TKR Knee from hell

[hhilltop]

I'm not experienced with staples. I didn't even have stitches to be removed. You've been through so much, I'm sure you'll find a way to get through the staple hurdle. Ask your surgeon's nurse; I'm sure they'be picked up a few tips from his patients. I'd be looking away - and I think Diana's advice about pain meds makes sense, too. You might check in Bonesmart's library and see if they have any comments about staple removals.

The scar looks neat, though I can't blame you for not liking the colors surrounding it. The blisters aren't very comely either, glad to hear you say they are diminishing. It does look straight!!!

Keep us posted. Love, prayers and as many hugs and kisses as it takes to get you through.

 

[Pjmc]

Looking at your knee picture I did not have the bruising like you ,thou I did have the blisters . The blisters hurt . My dr said 25% of people get them.

 

[pjw]

My OS keep me occupied talking while the PA quickly and painlessly flipped out the staples. I'm a real baby when it comes to medical procedures but the staple removal was easy.

 

[mrs cricklewood]

I was freaking out when I had to go and have my 33 staples out too !!..the nurse that did it must have thought I was pathetic ..I put both my hands over my face ! A few of them really stung and she did say if it gets too much just ask me to stop but I just wanted to get it over and done with....I nearly hypo ventilated abit but was so glad when that was over....I remember when I was in hospital and they took off my bandages etc and I say my knee and the staples for the first time...I felt sick and was so glad I was already lying down because I probably would have fainted! I kept staring at my knee and making myself feel ill thinking oh my this is MY knee !