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I apologize if this sounds naive or silly. But I have a few questions, I haven't decided about surgery yet. What happens to the staples? Will they ever get loose, nick other organs or possible get loose and travel through intestines? What meds are typically prescribed after surgery, i saw a blood thinner injection is one.

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I personally have never heard of dissolving staples. I have only ever heard of surgical staples that just remain with you forever. The scar line from where the stomach heals basically grows over them. From what my surgeon said it is not possible for them to come loose.

Some Drs require blood thinners for a few days as a preventative measure to prevent blood clots. Most Drs send the patient home on pain meds, anti nausea meds, and an acid blocker.

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I personally have never heard of dissolving staples. I have only ever heard of surgical staples that just remain with you forever. The scar line from where the stomach heals basically grows over them. From what my surgeon said it is not possible for them to come loose.

Some Drs require blood thinners for a few days as a preventative measure to prevent blood clots. Most Drs send the patient home on pain meds, anti nausea meds, and an acid blocker.

You're right. Sorry.

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I personally have never heard of dissolving staples. I have only ever heard of surgical staples that just remain with you forever. The scar line from where the stomach heals basically grows over them. From what my surgeon said it is not possible for them to come loose.

Some Drs require blood thinners for a few days as a preventative measure to prevent blood clots. Most Drs send the patient home on pain meds, anti nausea meds, and an acid blocker.

You're right. Sorry.

Maybe you were thinking of the internal stitches? Those do dissolve in time.

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