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I have a leak, not the flu!

My thumb is pointing to the leak.

My white blood well count is down to 12, from 24, and 10 is normal

Fever is gone.

Stint is in place for 6 weeks.

I am in three antibiotics and hanging in here.

Stint

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    I was in the hospital for 17 days total. Originally we started with a CT scan the night I ended in the hospital, then a swallow test the next morning. I was almost 3 weeks out when my leak was detecte

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I'm sorry to hear that! Best of luck and I will be praying for you!!

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Awe man! I am so sorry!! I've always read your posts because your cute pic w the banana catches my eye.

What's the black stuff in the photos?

I am so glad that you didn't wait to get help and that the hospital didn't delay your care.

Hugs!!

Hello!!!

The care has been so rapid and very minimal pain. I don't know what the black stuff is. I thought the stint in the dark? When I see my surgeon I am going to ask. :)

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Thank you everyone for the kind words and support. I am thankful for your well wishes.

I am sorry to hear of your complications but so glad you were all over it! sending you positive, healing thoughts and prayers.

Hello!!!

The care has been so rapid and very minimal pain. I don't know what the black stuff is. I thought the stint in the dark? When I see my surgeon I am going to ask. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

It could be the thicker part of the stent, but look at the bottom left photo. The top part of the stent is silver. I'm just curious....

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Hello.

I am curious as well. I shall ask because I think your right, it's silver. My only other guess is its dark in there? Haha. No idea. I am going to ask my surgeon when I see her tomorrow and then we will know.

I can't thank you enough for the support through this difficult time. *hugs* i am appreciative

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That just stinks! I'm sorry you're going through this' date=' but glad you have it "diagnosed." You'll be up and around before you know it.

Feel free to post and vent, we're here for you. :)

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Thank you so much. I am glad for support from people like you! :) I may go he tomorrow!!!

Just checking In With you to see if you are feeling better today?

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Just checking In With you to see if you are feeling better today?

Hello.

I have two stents in and they will remain for six weeks. Today I do feel better. I have picc line so can go home in antibiotics for a few weeks. No fever!! But blood pressure is crazy. I am getting great care here. I had an allergic reaction to the material used for the swallow study.

Not sure when I get to go gone. Hopefully sure.

Thanks for checking

Hello.

I have two stents in and they will remain for six weeks. Today I do feel better. I have picc line so can go home in antibiotics for a few weeks. No fever!! But blood pressure is crazy. I am getting great care here. I had an allergic reaction to the material used for the swallow study.

Not sure when I get to go gone. Hopefully sure.

Thanks for checking

You are a strong woman, Sannah! I had a leak as well and had to have two stents put in and found it to be absolute hell. You are one tough cookie! I am thinking good thoughts for you ! Your positive attitude is so amazing under the circumstances. I'm pretty much in awe right now of you :)

Hi Sannah! I was so sorry to hear you had a leak, I sure hope you are feeling better! You have the sweetest face, and I hate to think you are in pain. I will be sending prayers your way!

Get better soon. Just reading these posts your attitude seems to be great. You're going to get through this and come out better than ever

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You are a strong woman' date=' Sannah! I had a leak as well and had to have two stents put in and found it to be absolute hell. You are one tough cookie! I am thinking good thoughts for you ! Your positive attitude is so amazing under the circumstances. I'm pretty much in awe right now of you <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />[/quote']

Hello,

Oh man. What a bummer deal that the two stents were a pain in the rear!!! How long did you have them? Did you're leak heal!? Things are feeling better today. :) I see my dr at 8am. Who knows maybe I will be released?? No fever!!! No pain meds! Consuming Water, milk, and Protein shakes. Fingers crossed

Best,

Sannah

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Hi Sannah! I was so sorry to hear you had a leak' date=' I sure hope you are feeling better! You have the sweetest face, and I hate to think you are in pain. I will be sending prayers your way![/quote']

Hello,

Thank you for all the love and support!! It's working!! I am getting better!! :) You are the best for providing all this support. Thank you for the heart felt messages!!

Best,

Sannah

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Get better soon. Just reading these posts your attitude seems to be great. You're going to get through this and come out better than ever

Morning,

Thank you kindly!!! I need all the support I can get. :). You're message is surely appreciated!

Best,

Sannah

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