Any People With Gastric Sleeve Leaks?

[Driver63 2]

I had VS surgery on 2/10/10. They discover I had leak 03/17/10. Was in hospital for 12 days NPO 8. I have Jp drain in abcess and stent in stomach. I am drinking eating very well. I have lost 80lbs. Looking for people who have the same or is going thru the the same problem.

[lucylue 0]

I am sorry for your leak. What symptoms were you having & do you think you had the leak for a while?

[Tiffykins 672]

I had a leak 2 days post-revision. I had zero symptoms, and it was found during my final leak test about 2 hours before I was to be discharged.

It was immediately repaired. I did have drains, was on TPN via a pic line in my arm, and was restricted from consuming any food/liquids for 22 days.

My sleeve has healed nicely, and have had zero complications other than a hospitalization around 6 weeks post-revision due to abscesses in my abdominal and pelvic cavity. They suspect that microscopic bacteria lingered behind, and the abscesses developed slowly over those 6 weeks even though I came home on antibiotics.

My leak was repaired with heavy suturing, and I did not have to have a stent placed.

Many well wishes for a full recovery. I know how draining, not only physically, but emotionally complications can be.

[Driver63 2]

The week before I had a fever of 102 and pain in stomach and back everyone thought it was the flu roto virus because going around. I actual got better and was at the surgeon's office getting a all clear the day before I really went down hill. I got sick to mystomach and weak that was very different anything I had before. So my friends called the ambulance. The Er doc did a ct scan and found the abcess.

[stcyt 15]

Gees Driver.

I havent' had the same issue but my thoughts certainly go out to you. I hope your home soon and getting started on your new life. 80lbs down is great even though its a hard way to go.

Hang in there

Stacey

[lmmore 0]

Driver63, were you told why it took so long to discover it? This could have been very very dangerous, and is on eveybody's worry list. Did the leak no show up on the original Xrays, or did it happen later. We are all curious. Or is that nosy.....

[Driver63 2]

The leak appear to show up later because I was doing and feeling great. They did a leak test before I left the hospital that show nothing.

[Driver63 2]

Going to st augustine tomorrow to have stent removed on Thursday. Everyone please pray that the leak has been fixed.

[Tiffykins 672]

You got it Driver. Let us know when you are able to post. Fingers crossed and prayers for you.

[stcyt 15]

All good thoughts coming your way

[angel96049 1]

Wishing you all the best!! We're all here for you as soon as you feel up to it! Prayer sent!

[Driver63 2]

My stent was removed from my stomach yesterday and I passed the leak test. Dr was very please. Hopefully, I will get the Jp drain out on tues. I am back on soft and pureed foods until tues at least. I didn't have anything but 8 oz broth and sugar free Jello since wedsday night. So when I got home I made protien whey shake with Ice cream. I got 40 grams of protien and tasted good. I can't do that often. Thanks for all prayer's & good thoughts.

[stcyt 15]

so good to hear from you driver. I'm glad you're home. Its fantastic that your already on soft foods. I was afraid you would have to be on Clear Liquids for extended time.

YEA!!!!!

[happyslvr 2]

You sound so much better through your posting!!!

Praise the Lord!!!

:thumbup1:

[deletedsally 8]

Great to hear that you passed that leak test and you're back on the road to recovery and feeling better!