I've had staples removed after 2 knees, and 1 hip replacement, and had no discomfort at all. It does feel better once they're gone and you feel as though you're REALLY on the road to recovery now! ~~M~~
@@TalkingWithDocs Yes, I subscribed several months ago when I discovered it, and have recommended your channel to others. Great information and content! :) ~~M~~
Thanks for this video Doctors. I will be having 24 staples removed six days from now, and watching your video, as well as hearing your comments, has relieved me of my concerns.
Had my staples removed today-, very easy, no pain- easy peasy. Had a great chat with Dr. Weening with my list of questions, all answered thoroughly and with a sense of humour. Fantastic recovery and enjoying the physio appointments at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital - super staff and excellent equipment. I was talk with my buddy in Florida and he asked how do they remove the staples and I said I don't know but when I asked Dr. Weening, he said we have a video the subject.
I have had staples in my scalp, and staples for both knee replacements. They hurt coming out a GREAT DEAL! Enough to make me weep. Blanket reassurances should not be made, and if a patient says this hurt last time, I would like a topical anesthetic of some sort, listen.
Hi SHalto142. Everyone is different for sure. Likely oral medication would be more successful than a topical though. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
A Doc told my granddaughter to put Vaseline on the staple area of her son’s staples ( on his head) the day before she brings him to Clinic for staple removal. It is supposed to soften the area for a bit easier removal ( not totally pain free for a six year old)😢
I'm a wimp when it comes to surgical procedures but when it came time to remove the staples after total knee replacement it was incredibly easy. I was intrigued by the way the tool bent the staple in such a way to remove it from the skin. My daughter is a Surgical Tech and loves taking part in surgical procedures.
When I had surgery, I offered to bring my office staple remover to save the insurance company money! Thank goodness my surgeon had a great sense of humor. It wasn’t too bad as long as I didn’t look. I’m a subscriber and love your videos. Blessings…
I had them taken out two weeks after my hip replacement surgery. It was easy and quick. Wasn't bad at all even thou, they may look kind of weird a bit.
Staple and drain removal doesn't hurt at all. Longitudinal sterile -strips were used on my knee for ACL reconstruction AFTER the staples were removed. It helped my scar lie flat while healing. After a few weeks, my Physical Therapist showed me how to massage my scar so it would become pliable and soft. Now, you can hardly see it. Same story with my abdominal scar, which was about 15 inches long.
Don't know about drain removal bring painless. I've not experienced it myself but my hubby back in Oct 2016 had a further operation to remove tumours from his right lung. When the drain was removed he said he nearly cried out as it was so painful. And he's definitely not a wuss!! I've watched him have a bone Marrow biopsy - he reckons that's the most painful thing ever 😢
Almost painless when my staples from an open gall bladder removal were taken out. It was good to say farewell to them itching! Scar took a long time to fully fade as in a couple of years but the surgery saved my life.
My knee was very swollen Post surgery as I also have RA, so this was far from a painless procedure for me! Hopefully, I’m the exception that proves the rule.
I had staples from both total knee replacements. I was nervous about their removal, but was very pleasantly surprised. No pain at all except for one very minor sting on one of them. Much better than sutures. Wednesday, I get removed whatever they used on my total hip replacement 11 days ago. I hope it is staples.
I had open surgery for a small bowel resection, unusual malrotation made the Da Vinci robot something they could not use, hence the open surgery. I had the surgery twelve days ago and am going for my first Post Op visit this afternoon, the twenty two staples will be removed. I watched this video today just to see how it is done, I was a bit anxious but this video removed all anxiety from my mind, thank you!
You two are great! It’s wonderful that you are educating us about all of the steps in the adventure of knee replacement surgery. Thanks so much. Please do the same for shoulder and hip replacement.
I’ll get about 60 of them removed from 4 incisions from my ankle surgery soon. Six weeks wrapped up in a cast with only cast exchanges to see how the incisions look makes me a bit concerned/fearful as the skin around the ankle is so tender (esp since being in a cast)! The best thing about that day is I can scratch that itch without a cast, and taking a shower without the Poly-Seal bag!
@@TalkingWithDocs Subscribed & Liked! Could you do a video about how to appropriately reduce your post-op pain meds to reduce withdrawal symptoms? (I stopped my post-op meds this past week, and by Friday I started to have severe withdrawals after using opioids for 4 weeks. This cavus foot rebuild was the worst! Funny, but while some docs give you sufficient pain meds to get through post-op and PT, but how many docs tell you how to step-down or taper your meds to reduce these withdrawal symptoms. (I think I’ve hit 80% of Google’s Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) withdrawal symptoms). I know you’ll help so many people with this excruciating experience. So not fun! Thank you!!
Omg same. I had ankle surgery on June 5th with 4 incisions that have staples and my next appointment is July 5th so I hope they take the staples out then. Also hoping it doesn't hurt too bad.
I am about to get 20 staples removed from my shattered knee. I was super nervous until I saw this short but very telling video! I am not nervous now. The way that the staples just pop out is what sold me on the idea that it won't be so bad. I will have a pretty cool scar to which I am certain my surgeon will be happy with lol. Thanks docs
I have a pretty good tolerance for pain. When I've had Stitches being removed, they gave a slight sting. Staple removal stung for me big time. Broke into a sweat, also had 4 incisions in my foot. But once Done, all good. Breathe, relax, and it's over quickly.
