I had a tummy tuck and thigh lifts. The thigh incisions are spitting staples. It looks like a zipper. I have removed at least 6 but can see another 15 or so. There are a couple on my stomach incision as well but nothing like the thighs. The nurse explained that my body is rejecting them. She also said this means they will never dissolve. It has been 4 weeks (I'm 11 weeks out) since any have broken through. Is she correct they won't dissolve. Is there anything I can do to improve my situation?
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March 30, 2020
Answer: What can I do about excessive spitting staples not breaking through the skin?
Thank you for your questions. I am sorry to disagree with you on this one, but I cannot think of a much worse thing to do after surgery (maybe smoking) than to deplete yourself of nutrients. I do not practice fasting but from a scientific standpoint, I have an opinion. The reason it works for ...
It is not unusual for the stress of surgery to alter your normal menstrual cycle. It typically will return to normal after a few weeks. If it does not resolve within 4 weeks contact your gynecologist for an evaluation.
It's important to follow your surgeon's instructions and report any changes or questions. These wounds heal slowly, but overall they do heal well. If all of the sutures were removed that were causing issues, then the tissues should continue to heal.
