Is it possible to have a leak 3 months out? What about 6 months or even a year post op? I'm still pre op and was just wondering. That seems so scary!

I am also pre-op. I had a doctors appt today and asked the doctor, " If a leak were to occur when does it usually happen?" He said usually within the first 4-6 weeks after surgery. I would be interested to hear what other doctors have told people.

Amy

Most people that have a leak at 3 months or more have had it since the early weeks and it is discovered later. This is a very very very low chance of happening. (Of course for the person who HAS the leak it is 100%, right?) Be confident in your surgeon's leak record. That's what kept me calm. There are symptoms that accompany most leaks, so an undetected leak is an even slimmer chance.

I was also told that the major leak zone is in the 4-6 week range.

I had a leak. I asked my dr. how long out after surgery it's possible to get them, and honestly? It's a long time. Longer than you think! But it's not likely to happen. Leaks ARE scary, but they are rare.

I think I was told ur not totally "HEALED" until about 18 months, but if u have a leak it should show by month 4