Staple removal?

what do people do about staple removal if the surgeon is at a distance..?

particularly if I want to keep this private..even from my own physician..

I'm in New York city if that's relevant..

You should be given a small tool to aid you to remove the staples. This can be used by a family member. See this video :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95o9ieb8vLE

Alternatively you could see your local nurse who can do it or if in NYC then i'm certain a local HT doc would help you out.
Regards
Spex

thanks spex..

No worries dude - if you have a problem drop me an email and i can arrange for Dr Feller to help out - you would need get out to Great Neck :cool:

I have used that tool many times. In some cases, they do not come out as easy as the link shows.