Patti K 98 Posted September 21, 2013 Sooooo, one of my scars just protruded a random metal object. Bf Says it is a staple. is this normal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
debraeve 36 Posted September 21, 2013 I would call your dr right awsy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patti K 98 Posted September 21, 2013 My sis says this is a tac that they used to close up the muscle part inside the incision where the tummy came out and they can work their way out. Still calling Dr Monday!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LipstickLady 25,682 Posted September 21, 2013 Eeeeeek! I wouldn't wait! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chivsg 5 Posted September 21, 2013 Your doctor should have a 24 hour number -- usually just the office number will direct you to the answering service. Do not wait until Monday. It may (and probably is) not a problem, but call now! sincerely, a nurse who would be freaked out seeing that 1 LipstickLady reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattsbelly 76 Posted September 21, 2013 Normal. I had a stitch come out of one of my incisions. I mean come out as in began to stick out. It got longer and longer. Eventually they will be loose enough to gently tug on them and it will come out. It took mine a few days to become loose. My doctor said it wasn't a big deal and would have pulled them out if I had any during my last visit. My wife had a surgery and the same thing happened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patti K 98 Posted September 22, 2013 Yeah it was a normal closed over scar and then there was a "scab" that stuck up just enough to tick me off. I couldb't get it and couldn't leave it alone. Irritated the scar. I bite my nails so couldn't get ahold of it with y fingernails so I grabbed my tweezers and when I got a hold of it and it wan't a little scab but a longer metal thing I was like "WHAAAAAT?!?!?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites