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Questions for Post-ops from a Pre-op....

What are the warning signs of leakage?

How far along after your surgery dose the posibility of leakage subside?

　

What are these & what are warning signs of these if any:

Stricture's

Hematoma?

Stent?

UTI?

TPN?

JP drains?

Fluid pockets/abscesses?

Also, do the issues that happen after the VSG seem to be higher with those who have had prior Lap Bands?

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    a leak could happen any time during the first 6 weeks.

    my doctor told me to take care if I have fever, tachycardia and back pain.

    I think yes leakage is more common in people who had prior lap bands from what I read in different forums but I don't hold any scientific evidence.

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