Dissolvable sutures not dissolving

I had a tummy tuck 13 months ago. I have an internal suture that never dissolved and has become very painful over the last month. My suture is just above my pubic bone. I also must wear tape to be comfortable. Gauze w/ tape has allowed me to wear jeans without being in severe pain. Jeans are probably painful  because of the friction. My surgeon said that it is common for a suture to not dissolve. People who are thin, like myself are the ones that most likely will have pain because it is right at the skin's surface. My only option, which may be yours too is to have it surgically removed. I have to wait til June 10th. But, I guess thats better than never! I hope yours dissolves quickly on its own. You're not alone. This is awful!! Good luck

I actually just visited my surgeon who performed a tummy tuck 15 months ago.  I have had this little ball, sort of like a second belly button below my belly button, which has just been annoying to me and looks strange to have two bellybuttons.  It causes a bit of discomfort, but nothing major.  I'm going to have it surgically removed also.  How did your surgery go? 

Rayna,

I have the same thing, my surgery was almost one year ago, and just recently i developed a little ball below my belly button, it feels like a marble.  Went to the Dr. today and he said it is probably a stitch that has developed scar tissue, and will probably have to have it removed.  Was just wondering what you were told it was?