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Questions.. so many questions

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Day Dreamer

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So I am doing my research and bouncing back-forth between the Band and the Sleeve. I have some questions and would appreciate any feedback possible!!

 

- How does the Dr remove the CO2 after the surgery?

- What do you if you have "trapped" CO2 post surgery?

- Do they test you for leaks before you leave the hospital? (US Dr and COE Hospital)

- Are there post op leak test?

- How will I know if I have a possible leak?

- Do you leave the hospital with antibiotics? Pain meds? Can you even swallow meds that early post op?

- Do the staples stay in for life? Do they dissolve over time? Need removal?

- How do you get adequate hydration with only small sips of water and having to wait so long after eating? (This is going to be hard for me, as I am a gulper!!)

 

Thanks in advance!! :)

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Foxbins

Most of the CO2 comes out of your incisions while they are sewing you up. There is usually some residual CO2 that is absorbed by the body over time. Most surgeons test for leaks after the staple line is done while in surgery, others do that plus a post-op leak test with dye and a drain and some with dye and fluoroscopy. Leaks are signaled in most cases by pain and fever above 101 F. I left the hospital with sublingual pain meds, others have liquid. I didn't have to take antibiotics. The staples stay in for life and scar tissue grows over and between them. (You will not set off metal detectors, some people worry about that.) Early out, you have to keep sipping, sipping, sipping and your protein shakes count toward your liquid total. After you can eat solid food, you can also take normal-sized swallows of liquids pretty fast, liquid just runs through your stomach. I don't have any problems getting my liquids in.

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