Texsox Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I have 13 of them holding my midsection together and as I approach the time when they are to be removed, I am starting to get worried. Anyone have staples instead of stitches and how do they compare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubKilla Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 QUOTE (Texsox @ Mar 16, 2009 -> 10:43 PM) I have 13 of them holding my midsection together and as I approach the time when they are to be removed, I am starting to get worried. Anyone have staples instead of stitches and how do they compare? Doesn't hurt at all. Bulk of the pain might be a slight pinch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 QUOTE (CubKilla @ Mar 16, 2009 -> 10:46 PM) Doesn't hurt at all. Bulk of the pain might be a slight pinch. I was watching a few of the youtube videos and it seems a couple drunk guys can remove them without any problem I'm starting to run out of painkillers, anyone have Rush's phone number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 did you see The Wrestler? seems like fun actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 QUOTE (Texsox @ Mar 16, 2009 -> 10:52 PM) I was watching a few of the youtube videos and it seems a couple drunk guys can remove them without any problem I'm starting to run out of painkillers, anyone have Rush's phone number? I have plenty of those painkillers here. I'll send some. WOAH... just kidding, FBI, ATF, etc. etc. etc. Getting staples out isn't bad. After those are out, your discomfort will rapidly disappear. You'll be surprised how much better you feel after they're gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 QUOTE (kapkomet @ Mar 17, 2009 -> 12:16 AM) I have plenty of those painkillers here. I'll send some. WOAH... just kidding, FBI, ATF, etc. etc. etc. Getting staples out isn't bad. After those are out, your discomfort will rapidly disappear. You'll be surprised how much better you feel after they're gone. The bruising has steadily expanded until it covers an area about 4 inches high and 12-14 inches long. Not much discoloration at the incision. I can find a comfortable position and sit for a couple hours, but as soon as I stand up, it sucks. And I will not even go into details about the difficulties of personal hygiene. I did just see the Family Guy with Peter selling butt scratchers at the ball park. In my best Peter Griffin voice "butt wipers" "butt wipers" I was totally fooled when I felt great the day after, I was not expecting a three day slide from there. But I will be ready for the prime surf season, at least the non wet suit period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 QUOTE (Texsox @ Mar 17, 2009 -> 12:22 AM) The bruising has steadily expanded until it covers an area about 4 inches high and 12-14 inches long. Not much discoloration at the incision. I can find a comfortable position and sit for a couple hours, but as soon as I stand up, it sucks. And I will not even go into details about the difficulties of personal hygiene. I did just see the Family Guy with Peter selling butt scratchers at the ball park. In my best Peter Griffin voice "butt wipers" "butt wipers" I was totally fooled when I felt great the day after, I was not expecting a three day slide from there. But I will be ready for the prime surf season, at least the non wet suit period. "Butt scratcherrrrr! Butt scratcher!" Let me put it this way...if the doctor or nurse is carrying one of those office staple removers and goes to put his/her foot on your midsection...you might want to start to worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 QUOTE (kapkomet @ Mar 17, 2009 -> 12:16 AM) After those are out, your discomfort will rapidly disappear. You'll be surprised how much better you feel after they're gone. Paging Dr. Obvious...Dr. Obvious to exam room 7. j/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Let me put it this way. When my dad had neck surgery in the mid 80's they let my less than 10 year old brother help pull them out. It was painless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABearSoX Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I had like 7-8 in when I had ACL surgery.... All it was, was a little tool that crimped the middle downwards allowing the 2 prongs to release from the skin...i think it may be a little scarier to think of b/c we think of staples being crimped under on the 2 prongs, whereas skin staples are just straight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFanForever Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Mine hurt when I had 6 inches of my small intestine removed only because there was infection and they had to re-open the wound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 A couple minor pinches but overall, way better than stitches. I had a jumbo size repair, the wound is about 50% longer than what he expected to need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I'll be getting stitches out next week; that will be a new experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 QUOTE (greasywheels121 @ Mar 18, 2009 -> 05:50 PM) I'll be getting stitches out next week; that will be a new experience. Those tickle when pulled out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 I now have had all the various methods of fusing skin back together and while each wound was different, the staples seemed to be the best overall. With glue, the tugging and discomfort seemed to last for weeks. With stitches, moving was far worse. The staples seemed to have some give. But Kap was right, it is much more comfortable with them gone. I am using the vicodin at night and Advil during the day to control pain. I get tired very easily, but hope to get some stuff done the next couple of days. I put a warranty claim in to my mother, it seems as if this was probably present from birth. A few years back, I thought my days were numbered. I've been reflecting on that and having the opportunity to feel this pain and discomfort is pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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