stitches

Bella_lostmybag

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Joined : Dec 2008

Posts : 104

Posted 5/5/2009 3:43 PM (GMT 0)

i go thursday to get the stitch removed where my stoma used to be..she put one stitch in there just so the scar wouldnt be so big but now it looks like its kinda grown under the skin where its starting to heal..so wont it hurt when she takes the stitch out?? IM SO SCARED..ive never had stitches before =(

Equestrian Mom

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Posted 5/5/2009 5:15 PM (GMT 0)

bella, it should slide right out...they'll snip it and GENTLY pull it out! If you are really worried, take an advil or tylenol before you go:)

Bella_lostmybag

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Posts : 104

Posted 5/5/2009 5:32 PM (GMT 0)

thank you =) i deff will..ive never had stitches but everyone ive talked to that has had them said it wont hurt..idk. Ill update you thursday haha

Kaycie

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Joined : Jan 2006

Posts : 449

Posted 5/5/2009 9:13 PM (GMT 0)

I've had stitches and staples... didn't feel either of them! ;) Stitches in my wrist and then the staples in my horizontal c-section

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