I hope this doesn't sound too dumb. I was wondering what happens to the staples they use in surgery? Do they just dissolve, fall out or stay there? That kinda concerns me. Anyone ever ask that?

Edited January 20, 20179 yr by Chrisanna

They stay there. They are made of titanium and last forever.

Way my doc explained it is that your stomach will basically heal over them. Kind of like the scar tissue forms around them. They also said it's not something that would trigger an alarm going through a security checkpoint or anything like that.

They stay there and its the coolest thing! I went to the chiropractor and he took an X-ray and you can see them in there! SO NEAT!

Linda

I hope this doesn't sound too dumb. I was wondering what happens to the staples they use in surgery? Do they just dissolve, fall out or stay there? That kinda concerns me. Anyone ever ask that?

Great question, I don't know. Maybe skin grows around them but what if one got loose. Now u have me thinking.

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I hope this doesn't sound too dumb. I was wondering what happens to the staples they use in surgery? Do they just dissolve, fall out or stay there? That kinda concerns me. Anyone ever ask that?

Great question, I don't know. Maybe skin grows around them but what if one got loose. Now u have me thinking.

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Skin definitely doesn't grow around them! Scar tissue does and they are encased. I have never once heard a story of a staple causing complications years down the road. They have been doing gastric bypass with titanium staples for decades.

Thank you all for answering my question. I already have titanium in my neck so no problem. I figured there had to be a way for them not to come lose and be floating around in your body. LOL I was really concerned about it though. Thank you all for your help.

if you want to see what the staples look like, there are some youtube videos of actual sleeve surgeries. very very cool.

it is amazing how they perform the sleeve and I was really surprised by the small size and large number of staples. I felt better after watching.

Thank you. I have already watched a video on YouTube about the surgery. Yes, it was definately interesting to see the cutter/stapler in action.

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That is what made me question the staples.

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Thank you. I have already watched a video on YouTube about the surgery. Yes, it was definately interesting to see the cutter/stapler in action.

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Don't think I want to other watch!!! My surgery is soon Jan 31 so I don't want to stress. Maybe after surgery.

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That was a perfect question to ask! I was wondering the same thing. So grateful for this forum!