Leak Test
It is a fast xray where you dring some barium and they watch it go through your stomach to make sure that you have no leaks at the staple lline. It is fast and painless, although the stuff you have to drink is kind of chalky. I would think that everyone that is sleeved goes through this. it is the only way to check for leaks.
I had mine when I did my first follow up appointment and had my staples removed.
VSG 2/25/14 Dr. David Kim HT 5'5" 51yo SW 230 CW 170.2 GW 135
I also had mine done the morning after .... it is painless however the stuff tastes sooooo gross and they want you to drink more then I could handle... ughhhhh but it's quick and done and very much needed.... best of luck to you... and I agree this place is amazing for questions ... I don't know what I'd have done without it!!! :-)
♡ Kelly
I had mine done the day after surgery, I had a drainage bag attached so I drank the barium and the doctor watched the bag to see if there were any leaks. Painless indeed.
Surgery Date: 3•12•14 HW:264 SW:240 // GOAL WEIGHT 160 lbs REACHED on 08/24/14 REVISED GOAL: 140
REVISED GOAL REACHED: 01/12/2015 CURRENT WEIGHT: 135 (=
I had mine the day after surgery. I stood on a platform while the x-ray machine was centered around me. The contrast that I drank wasn't awful, and it was fascinating to watch the liquid go down my throat and through my stomach (the technicians replayed it for me).
It's not painful and it's almost always done with a VSG to insure that there are no leaks.
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