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Staples or stitches??

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ann19982
ann19982

so many of you talk about staples.  I only had one long stitch. Wonder why different surgeons do different things. You would think that with a routine operation all would be the same in the Uk.  I live in Surrey.  Wonder which method causes less scarring and is quicker to heal.  Stitches out on day 14 and no showering till then.  Think the staples must be more painful. Bet it hurts to have them out. My wound still tender but quite neat. 

 

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    Guest ann19982

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    Hi Ann I am in surrey and i am now 3 weeks post op there seems to be quite a few differences around mine was done in Epsom hospital and they where fantastic, I had self dissolving stitches and where fine, also I had a general Anisepthic where some have a spinal block would'nt fancy that I agree staples look painfull 

    Regards Ron

  • barbara17317
    barbara17317 ann19982

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    Like Mic, I was in exeter Hospital and had foot pumps and no stockings, but enough aspirin for 6 weeks to take home with me.  I wasn't stitched or stapled, I was glued instead and had 3 stera strips as well.  That was great as I just have a red line instead of any other marks as well.  The District Nurse came to remove stera strips and dressing 10 days later and it was all healed.  Different hospitals, different methods.
  • tracey01532
    tracey01532 ann19982

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    I have staples asked my surgeon about glue he said they would not fund him cos it too expensive. I am not wearing stockings and will gave to give myself daily injections at home.
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