Question about a Staple Line Disruption

Hi All: I have a SLD/dehiscence in addition to a hernia, ulcers, leaks, and a gigantic pouch.  Revision surgey is scheduled for Oct. 22nd.  My question is this:  When a staple line disrupts, do the staples just get imbedded into the tissue  (like a zipper that breaks from the bottom, the teeth stay intact).  If not, where do they go?  I meant to ask my surgeon about this but forgot to do so. Anyone???

There is a woman on the DS forum who had the exact same issue with her RNY and had to have a revision (she revised to the DS).  You might want to ask her .  Her name is Dawn.   She had the RNY in the 90s and after a staple line disruption she had a revision to the DS.  She might be able to give you the "techinical" info that you require. Scott

My 1994 RNY SLD at 5 yrs out, so I just had it repaired in 2000. No big deal.

What they told me at the time is that the body absorbed/passed out.

Understand the staples are eensy teensy, smaller than fleas. Smaller than a blackberry seed, for example. So, it's not like you would see it in your stool.

if you PM Dee  Dee who is on my friend's list, she actually has pictures of her staple line disruption that I'm sure she would be willing to show you. good luck with your revision.  judi