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I had a laparoscopic appendectomy 4 months ago through 1 incision in my belly button and it still hasn't healed! the dr has told me to wait? should i?
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Yes: Yes wait it will heal you have most like stitch granuloma an irritation in tissue, most of the time it will heal and do not worry. Speak to your surgeon and make appointment to see in couple of wks.
Answered 4/13/2013
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