When is risk of leaking over?

almosttogoal
on 5/1/15 5:37 am

What day/week does the risk of leaks drop? I'd like to plan a little psychological celebration as this has been my foremost concern. I'm 4 days post op.

(deactivated member)
on 5/1/15 5:42 am

VSG on 12/07/11

My doc said the first month post op is the highest risk period for leaks. He also cautioned that most leaks happen after patients leave the hospital, so compliance to his plan was paramount. At six weeks he gives everyone the all clear to resume all normal activity because everything, including the new sleeve, is well enough healed.

Gwen M.
on 5/1/15 5:59 am

VSG on 03/13/14

My surgeon says that the greatest risk is the period when we're still healing, which is the first 4-6 weeks.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
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mickeymantle
on 5/1/15 6:09 am - Eugene/Springfield, OR

VSG on 07/22/13

my surgeon says 95% of leaks are in the first 3 weeks

175 lb lost,412 hw 336sw,241 cw surgery July 22 2013,surgeon Dr Colin MacColl,

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