Did anyone experience a leak after surgery? What were the symptoms?

Did anyone experience a leak after surgery? What were the symptoms?

I didn't, but I seem to recall a page in my surgery manual that had a list of symptoms where it was recommended to call the surgeon right away: fever and sharp pain may be two.

If you think you are experiencing something unusual or out of the ordinary, why not call your surgeon? I know mine has a 24-hour number for questions just like this. Don't wait for answers from strangers on the Internet if you think something is wrong.

Oh I haven't had surgery yet. I scheduled for October 21st. I was just looking for stories from someone who experienced it. It's one of my

Big worries about the surgery.

Glad to hear. I know it's a big worry, but leaks are actually pretty rare.

If you avoid NSAIDs and steroids, don't smoke, and follow your surgeon's instructions and food plan, the chances of experiencing a leak are very, very small.