KarenInKali

Couple of questions for y'all - and I know you're all the experienced ones! I notice that some doctors use staples on the pouch, some do not... pros and cons re: stitched vs. stapled?

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Karen 273/257/213/160/154
beginning/surg/current/my goal/doc's goal

No longer Obese - I'm only Overweight!
60 pounds gone forever!
Lap RNY 05/12/08
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Squishy

Hmmmm... None of the ones I looked into used stitches. All of them used staples, so I can't help a lot. The staple device makes the cut and staples it at the same time. From what I have read, the staples are very reliable. I wish I could help more.

-Mike-

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"If you are going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill

05/30/07 Open RNY
430/346/240.5/225?
Highest/Surgery Date/Current/Goal
6' 2"

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Dyann

Stapled is the current standard. Handsewn is more old school, but one is not proven better over the other. You just need a surgeon that has done tons in whatever fashion has proven successful for them. You wouldn't want them to change their technique to something they aren't comfortable with...that is when mistakes happen.

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DYANN

Lap RNY 1/4/06....
46/19.8/23.5 BMI's 167.9 pounds gone forever as of 9/12/07 116.3%to goal

294.4/126.5/150
5' 7''
Jupiter, Florida
Dr. Jefferson Vaughan: GBP
Dr. P Duddly Giles: Plastic surgeon TT/BL 03.20.2007

VanessaSFL

I have staples inside and even the outside...when my Lap staples on my stomache were removed the Dr. used Dermabond (superglue for skin) instead of thread.

I think it is pretty cool seeing the staples on an xray...what was not cool was seeing my breast tissue hanging where is was

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Lap RNY March,21 2005
280/130

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KarenInKali

LOL Vanessa. I am assuming because of the size and sag already that I will definitely be having at least a lift done when this ride is over, if not more!

I have decided to go with Dr. C, and I know he does staples - no big deal, was just curious. I called today for my appointment but they were moving offices and won't get back to me until Monday.
Thanks everyone for your input!

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60 pounds gone forever!
Lap RNY 05/12/08
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Debz

My surgeon staples the stomach, but he hand sews the anastomoses with disposable stitches, because he says doing it this way helps prevent small ulcers from occuring around the staple holes.

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Lap RNY 8/6/07
Highest/Day of surgery/current/goal
251/237/134/130


Goal! I did it!
103 pounds gone since my RNY
117 total pounds gone forever!
I finally have a "normal" BMI
Reached my first goal of 145...and setting a new one of 135.
Reached 135 and have decided to lose another five if I can.

I'm in the 130's for the first time since puberty!

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mssg13marinewife

I was hand-stiched inside and out also used durma-bond on the outside. My stiches on the outside were actually under my scar so they were disolving ones. I have had no problems at all.-

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Oct 4,06 Open RnY with Dr. Mary Murphy-Mercy Hospital,San Diego
Jan 14,08 Scar revision with Dr. Susan Kaweski-Plastic Surgeon @ Sharp Mary Birch for Women
March 20,08 Boob Lift and Implants @ Del Mar sugery Center with Dr. Susan Kaweski.
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260/163/140
My height is 5'7
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Miss Kitty

Karen,

Good choice with Dr. Callery! Ask him to show you the tool they use that staples. It's pretty cool and he got all excited showing my husband and I. Funny!

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Lap RNY 1/16/07
Surgery/Current/Goal
265/176/130
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bubbasmama

My surgeon stapled and sewed to be sure no leaks would occur. Barb

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RNY 01/20/06
263 179 190
Highest was now
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Lap RNY 6/6/07
Dr. Raftopoulos - Pittsburgh
Highest/Current/Goal
248/138/118 - updated 4/28/08

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