When do all of the staples come out from open RNY?

I had my first post-op. appt. with my surgeon last Friday, which was 11 post open RNY w/ gall bladder removal. He had his nurse remove every other staple and cover with steri-strips. My next appt. is this Friday... will the rest of the staples come out then barring any problems? I ask because my husband and I moved our belongings to St. Petersburg, FL on July 4th and then I came back up to Pensacola, FL to have the surgery on July 21st. I am anxious to be with my hubby and kitties again... and I start a new job there on Sept. 2nd and want to get adjusted and settled in. I feel like once I get my staples out my husband can come up here and drive me to our new home. I would appreciate any input. Thanks!

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