Staples.Titanium or stainless?

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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!

[beautyqueen 1]

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.

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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 -(

[beautyqueen 1]

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:

[MacMadame 81]

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

[DownInSocal 12]

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.

[charitymarroquin 0]

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...