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    • August 10, 2014 at 9:37 pm
    Brigitte
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      On tuesday I go get a conservative excision on my upper back for a atypical mole. . I 'm not worried about getting it done but I was wondering about the post op and the healing time.  The only problem with my shave biopsy was the itching.  Sense I will have stiches will I be able to sleep on my back? Will I be able to go to the gym? How long does it take to heal? My shave biopsy took about 2 weeks to heal (where I felt comfortable not putting  vasaline and a bandage on it).  The shave biopsy was done almost 3 weeks ago and its still pink and sometimes itches. I was just wondering if the healing time for the conservative excision will be a whole  lot longer. Im almost thinking of asking my docter to do a wide excision so I know the margins are clear and I dont have to go back and do this again. 

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        • August 11, 2014 at 1:50 am
        Janner
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          It wasn't melsnoma so conservative margins are fine.  Extremely doubtful they'd have to take more.  Never really heard of having to go back for more on an atypical lesion.  I find that shave biopsies bother me much more than stitches.  They itch some but heal much better for me.  As for your other questions, ask your doc.  The site will take a while to heal and things like going to the gym and wound care are best discussed with the doc who knows the anatomy and potential problems your routine may cause.

            • August 11, 2014 at 2:25 am
            Brigitte
            Participant

              Thank you Janner for always answering  my questions. You have really been a blessing. 

               

              • August 11, 2014 at 2:25 am
              Brigitte
              Participant

                Thank you Janner for always answering  my questions. You have really been a blessing. 

                 

                • August 11, 2014 at 2:25 am
                Brigitte
                Participant

                  Thank you Janner for always answering  my questions. You have really been a blessing. 

                   

                • August 11, 2014 at 1:50 am
                Janner
                Participant

                  It wasn't melsnoma so conservative margins are fine.  Extremely doubtful they'd have to take more.  Never really heard of having to go back for more on an atypical lesion.  I find that shave biopsies bother me much more than stitches.  They itch some but heal much better for me.  As for your other questions, ask your doc.  The site will take a while to heal and things like going to the gym and wound care are best discussed with the doc who knows the anatomy and potential problems your routine may cause.

                  • August 11, 2014 at 1:50 am
                  Janner
                  Participant

                    It wasn't melsnoma so conservative margins are fine.  Extremely doubtful they'd have to take more.  Never really heard of having to go back for more on an atypical lesion.  I find that shave biopsies bother me much more than stitches.  They itch some but heal much better for me.  As for your other questions, ask your doc.  The site will take a while to heal and things like going to the gym and wound care are best discussed with the doc who knows the anatomy and potential problems your routine may cause.

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