how long does the staple line take to heal?

[alene 74]

Is it pretty much the same for everyone?

[Eat That Frog 53]

Are you talking about staples on the inside or outside?

[alene 74]

On the inside. I'm terrified of a leak.

[brittersmom 33]

I'd like to know to

[overtheedge 2]

You will get varying answers from different doctors, patients, web sites, etc. The important thing is to follow YOUR post-op guidelines for introducing foods.....that is what YOUR surgeon feels is best for proper healing with minimal possibility of problems.

[danj67 1]

I've been told it takes six weeks to fully heal, why I'm now on pureed foods til that time. Also why they have me eating only pureed, they don't want to much food in there as once, keep the stomach acids at a min to aid in healing

[JProx 161]

6 weeks

[Sydney Susan 333]

My doc said 6 weeks too

[brittersmom 33]

I'm 5 weeks out and went to the dr yesterday. He said I'm in the clear.

[alene 74]

That must feel so great to hear that.

[Grace and mercy 1]

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.

[Missytee 138]

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.

It’s crazy how all doctors are different. I’m two weeks post be three weeks next Wednesday and my doctor and Nutrionist have their patients go straight to soft foods. No purée

[Leo85 16]

My doctor has us do 1 week liquids post off then two of pure/soft food. I had a visit with him 1 week after surgery and since i've had no issues he told me i don't need to see him for four months. seems like so long

[Sullie06 1,013]

My doctor said 6 weeks is the average time frame for healing but to baby it for 12 weeks. So no popcorn, nuts, seeds until 12 weeks or so. Anything that can cause an issue.