Rtkr glue or staples ????

[Butterfly]

I had staples but the dressing they put over it was waterproof, so I could shower the second or third day. My staples didn't hurt or bother me. The stickum on the dressing made me itch like mad, though.

 

[Foxmyster1967]

Just found out I'm having stitches no clips??? I'm happy.x

 

[jeano]

Just to rain on your parade for a minute, I did notice one drawback to sutures, which was that they itched and pulled like crazy for the last few days before they were out--they were probably ready 10 days out if not sooner, but didnt come out until 2 weeks and a day afterwards. They aggravated me during PT. After they were out I could really get going. (I wanted to take them out myself but restrained myself and was a Good Patient.)

 

[1ELISEA]

Glue was wonderful. Showered immediately, no staples to remove.
And watching the glue peel off was a source of entertainment. (Alright people I was bored and on drugs.) It starts fraying and peeling off after a couple of weeks as the incision heals.

 

[WyrDachs]

I don't think that'a decision you get to make. Both times, I had staples. I had no problem. My DIL's mother, had glue both times. I don't believe she had any issue.

 

[referee54]

I agree with this---you are the patient, and the OS has his protocol---he does what he does and he does what works for him.

 

[NuNe4Me]

My OS used dissolvable stitches. I am allergic to the nickel in the staples. DISSOLVABLE stitches. Nothing needed to be removed later - they ... just ... disappeared. I could shower with no problem. From my previous experiences with surgeries, glue doesnt work for me - the wound just reopens. DISSOLVABLE stitches - that's what I specifically request for surgeries. After I explain my allergies/experiences, I have never had a surgeon refuse me.

 

[jeano]

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