I was curious if anyone has had or heard of having a reaction to the staples used? I have not spoken with my doctor about it yet - and maybe it is not an issue, or even possible but I am sensitive to metal and break out in rash most often (earings have always been an issue, rings etc), So, I am trying to determine if I could have a reaction to the staples?

I need my Nut/Phys eval and I will have finished my requirements. Doctor will submit for approval as soon as I have finished with these last appointments and I am not sure yet how far off surgery would be.

Thank you if anyone has any information, I would appreciate it.

Sandy

I may be wrong about this, but typically when a person has a reaction to earrings or jewelry it's because of the nickel content of the items. The staples are surgical quality Titanium staples. Highly unlikely to have a reaction to them. I know I have a reaction to some jewelry because of the nickel content and I have had no problem with the staples in the 5 weeks I have had them.

Thanks Nancy. Good Point. Although the jewlery has been quality as well, I am certain it has hd some level of hard metal that could react with acid or somehting topically on the skin. As I vet through this process in making my decision, I just want to ask all questions that come to mind so I can be certain this is the path for me.

Good luck - wow, it looks like you are doing really well on your weight loss. Keep it up!

Take care,

Sandy

Good question sandy. I have the same reaction n my biggest fear is in regards to staples, leakage, infection, rupture.

I have the same issue with jewelry. If it isn't 24k gold, I can't wear it without it causing my skin to blister. I haven't had any issues with the staples or screws (hernia repair). I am 7 months out, so if it was causing a problem, I think it would have shown up by now... hopefully .

Krista

I am scheduled for 10/19 and am worried about the same thing. My surgeon is giving me a handful to tape to my skin for a while to make sure I wont have a reaction. Maybe you can ask your surgeon to provide some staple so you can do your own test.