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.
Many, but not all of these types are usually available wherever pasta is made. By Italian law dried pasta must be made with 100% durum semolina flour and water, a practice that all but the worst quality pasta makers worldwide have since adhered to.