Question:
RNY-do the places where they put staples (where they separated the stomach ) heal?

Or, do I worry about breaking staple spots the rest of my life?    — mommasharn (posted on December 24, 2008)

December 23, 2008
Your staple lines heal just like any other tissue. Most of the healing is done in the first 3 weeks after surgery. That is why my surgeon says eat nothing that is thicker than milk for the first 3 weeks. You want to avoid putting pressure on the staples line and the conncetions until they are healed. Good luck. Paula Chumbley
   — Paula K.

December 24, 2008
I didn't have staples. I just had steri strips over the incisions and they fell off after about a week. Scarring was very minimal and no problems with healing. Does your doctor actually use staples? You might want to ask. I've had several abdominal surgeries and have never had staples.
   — Shirley D.

December 24, 2008
Sure it heals and rather fast too...The first few weeks you have to go slowly eating and drinking so the line does not tear leak or perforate...It's uncommon these days but possible...
   — .Anita R.