How long is leakage a risk?

[m&m4ever 109]

I heard if you have a leak it disturbs your weight loss. Is this true?

Yes, it did for me. When I was re admitted to the hospital for the leak, they were pumping fluids in me along with the antibiotics. When I came home, I gained 6 pounds. I was furious! I complained to the nurse practitioner, how can a person gain 6 pounds when they can only eat ice chips!!! He told me not to worry, and it would come off. During the 4 weeks I was on the IV feedings, the 6 pounds came off. Once they stopped the IV, the weight started falling off and hasn't stopped yet!

[jinxxy5 151]

I had a leak 2 weeks after the surgery. I'm not sure how long after the surgery it's a risk for though.

Did u have a barium swallow test in the hospital prior to bring discharged after your vsg?

[m&m4ever 109]

Did u have a barium swallow test in the hospital prior to bring discharged after your vsg?

Yes, and I passed it.

[m&m4ever 109]

Thanks everyone for all your support! I love this site! It's awesome to be able to share with people going through the same things!

[jinxxy5 151]

Yes, and I passed it.

[sixbuttons 102]

I know the chance of a leak gets less and less as time goes by, but (not to freak anyone out!) I did read a medical article once of a few people who had developed a leak about 16 months post op.

[marfar7 1,533]

My dr said the majority of leaks r within the first 3 days. They CAN happen later, but ur chances r minimal. That's just MY drs opinion tho. I've read on here at least 1 person who had a leak at like a month post op. Its very rare tho

[beauty29 72]

Awesome m&m great pic