Paola 62 Posted June 25, 2011 Last night while I was drifting off to sleep this question popped to my head: What happens with the staples? Are they left in your stomach forever? Do they rust? Do they come loose at some point? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiffykins 673 Posted June 25, 2011 They are titanium, medical grade staples. The stomach tissue scars over the staples and they are there forever. You can have xrays, ct scans, MRIs without issue. I have 2 titanium screws in my left knee as well, and they've been there for over 18 years without issue. They are non-ferrous and will not set off metal detectors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paola 62 Posted June 26, 2011 They are titanium, medical grade staples. The stomach tissue scars over the staples and they are there forever. You can have xrays, ct scans, MRIs without issue. I have 2 titanium screws in my left knee as well, and they've been there for over 18 years without issue. They are non-ferrous and will not set off metal detectors. Thanks for answering! not worried about the staples anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kansas1965 54 Posted July 1, 2012 I thought the same thing they said they stay in there ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
