Re: Staples versus Sutures?

[Guest guest]

My Dr. used sutures on the inside & staples on the outside. The

staples were removed 6 days after surgery. I'm not sure why some

use staples vs. sutures on the outside - most people I know have had

staples. Perhaps they are a little sturdier & easier to remove or

maybe just a personal preference for each Dr.? I would ask your Dr.

which s/he will be using & why.

I have had 2 ab surgeries (emergency c/section & ab myo 1 year

apart) and had staples on the outside both times. They were not

uncomfortable while I had them or painful when removed. For the myo

on 2/19 they had to use extra strength sutures on the inside since

it was the second incision in the same place. The bottom suture can

be felt through the skin and occasionally pokes me if I turn a

certain way. My Dr. said it will eventually dissolve but will take

time.

Good luck to you!

~Cindy

> Some of the doctors spoke of using staples post

> surgery. Others use sutures. Anyone know what the pros

> and cons of these choices are? Have any problems with

> or preferences for and why? Or any other information

> regarding this?

> Thank You, a

[Guest guest]

I had no problems with my staples.

Aztek