Grace and mercy
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how long does the staple line take to heal?
Grace and mercy replied to alene's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Staples take 4-6 weeks to heal. Until then you should be on a restricted diet of puree foods. If you eat solid foods within this timeframe, you risk "pushing" a staple out of place, which will eventually cause leakage Also, no fruit or acid products, bc it deteriorate the stsples before it heals. Same with alcohol. -
I was told soft foods and liquids are a must, post-op,bc the stomach is raw. If solid foods emter, it may affect the staples from preventing it from healing. Once healed, it may have an opening, which will lead to leaking and severe abdominal pain and possible surgery. Same reason you can't eat fruit-too much acid that will wear away the fresh staples.
