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Staples when should they be removed

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cookie1964
cookie1964

So had my op on the 15th September so 2 weeks post op, going to the doctors tomorrow to have my staples out but how do I know this is the right time? The receptionist ask me if they were ready to come out and as I said how would I know? The scary is quite sore and to be honest I don't want anymore pain yet.

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  • ali2301
    ali2301 cookie1964

    Posted

    It's usually 2 weeks as if it's left too long the skin starts growing over the staples and makes them harder to take out.

    Most people have scars that have knitted enough to hold after 2 weeks.  You will be fine.

    Take care.

    Ali xx

  • mark_s
    mark_s cookie1964

    Posted

    Hi Cookie, I had my THR on the 16th as well and have just had my staples out today. Unfortunately it hasn't healed fully so had to have 4 steristrips put on the scar and a new dressing. Can't shower now til Friday when the strips and dressing are removed 😒

    Best wishes

    mark

    • mark_s
      mark_s

      Posted

      That should've said 15th
    • cookie1964
      cookie1964 mark_s

      Posted

      Hi Mark, yes I have been following your progress, I know we are not supposed to compare but definitely think you are doing better than me. Not sure if you are aware but during my op my pelvis was fractured so I'm not allowed to put weight on my leg for 6 weeks, so I'm aware I'm going to be lagging. By the way how uncomfortable was having the staples removed?
  • Hailea
    Hailea cookie1964

    Posted

    Hi Cookie

    This is exactly why I always ask for melting stiches. I never have liked how stapled wounds look. At least with melting stiches the body decides and you don't have to go through the pain of removal.

  • maggie93798
    maggie93798 cookie1964

    Posted

    2 weeks is when most come out. If you have not healed for any reason the nurse will leave it. If they are left in too long they are harder to remove. You may find that the scar will be less sore after removal as they can tug abit
  • boysim34
    boysim34 cookie1964

    Posted

    i did not  have staples or stiches, just a dam big pressue dressing. i had stiches on the inside but nothng on the outside
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