Staples After Surgery

[sutherngyrl00 0]

DId any of you have staples after surgery? Although I get mine out tomorrow, finally, 9 days post op, I am extremely uncomfortable right now. If I or my clothes touch the staples, its stings or burns. I put Neosporin on them this morning as I do every morning, but this pain is extremely annoying and almost unbearable Any suggestions would be great appreciated. I just need to make it through today and tomorrow morning.

[NeverBeTheSameAgain 241]

Well, I am pre op BUT I had my last son thru c-section on top of the stomach and I had stalpes all the way down to the belly botton and I can tell u this...trying to lay down is NOT an option, try to sit up as much as possible bcuz that burning and stinging is from the staples pulling the skin. When u put on ur clothes cover it with something that wont snag it and tape it if u have to bcuz the last thing u want is for them to get infected I covered my staples with pads and then I put a warm towel on them and that made it more comfortable. I dont kno if that helps but I can tell u this once they're out...u will feel MUCH better. Hope u feel better soon.

[bunnybstuff 3]

I also had staples for 9 days, but they never really bothered me. Are you still taking ibuprofren or other pain meds? Does that help?

The good news is that it doesn't hurt to remove the staples. Best of luck to you!