that was getting bigger and darker removed - instead of doing the usual biopsy procedure which is a quick slice (they shave it) and a band aid, they excised it and i had to get 5 stitches....i knew in advance they would be doing it this way but ouch! it hurts a little bit today! and now i cant go to the gym for 2 weeks no running, no squats, no nothinig - such a bummer! i also had another biopsy on my thigh but that wasnt bad - that was the regular procedure....the one on my back was like a mini operation - so now just praying that everything comes back okay i hope it wouldnt be to much to ask for some prayers from you ladies

and stitches suck!

Ohhhh no!!!

feel better and keep us posted!

I'll definitely keep you in my prayers.. I'm sure everything will come back fine.

oh my gosh! ouch!!!


i'm giving you all my prayers today that everything turns out ok!!!!

aww feel better nicole. i hope everything comes back ok as well.....

Oh wow! It's good though that you're so vigilant about checking them, especially if there is a history in your family. I'll say a prayer for you. Be sure to let us know when you find out.

omg im queezy just reading that

that everything is ok!!!! keep us updated.

Feel better! I'm praying everything will come back fine!

I just had the same procedure done like two weeks ago on the back of my neck.... wasnt the stiches the weridest feeling in the world.... like it didnt hurt but i felt her tug on the string...

I am sure everything will be ok

Sounds painful...ouchie! I'm sure everything will come back fine...but I'll say a prayer in the meantime

Feel better and relax

Praying, Nicole!

awww feel better

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Posted by SB7308

omg im queezy just reading that

that everything is ok!!!! keep us updated.

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ive had 7 or 8 biopsies done - when they shave the mole - so ive had a lot of experience with that so its not something new to me - but it still makes me nervous!! and they leave scars so of course that part is upsetting - but i was REALLY nervous knowing that i was going to need stitches on my back because i didnt know what to expect - thank god FH was able to come with me....he even watched the whole procedure! and then described it to me this morning he was a good nurse and cleaned and bandaged it for me! he even took a pic for me because its hard for me to see it i was worried about how big the scar is going to be now i just have to wait for the results....but doc thinks its fine - i have the type of moles that they call atypical, meaning that they have some of the same features of melanoma (uneven, irregular shape, dark color, raised) and because those types of moles are the kinds that can turn into melanoma over time and because of my family history and the fact that i have blonde hair/blue eyes/freckles i have to be really careful and that is why ive had so many removed - its kind of like getting them taking off before they can get the chance to turn into cancer.....so im pretty sure it will be okay - i just still hate waiting to hear back that everything is alright - makes me antsy!

Wow, I can only imagine! FH is in the same boat, he's had a couple of moles removed already. Where on your back is it? Hope you feel better!!! And it's better to prevent!!

Lucky you have such a sweet FH to take care of you

Can you use, what is it...Mederma on it?

I feel stupid asking this but, you're really a blonde?