After an accident, I had surgery for a ruptured spleen (vertical mid-line laparotomy) and was closed up with a row of staples. After a couple of weeks in the hospital, the spleen repair failed and I went back into surgery. A doctor or resident or somebody started pulling out the staples while I was still awake and it hurt like hell. It hurt so bad I could barely speak to tell them how bad it hurt. Another couple of weeks when discharge time was drawing near, it was time to get that set of staples out. An RN or PA working quietly, carefully released each staple before pulling it out and it was fine, no pain or discomfort. It all depends on how it is being done.
Love you guys! Been watching your videos leading up to my TKR of my right knee less than two weeks ago. They used the zipline medical closing device to close up my incision. I have had no bleeding and my ROM is 115 degrees so far. I am so glad that l missed seeing your epidural video until AFTER my surgery and my epidural...OMG that video made me sick to my stomach! Keep up the great work you guys and thanks for taking the time to inform and educate us!
Got 30 staples removed from my ankle and leg area after ankle surgery. Being lean or having excess fat make a big difference in terms of what you feel when getting the staples removed. I’m very lean and healthy and getting the staples removed was NOT painless. A solid 3/10 on the pain scale; not just a “slight tug”, but some sharp pains at times, even though they were expertly removed. I would recommend taking a painkiller prior. I didn’t, and I regret it.
Four years ago I had a hip replacement, they used a surgical glue and staples. Turns out I was allergic to the surgical glue, which inflamed and caused welts around the surgical area. It was all I could do not to scratch the staples out myself!!! It kinda felt good to have the staples removed, even though a lot of the itching was gone by then. I'm scheduled for the my other hip January 2022. With all the pain you've probably been in for so long, the staples are NOTHING!! Wish I wouldn't have put off the first one for so many years. I'd literally drive to my appointments an hour early so I'd have time to walk from the car to the clinic, and not have to use the walker or park in handicapped parking (even though I'd have tears in my eyes by the time I got to where I was going!). Good grief!!
I was the patient having this procedure and was joking with Dr Weaning throughout. It was not painful at all and definitely felt better and not as tight after the staples were out!! Nothing to worry about 👌
Hi glyn! Thanks again for volunteering your staple removal for our channel. So glad you are doing so well. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
My surgeon said he used staples because if the incision was to get any infection, it’s easier to remove a staple to drain a little bit rather than reopen.
I have a pretty high pain tolerance. I walked (well, hobbled around with a cane) on my ruptured Achilles tendon for a week before I figured out something was going on that wouldn't fix itself. Getting the staples out definitely hurt.
I had to have my staples on my abdomen the last two weeks following a major operation on the night of June 6 th . Today , I will have my staples removed by my surgeon . I am really scared about this whole thing , but I will be thankful when it is over .
I was watching this because I wanted to take out 29 of my abdominal stitches. I was just about to make a comment when your last comment said don't do this at home, leave it to the doctor. You just spoiled my evening. Oh well i guess i will keep them for another 36hr
You two Dr's are just the best! Love the material you do. No staples for me, just two big shoelace type stitches. I'm 5 months PO from a right quad tendon rupture and recovering nicely. Strength is coming up and I'm returning to my activities but still being cautious where required. That video was the first of yours that I watched. Thanks for doing the series. Regards, Tim
That was awesome! My husband just had 7 staples removed from his head after he had a 7-foot fall two weeks ago. He said it hurt when they went in, but coming out felt like pulling a hair out of your head.
I have to say having 29 staples removed after ankle surgery was very painful, much worse than the broken ankle itself. Not sure if the wound wasn’t healed enough or what but I hope to never experience that again.
Reminds me of my doctor telling me my delivery pains having my daughter can’t be that bad. I’d feel better if they filmed the facial expressions the person is making while the stitches are being removed.
Hey there, first off you cats should have a TV show!! I find myself watching your videos for the entertainment as well as the informative aspect. I’m almost hoping to have a hip replacement so I stay tuned!! I myself will be having total knee replacement surgery in one month. I understand that pre-hab and re-hab are key. I’ve been doing exercises to prepare. My question is can you recommend a cooling unit? I’m the toughest guy I know, but I’m becoming a little anxious. I appreciate your channel. Thanks for your time!!
Very welcome J L. Thanks so much for the positive feedback - we would love to have our own show some day. You just never know. Good luck in a month. As for cooling units we typically use the BREG for purchase or the Game Ready for rental. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Thank you! Of course I’m a subscriber. You cats are my favorite show!! I’ll let you know how my surgery goes. Thanks again. Keep up the good production!!!
Thank you so much, you guys totally answered all the questions I had in my mind, and Thank you for sharing this video it helped in getting my anxiety down for this procedure. I had an ACL reconstruction surgery and having a bit more range of motion back would be great!
I did not like the stainless staples on my knee replacement, I found them painful and they made exercising very sore I would much prefer ordinary sutures in future.
I had some staples on my head from a craniotomy. staples were definitely in a position where i couldn't see them, unlike this knee procedure here, but I could feel the stapes coming out. Nothing like pain, just kind of a weird sensation for a minute and then it was all done
Just had mine removed today. Had about 35 staples in my knee and ankle. It pinched in some areas. But for the most part, didn’t hurt. I had my op 13 days ago.
