How does Dr. Joya check for leaks?
– First, since Dr. Joya is an experienced Bypass doctor who is also the pioneer doctor for the Gastric Sleeve surgery, he does the exact same tests required for Gastric Bypass patients. He does not cut costs and corners by not using a drain. The first tests is a blue dye test. Secondly there is a Barium swallow. Don’t be fooled by inexperienced doctors who do not use drains, these are usually lapband doctors who are trying to start out with a new surgery. Leaks are important and a drain and blue dye test is critical.
