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Staples Removed - Timing

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EttaH
EttaH

I go for 2 week post-op appointment next Thursday. I've been assuming that the staples will be removed. Just read an article that mentioned staples out "after several weeks". Is 2 the new several? 😛 Incision looks good. Just stopped bandage today as no more drainage - there had only been very minimal drainage since procedure. Just don't want to go with an expectation and be disappointed.

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  • Canada_Hippy
    Canada_Hippy EttaH

    Posted

    Probably. I had dissolving stitches with sterile strips. I was told to take the bandage off myself after 10 days and let the sterile strips fall off themselves. Everything went well.
  • Chris8968
    Chris8968 EttaH

    Posted

    On both of my hips the staples were removed at 2 weeks and it was a relief to get rid of them.
  • renee01952
    renee01952 EttaH

    Posted

    hi etta, 

    weird that they didn't tell you .... 2 weeks post-op is usually the time when staples are removed, depending on schedule of clinic (I guess) - mine were removed at outpatient office by Surgeons assistant - My scar (s) were nicely healed and ry except for 2 little holes at either end - I preferred to have a dressing on it because of  sensitive scar ---- 

    oh, what a relief - a milestone for sure 

    big warm hug

    renee

     

  • maggie93798
    maggie93798 EttaH

    Posted

    I think two weeks is around the norm. Mine were out at 12 days. Left in for too long they would be more difficult to get out. To some extent it must depend on how your wound looks, when the nurse sees it
  • jacqui23456
    jacqui23456 EttaH

    Posted

    Hi

    I am 4 weeks post op and I had my staples removed at home after 10days.

  • graham6764
    graham6764 EttaH

    Posted

    Hi Etta

    Yes I had mine out at 2 weeks, well that is I had 18 out at 2weeks and the other 18 out about 5 days later.

    Hope you get on ok

    Graham

  • EttaH
    EttaH

    Posted

    Thanks all for the feedback. The article I read was from a medical site - not related to my healthcare provider. I'm optimistic. Incision looks good.

    • JackieMidd
      JackieMidd EttaH

      Posted

      I had my staples out at 14 days, therewere 16 of them. Scar healing nicely if a little bumpy at the moment.

      Best wishes,

      Jackie

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