I had steri-strip closures with my first knee replacement, no problems at all. Unfortunately, I had staple closures with the second knee replacement. It hurt the whole time they were in. When the bandage was removed in order to remove the staples, my incision site was infected, and so, it was painful when they were removed. The pain was also gone, once they were out. Staples were not a good experience for me.
Nicely explained. However, if it does hurt a bit (or more than a bit), which apparently is the case, why not apply some substance to deaden the pain? I'm asking because I had hernia surgery a week ago.
I just had a left total hip replacement and had 32 staples that had to come out, some hurt worse than others but it did feel so much better after they were out. Just like the hip surgery the pain is only temporary.
Thanks for sharing. Luckily, my doctor used the zip line stitches for my knee replacement. Was a piece of cake to just pull off the tape to remove the stitches. Have you guys tried them yet?
Sorry to hear that Shari. It was in reference to the Color of the gloves. We assure you if you talk to any of our staff they would assure you they are an equal part of our team and are cherished. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I'm so thankful for this video, I got my appendix removed like 5 days ago and got staples and was scared if it was going to hurt etc etc but this video calmed me down and now I'm ready for it just 1 week left then they are out!
@@TalkingWithDocs yeah, I had right ilio bypass graft with 3 large incisions. Groin, inside right ankle and across belly. Was in for 3 week. Had a stent done a week after surgery, blood clot formed at graft, groin incision became dehissed and infected. 3 weeks of nursing care after I was discharged
This video is right on time! I’m getting staples and stitches removed tomorrow after a gastrocnemius recession and evans osteotomy two weeks ago. I’ve had stitches before, but never had staples. I’m super nervous getting them removed.
My TKR staple removal was excruciatingly painful. I'd had staple removal for a C-section years ago that did not hurt at all. I'd like to know why the difference! Inexperienced nurse? I noticed in the video that it was faster than what I experienced. Next time I'm requesting sutures..
Hi Deborah. Hard to say. More nerves in the knee and maybe because of the tension across the incision. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Watched this video the day before my removal, and trusted that this would be a relatively painless process. Boy was i WRONG! Over 70 staples and about 9 sutures removed and i can say with confidence... this is NOTHING I want to experience again.
My poor Mother passed out for the first knee replacement when she had her staples out!!! 😓😲 With her second knee replacement, I took them out for her! Told her Don't you dare act up!!😆😆😆 I took her out for ice cream afterwards.☺️ That was a good looking incision line!
The only reaction I had when doctor was removing the staples on my belly was the same anticipation I got when the nurse would come in for another blood draw. So many holes in me after 16 days in the hospital. Not another one...ouch all the time and I'd flinch when I'd see that blood draw desk roll in.
Mark H, I’ve got you beat. I was in the hospital for 21 days getting 2 lifesaving surgeries. On the last day the lab tech came in and asked where was the best place to get blood. I told her that all the good places had been taken, she would just have to figure out what was left. Actually, they were great at taking blood. Most of the time I didn’t even feel it. That was at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Wonderful people there.
@@sallyann1363 "Wonderful people..." Agreed on that. The staff was great, fun too. Movies are full of crap! When time for a sponge bath the lady came in with some hot towels, she said, "I do the arms and legs, then she tossed a hot towel at my crotch and said, "You do that." lol
September 25th I fell and fractured my femur (comminuted distal femur fractures). At two weeks they took the staples out. It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. My incision is just about the top of my outer thigh, runs done the leg and underneath my knee.
I got 3 staples in my head with no numbing Anastasia or any form of pain meds because for some reason the urgent care doesn’t do that for staples (??). It hurt more than falling off my electric scooter at 20 mph and cutting my head open. Glad to hear that getting them out won’t hurt though.
I recorded my staple removal ( TKR) , is that odd? (whispers) I love anything medical.hehe, it took her about four tries ( very pinchy yes) on the first one but after that they came out fairly quickly. I pushed the scar together and used butterfly bandages to minimize the scar and it looks great. 🇨🇦
Had mine out 6 years ago, 10 days after surgery and swollen knee as well. I wasn't like the majority here, I was cussing every 29 of the suckers! I also had several areas of the incision not closed so they put the surgical tape on them to help close it.
People, don’t let them lie to you, mine hurt like hell. I would rather deal with the pain from breaking my leg 10X over and over again compared to getting staples removed.
Getting my staples removed in 2 days after ORIF surgery…nervous but the incisions are killing me so will give my ortho a chance to look at the incisions which should be ok. Hoping removing the staples will help with the terrible pain 😩. Will let y’all know how it went. Love your videos…from a Canadian living in North Carolina! 🇺🇸🇨🇦
I'm getting my 31 knee staples removed tomorrow. Not worried about it, just curious. I'm going to ask the doctor if I can keep the staples, so I can look at them in my lab's electron microscope. That won't be particularly interesting but I want to analyze them with the attached energy dispersive X ray spectrometer, which can determine the metallic composition of the staples. I read that surgical staples are often magnesium, zinc, titanium or nitinol, so I'd like to discover what kind I've had (I know, I could just ask the surgeon ... where's the fun in that? 🙂).
@@TalkingWithDocs Yup! I kept them. The procedure was totally comfortable (maybe a tiny pinch once or twice) and very fast. I'm hoping that the staple removal will give me a little boost in flexion since I'm not getting back my range of motion as fast as I'd like. I'm probably just impatient though. The PT and doctor said I'm doing OK. BTW, thanks a ton for making these videos, they're really informative and reassuring! Greatly appreciated! Your relaxed, down to earth style is perfect!
