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Do staples and stitches together hurt to come out? 18 cm long!?

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20 Aug 2011 by sober123
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knee joint replacement
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ElizaJane23

22 Aug 2011

No, I've had both taken out, and from long stitches. The most they do is pinch a little, and sometimes itch a bit when they are taken out. You will do fine - don't worry -

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sober123 26 Aug 2011

U were right i survived! Lol

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