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I had vgs surgery Sept. 29, 2011. Oct. 11th, I had to go back to the ER due to left shoulder pain and high fever (106). I had an infection and a leak and was taken immediately to surgery, I thought to fix the leak and clean the infection. Little did I know I would lose my spleen, in the process, and end up with a J tube and drain, a picc line and still have the leak. I have had numerous CT swallows with contract and still a leak. Two weeks ago, I had an EGD with Botox injected into my stomach, which is supposed to help the stomach relax so the leak can heal. My doctor allows me to have clear liquids, which after reading all the comments, I'm wondering if that's slowing down the leak from sealing up. Anyway, I am still not back at work, I'm frustrated and wondering if I will ever eat again! This is not what I imagined when I decided to have this surgery.