I Have A Leak In My Gastric Sleeve!

[feedyoureye 3,087]

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...

[MeMeMEEE 206]

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.

[Happy Camper 266]

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

Hugs

[MeMeMEEE 206]

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.

[longer-life 139]

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.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,280]

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!

[Oregondaisy 2,019]

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.

[M2G 1,836]

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!

[MeMeMEEE 206]

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.

[MeMeMEEE 206]

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!

[longer-life 139]

Yeah!!!!!

[utopianaurora 1]

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.

[MeMeMEEE 206]

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

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

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.

[bjstrans4mation 21]

Through it all----God is still in control! Blessings2u--BJ