How gross is the leak test? Does it taste like pepto? Or worse? Honestly, this is one of the things I'm nervous about now that my surgery is coming closer!

It felt like the tube was wrapped around my intestines & could feel my insides moving around while they pulled it out. Literally took my breath away. Painful isn't the word. I definitely wasnt ready for it and luckily it only lasted about 10 seconds. Everyone on here says it feels weird...well, yes it does. But it also hurt. I cried. It was the nastiest feeling I have ever felt in my life.

Another person who used the same surgeon as me didn't get the drain. Is it case by case? Or some surgeons use the,cand some don't?

Yes, that is true. All surgeons are different. You should ask your surgeon.

I think it depends on the surgeon.

It was disgusting but only lasts a few minutes.

Mine was gross, I had to take several sips then a big drink of it.

My surgeon doesn't typically use a drain, and the leak test is performed during surgery. The new sleeve is immersed in Water and filled with air--just like checking a bicycle tire for a puncture. Bubbles = leakage.

I asked about a drain, too, and was told he does not typically use them. That being said, I have had 2 C-sections, and I was told that when the surgery takes place, if he sees adhesions that need to be separated from any organs, that could cause a need for a drain. Otherwise, no drain and no post-op leak test. Even if I did have to do a barium swallow or other test, it would be worth it to know I was leak free, though!

It felt like the tube was wrapped around my intestines & could feel my insides moving around while they pulled it out. Literally took my breath away. Painful isn't the word. I definitely wasnt ready for it and luckily it only lasted about 10 seconds. Everyone on here says it feels weird...well, yes it does. But it also hurt. I cried. It was the nastiest feeling I have ever felt in my life.

My doctor had me focus on breathing in a really deeep breath and then he pulled it out as I exhaled hard.. I didn't feel a thing.

As for the leak test.. tasted less gross than pepto.

My surgeon doesn't typically use a drain' date=' and the leak test is performed during surgery. The new sleeve is immersed in Water and filled with air--just like checking a bicycle tire for a puncture. Bubbles = leakage.

I asked about a drain, too, and was told he does not typically use them. That being said, I have had 2 C-sections, and I was told that when the surgery takes place, if he sees adhesions that need to be separated from any organs, that could cause a need for a drain. Otherwise, no drain and no post-op leak test. Even if I did have to do a barium swallow or other test, it would be worth it to know I was leak free, though![/quote']

I've had 2 csection a too. I'm hoping this recovery is easier!

Mine tasted like soapy lemon water and I did vomit quite a bit afterwards. It was dark blood and actually made me feel better. It wasn't a lot of stuff to drink and it was fast!

It wasn't good, but is impressive what you can get through if you have to. I didn't get sick, but it made me feel gross for about 30 min. You can do it!

Ok I want the Aussie leak test!!!

Ok I want the Aussie leak test!!!

I had it on thursday after surgery monday and it tasted like oozo. Oh yeah im in aussie.

I had it on thursday after surgery monday and it tasted like oozo. Oh yeah im in aussie.

Yep that's the one. Aniseed. But sickly sweet.

Yumm ouzo!!!! I LOVE that stuff!!