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Staples/ clips removed post- myomectomy- it's not painful!

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teaandbiccy
teaandbiccy

I just wanted to open this threat up to share my experience of having staples removed after my myomectomy, 9 days ago. I was nervous to have the 23 metal stapes removed, as it all felt very 'horror movie' to me, and the prospect of having these staples pulled out filled me with anxiety and dread. They decided to remove half yesterday, and the other half tomorrow. Just to let other women know that the process was very easy and not painful at all! they had a special instrument looking like a pair of eyelash curlers, which snipped them and they came right out, without more than a tiny niggle. I realise everyone's experience will be different, and maybe sometimes it can be painful (?) but I wanted to share my experience. as I didn't see any similar posts on this in the past.

So, fear not! 

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  • kelly89426
    kelly89426 teaandbiccy

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    That’s great info to pass along. My doctor used a glue to close the incision.  The incision area still hurts after 10 days, but I am walking more and am finally off the heavy duty pain meds. Never thought how much coughing and sneezing would hurt. Fingers crossed I don’t get a cold or flu. My post op appointment is next Tuesday.  
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