When do you know if you have a leak?

what are your symptoms? It can be a lof of different things...

what are your symptoms? It can be a lof of different things...

Well, I think I'm just bring a pansy. My stomach hurts a lot and that's about it :/

You would be running a fever over 100 degrees, rapid heart rate, pale skin, sweaty, body aches, general feeling of uncomfortableness, etc. Like I said, it can be a myriad of symptoms. How far out are you?

You would be running a fever over 100 degrees' date=' rapid heart rate, pale skin, sweaty, body aches, general feeling of uncomfortableness, etc. Like I said, it can be a myriad of symptoms. How far out are you?[/quote']

I had my surgery on Thursday, so this would be my 3rd day out. I'm such a sucker for pain and I can't seem to get comfortable no matter how I may down or sit up :/

Hi , I just had my surgery done on Thursday as well . I still feel terrible too. The gas pain is the killer for me and severe nausea. My MD said its normal. My incisions are sore but nothing that I can't handle. Yesterday was a bad day, I was regretting what I did . Today is a better day but my scale said I'm 2pounds up .. Really ?!? I guess we have to take this journey one day at a time feel better soon !

I hear that we gain weight at first due to all the gas and fluids. I've gained 3 lbs too and I haven't consumed no more than 500 calories since Thursday. I'm more concerned about this pain, just going to take it one day at a time

I have heard there is a critical window for Leaks. What is the window? How far out after surgery are you safely out of the window?

Mary

The window is between 6-8 weeks. Once you clear that you're okayish

_{Most leaks occur within the first 30 days....now that is not to say you can't get one ever after the 30 days. Some people have been known to get leaks at 6 months out but highly unlikely.}

_{Just make sure you are focusing on getting your fluids and Protein in. Stay on top of your pain meds to ease the discomfort and follow the surgeon's dietary guidelines to a tee - don't mess with that.}

_{Good luck! It will be the BEST thing you have ever done for yourself - I promise. I am 3 months out and down 50 pounds. I NEVER could have lost 50 pounds on my own without the assistance of the sleeve. It is a great tool in the battle of the bulge.}

Thank you!! I leave on Monday and I am getting very excited. It is finally becoming "real."