Im having staples removed on Monday from my Femoral Popliteal bypass, and they are in my groin area. It hurt just to remove the surgical tape so i could apply a new dressing every day, so im sure the staple removal in that area is not gonna be pleasant.
I can tell you that it hurts really bad when you docs bury one end of the staples under the skin. I would have liked it if the doctor had to pull those out so they could understand how bad that was. We always steri-stripped the incisions during staple removal.
My staples and stitches were left in 2&1/2 months too long I got 3 removed couldn’t take the pain they have to be grown in they didn’t come out like you showed how do I convince them to put me under to do it
I had emergency surgery and now these staples are overdue to come out. I have to wait until Monday to schedule again. My intestines were blocked and they had to do emergency surgery so I have staples all up my abdomen. Nervous to get them out because I've never had actual staples before. My oncology nurse says to take an anxiety pill before they take them out which tells me it'll be a little hectic.
It was a little pinchy with the odd staple but it does feel so much better when they’re all out! Another great video Docs! (Yes I’m a subscriber.)
Thanks JS!
I'm watching this because I'm getting my staples removed tomorrow and I'm scared
Did it hurt?
Same bro 🥲
Great one Doc's .. Just got my staples out two weeks ago , 20 day's after the sugary and it was painless! Keep the videos coming .
Thanks so much Brian. Way to go! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I've had staples removed after 2 knees, and 1 hip replacement, and had no discomfort at all. It does feel better once they're gone and you feel as though you're REALLY on the road to recovery now! ~~M~~
Very nice Roy&Mavis. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
@@TalkingWithDocs Yes, I subscribed several months ago when I discovered it, and have recommended your channel to others. Great information and content! :) ~~M~~
Thanks for this video Doctors. I will be having 24 staples removed six days from now, and watching your video, as well as hearing your comments, has relieved me of my concerns.
Wonderful!
Had my staples removed today-, very easy, no pain- easy peasy. Had a great chat with Dr. Weening with my list of questions, all answered thoroughly and with a sense of humour. Fantastic recovery and enjoying the physio appointments at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital - super staff and excellent equipment.
I was talk with my buddy in Florida and he asked how do they remove the staples and I said I don't know but when I asked Dr. Weening, he said we have a video the subject.
Well there you go! Thanks for sharing your experience. Best of luck during the rest of your recovery. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Had Ankle surgery. Removing staples was “very” uncomfortable but I was so glad to have them out. A lot less pain once staples were removed.
Thanks for reply! I worked ICU, CCU for 30 years, and loved docs with a sense of humor....keep em coming! Gloria, R.N., Rtd.
Thanks so much Gloria.
I have had staples in my scalp, and staples for both knee replacements. They hurt coming out a GREAT DEAL! Enough to make me weep. Blanket reassurances should not be made, and if a patient says this hurt last time, I would like a topical anesthetic of some sort, listen.
Hi SHalto142. Everyone is different for sure. Likely oral medication would be more successful than a topical though. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
A Doc told my granddaughter to put Vaseline on the staple area of her son’s staples ( on his head) the day before she brings him to Clinic for staple removal. It is supposed to soften the area for a bit easier removal ( not totally pain free for a six year old)😢
Had my staples out on Thursday after two weeks. Very easy and over in a minute, Nothing to worry about
Nice Michael. Must have had a good surgeon. 😁. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
That had to be a short incision!😉
I'm a wimp when it comes to surgical procedures but when it came time to remove the staples after total knee replacement it was incredibly easy. I was intrigued by the way the tool bent the staple in such a way to remove it from the skin.
My daughter is a Surgical Tech and loves taking part in surgical procedures.
Very cool Todd. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
When I had surgery, I offered to bring my office staple remover to save the insurance company money! Thank goodness my surgeon had a great sense of humor. It wasn’t too bad as long as I didn’t look. I’m a subscriber and love your videos. Blessings…
Very funny Kay. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
My staple removal hunt like HELL!!!!!!!
It can DIANE. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Interesting to see different surgeons preferences. In the US we see staples, sutures or glue after Total Knees Replacements.
Yes the trifecta joe. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I had them taken out two weeks after my hip replacement surgery. It was easy and quick. Wasn't bad at all even thou, they may look kind of weird a bit.
Very nice Eliska. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I am having staples removed on Monday. First time I've ever had surgery. I'm extremely nervous. This helped so much. Thank you!
You've got this Amanda!
How was it
Piece of cake. No worse than regular stitches. Love these doctors. As real as they can be. Might need to become a Canadian. 😁
Thanks so much Bonnie. Come on up! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Haha cute my daughter wants to move to Canada.
Yes, move here.
Staple and drain removal doesn't hurt at all.
Longitudinal sterile -strips were used on my knee for ACL reconstruction AFTER the staples were removed. It helped my scar lie flat while healing.
After a few weeks, my Physical Therapist showed me how to massage my scar so it would become pliable and soft.
Now, you can hardly see it.
Same story with my abdominal scar, which was about 15 inches long.
