What are the signs of a leak?

[She's_Sleeved 93]

I have been feeling great and following doctor's order's to a "T". I even agreed to do another week of a "Clear Liquids" just to give my new little pouch more time to heal before moving to full liquids. I have been having a hard time getting in 13 cups of liquids but besides that feeling good. I went to Target yesterday just to get out of the house and walk around. I even went grocery shopping with my 13 yr old who did all the lifting even closing the truck door for me upon entering and exiting. Today I have a dull headache all across my forehead and feel very fatigued I even took a 3 hour nap today. I also have a low grade temp of 100.6 but it hasn't gone any higher. Just wondering if the symptoms are normal for 9 days post-op. Yes I did put a call in for the doctor just waiting on his return call.

[Jennifer2575 55]

I have been feeling great and following doctor's order's to a "T". I even agreed to do another week of a "Clear Liquids" just to give my new little pouch more time to heal before moving to full liquids. I have been having a hard time getting in 13 cups of liquids but besides that feeling good. I went to Target yesterday just to get out of the house and walk around. I even went grocery shopping with my 13 yr old who did all the lifting even closing the truck door for me upon entering and exiting. Today I have a dull headache all across my forehead and feel very fatigued I even took a 3 hour nap today. I also have a low grade temp of 100.6 but it hasn't gone any higher. Just wondering if the symptoms are normal for 9 days post-op. Yes I did put a call in for the doctor just waiting on his return call.

. The dull headache, fatigue and napping seem about right- but not the fever but it's possible your body is just fighting a cold or something, have you taken any liquid fever reducer to see if it helps?

[She's_Sleeved 93]

. The dull headache, fatigue and napping seem about right- but not the fever but it's possible your body is just fighting a cold or something, have you taken any liquid fever reducer to see if it helps?

Yes I just took the liquid Tylenol that the doctor prescribed after surgery. My headache is starting to subside now and I broke my fever.

Edited April 13, 2014 by She's_Sleeved

[Skittles00 12]

Symptoms of a leak vary, but most commonly are excruciating, radiating pain across abdomen, fever, rapid heart rate, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramping, fatigue.

[Harley59 67]

My doc told me to watch for left shoulder pain, in the back. He said it's the most common place to have pain if there is a leak. The fever could be an infection or your body just fighting something. Glad you have a call in.

[Pretty_In_Purple 112]

I think if you are concerned there is a leak test your doctor could possibly perform. I think you drink something and they x-ray, cat scan, mri?? something along those lines I believe. I'd also guess that you would be horribly ill!

[sleevie.wonder 306]

According to my surgeon, your stomach would be in a LOT of pain. Either way glad you gave your dr a call so he can maybe check you over to be safe.

[She's_Sleeved 93]

I spoke with my doctor this morning and he doesn't feel that it is a leak. He thinks I over exerted myself by running errands and what not. I am still on a clear diet and am not getting that many calories he wants me to slow down. He is calling me in some antibiotics cause he said I shouldn't be running a temp 10 days post op. I go and see him Thursday.