Leaks: when to breathe a sigh of relief?

[Lisalu 89]

Hi Doctor,

I know leaks occur most frequently soon after surgery, but I'm wondering when the threat of an ischaemic leak ends. I'm 5 weeks post-op and think this kind of leak is unlikely now, but when can I finally breathe the sign of relief and not have to be nervous if I run a fever or have other symptoms?

Thank you.

[Dr. Jossart 2]

Leaks usually occur in the first two weeks but can be missed and may present with unusual symptoms over the following months. These symptoms may be persistent abdominal pain, shoulder pain, fevers, prolonged nausea. If any of these symptoms exist beyond a month or so, it is reasonable to have an Upper GI xray, endoscopy or even a CT scan.

[MS LISA 1]

Leaks usually occur in the first two weeks but can be missed and may present with unusual symptoms over the following months. These symptoms may be persistent abdominal pain, shoulder pain, fevers, prolonged nausea. If any of these symptoms exist beyond a month or so, it is reasonable to have an Upper GI xray, endoscopy or even a CT scan.

I have 95 lbs to loose and I am trying to figure out what surgery to have

im debating on the plication and the sleeve and was wondering what you thought about the plication surgery. I am worried about the leaks and the complications that come with the sleeve, but I also want to loose all my weight and I dont know if I get the Plication surgery if I will be able to loose all the weight. Do you have any insite on this.

Thank you, Ms Lisa

[Need2LoseW 0]

I have 95 lbs to loose and I am trying to figure out what surgery to have

im debating on the plication and the sleeve and was wondering what you thought about the plication surgery. I am worried about the leaks and the complications that come with the sleeve, but I also want to loose all my weight and I dont know if I get the Plication surgery if I will be able to loose all the weight. Do you have any insite on this.

Thank you, Ms Lisa

I too would like to know the answer to this one. I wish he would have replied.

[kaneohegirl 2]

I too would like to know the answer to this one. I wish he would have replied.

you should start a NEW thread with the question... then he may answer