Staples removed

April 2: I had the staples removed and despite what I heard from other people, it really hurt! They were left in a little too long and the skin started growing over some of them. 10 days was too long. But it's done now. They put strapping tape type sutures to hold the incision together. Recovery is going okay but it's really slow. I tried eliminating the pain pills but it's too soon. Sherry and I walk 2 - 3 times per day just down the block and back. Walking doesn't seem to bother me as much as getting up and down from sitting or laying. Patience is the key.