when do u not have to worry about leaks

[lovemyboys 3]

When do u not have to worry getting a leak anymore? How long until your stomach is healed completely?

[Nancy Rivers 24]

My surgeon said they are very rare after 4 weeks. Not that they couldn't happen - just really unlikely at that point. The most frequent time according to him is within the first 48 hours.

[lovemyboys 3]

What about months and even a year out?

[Foxbins 625]

I doubt it. Your stomach heals. The cases I have heard of leaks late (after a month or so), there were subtle symptoms of a leak all along that were ignored or misdiagnosed.

I am five 1/2 months out and I think my new stomach has the same chance of a leak as my old one did, which is to say slim to none.

[Maddie 9]

My surgeon said that smokers continue to be at risk for leaks. Other than that you shouldn't really worry about them after the first few weeks.

[MrsPositive 5]

Just asked this at 2 wk post op today. Doc said 2 to 3 wk mark.

[kellyw74 258]

My dr. said after 3-4 weeks your staple line is healed and you will not be at risk any longer.

Kelly