Post Op Paranoia

[kbaith25 38]

Does anyone else feel like a nutcase worrying about leaks ? I don't dwell on it by any means but it's a pretty scary fear that's out there . I know i will listen carefully to my body and get anything out of the ordinary checked out ASAP . I just can't wait to get to a point where the chances decrease a lot ! best of luck to everyone

[enigmachik 403]

I was pretty paranoid for the first eight weeks or so. I imagined every pinch or pull to be the sign of a leak. For the most part I kept these fears to myself, so they weren't that consuming, but they were on my mind. After I got beyond that first six weeks I was thinking about it significantly less, and after eight weeks hardly at all. I think it's pretty normal in the early weeks since that is when the chance of a leak is greatest.

[kbaith25 38]

I was pretty paranoid for the first eight weeks or so. I imagined every pinch or pull to be the sign of a leak. For the most part I kept these fears to myself' date=' so they weren't that consuming, but they were on my mind. After I got beyond that first six weeks I was thinking about it significantly less, and after eight weeks hardly at all. I think it's pretty normal in the early weeks since that is when the chance of a leak is greatest.[/quote']

Yes me too ! I can't wait to hit the 6 weeks mark

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Can leaks occur later than 6 weeks? What would cause a leak, say, 6 months post-op?

[kbaith25 38]

Can leaks occur later than 6 weeks? What would cause a leak' date=' say, 6 months post-op?

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I really don't know , I would hope that by 6 months we are fully healed , I don't want to have to worry about a leak that far out

[Crystalite 26]

Does anyone else feel like a nutcase worrying about leaks ? I don't dwell on it by any means but it's a pretty scary fear that's out there . I know i will listen carefully to my body and get anything out of the ordinary checked out ASAP . I just can't wait to get to a point where the chances decrease a lot ! best of luck to everyone

What are the Symptoms of a leak?! Been thinking about leaks All day!!

[kbaith25 38]

What are the Symptoms of a leak?! Been thinking about leaks All day!!

Rapid heart rate , fever , chills , pain in the abdomen that worsens rather than improves , shortness of breath

I'd say that anything that seems off needs to be checked out , best to air on the side of caution at this point

[Crystalite 26]

Rapid heart rate ' date=' fever , chills , pain in the abdomen that worsens rather than improves , shortness of breath

I'd say that anything that seems off needs to be checked out , best to air on the side of caution at this point[/quote']

THANKS SO MUCH! I will look out for those symptoms.

[kbaith25 38]

THANKS SO MUCH! I will look out for those symptoms.

Your welcome

[enigmachik 403]

I've heard that a leak can occur at any time, even years down the road, but it's extremely unlikely after the first six weeks. There is a girl on here whose leak wasn't diagnosed until she was about three months post op so getting beyond the six weeks isn't a guarantee, but your chances are significantly less beyond that point.

[VitaleEM 44]

You are not alone! I am doing everything right because ive been scared straight! From all that ive read here, it seems like the six week mark is somewhat of a relief. Im curious as to what causes leaks beyond this point. Perhaps ulcers?

[jennifer4444 34]

My doc says she holds her breath and keeps her fingers crossed for the 1st 6 weeks than good to go! Hasn't had a leak yet and I told her I will not be her 1st!

[Losin4good 689]

I was a freak worrying about both leaks and clots. The blood clot worry went away after a few weeks. But almost 10 weeks post op i still think about leaks. Every little ache or anything gets my mind working. Definitely not as worried as i was the first 6 weeks. I follow the rules pretty tight, and i chew everything to applesauce consistency.