5 Days Post-Op - What Are Possible Complications?

[UTGal99 327]

I am 5 days post-op (sleeved on 10/3/12) - I passed the leak test with flying colors; however, am now wondering what are possible complications that could arise?

I am home, feeling great, drinking fluids, eating well, etc.

Just want to know what I should be looking for as possible post-op complications???

[Ljp 157]

I am 5 days post-op (sleeved on 10/3/12) - I passed the leak test with flying colors; however' date=' am now wondering what are possible complications that could arise?

I am home, feeling great, drinking fluids, eating well, etc.

Just want to know what I should be looking for as possible post-op complications???[/quote']

Just me, but if you feel great & doing great, then think Greatness.

You could think about being gasyness lol. You may develope that. Im just being funny. Im so glad you're doing great.

[TamaraS 235]

Blood clots is all I know besides leaks. The surgeon said blood clots most likely the first month after surgery!

[iegal 460]

Glad to hear you are fine, don't worry about what could be. Just be vigilant. Your surgeon should have had to sign off on a list of possible complications prior to surgery and given you a copy...at least if you are in US.

Here is what I found on internet.

Possible Complications

The mortality rate within the first 30 days after surgery is very low, about 0.5 percent, which is comparable to the gastric bypass. Short-term complications following a vertical sleeve gastrectomy also are similar to those of the gastric bypass and include blood clots, leakage along the suture lines, and wound infection. Long-term complications can include stricture, GERD, ulcers, gallstones, staple line disruption, weight re-gain, and nutritional deficiencies.