How to pull surgical staples out of your leg
1) get a pair of pointed wire cutters. they must cut at the tip. tin shears work well.
2) get a pair of needle nose pliers.
3) get a small screwdriver.
4) pry staple up a small amount with the screwdriver. wipe off puss and blood.
5) cut the staple in half using wire cutters or tin snips.
6) pull each half out with the needle nose pliers, being careful to yank the halves out in the opposite direction as they went in. don’t lose them in there.
7) repeat for each staple.
8) rub down with alcohol. yeah it hurts.
9) drink a beer.