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praying for a swift recovery for you! I'm glad they found out what it was right away! Way to be diligent in your aftercare!!!

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Thank you, circa and happy. Happy, I'll do my best to answer your questions. I was sleeved on Dec. 27, discharged on Dec. 30. From the first day I had a difficult time getting fluids in but I think thats normal for most everyone. I did pretty good though. I stayed in pain and my stomach would become distended,,looked like I was pregnant at the top of my stomach. My pain was mostly on the right side of my navel, if it was touched too hard it would shoot pain across to my side. Last night I became really sick, my stomach would ball up and it almost felt like a spasm,,a really bad cramp. I would get light headed and chilled. I took my temp and it would flucuate between 99-101..normal for me is 97. I called the on call nurse and she gave me a few tips thinking I was dehydrated so I did what she said,,it actually helped the pain,,a wet hot towel wrapped around my middle. She called my surgeon and he said I needed to head to the ER so the rest is history. I really thought I had a stomach virus or something..I'm totally blown away that I had a leak. I'll have a pic line in for a week or 2,,they have to keep the tummy completely empty so I can't even have a drink of Water, ,due to bacteria. I'm on some heavy duty antibiotics..get pain meds as needed. The nurse I had today has been with this hospital since 1990,,she said "we've never lost anyone to a leak", she said mine is very small and everything would be ok. I'm trying very hard to keep positive. I'm not really worried about the leak now as I am the process of healing,,this really stinks. Never thought I'd want a Protein shake.LOL

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Sending ((healing HUGS)) and prayers your way Peacequeen. I am so sorry you are experiencing this.

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Oh no! Praying for a speedy recovery!

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sorry to hear that you have ended up in the hospital but it is the best place for you at this time. I think that everyone that has the surgery has the fear of developing a leak. I know that I did and still do as I only had surgery on Dec 11. Before I was released from the hospital I had to pass 3 different leak tests. After each one that I had and there were no leaks I was elated. I hope that they are able to seal your leak without too much surgery for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there and know that they will take good care of you.

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Godspeed..... prayers your way!!!!!

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My thoughts and prayers are with you. I think you were so intelligent to quickly assess that the pain and fever weren't normal and then take the steps to get yourself to the hospital.

I can't imagine looking to two weeks without even a drink. I think the "glass half full" mentality is that you have been given a wonderful (even if not ideal or even wanted) opportunity to make peace with the mental aspect of food. You know- lemons, making lemonade and all that. :)

Cyber hugs!

Amanda

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while trying to decide between the band and sleeve this is terrifying. I'll keep you in my prayers.

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Will be praying! Sorry to hear this....wishing you well soon!

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The good news is you acted quickly and got medical help! YOU WILL BE FINE! Think positive! You have a huge support group here praying for you! You are NOT alone! Godspeed!!

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peacequeen

i am thinking of you, as we all are. i am so sorry that you are dealing with this. Big huggggs from me and everyone else.

take care

love w/good thoughts being sent your way

kathy

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Prayers & light your way peacequeen. It sounds like you are in the best of hands and that the prognosis is very good. Another bump in the road in what is already a pretty bumpy journey certainly is the pits, but hang in there. And keep us posted!!

A thought for you...

If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere.

~Frank A. Clark

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while trying to decide between the band and sleeve this is terrifying. I'll keep you in my prayers.
I'm sorry to scare you hon..I was just sharing this part of my journey. And remember you don't hear many of this side of the journey. Also keep in mind that all WLS has it's risks. Good luck to you, all will be fine whatever your choice.

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