I saw my leak test (fascinating) but when can we stop "worrying" about leaks... how long does healing take? I'm only 6 days post op and feel really quite good now that I had a little protein (helped the weak, shaky feeling) shake today (sipped.. and go through about half) but i'm wondering when i can stop worrying about leaks, clots , pneumonia etc...

That's a good question I would like to know as well. I am only 3 days post op.

I have read other posts on this site and quite a few of them said about 6 months out you can stop worrying about leaks...that seems like a really long time!

What are the symptoms of leaks again? I forget. Sorry.

What are the symptoms of leaks again? I forget. Sorry.

Fever, nausea, pain..........if you have a leak, you wil know something is wrong.

Ok Thanks

If your surgeon did a leak test and you were fine and you are not having any complications ie: fever, cramping, bloating etc. you dont need to worry AT ALL...

NO SYMptoms leak test was good to go... but that means i don't have to worry when i start eating regular food over the next few weeks? i heard of people finding leak 5+ weeks?

Even after they do a leak test you must still worry. You can bust a staple from eating too early, coughing, all kinds if things for the first 6 Weeks. Once your surgeon puts you on solids I wouldn't worry about it but don't gorge yourself its very very painful I've done it by accident and it will make you think your stomach is gonna explode lol