When Can We Stop Worrying About Leaks And Other Complications?

[WLJourneyJ 89]

I saw my leak test (fascinating) but when can we stop "worrying" about leaks... how long does healing take? I'm only 6 days post op and feel really quite good now that I had a little Protein (helped the weak, shaky feeling) shake today (sipped.. and go through about half) but i'm wondering when i can stop worrying about leaks, clots , pneumonia etc...

[Helene13 9]

That's a good question I would like to know as well. I am only 3 days post op.

[DivaK 55]

I have read other posts on this site and quite a few of them said about 6 months out you can stop worrying about leaks...that seems like a really long time!

[Helene13 9]

What are the symptoms of leaks again? I forget. Sorry.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

What are the symptoms of leaks again? I forget. Sorry.

Fever, nausea, pain..........if you have a leak, you wil know something is wrong.

[Helene13 9]

Ok Thanks

[lml32937 65]

If your surgeon did a leak test and you were fine and you are not having any complications ie: fever, cramping, bloating etc. you dont need to worry AT ALL...

[WLJourneyJ 89]

NO SYMptoms leak test was good to go... but that means i don't have to worry when i start eating regular food over the next few weeks? i heard of people finding leak 5+ weeks?

[SleeveNoob 95]

Even after they do a leak test you must still worry. You can bust a staple from eating too early, coughing, all kinds if things for the first 6 Weeks. Once your surgeon puts you on solids I wouldn't worry about it but don't gorge yourself its very very painful I've done it by accident and it will make you think your stomach is gonna explode lol