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What Can Cause A Leak?

Post op 6 days and doing well so far. What can cause a leak? Do I need to be careful bending, etc. Can food cause a leak?

Trying to not be over confident with my comfort.

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    • Need-a-Sleeve
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      Virtually anything that goes into your stomach can cause a leak. My surgeon told us to not consume ANYTHING that could not pass through a fine strainer for 3 full weeks. That meant no pills, no frui

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      Every doctor (and, frankly, patient) has an opinion on what causes and doesn't cause leaks. The truth is, short of anything EXTREME, no one knows for sure. Some surgeons are extra, super conservativ

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      I use Solaray Biotin 5,000 micrograms. I purchase it at Sprouts (a natural food store in the South) but have seen it at GNC. It costs $15.99 a bottle for 60 lozenges. I take one twice a day, which

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    I to am wondering what can cause & when a leak can happen. I'm 4 months post op and have no problems (thank God) until now. I've had pain off & on sometimes when I eat and noticed if I do my abs durring a workout it hurts where my left side drainage port was. Any similar stories? Can you get a leak this far post op?

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    I am also 3 wks out and still have pain. I also have high pain tolerence. Lots of health issues before I lost weight. Having pain after eating(mushies) or drinking thick protein shakes. I also have pain when stretching or moving a certian way. My Doc says it's taking longer to heal because of revison from band. Ready NOT to be in pain. But glad to be rid of band.

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