had staples removed today was such a relief when it was done resting up today as had first physio session yesterday which was tough going
Well done !
Onwards and upwards
Hope having the staples removed was not too bad? usually it's not really painful . .
Great when they are out, with me they took every second one out on a Friday and did the rest on the Tuesday. It felt like a big step forward when they were gone and I felt like I could then start some serious recooperation.
Wasn't too bad just a couple that stung a bit
got mine out too it was not as traumatic as I expected. Does your scar tissue hurt? I have an area that nurse says is vary tight, feels like something sticking in when I walk any ideas.? Physiois tough going I agree but we are on the road now can only get better ! best wishes and good luck with physio
Hope I can help. My physio gave me massage excercises to do at home to stop adhesions forming around and under the scar.
Lay your forefingers on either side of the scar, close together so you're not pulling the scar apart, and then move the fingers gently back and forth simultaneously. Work your way along the scar until you get to the end. Then, keeping the fingers in the same parallel position, move them from side to side, gradually moving from one end of the scar to the other. Afterwards, smooth something like vitamen E cream or jojoba oil, walnut oil, whatever, into the scar and around it. Repeat as often as you want.
I've been doing this for just over 2 weeks and the scar is much more comfortable, and the tissue around it seems softer. It might be worth a try, if my description makes sense.
Good luck,
Denise from Oz
Thankyou so much Your description was excellent and i shall be giving it a go