u/New_Indication_9832

Hi, I finally got the surgery and have been having a pretty smooth recovery so far (not in a lot of pain, can go up and down stairs, have been making my own meals at just 5 days post op) but I’m curious about the swelling. Since the operation I’ve been so swollen that I cant even see stitches, vaginal opening, etc… literally all just looks like a wad of purple bubble gum lmao

Is normal to have to much swelling that you can’t see the stitches and everything? The only thing I’m really worried about is moisture/ bacteria getting trapped and it’s too painful to separate the swollen skin to try and dry everything thoroughly