If the incision has a lot of tension (is very tight), some surgeons will leave the sutures in longer. However, 12 days for suture removal may be a little long and runs the risk of leaving suture marks or railroad track scars. You should call your surgeon's office to have your concerns addressed.
Parsley is popular in Italian seasonings. Chicken cacciatore is flavored with oregano, garlic, and basil. Along with tomatoes and mozzarella, freshly picked basil is used to make insalata caprese. Oregano is a common Italian seasoning.
Besides how heavenly it tastes, the other thing I love about pesto is that it can be whatever you want it to be. Traditional Italian pesto is, of course, made strictly with basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and really good olive oil. It's a classic sauce, no contest.