How many leak tests do you get with different dr.s?

[Oakleygirl 53]

I could be wrong, but I think I read that there are a few drs who do more than one leak test before you leave hospital, but so far, from people's reports, it always seems to be just one? I thought it was Dr. Aceves who does 3? Is that correct?

Also, if your leak test comes back negative post-op, does that mean you won't get a leak or just that there isn't a leak yet?

The whole leak thing TERRIFIES me... it is the single factor that makes me second guess doing the surgery at all. Any input here greatly appreciated!

[kcinpa 159]

I had one while I was still under, I didn't have any after that. It worried me at first but everything has been great so far!

[Takingcontrol 467]

I didn't have a leak test at all...everything good! Just follow your dr's orders!

[ISleevedIt 380]

When I have my surgery later this week, I know there will be one leak test the day after surgery. I know I will need to be careful with my stomach and not overeat to cause any stretching or possible leaks. My doctor told me that it takes 6 months for the stomach to completely heal. That's why it's no blind NG tube for 6 months.

[Takingcontrol 467]

I take that back...they could have done one while I was under...not sure!

[Sarah78_RN 66]

I had 1 while I was still under.

[joatsaint 2,814]

God! I wouldn't want to have more than one leak test. That stuff tastes worse than ass! But, I've not read any posts about dr.s ordering more than one leak test.

I scared me stiff when the nurse announced the leak test negative, I didn't know that was a good thing.

[sharonintx 1,275]

lmao @ the stuff you drink tasting like ass

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

Most docs do a leak test while you're still under and my doc and most other MX docs do one prior to discharge.. Or you stay in to repair the leak. Makes sense to me!