TeacherMommy 35 Posted October 8, 2014 1. Does any one know how long the staples remain in tact after surgery?! 2. How long does it typically take the stomach to fully heal (understanding that everyone is different)?? These are just a couple questions I didnt ask and wondered if anyone else did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenVSG2014 1,872 Posted October 8, 2014 I haven't had surgery but it's in less than a month so I'm curious to see what others say. However, I still have the staples from having my gallbladder removed...so maybe the staples are permanent? I know healing takes about 8 weeks according to my surgeon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdcsail 72 Posted October 8, 2014 My staples were in for 4 days and replaced with steri strips that came off within 2-3 weeks . Takes 2 months for full healing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindle 8,667 Posted October 8, 2014 The staples in your sleeve stay forever. Healing is going to vary, but I've heard everything from 2 to 6 months. It was about 4 months before I felt "normal" as far as sleeve sensitivity and tolerance goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woo woo 872 Posted October 8, 2014 The stomach staples are yours to keep forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeacherMommy 35 Posted October 8, 2014 Wow!!! I had no idea the staples were there forever. I wouldn't have changed my mind, but I guess I should have researched that before... Hahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenVSG2014 1,872 Posted October 8, 2014 Wow!!! I had no idea the staples were there forever. I wouldn't have changed my mind, but I guess I should have researched that before... Hahaha I didn't know either until my chiropractor did an X-ray and said, "Look, there are your gallbladder staples!" and I was like Whaaaaaat? I saw them plain as day on the X-ray. Blew my mind. I've been through many airport metal detectors and X-rays since the surgery and never knew. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeacherMommy 35 Posted October 8, 2014 I've had my gallbladder removed... Staples from that too?! Hahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Who Dat 70461 331 Posted October 9, 2014 Wait 'til you fly...makes for a guaranteed pat down by your friendly TSA agent! Although they don't set off the standard metal detector, only the "hands above your head" 360 scan...you can see them perfectly in the screen! Ditto above, I felt like I was 100% at about 4 months. I started hitting the weights aggresively at 5 months and never had an issue. Good luck on your journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeacherMommy 35 Posted October 9, 2014 I fly pretty often... That should be fun!! Hahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarai'sMom 0 Posted October 9, 2014 Hello! Is this the only sealing method? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikrchk 1,313 Posted October 9, 2014 (edited) The internal titanium staples sealing the stomach pouch its self are yours for life. They are not detectable by a metal detector. They used surgical glue to close my external incisions, so no stitches or staples there. The glue fell off after several weeks. As far as "complete" healing... I think it was about 2 months before I felt totally "normal". About the time I was release from most dietary restrictions. Edited October 9, 2014 by bikrchk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nixgreen 1 Posted October 11, 2014 The staples in your tummy are made of titanium. They won't set off metal detectors. X-rays will pick them up. But no pat downs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindle 8,667 Posted October 11, 2014 Hello! Is this the only sealing method? Yes. The instrument used clamps, cuts and staples in one action. Some surgeons will also oversew with absorbable or nonabsorbable suture, and some will use a tissue glue over the staple line, but the staples are always used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCP 619 Posted October 13, 2014 Yep, for me, permanent titanium sleeve staples, non-dissolvable internal stitches in the abdominal wall that scar over, and glue on the incisions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
