A stomach staple, simply put, is a surgery that restricts the stomach and makes it smaller. After this procedure is performed, the patient, when eating, will feel fuller more quickly than before the surgery. Recovery time after a stomach staple surgery is between three and five weeks long. After surgery, the patient is recommended to eat only one cup of food at a time. He or she must eat slowly, chewing thoroughly, to allow the body time to realize that it is full. Overeating can cause discomfort or nausea. It may take time to get used to the new appetite.