Staples out Tomorrow !

pegleg

I have 27 staples after my TKR which the nurse is taking out Tomorrow , feel very nervous (only ever had stitches) , the hospital gave me an horrific looking tool to get them out with , been told it will stop the pinching once their gone ..............but EEEEEEEK

dreamdaisy

I had 34 after my first synovectomy and I grizzled like an over-tired three hyear old throughout the whole process. Gawd knows why, it didn't hurt as such but I think it was the thought of it, plus I was still struggling with the early emotional and physical aftermath of pretty major surgery. It wasn't my finest hour. :roll: :oops: I am sure all will be fine - once they are out check with the nurse that it will be OK to gently - and I mean GENTLY - rub in a little baby oil (I used the aloe-vera one) as that will help the scar to heal more smoothly. Bio-oil does the same thing at vast cost. DD

elainebadknee

Pegleg

Youch!! Have they given you a big bit of foam to bite into whilst they do this? I can only the imagine the tool too?
I hope you get through this okay but yes DOUBLE YOUCH!!

Elainex

stickywicket

In my experience (of both) staples come out more easily than stitches. Stitches sometimes pull a little. If in doubt, take some paindullers beforehand, pegleg, but I hope, and expect, you'll be pleasantly surprised. (But so have something nice to reward yourself with afterwards )

diamond

It is not what i would call painfull to get staples out Peg.When i had mine done both knees they took out every alternate staple and rest were removed following day.If anything it was a relief to get them out.

Helenbothknees

Mine really hurt, partly because the nurse tried too hard to be gentle and took ages - yanking them out and getting it over with would have been better. But yes, it was a great relief to get rid of them.

babytiger

I had 34 staples and boy was it a releif to get them out..adaidn't hurt though. Physio told me to rub E 45 cream into the wound to aid healing and it actually worked ( for me anyway ) good luck x
Eileen

barbara12

Hi pegleg
Iv never had staples, but I can imagine how nervous you are...I am sure once they are out you will be so much more comfortable.
I will be thinking about you...good luck xx

dreamdaisy

Good luck, pegleg, I am sure all will be well and I'm sure you will feel better after it's done. DD

stickywicket

I'll be thinking of you, pegleg. I'm sure it'll be fine.

mig

I echo the others you will be fine,let us know how you get on.Mig

pegleg

Thanks all , not going till 3.15 , I'll report back ! xx

gretta

I was scared too after my operation last year. But there was nothing to worry about, the nurse was so gentle & i hardly felt a thing. I was surprised when she said they were all out.

Gretta

fowls48

Good Luck Pegleg


Hope all goes well

karen xx

marrianne

Good luck Peg leg ,yes seems a good idea to have pain med close to appointment ,mine come out on Friday so will be looking in later I know you will do very well ,Marrianne

dachshund

Hello Pegleg
it will be fine i did not feel mine come out my tkr is now 9 years old i dont remember how many staples i had.
take care
joan xx

pegleg

All done and totally pain free ! , the nurse was fantastic chatting all the time , wound looks great, really well healed and clean , thanks all for the support xx

stickywicket

Well done you! (And the nurse ) I'm glad it's all done and dusted now, pegleg.

dreamdaisy

Gosh! I am pleased for you, that is good news indeed. DD

mig

Well done,glad it's all over.Mig

marrianne

very well done Pegleg,hope I am brave to ,Marrianne

marrianne

Hi everyone new knees and old ,Pegleg I hope you went on ok haveing clips out ,my 32 staples came out today ,just before Katherine and Anna got the gold for team G/B...........i Think the lovely nurse rushed the last 11 ...the muscle bit ...... tears stung but the excitment overcame the pain and after all its another milestone ,,,physio called not long after mannaged 95 bend with effort but happier knowing everything is secure .Why do I feel so teary and deflated .Marrianne

diamond

Well Marrianne that is another thing out of the way your body is still recovering so don't worry about getting teary now and then it is all part of the process.Have a nice weekend.xx

marrianne

Hi Diamond,Thankyou for yesterday , it was just the overwelming tiredness, I am staying in bed today catching up with reading ,and greatful for little p/c o/h can be brilliant when called upon ,hope you have a lovely weekend to ,.Marrianne x