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sharon52158
sharon52158

had staples removed today was such a relief when it was done resting up today as had first physio session yesterday which was tough going 

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  • paul57039
    paul57039 sharon52158

    Posted

    Great when they are out, with me they took every second one out on a Friday and did the rest on the Tuesday. It felt like a big step forward when they were gone and I felt like I could then start some serious recooperation.
  • Dotty_Lotty
    Dotty_Lotty sharon52158

    Posted

    got mine  out too it was not as traumatic as I expected. Does your scar tissue hurt? I have an area that nurse says is vary tight, feels like something sticking in when I walk  any ideas.? Physiois tough going I agree but we are on the road now can only get better ! best wishes and good luck with physio
    • denise35025
      denise35025 Dotty_Lotty

      Posted

      Hope I can help. My physio gave me massage excercises to do at home to stop adhesions forming around and under the scar.

      Lay your forefingers on either side of the scar, close together so you're not pulling the scar apart, and then move the fingers gently back and forth simultaneously. Work your way along the scar until you get to the end. Then, keeping the fingers in the same parallel position, move them from side to side, gradually moving from one end of the scar to the other. Afterwards, smooth something like vitamen E cream or jojoba oil, walnut oil, whatever, into the scar and around it. Repeat as often as you want.

      I've been doing this for just over 2 weeks and the scar is much more comfortable, and the tissue around it seems softer. It might be worth a try, if my description makes sense.

      Good luck,

      Denise from Oz

    • Dotty_Lotty
      Dotty_Lotty denise35025

      Posted

      Thankyou so much       Your description was excellent and i shall be giving it a go
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