I've been reading some posts about leaks and needless to say, the thought scares the heck out of me. I was self pay in Mexico and I don't have health insurance (don't judge) so I've tried o research the best I can on my own. I've heard people say your body is healed at 6 weeks but does that also mean your staple line is healed then? I want to make sure to be very cautious until I'm in the clear. I almost don't want to eat any solid food at all until I know I'm safe cos it scares me. I'm one of those lucky ones that so far can tolerate anything and although I've stuck to my post op diet, it still frightens me because sipping annoys me since I feel like I don't need to sip. Can taking normal drinks instead of sips cause a leak?? I know none of you are doctors but I still like to read all the input I can get. I am able to contact everyone in Mexico that was part of my surgery and I plan to do so but I just wanted to hear from you guys a little too. Thanks

My doctor said my chance for a leak goes down significantly even after 1 week.

My doctor said my chance for a leak goes down significantly even after 1 week.

Well that's really good. I thought that the symptoms aren't shown right away though so can't you have a leak and not know for a while? Why do people even get leaks? I know you can get them from eating too early but is that the only way?

I am so afraid!!! I am almost ready to say forget it!!! Maybe it's better to get the Bypass instead!!! I am waiting for insurance approval!!! I can see myself crying in the pre-op saying "I don't know!!!" Did any of you want to say FORGET IT!!!!

I am so afraid!!! I am almost ready to say forget it!!! Maybe it's better to get the Bypass instead!!! I am waiting for insurance approval!!! I can see myself crying in the pre-op saying "I don't know!!!" Did any of you want to say FORGET IT!!!!

Bypass is scarier cos they have to re route your intestines :/ it is scary but you have to ask yourself if the low percent risk of a leak is worth it. To me it was because obesity causes a lot more problems and risks then maybe a leak. Hang in there and make the best choice for you. Everyone is different

Wanting to say, "Forget it" is a normal feeling, especially as the time for the surgery draws near. I must have asked my husband fifty times if he really thought I should do this! Once you have the surgery, you will know you made the right decision. It will take a while but once you are 8-9 weeks out, you will be exercising at the gym and eating "normal" foods, just smaller quantities. You will actually feel normal again! Just follow everything exactly that your surgeon tells you to do and you will be fine! Best wishes!