Re: C-section moms staples /stitches , which one did you have and which one would you prefer if you had a choice?

staples here

No issues with them, barely felt them when they took them out, no major scarring.

Never cared or thought about stitches vs staples.. haha

Re: C-section moms staples /stitches , which one did you have and which one would you prefer if you had a choice?

I had dissolving staples/stitches. They're supposed to be the "best" way to close a cesarian incision.

Re: C-section moms staples /stitches , which one did you have and which one would you prefer if you had a choice?

I had staples. They took them out on my last day in the hospital. It didn't hurt at all and I had no issues with them.

Re: C-section moms staples /stitches , which one did you have and which one would you prefer if you had a choice?

Ive had 2 csections. Both were Staples. No issues, other then them looking kinda of freaky. lol. Removal doesnt hurt at all!!

Re: C-section moms staples /stitches , which one did you have and which one would you prefer if you had a choice?

For me it honestly made no difference. The first time I had staples and second time I had stitches. Both times I have had doctors comment on how beautifully it has healed.

Re: C-section moms staples /stitches , which one did you have and which one would you prefer if you had a choice?

ive had 1 c section and i had dissolvable stitches and i loved them. no problems healing, no having to go back to have them removed. my scar looks great. if i had the choice id ask for the dissolvable stitches again

Re: C-section moms staples /stitches , which one did you have and which one would you prefer if you had a choice?

first staples and second stitches
I liked stiches better, but had no issues with either

Re: C-section moms staples /stitches , which one did you have and which one would you prefer if you had a choice?

staples - never felt anything (the area is numb for months) didnt feel them taken out either.

honestly, no problems. My staples came out on day 4 and no dressing or anything after that! I healed fine, hardly even a line now

Re: C-section moms staples /stitches , which one did you have and which one would you prefer if you had a choice?

I had the staples...at first I was horrified but it was fine and healed great.

Re: C-section moms staples /stitches , which one did you have and which one would you prefer if you had a choice?

I have only had one cs and it was closed with disolving stitches. By the time the dressing came off two days after the surgery the incision was almost completely healed. Any medical professional who has seen my scar says it's "beautiful".

Re: C-section moms staples /stitches , which one did you have and which one would you prefer if you had a choice?

I had dissolving stitches with my first. The second time, my OB said he wanted to do staples and I begged for stitches instead. Thank God...no staples for me!

Re: C-section moms staples /stitches , which one did you have and which one would you prefer if you had a choice?

Re: C-section moms staples /stitches , which one did you have and which one would you prefer if you had a choice?

I had a staples for my c-section (only had one). They were removed on the last day that i was at the hospital (so day 5 after getting them). My scar is mostly thin, except i do have some scar tissue that is raised on certain points of the line. I dont think that has anything to do with staples vs. stiches. I think that is just how i heal. I have raised scars on other areas of where i have had wounds. I obviously have no comparision, but i healed pretty quickly and they were not uncomfortable. Even them removing the staples were not uncomfortable.

Re: C-section moms staples /stitches , which one did you have and which one would you prefer if you had a choice?

My Dr. did staples the first time and didn't like how it healed, so did stitches the 2nd time.

Stitches seemed to be better for me.

Re: C-section moms staples /stitches , which one did you have and which one would you prefer if you had a choice?

i had a very complicated c-section and was closed with staples. they were removed a week later, no complications there. however i have a lot of numbing near the incision still (due to the surgery itself, not the staples specifically). at almost 9m PP my scar def looks puffier and redder than my friend's scar who had a routine c-section 2 weeks ago and had stitches.

im sure mine was worse due to my complications though. im not sure the staples vs. stitches had anything to do with it.

Re: C-section moms staples /stitches , which one did you have and which one would you prefer if you had a choice?

I had dissolvable stitches. I had no issues with them.

Re: C-section moms staples /stitches , which one did you have and which one would you prefer if you had a choice?

Staples
stitches

Stitches were 100% easier

Re: C-section moms staples /stitches , which one did you have and which one would you prefer if you had a choice?

I had staples. They actually had to come out early because they were pulling and causing me a lot of pain. I felt like a new woman when they came out. And then my incision opened a little, but the OB said that was ok because it had to drain. And now, you can barely see my scar. He did a really beautiful job. If only I were skinny and could wear a bikini.

Re: C-section moms staples /stitches , which one did you have and which one would you prefer if you had a choice?

Re: C-section moms staples /stitches , which one did you have and which one would you prefer if you had a choice?

I had staples for my first 2 c's and hated it, I got stitches for my 3rd and it was so much better!! I feel staples r so much more painful too.

Re: C-section moms staples /stitches , which one did you have and which one would you prefer if you had a choice?

Thanks so much everyone, I appreciate all the replies.

I wonder if you can request stitches? hmmm.

I am going to see my OB next week and I am going to request or should I say insist that they do stitches that dissolve .
The idea of staples is still scaring me. If the dr refuses then I might go to someone else (I'm already having few issues with the office-not the dr- and have considered switching)
I know that staples are easier/quicker for drs and that's the main reason why they do it, but ....