Hi everyone,

I am trying to get more information on VSG Surgery. I am wondering (I have read about this in posts....) how and why and IF the surgeon takes the staples out after surgery?

Maybe these ppl were talking about staples closing up their skin? Please explain what the sleevers meant saying: "My staples come out today."

Sorry if I sound crazy but I am ill informed at this point.

Thanks.

I am assuming the staples that were removed were used to close the areas on the abdomen where the instruments went in.

The staples used on the stomach will stay in for life.

Lily

Does the stomach ever actually heal or fuse back together? Will we have to worry about leaks for the rest of our lives?

No, you don't have to worry about leaks for the rest of your life! Scar tissue forms around the staple line, and once you are healed and the scar tissue forms, the risk of a leak is gone.

Thank you! I didn't understand how and why a surgeon would remove the staples from the stomach after surgery! Haha.

Thank you for the answers!

Hi, I'm having my surgery on Monday, I'm so worried about a leak, do you know how long until scar tissue forms? Plus I only have a week off from work. Thanks Janine

With the stapes left in your stomach I wonder if a metal detector will go off?

With the stapes left in your stomach I wonder if a metal detector will go off?

From everything I've read, the answer is no.

I am assuming they are referring to outside staples.. The staples that close up your stomach will be covered with stitching as well. Your body will in time "consume" the staples/stitching. They will never be removed..