My mom had her sleeve done in September of this year and never felt quite right but she kept waiting for things to get better. They haven't. She went to the ER a month ago and is still in the hospital. She has had one exploratory surgery, one to try to repair her leaks, two bear claws, one stent, and later this week they are going to try placing one more stent. If this doesn't work she will have another major surgery where it sounds like they will disconnect her stomach from her esophagus, some how seal them off, let it heal for three months, then go back and reattach things. I admittedly do not have a good grasp on this surgery but it terrifies me. It terrifies me that we have had numerous ups and downs over the past month and it keeps going from bad to worse.

Has anyone had a similar experience?

Thank you.

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I hope the stent works. She deserves a break. My thoughts are with her and with you, too. Please update us on her status. We care.

So sorry to hear about what your mom is going through. It must be very difficult for you as well. I will be offering prayers for you both.

There are folks who have had complications, some very severe. There is a forum here, http://www.verticals...-support-group/

where complications are discussed in depth.

Please keep us updated. Feel free to ask any questions or vent. There are many good folks in here who want to help if possible.

Hi, thank you guys. She is in the OR now getting a second stent. The surgeon does not sound overly optimistic but we are hoping for the best. I imagine she will do a swallow test tomorrow morning. It's time for some good news.

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Praying all goes well ....

I pray all goes well!!!!

my prayers as well

My thoughts are with you and your family. Sending well wishes and a positive outcome for all of you!

How is she doing?

Wow this is so sad to hear... My prayers for you n your mom. I hope it works

She's still in the hospital - getting close to three months now. It sounds like the leak is starting to heal and her white blood cell count is finally getting close to normal. I think we are looking at another month of healing time. Thank you for the thoughts and prayers.

Where was the surgery done? She had many leaks? Wow I'm so sorry to hear that! Glad she's feeling a little better!

Glad things are looking up.....

Just prayed for y'all

Well I think things are still getting better. Her blood counts are close to the normal range - for the first time in three months - and the hole is getting smaller. Her doctor was hoping it had closed all the way when they did a contrast study yesterday but it is getting smaller so I'm still feeling hopeful. Thanks again for the thoughts and prayers.