How long do we have to worry about leaks?

[kelliev2015 136]

Hi all, I'm 3.5 weeks post op and for some reason, I can't stop worrying about getting a leak. Does anyone know when we are "out of the woods" with those things? I've had a great recovery so far and everything is going fine. I've followed my doctors orders to a tee but for some reason, I'm still scared to death that I'm going to get a leak. Can someone please just tell me I'm being ridiculous?

[kmorri 1,689]

I don't know the exact time but I know it takes at least 6 weeks for everything to heal.....From what I've seen most leaks happen early on.....like within the first two weeks.

But putting all that aside, if I were you and I was worried about this I would simply call my surgeon's office and ask them. I'm sure they'll be happy to put your mind at ease.

Congrats on your recent surgery! Keep up the good work!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

This is a great question for your surgeon.

Unless you are doing something crazy like not following your post-op plan, taking steroids or NSAIDS, then I wouldn't worry about leaks at all. They really are pretty rare.

[kelliev2015 136]

I'm not doing anything crazy. I'm almost too scared to eat soft food even though I've been cleared! Haha. I did email them and will see what they say. I hate asking these kinds of questions cause I feel like a crazy person. I'm young and healthy and have literally no reason to worry about these things but somehow, knowing that is still not enough.

Edited September 1, 2016 by kelliev2015

[kelliev2015 136]

I just heard back from my doctor who said that leaks generally happen within 2 weeks and they stop worrying about them completely at about the one month mark. Just FYI in case helpful for anyone.