Total thyroidectomy w/ surgical staple question

[katekos]

Anyone else have surgical staples used for their thyroidectomy?  I had TT 1/9 and went today to have staples removed but was told by the PA that the wound isn't healed enough yet.  We scheduled removal for next Wed. so that will be 14 days after surgery, does this sound typical?
Thanks!

[chigirl29]

I really hate the trend doctors have gone to with staples--fast closing--moving on to another patient.  

Make sure your doctor knows in advance that you want sutures--and the type.  Make sure you have this agreement verifiable in some way.  If your doctor will not do the sutures as you would like them--find another doctor.

I'm a difficult patient, but I usually get what is best for my body.

I'm sorry about the staples--I bet that is uncomfortable given the area they are in.  Hope it heals better soon.

[redhed87]

I haven't heard of staples being used for TT.  I had internal stitches and surgical glue- very small scar.  I don't know how long after they remove staples.  Just make sure it is not infected.  Good luck.

[KJ5854]

My mistake...  I won't have staples internally, rather i'll have stitches that will dissolve internally.  I re-read my post and realized I'd put staples, not stitches.  Oops!

[utahmomma]

No - not at all.  I had internal, dissolvable sutures and steri-strips (surgical tape) on the outside.  Had this for both of my surgeries as did the rest of the family.  I've never had staples for any of my 9 surgeries.

Very interesting

[KJ5854]

I was just told by my surgeon that he will be using staples internally but that my external incision would be closed with something he said is like glue.  Therefore, I won't have staples that need to be removed.  Is that what was used in your surgeries?

[utahmomma]

Staples?  Hmmm - haven't experienced that for thyroid surgery or any of the thyroid surgeries I've personally been involved with.