Question:
How easy/difficult is it to pop your stomach staples? You hear of that happening.

   — bluewater09 (posted on July 19, 2009)

July 19, 2009
sorry.. I have never heard of that happening. Are you referring to the staples on the inside? nope never heard of anyone doing it..I'm sure it could happen..anything is poosible,,,and if anyone over ate they could pop them I suppose, but no one is gonna over eat right out.. I hope this helps! hugs, Kim
   — gpcmist

July 20, 2009
Hi Kim, I do not think it is a real easy thing to do, but I did read that if you drink a lot of carbonated beverages the bubbles could cause the staples to become loose. Being a nurse, I also know that in the first weeks following surgery while you are healing, overeatin, vomiting, etc can cause strain and problems with the staples.
   — sallie H.

July 20, 2009
I have not ever heard of this happening, but if it has, I don't think it is common. I had RNY on March 5, 2009 and did some extensive reading and research before I decided to go ahead with the surgery. Like you, I had concerns. I actually wondered if the staples would rust and fail over time, but my surgeon explained that they are made of titanium which will not rust. In all the 'cons' I ever read about having RNY surgery, popping staples was not listed. If you are considering surgery, I just want to share with you that this was the best thing I have ever done for myself! Best of life to you.
   — thegoodlife