Just wondering what is the most common staples used. Any long term complications with either? JUst out of curiosity how many staples does ir require?

Thanks...Not eating now...second week so i gotta take up some time!

I just asked this question at my pre-op physical. My surgeon uses titanium. I asked him if they'd ever rust and he said no. No problems with airport security and no worries with getting an MRI.

Thanks..those are the best...im beginning to think my surgeon used stainless steel, hope there are no long term issues. I hope i wont need an MRI -(

I'm sure plenty of the vets will chime in but I can't see there being any complications with stainless steel (surgical steel I think it's called). Think of all the people with hip and knee replacements and heart stents. I wouldn't worry too much.

The only reason I asked my surgeon was because I was worried he used nickel staples which, apparently, no one uses anymore. The things we end up worrying about...:confused:

I've never heard of using stainless steel. I thought everyone used titanium.

I'm sure plenty of the vets will chime in but I can't see there being any complications with stainless steel (surgical steel I think it's called). Think of all the people with hip and knee replacements and heart stents. I wouldn't worry too much.

The only reason I asked my surgeon was because I was worried he used nickel staples which, apparently, no one uses anymore. The things we end up worrying about...:cursing:

Bah! I grilled my surgeon about what staples he used also. I was not having any of that nickel business. He was like "No one uses that anymore. Where do you get these questions?" I said "Online :thumbup1: "

For the record I have titanium.

I hope my doctor used titanium... I didn't think to ask. He did have to use 6. He said my stomach was bigger than normal...

On day 4, can't wait till Tuesday when I get this drainage bag out...