So it stopped hurting and actually became itchy. I went back yesterday and had my stitches removed. The doctor said everything looked really good but I have to admit I am disappointed. There is a massive red wound area that is still pretty sensitive and I actually still have a lump. The doctor said that it was just part of the wound and when it heals it will flatten out but... I don't really believe him. I can see it going down a bit but the point was that I had the original mole / lump because a small lump formed and over the years things just kept hitting it and making it bigger. So we will see...