Are we ever safe from leaks?

[AZPete 20]

I may sound kind of panicked. I know I can't go back in time and don't regret my decision. I am 11 days post op and doing awesome. Following my diet perfectly. Have not been nauseas or thrown up ever. For some strange reason I have been reading a bunch on leaks etc. one poster stated that the complication and mortality rate increases with time post op. That didn't make sense to me is there any definitive research that would or could serve as a bench mark as to when I could stop worrying about the threat of a leak. I have read stories on here about someone a year out developing a leak. I know that's the exception, not the rule. Any info would be appreciated. I am scared. I am a father of two girls with a third daughter due in a few weeks. Great job and future. Sole provider.

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[HikeEveryMountain 112]

I'm interested to know also....

[No game 14,436]

I think you should stop worrying now!!

It's only going to make you stressed at every little thing! And trust me the next month will be full of weird aches and pains..

That being said a safe "window" for healing enough to avoid a leak is 5 to 6 weeks.

But I'm sure someone will have more info about specifics

[dandlsmommy 0]

I am 1 month 2 weeks out and have done wonderful.. I also was really concerned about leaks because I have a kidney condition that causes me to hold Fluid and not heal well so I asked my Dr about this and she said that the latest she has seen someone develop a leak was at 29 days but the risk of a leak is only 2%. Just stick to your diet stages and you should be fine.. stop worrying and just enjoy dropping the weight!!!!

[AZPete 20]

I think you should stop worrying now!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

It's only going to make you stressed at every little thing! And trust me the next month will be full of weird aches and pains..

That being said a safe "window" for healing enough to avoid a leak is 5 to 6 weeks.

But I'm sure someone will have more info about specifics <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Your right.

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[No game 14,436]

I love my kids with all my life so I understand your worry but don't let it rule you!

I'm three months out and it's the best thing I could of done for me, my kids and my husband !

[AZPete 20]

I agree with you. It's just sometimes I have this helpless thought of what did I do. Did I really think it through? I know I made the best decision I could have. I'm just a bit of a worry wart tonight.

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[lessofmeismore 1,405]

I agree with you. It's just sometimes I have this helpless thought of what did I do. Did I really think it through? I know I made the best decision I could have. I'm just a bit of a worry wart tonight.

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Perfectly normal to feel that way for a while.

The happiness and contentment comes and you will love love love you're decision!