Honestly..

[JessicaAnn 564]

My surgeon only does the leak test during surgery. I was kind of disappointed when I found out he wouldnt be doing another one before I left the hospital. I think what you should really be worried about is when they take the drain out...now that was the absolute worst part of the whole surgery for me. I would pay money to never have to feel that again.

Was it painful? Or just gross?

[MystiGal 143]

It felt like the tube was wrapped around my intestines & could feel my insides moving around while they pulled it out. Literally took my breath away. Painful isn't the word. I definitely wasnt ready for it and luckily it only lasted about 10 seconds. Everyone on here says it feels weird...well, yes it does. But it also hurt. I cried. It was the nastiest feeling I have ever felt in my life.

[JessicaAnn 564]

Another person who used the same surgeon as me didn't get the drain. Is it case by case? Or some surgeons use the,cand some don't?

[MystiGal 143]

Yes, that is true. All surgeons are different. You should ask your surgeon.

[town976 15]

I think it depends on the surgeon.

[Sweetcarol238 181]

It was disgusting but only lasts a few minutes.

[AuntB 19]

Mine was gross, I had to take several sips then a big drink of it.

[Vixynne 695]

My surgeon doesn't typically use a drain, and the leak test is performed during surgery. The new sleeve is immersed in Water and filled with air--just like checking a bicycle tire for a puncture. Bubbles = leakage.

I asked about a drain, too, and was told he does not typically use them. That being said, I have had 2 C-sections, and I was told that when the surgery takes place, if he sees adhesions that need to be separated from any organs, that could cause a need for a drain. Otherwise, no drain and no post-op leak test. Even if I did have to do a barium swallow or other test, it would be worth it to know I was leak free, though!

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

It felt like the tube was wrapped around my intestines & could feel my insides moving around while they pulled it out. Literally took my breath away. Painful isn't the word. I definitely wasnt ready for it and luckily it only lasted about 10 seconds. Everyone on here says it feels weird...well, yes it does. But it also hurt. I cried. It was the nastiest feeling I have ever felt in my life.

My doctor had me focus on breathing in a really deeep breath and then he pulled it out as I exhaled hard.. I didn't feel a thing.

As for the leak test.. tasted less gross than pepto.

[JessicaAnn 564]

My surgeon doesn't typically use a drain' date=' and the leak test is performed during surgery. The new sleeve is immersed in Water and filled with air--just like checking a bicycle tire for a puncture. Bubbles = leakage.

I asked about a drain, too, and was told he does not typically use them. That being said, I have had 2 C-sections, and I was told that when the surgery takes place, if he sees adhesions that need to be separated from any organs, that could cause a need for a drain. Otherwise, no drain and no post-op leak test. Even if I did have to do a barium swallow or other test, it would be worth it to know I was leak free, though![/quote']

I've had 2 csection a too. I'm hoping this recovery is easier!

[heatwhip 166]

Mine tasted like soapy lemon Water and I did vomit quite a bit afterwards. It was dark blood and actually made me feel better. It wasn't a lot of stuff to drink and it was fast!

[danelle235 79]

It wasn't good, but is impressive what you can get through if you have to. I didn't get sick, but it made me feel gross for about 30 min. You can do it!

[chinamama 104]

Ok I want the Aussie leak test!!!

[Jolly_Jumper 1]

Ok I want the Aussie leak test!!!

I had it on thursday after surgery monday and it tasted like oozo. Oh yeah im in aussie.

[mistysj 1,940]

I had it on thursday after surgery monday and it tasted like oozo. Oh yeah im in aussie.

Yep that's the one. Aniseed. But sickly sweet.