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I also think that so many people who have had complications and would still do the surgery over again is a testament to how difficult it is to be fat too...

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Update for the day -

First test (sinogram) shows no more leak - will have a upper GI tomorrow to confirm that. BUT I do have a fistula between my abdominal cavity and lungs....no idea what will happen with that or even what it means. Dr said very unusual and he wants to consult someone on it.

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Oh Libbe keep the faith honey at least the leak has stopped. We are thinking of you and saying our prayers.

Hugs

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2nd test confirms leak is healed and also confirms fistula. Not sure where that will go. Expecting to hear I can start back on liquids soon.

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Glad to hear the leak is healed!!!!!! I don't know anything about fistula (only the one on the Oprah Show and I know that is different than yours). I hope it can be taken care of by your surgeons and you can finally move on to liquids.

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I'm so glad to hear the leak has been cleared!!! Healing prayers to you regarding your fistula as well. Better days are ahead for you it seems, thats great! :)

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Have you found out what a fistula is?

The complication rate with VSG is only supposed to be 1 %.

I am so very sorry you have all had to go through this and I wish nobody would ever have complications. !!

I pray that all of you are healed and will be living a normal life very soon.

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I missed this before as well, but want to wish all of you who have had severe complications better days ahead. I am so sorry that (all 3 of you) have had such complications resulting from surgery. Libbe, I am so glad the leak is finally healed and hope that the fistula can easily be resolved. What a time you've had. Thank you for coming and sharing your story and allowing us to at least give you a shoulder to cry on. Hugs. I'm sure this has been very difficult and I really hope better days are right around the corner for you!

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Guess I never updated. I started oral fluids last Thursday and yesterday got the ok to advance to soft foods :))) Doing nothing for the fistula at this point. My drain may be keeping the path open. Hoping it will close when that eventually comes out.

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Well the stitch holding my drain in place broke today and the drain has come out several inches. I called the Dr, they said tape it to my body and come in Monday and they will take it out!! WOOO!

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I can't even imagine. I have been having terrible L. shoulder pain since surgery too(no fever). I am glad that you are on the mend.

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My drain is OUT!! O-U-T OUT!!! YAY! Feeding tube to hopefully follow in 2 weeks :biggrin5:

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OMG! this must be so scary for you. I know it is for me. I am sending you healing energy your way to help with healing. ;)

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