Surgeons remove the staples and drain tubes as soon as medically appropriate depending on the patient's condition. Everyone heals differently. I had robotic surgery, and the incisions were closed with dissolving stitches and medical (glue?). Everything improved a lot 2 1/2- & 4-months (much better) post-op. I will be thinking of you on Tuesday and wishing you happy results so you can recover and be more comfortable. This does get better, be patient. Starting to get up, returning to my normal diet and walking helped me a lot. But ask your doctor first.