Hi.... Wondering if i can hear some "leakage" information... Like: what can cause it, have you or know of anyone who had it, can it happen once you are home even if you checked out ok at the hospital?

Thanks... Just want all the info I can get from everyone....

I was just going to post about this. I am pre-op so I don't have any input. I am wondering, for those who have had a leak, was it discovered in the hospital? Did you have a leak test during surgery, or right after, or not at all? I would think there are leaks discovered right away due to surgeon error and those that develop later due to unknown causes, such as trauma to the area. I hope OP doesn't mind me piggybacking on the topic.

Shan

Nope not at all..... Just wished ppl would answer us lol

I read that staple slippage from swelling can cause leakage and generally 10 days out chances of leakage minimize.

There is a forum topic specifically for complications. There you can hear from VSGers who have had leaks and other post-op complications

What would the forum be under as I typed in "complications" but it didn't come up. New to the sight so thanks in advance!

What would the forum be under as I typed in "complications" but it didn't come up. New to the sight so thanks in advance!

Try typing in "leak"

there is a grey box in the right hand side of the search box...if you click on it you have the option of searching just this thread or all the forums..make sure it is changed to "forums"

I have no idea how to post

Yes you ca pass the leak test at the hospital and a week or 2 later get one. What cause it seems a mystery. Lifting something heavy, the dr you choose, your post op diet... Who knows... Symptoms are fever, shoulder or back pain, vomit maybe, etc. choose your dr wisely, ask him how many leaks he has had, and follow his/her instructions .