I had a WLE for VIN 2/3 just over 5 weeks ago. They removed quite a bit of skin (weren't able to remove it all unfortunately). My incision was quite large and difficult to stitch, so inevitably my stitches burst a couple of days after surgery. Since then I've had two infections and been on 3 courses of antibiotics. My wound just isn't healing and is still so painful. I follow all guidelines regarding peri bottle after going to the loo, patting dry with soft cotton dry wipes, no soaps/fragrances, etc, air drying, etc. but nothing is helping. I see the nurse at my GP twice a week, every week for a wound check, and actually seeing the tissue viability clinic nurse next week. I've been using Prontosan wash and wound gel (prescribed by the tissue viability clinic), which doesn't seem to be making much difference. Has anyone else struggled so much with their wound not healing? Any magical advice anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated. I've read about medical manuka honey, but honestly I'm so scared to put anything on it, for fear of making it worse. I am just so sad and exhausted that it is taking so long, I really thought my recovery would be much further along by now. I'm seeing my consultant in 2 weeks time to discuss my results and possible need for further treatment.
