8 Day Post Op Visit

[CJsmom84 90]

They did the my leak test while i was under. They shoot air into your stomach and wait for little bubbles to seep out if there is a leak if no bubbles come out your good to go! Maybe every hospital should do that.

[gingerRN 81]

The doctor should test your stomach before they close in the OR. The upper GI aka barium swallow is a different test. I had one as a kid and I had to drink a bottle of nasty stuff, and it was a bad experience. So I was really worried having one post op. But here in Victoria it was no big deal. I had to take a couple of sips of two different things. I got to watch the test on the screen and see my new stomach. Everyone was super nice and it didn't even last 5 mins! Ask for your pain meds before you go down for the test. As a nurse I was glad to see it was all working before I started clear liquids!

[Annie B 89]

I believe all surgeons test for leaks in the OR before finishing. However, it sounds like most do a test the following morning to ensure there are no leaks. Like GingerRN, I am also a nurse and enjoyed watching the screen, and seeing my new stomach. It was very reassuring to me to have this test (which is very quick) and know there were no leaks before putting anything in my stomach.

BTW - I used a straw for the liquid and it was better than not using a straw, but I do wish I had remembered to hold my nose. It sounds crazy, but it really does work to block much of the taste. I'm not sure what it does for the aftertaste.

[Ballermom 803]

I really enjoyed reading your post. What day where you able to get outdoors?