Don't know about drain removal bring painless. I've not experienced it myself but my hubby back in Oct 2016 had a further operation to remove tumours from his right lung. When the drain was removed he said he nearly cried out as it was so painful. And he's definitely not a wuss!! I've watched him have a bone Marrow biopsy - he reckons that's the most painful thing ever 😢
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Yes Loraine the drains in the lung are painful. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Almost painless when my staples from an open gall bladder removal were taken out. It was good to say farewell to them itching!
Scar took a long time to fully fade as in a couple of years but the surgery saved my life.
Very nice ShunraCats. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
My knee was very swollen Post surgery as I also have RA, so this was far from a painless procedure for me! Hopefully, I’m the exception that proves the rule.
It can be sore for sure Gillian. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Exactly! It hurts a lot for some... depends on the location of the staples and the skill and care of the person removing them.
I had staples from both total knee replacements. I was nervous about their removal, but was very pleasantly surprised. No pain at all except for one very minor sting on one of them. Much better than sutures. Wednesday, I get removed whatever they used on my total hip replacement 11 days ago. I hope it is staples.
Very nice Gary. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
@@TalkingWithDocs Yes, been a long time subscriber.
I had open surgery for a small bowel resection, unusual malrotation made the Da Vinci robot something they could not use, hence the open surgery. I had the surgery twelve days ago and am going for my first Post Op visit this afternoon, the twenty two staples will be removed. I watched this video today just to see how it is done, I was a bit anxious but this video removed all anxiety from my mind, thank you!
Nice SteVeeMixx. Thanks for watching and subscribing
You two are great! It’s wonderful that you are educating us about all of the steps in the adventure of knee replacement surgery. Thanks so much. Please do the same for shoulder and hip replacement.
Thanks so much Chae! We will keep it going. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I’ll get about 60 of them removed from 4 incisions from my ankle surgery soon. Six weeks wrapped up in a cast with only cast exchanges to see how the incisions look makes me a bit concerned/fearful as the skin around the ankle is so tender (esp since being in a cast)! The best thing about that day is I can scratch that itch without a cast, and taking a shower without the Poly-Seal bag!
Good luck Colleen. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
@@TalkingWithDocs Subscribed & Liked! Could you do a video about how to appropriately reduce your post-op pain meds to reduce withdrawal symptoms? (I stopped my post-op meds this past week, and by Friday I started to have severe withdrawals after using opioids for 4 weeks. This cavus foot rebuild was the worst!
Funny, but while some docs give you sufficient pain meds to get through post-op and PT, but how many docs tell you how to step-down or taper your meds to reduce these withdrawal symptoms. (I think I’ve hit 80% of Google’s Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) withdrawal symptoms).
I know you’ll help so many people with this excruciating experience. So not fun! Thank you!!
Omg same. I had ankle surgery on June 5th with 4 incisions that have staples and my next appointment is July 5th so I hope they take the staples out then. Also hoping it doesn't hurt too bad.
I am about to get 20 staples removed from my shattered knee. I was super nervous until I saw this short but very telling video! I am not nervous now. The way that the staples just pop out is what sold me on the idea that it won't be so bad. I will have a pretty cool scar to which I am certain my surgeon will be happy with lol. Thanks docs
I have a pretty good tolerance for pain. When I've had Stitches being removed, they gave a slight sting. Staple removal stung for me big time. Broke into a sweat, also had 4 incisions in my foot. But once
Done, all good. Breathe, relax, and it's over quickly.
Nice Joann. The foot can be sore for sure. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
@@TalkingWithDocs subscribed . So interesting to watch
Had mine removed two weeks post TKR surgery.
I felt the odd little tug for a couple of them, but no pain during removal.
Good to hear John. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
@@TalkingWithDocs I've been subscribed for quite some time now.
Thank you guys so very much for your efforts.
I've had staples removed and it didn't hurt at all. Very easy.
Good to hear Linda. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Wow, perfect timing. My husband is getting a spinal fusion on the 4th of Nov.
This will help, thanks guys for all your great medical content 👍👌😀
Very welcome Tory. Good luck to your husband. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
After an accident, I had surgery for a ruptured spleen (vertical mid-line laparotomy) and was closed up with a row of staples. After a couple of weeks in the hospital, the spleen repair failed and I went back into surgery. A doctor or resident or somebody started pulling out the staples while I was still awake and it hurt like hell. It hurt so bad I could barely speak to tell them how bad it hurt. Another couple of weeks when discharge time was drawing near, it was time to get that set of staples out. An RN or PA working quietly, carefully released each staple before pulling it out and it was fine, no pain or discomfort. It all depends on how it is being done.
Agreed twwtb. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I appreciate these doctors.
Thanks so much M T. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I had double knees surgery Last year and when they took off the waterproof bandage it was like a waxing..lol Love your videos. Linda U.S.A.
Free waxing Linda! Thanks so much.
Love you guys! Been watching your videos leading up to my TKR of my right knee less than two weeks ago. They used the zipline medical closing device to close up my incision. I have had no bleeding and my ROM is 115 degrees so far. I am so glad that l missed seeing your epidural video until AFTER my surgery and my epidural...OMG that video made me sick to my stomach! Keep up the great work you guys and thanks for taking the time to inform and educate us!
