Leak Test

[txgirl82 18]

Just curious when are you supposed to have leak test? Is this before you leave hospital? At 2 week check up? Kinda confused on this.

[SBovee 20]

You'll find every Dr is different. Some will do one before you leave the hospital, some a week out, mine did one 30 days out.

[livvsmum 2,368]

Mine did it in the first few hours after surgery before I was able to have any liquids.< /p>

[Garifab_VSG 122]

I've seen many go for a leak test first thing the day after surgery (24 hours).

[MrsMike1 34]

My surgeon did mines the next morning after surgery.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

My doctor did the leak test before the surgery was over.

[Elode 8,093]

Mine did it the day after surgery and then again at my two week check up! I HATE that test!!!!! So gross!!!!

[EllieMae 10]

I do not remember having a leak test. I know it's a test for a leaky sleeve, but what exactly do they do?

[Quest4TheNewMe 225]

My leak test was during surgery. I don't know if I'll have another one or not.

[txgirl82 18]

Ok thanks for the info

[Elode 8,093]

@@EllieMae They make you drink a Barium sulfate drink (disgusting ) While they X-ray your swallows to your stomach. The drink makes a leak show up if you have one.

[finediva 979]

Mine was done the day after surgery. Until my surgeon got the result I was not allowed to have anything by mouth.

[babelfish5 78]

I had a leak test during surgery and 1 24 hours after. I agree about the barium. The test 24 hours after was rough. Swollen stomach and barium do not go well together.

[bobbyswife 862]

My surgeon will do one in the OR and then again 24 hours later

[kimpossible67 608]

Morning after. Then I was brought "food."...jello, broth, Popsicle, etc.