At what point can you be reasonably sure that "leak" danger has passed?

[kaykay 1]

Just wondering if there is some point when you can be pretty sure that the danger of a leak has passed?

[PennyS 0]

Hi KayKay,

I do not know the answer to this question either and am interested to see what the replies would be.

I was an idiot to not ask questions about signs of a leak, how long until the danger is minimal, and things like that.

Now I worry myself alot about leaks..

Hope people chime in soon with the answers they have for you and me!!

Hugz,

Penny~

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I think the risk of a leak is lessoned after 6 weeks. That's why it's so important to follow the post op diet.

[Ruthi 60]

I figure that the 30 day mark would be an indication that the doctors think that the danger is pretty much over since they wouldnt let you have solid foods otherwise.

[Tiffykins 673]

On OH, there was a lady who had a leak at 7 months post-op. . . She said she had symptoms that were dismissed for 4 months. My surgeon told me that leaks are a concern for at least 3-6 months post op, and even further out, if a patient makes bad food choices, overeats and vomits.

[Ruthi 60]

Wow Tiff, thats good to know

[PennyS 0]

I spoke with Gaby at Dr Aceves office today and asked her this question. She told me that the risk of leaks become minimal at 3 months. She also told me that you should not be swallowing any pills until 3 months out either. Said she knew of people who did after 1 month and that they didn't have any problems but the Dr's response to the question is after 3 months post op...

Other doctors tell different lengths of time concerning both of these, your doctor's opinion may differ from what Dr A's office told me today..

Hugz,

Penny:001_smile:

[attitudefree 2]

Now I am understanding the rationale for the slow progression of solids--- Thanks Tiff

[ADNK 0]

What ARE the symptoms of a leak?

[MacMadame 81]

The two biggies are high fever and unexplained intense pain.

But there are others including: rapid heart rate, dizziness, shortness of breath, abdominal distention, the appearance of illness and a general feeling that something is very wrong.