Sleeve Gastrectomy Leak

[Bob_350lbs 105]

The more I read about bands, the more it enforces how I have always felt about them.

Edited September 22, 2009 by Steph_123

[burnsun 27]

Yep.....the TPN line (the central one) is the same kind I had whem I was hospitalized with band issues and pregnant. IT WAS NOT FUN AT ALL! (doesn't sout like it does it).

But I will say after about 16 hours with it in...... my whole outlook changed. I was so sick....so hungry and so dehydrated...... it really made me feel better and gave me back the energy to keep going! (I was able to buy Emerson another 10 + days in utereo) and I know they did not want to try the band removal while I was as sick as I was before the line......

It was not fun, but if it gets you to the end result.....the leak heals...... it will help!

(by the way I liked the TPN so much better than the NG tube!) but...... I was so scared by the concept of the tpn........ but it was not as bad as other options at that moment.

[Ruthi 60]

You dont have to ask for feedback. Sometimes you just get it. It is a free forum and I do have the right to make any comment that I wish whether you like it or not. It wasnt an improper question as it may help someone else from choosing a doctor who is inexperienced and can save them needless complications. Get a Grip!

[AJW 18]

I think she's just a little touchy; don't take it personally.:thumbdown:

[AJW 18]

Double post, sorry.

[Jagator88 1]

I too had a leak which really was the least of my problems. I also had to go on a feeding tube and a second surgery to clean everything out and repair the leak. I don't know the full extent of what the leak took to heal as I also had other complications that, in my opinion, far outweighed the leak. I am recovering and I feel you will too and will enjoy the benefits of the surgery. I am still not at a point in my recovery that I can say I know everything there is to know about how to use the sleeve to its fullest potential. I will be asking a lot of questions as I am sure you will once you recover from the leak.

My surgeon is one of the best in Mexico. My U. S. surgeons tell me these things happen. I know the figure says less than 1% complication rate but 1% seems awful high when you are that 1%.

I hope your recovery is quick and congrats on the weight loss so far. I have only lost 48 pounds and if the doctors have their way I wouldn't lose another ounce until I am 100% healthy. But, they meet me 1/2 way.

[Jane_J 117]

Hi Banlai, please keep your hopes up. One day you will look back on this and see it was worthwhile. I hope you feel better soon and I know you will feel better in a few months.

Love Jane