Stent Treatment For Leak... So Miserable , Please Help!

[Sleevealicious 43]

Everything was going great after my VSG on August 6th. I had minimal pain andI followed all the rules to a T and then two weeks later I developed a fever and felt sick so I called the surgeon. After listening to my symptoms they immediately sent me to the hospital where my leak was confirmed after a cat scan . Things only got worse from there. My lung collapsed and Fluid collected around my lungs and spleen . I has so many tubes coming out of me it was ridiculous. The chest tube was the worst. I was put on TPN and had a picc line installed. The TPN caused me to have high blood pressure and gall bladder sludge. When the stent was first installed in my esophagus it was blocking everything i swallowed in the stent because it was straight and the stomach curves so a second stent was pushed through is that would follow the curve. 20 days later I was released from the hospital. It was a hellish experience and even thought I am home I am still dealing with the nausea and pressure of the stent. Since my stomach is being held open By the stents i have constant reflux and vomiting. My face is in a plastic bag or paper towel all the time constantly spitting up saliva. It is almost impossible to ever be comfortable. I have been told I will feel so much better once these stents come out, but i am scared that i will still feel this terrible. I can't believe this happened to me! I am 23 and other than being morbidly obese . I was healthy ! I am supposed to get the stent out sometime next week.

If anyone has any advice on how to make the stent more bearable or if you have experienced the stent please share your experience as well. I feel so alone and frankly, foolish, because I thought this couldn't happen to me. I started at 257 and am now down to 218 ( I am 5'4) in a month . I am so weak and feel so hopeless

Someone please tell me, is there light at the end of the stent ? My infections seem to be healed but I feel just as miserable.

[LibbyLou 59]

I am so sorry you are going through this. Hopefully you will bouce back when the stents are out. How sad.

Just wanted to send you a cyber hug!

[Ready4success 380]

I'm sorry you've had complications and I hope you feel better soon.

[flipflop 28]

More cyber hugs to you! So sorry you are going through this!

[Sleevealicious 43]

Thanks everyone . I really appreciate the support.

[CelticHarpist 26]

I am sorry to hear of your difficulties. You'll be in my thoughts. I hope you have some supportive people around you.

[Katie713 423]

Use the search function at the top right, type stent or leak and select all forums and you will find quite a few people that have gone through this situation.

Good luck to you!!!

[Sleevealicious 43]

Thanks for the info!

[PJ_Sleeve 45]

My prayers and heart goes out to you. Keep us posted on your progress.

[his2my2our4 120]

I'm so sorry to hear you're having such a rough time!! Praying for a speedy recovery!!

[ForMyGirls 18]

Just hang in there! At least they caught the leak. One day at a time you will get better! Keep positive.

[SleeveandRNYchica 1,155]

I am so sorry you are going through this. You will get better.

[bridgettvallery 1]

((((((hugs)))))) and //////prayers\\\\\\\\ for you! I know u will get over this hump. Please have faith and post often about your progress!

[Sleevealicious 43]

Thanks for all of the support guys

[ladiJ 83]

Wow you have really had a terrible time of it. leaks don't happen very often but none of that matters when it happens to you. I wanted to tell you I am sending prayers and thoughts of comfort and healing your way. I have not had a stent but I can tell you that I have read at least 10

leaks with stent stories (I am a realist) and they ALL say the most miserable was with the stent. Once it was out they felt much better.

So I am sure light is at the end of the tunnel.