Congrats Tim. That’s awesome. So glad we could help. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Got 30 staples removed from my ankle and leg area after ankle surgery. Being lean or having excess fat make a big difference in terms of what you feel when getting the staples removed. I’m very lean and healthy and getting the staples removed was NOT painless. A solid 3/10 on the pain scale; not just a “slight tug”, but some sharp pains at times, even though they were expertly removed. I would recommend taking a painkiller prior. I didn’t, and I regret it.
RN here and I love to remove stitches or sutures!
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Hopefully you don't have to have it done. It IS NOT always pain free!
Four years ago I had a hip replacement, they used a surgical glue and staples. Turns out I was allergic to the surgical glue, which inflamed and caused welts around the surgical area. It was all I could do not to scratch the staples out myself!!! It kinda felt good to have the staples removed, even though a lot of the itching was gone by then. I'm scheduled for the my other hip January 2022. With all the pain you've probably been in for so long, the staples are NOTHING!! Wish I wouldn't have put off the first one for so many years. I'd literally drive to my appointments an hour early so I'd have time to walk from the car to the clinic, and not have to use the walker or park in handicapped parking (even though I'd have tears in my eyes by the time I got to where I was going!). Good grief!!
Kudos to you for pushing your recovery by walking strong, and allowing extra time! That kind of motivation pays off.
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For sure OceanSwimmer
I was the patient having this procedure and was joking with Dr Weaning throughout. It was not painful at all and definitely felt better and not as tight after the staples were out!! Nothing to worry about 👌
Hi glyn! Thanks again for volunteering your staple removal for our channel. So glad you are doing so well. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
My surgeon said he used staples because if the incision was to get any infection, it’s easier to remove a staple to drain a little bit rather than reopen.
Thanks for the video 📼🎥 had staples in my arm for dialysis treatment! Will have them removed soon! 🎉😊 💪🤳
Thank you for this video I hope it is not painful because I'm getting mine out on July the 3rd 🙏
You’ve got this!
I have a pretty high pain tolerance. I walked (well, hobbled around with a cane) on my ruptured Achilles tendon for a week before I figured out something was going on that wouldn't fix itself. Getting the staples out definitely hurt.
Yes back there is sensitive Charlotte. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I had to have my staples on my abdomen the last two weeks following a major operation on the night of June 6 th . Today , I will have my staples removed by my surgeon . I am really scared about this whole thing , but I will be thankful when it is over .
It should be ok. Hang in there
I had staples for knee surgery and removal was not excruciating pain but was a bit sensitive. I prefer regular stitches. Good video.
Thanks for sharing Bill. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Yes, sir. You're welcome!
I was watching this because I wanted to take out 29 of my abdominal stitches. I was just about to make a comment when your last comment said don't do this at home, leave it to the doctor. You just spoiled my evening. Oh well i guess i will keep them for another 36hr
You two Dr's are just the best! Love the material you do. No staples for me, just two big shoelace type stitches. I'm 5 months PO from a right quad tendon rupture and recovering nicely. Strength is coming up and I'm returning to my activities but still being cautious where required. That video was the first of yours that I watched. Thanks for doing the series. Regards, Tim
Welcome Tim. Best of luck during your recovery
That was awesome! My husband just had 7 staples removed from his head after he had a 7-foot fall two weeks ago. He said it hurt when they went in, but coming out felt like pulling a hair out of your head.
Wow Liz. Hope he is ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Liz it sounds like your husband has a “Guardian Angel 😇 “🙏🏼May he continue to be well .
No worries. I hate a paper cut worse than getting staples removed.
Interesting sreihart. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
@@TalkingWithDocs Well, a paper cut stings and hurts for a while. The staple removal is an initial tiny pinch and then it's done with. :)
I have to say having 29 staples removed after ankle surgery was very painful, much worse than the broken ankle itself. Not sure if the wound wasn’t healed enough or what but I hope to never experience that again.
Thanks for sharing CJ. Sorry to hear that
Reminds me of my doctor telling me my delivery pains having my daughter can’t be that bad. I’d feel better if they filmed the facial expressions the person is making while the stitches are being removed.
Ha fair enough. Thanks for watching and subscribing
As always guys always a pleasure watching your videos you must be a hoot on a night out. 👍 thanks for making me smile. Kindest regards, Phil.
Thanks Phillip. Very kind to say! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
1 week away from having 66 removed from my fem/pop bypass!! Thanks for the video
Hey there, first off you cats should have a TV show!! I find myself watching your videos for the entertainment as well as the informative aspect. I’m almost hoping to have a hip replacement so I stay tuned!! I myself will be having total knee replacement surgery in one month. I understand that pre-hab and re-hab are key. I’ve been doing exercises to prepare. My question is can you recommend a cooling unit? I’m the toughest guy I know, but I’m becoming a little anxious. I appreciate your channel. Thanks for your time!!
Very welcome J L. Thanks so much for the positive feedback - we would love to have our own show some day. You just never know. Good luck in a month. As for cooling units we typically use the BREG for purchase or the Game Ready for rental. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Thank you! Of course I’m a subscriber. You cats are my favorite show!! I’ll let you know how my surgery goes. Thanks again. Keep up the good production!!!
Thank you so much, you guys totally answered all the questions I had in my mind, and Thank you for sharing this video it helped in getting my anxiety down for this procedure. I had an ACL reconstruction surgery and having a bit more range of motion back would be great!
Nice Asif. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I did not like the stainless staples on my knee replacement, I found them painful and they made exercising very sore I would much prefer ordinary sutures in future.
