Kennedy 100 Posted August 22, 2013 I was sleeved on 8/9. My doctors office removed my staples on 8/16. (I had 39). I have 7 incisions. I have stitches sticking out of 3-4 if the incisions and they poke me. Is this normal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mokee 588 Posted August 22, 2013 Staples? 7 incisions? 5 incisions and no staples just tape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sassygirl06 962 Posted August 22, 2013 Yes this is normal. It is the internal stiches. You can trim them down with a pair of sterile nail clippers, or wait to see the doc and have him do it. I am so sorry you had to have staples and stiches on the outside! All I had was steri strips! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notime 340 Posted August 22, 2013 Yes, it's normal. Point it out to your doctor the next time you have an appointment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
want2clessofme 26 Posted August 22, 2013 5 incisions and steri tape for me ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 100 Posted August 22, 2013 They out steri strips on the incisions when the removed the staples but a couple days later I had a reaction to them and had to remove them. Made a blister. They aren't long enough to trim yet. Glad it's normal. Thanks guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toNe297 7 Posted August 22, 2013 No stitches for me only glue on my 5 incisions looks like I had nothing done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites