Bec, do they soak the dressings in normal saline prior to removal? This will lessen the pull on your skin and new tissue.

Yes, it definitely takes longer for wounds…minor or major..to heal Terri. Not sure what kind of wound you are speaking about (surgery, cut, etc). If something about it doesn’t seem right or looks odd, please do not hesitate to have your doctor look at it to confirm it is doing well. I utilize my patient portal a great deal as I can take a picture with my phone, upload it & send a message. Has helped ease my worried mind many times..

Sorry you're not doing well. Sending prayers 🙏 ❤️

Last month I was cut wood for winter fire wood. I had been cutting boards from a pallet I had taken apart and I discovered I had stepped on a nail from a board. I managed to pull the mail out of my shoe and went inside to inspect the damage. I did not see any blood in my sock and a small puncture on the bottom of my foot. I wash my foot very good and place duct tape to keep this area clean. I did not have nay problems and maybe my tetanus shot I had years ago helped? I know our immune system is imparted so I am glad my possible infected never happened? I have noticed in the past year I have bad scratches that bleed without a possible infection but the healing process is very slow versus in the past the skin would be back to normal in a few days? I hope everyone is more careful in the future and avoid possible accidents that can be a. health hazard.