Hold ice on the incision for 15 min or more before removal-no pain!
Good call Cindi!
I had some staples on my head from a craniotomy. staples were definitely in a position where i couldn't see them, unlike this knee procedure here, but I could feel the stapes coming out. Nothing like pain, just kind of a weird sensation for a minute and then it was all done
Thanks for telling your story Chris. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Just had mine removed today. Had about 35 staples in my knee and ankle. It pinched in some areas. But for the most part, didn’t hurt. I had my op 13 days ago.
Getting my staples out tomorrow and this has eased my worried mind. Thank you.
Did it hurt? I’m having mine removed tomorrow 🥺
@@miegravgaardxoxo Slight pulling on a few but most of them I couldn’t even feel.
I had steri-strip closures with my first knee replacement, no problems at all. Unfortunately, I had staple closures with the second knee replacement. It hurt the whole time they were in. When the bandage was removed in order to remove the staples, my incision site was infected, and so, it was painful when they were removed. The pain was also gone, once they were out. Staples were not a good experience for me.
That’s too bad Carla. It’s over now! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I'm having 54 staples removed from my arm tomorrow. Thanks for the information 👍
Good luck may. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Nicely explained. However, if it does hurt a bit (or more than a bit), which apparently is the case, why not apply some substance to deaden the pain? I'm asking because I had hernia surgery a week ago.
I just had a left total hip replacement and had 32 staples that had to come out, some hurt worse than others but it did feel so much better after they were out. Just like the hip surgery the pain is only temporary.
For sure Cinder ella. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Thanks for sharing. Luckily, my doctor used the zip line stitches for my knee replacement. Was a piece of cake to just pull off the tape to remove the stitches. Have you guys tried them yet?
Hi Hartflame. We have seen them but do not use them in our practice. Nice for you! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I would not choose your office after hearing you call your staff Oompa Loompas. Respect for all members in the office results in better patient care.
Sorry to hear that Shari. It was in reference to the Color of the gloves. We assure you if you talk to any of our staff they would assure you they are an equal part of our team and are cherished. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I had 26 staples removed after knee replacement. About 22 we’re not terrible though not fun, but 4 were extremely painful. Not all the same at all.
Interesting Antoinette. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I'm so thankful for this video, I got my appendix removed like 5 days ago and got staples and was scared if it was going to hurt etc etc but this video calmed me down and now I'm ready for it just 1 week left then they are out!
I had over 50 removed by 2 nurses at once. Some of it hurt and some didn’t. Works exactly like using staple remover on paper
Yes Cathy. 50! Wow. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
@@TalkingWithDocs yeah, I had right ilio bypass graft with 3 large incisions. Groin, inside right ankle and across belly. Was in for 3 week. Had a stent done a week after surgery, blood clot formed at graft, groin incision became dehissed and infected. 3 weeks of nursing care after I was discharged
Reading all the comments made me realize I’m much more of a wimp than I ever realized. Best case I’d barf - worst case I’d pass out.
That’s pretty funny. Thank you for watching and subscribing
Doctors should have staples removed too! After 2 hips, 2 knees, I'm here to tell you it hurts like hell! Big relief when finished!
We should Gloria. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
This video is right on time! I’m getting staples and stitches removed tomorrow after a gastrocnemius recession and evans osteotomy two weeks ago. I’ve had stitches before, but never had staples. I’m super nervous getting them removed.
Good luck Diamond!
easy fun way to learn
Doing our best sara. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
My TKR staple removal was excruciatingly painful. I'd had staple removal for a C-section years ago that did not hurt at all. I'd like to know why the difference! Inexperienced nurse? I noticed in the video that it was faster than what I experienced. Next time I'm requesting sutures..
Hi Deborah. Hard to say. More nerves in the knee and maybe because of the tension across the incision. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Watched this video the day before my removal, and trusted that this would be a relatively painless process. Boy was i WRONG! Over 70 staples and about 9 sutures removed and i can say with confidence... this is NOTHING I want to experience again.
Love you docs, always look forward to your new videos. Sense of humour makes me laugh 😂. Be safe🙏
Thanks so much Anita. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
It was an “Ouch” when each one came out so my experience was a bit uncomfortable.
Sorry to hear that
Well, mine did hurt, sorry. But, once it was done it was done and that pain went away quickly.
Glad to hear it Deb. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
My poor Mother passed out for the first knee replacement when she had her staples out!!! 😓😲 With her second knee replacement, I took them out for her! Told her Don't you dare act up!!😆😆😆 I took her out for ice cream afterwards.☺️ That was a good looking incision line!
Hi Denise. Thanks. Very sweet to take out your moms staples and ice cream to boot!
The only reaction I had when doctor was removing the staples on my belly was the same anticipation I got when the nurse would come in for another blood draw. So many holes in me after 16 days in the hospital. Not another one...ouch all the time and I'd flinch when I'd see that blood draw desk roll in.
It can be a little uncomfortable for sure. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Mark H, I’ve got you beat. I was in the hospital for 21 days getting 2 lifesaving surgeries. On the last day the lab tech came in and asked where was the best place to get blood. I told her that all the good places had been taken, she would just have to figure out what was left. Actually, they were great at taking blood. Most of the time I didn’t even feel it. That was at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Wonderful people there.
@@sallyann1363 "Wonderful people..." Agreed on that. The staff was great, fun too. Movies are full of crap! When time for a sponge bath the lady came in with some hot towels, she said, "I do the arms and legs, then she tossed a hot towel at my crotch and said, "You do that." lol
September 25th I fell and fractured my femur (comminuted distal femur fractures). At two weeks they took the staples out. It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. My incision is just about the top of my outer thigh, runs done the leg and underneath my knee.
Whoa Anne! That sounds like one heckuva injury! How’s rehab going?
@@CMRuffo16 I am not able to walk on the leg for three months. Then they will start physical therapy.
Hang tough, Annie! I feel you!
Wow Anne sounds like a big operation. Good luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Love your videos. Thanks for the info!
Glad to hear it Cindy! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I got 3 staples in my head with no numbing Anastasia or any form of pain meds because for some reason the urgent care doesn’t do that for staples (??). It hurt more than falling off my electric scooter at 20 mph and cutting my head open. Glad to hear that getting them out won’t hurt though.
Good luck Jonathon. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I didn't feel any pain when my abdominal staples were removed. What's the big deal?
I am petrified of staples!
What kind of metal is it?
The thought makes my skin crawl.
Stainless steel. It's a non-reactive metal. If you need to, look away when they remove them.
@@OceanSwimmer looking away won't help. The thoughts don't go away. It's paraonia don't know how to shut mind off.
Hi Pat. Stainless steel. It seems to be well tolerated. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
You're hired OceanSwimmer
@@TalkingWithDocs do you think I could ask my doctor to put in a few staples and remove them a few days later?
I recorded my staple removal ( TKR) , is that odd? (whispers) I love anything medical.hehe, it took her about four tries ( very pinchy yes) on the first one but after that they came out fairly quickly. I pushed the scar together and used butterfly bandages to minimize the scar and it looks great. 🇨🇦
Very nice FAB ULOUS. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
@@TalkingWithDocs subscribed a couple years ago now 🤓👍🏼
Why do you prefer staples over glue? Do you use glue?
Hi Jody. The tension across the knee is very high. Hard to trust glue but some do. Hey a rhyme! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
It stings getting your staples removed, no numbing or pain meds.
I had a lot of staples in my lower abs. In 1985. I was surprised that they didnot hurt and when Dr. Took them out there was no pain.
Glad to hear it Dot. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Had mine out 6 years ago, 10 days after surgery and swollen knee as well. I wasn't like the majority here, I was cussing every 29 of the suckers! I also had several areas of the incision not closed so they put the surgical tape on them to help close it.
Yikes Gloria. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
People, don’t let them lie to you, mine hurt like hell. I would rather deal with the pain from breaking my leg 10X over and over again compared to getting staples removed.
don't they use glue sometimes ?
Yes Jay. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Getting my staples removed in 2 days after ORIF surgery…nervous but the incisions are killing me so will give my ortho a chance to look at the incisions which should be ok. Hoping removing the staples will help with the terrible pain 😩. Will let y’all know how it went. Love your videos…from a Canadian living in North Carolina! 🇺🇸🇨🇦
Good luck!
I'm getting my 31 knee staples removed tomorrow. Not worried about it, just curious. I'm going to ask the doctor if I can keep the staples, so I can look at them in my lab's electron microscope. That won't be particularly interesting but I want to analyze them with the attached energy dispersive X ray spectrometer, which can determine the metallic composition of the staples. I read that surgical staples are often magnesium, zinc, titanium or nitinol, so I'd like to discover what kind I've had (I know, I could just ask the surgeon ... where's the fun in that? 🙂).
They will likely let you keep them
@@TalkingWithDocs Yup! I kept them. The procedure was totally comfortable (maybe a tiny pinch once or twice) and very fast. I'm hoping that the staple removal will give me a little boost in flexion since I'm not getting back my range of motion as fast as I'd like. I'm probably just impatient though. The PT and doctor said I'm doing OK. BTW, thanks a ton for making these videos, they're really informative and reassuring! Greatly appreciated! Your relaxed, down to earth style is perfect!
Im having staples removed on Monday from my Femoral Popliteal bypass, and they are in my groin area. It hurt just to remove the surgical tape so i could apply a new dressing every day, so im sure the staple removal in that area is not gonna be pleasant.
I can tell you that it hurts really bad when you docs bury one end of the staples under the skin. I would have liked it if the doctor had to pull those out so they could understand how bad that was. We always steri-stripped the incisions during staple removal.
I had staples when I was 4. I remember screaming my head out when they removed them
Well that’s not a very positive childhood memory! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Very reassuring. Thank you!
Glad we could help Michael. Thanks for watching and subscribing
My staples and stitches were left in 2&1/2 months too long I got 3 removed couldn’t take the pain they have to be grown in they didn’t come out like you showed how do I convince them to put me under to do it
I’ve had many staples. Both knees replaced, broken both hips, shoulder, and ankle. I actually enjoy the procedure. It relieved the itching!
Nice Sourhern Belle. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I had emergency surgery and now these staples are overdue to come out. I have to wait until Monday to schedule again. My intestines were blocked and they had to do emergency surgery so I have staples all up my abdomen. Nervous to get them out because I've never had actual staples before. My oncology nurse says to take an anxiety pill before they take them out which tells me it'll be a little hectic.
Loved the video
Thanks Marcia