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

Here is the run down. I never thought I would get a leak, well I was wrong. I got a leak, but the good news is it wasn't so bad. Just a little scary... All this new stuff happening and going on.

No fever

No body aches

No pain meds

No nausea

Two stents, for 6 weeks

I am on 3 strong antibiotics and they are working

I learned I am allergic to the contrast used for the swallow study. yikes!!

6 nights in the hospital so far

I have receive/d the best care- everyone is prompt and compassionate

I will go home on home health service for antibiotic IV antibiotic treatment for a few weeks.

The goal is for me to be home before the holiday

Thank to those who have posted positive and heartfelt messages. It has been these very words that get me thru. I am optimistic I will be fine, but to know I have the support of so many others is truly amazing. Thank you kindly for your messages. I appreciate them a great deal.

I will keep you posted as I progress and get to leave the hospital.

Best,

Sannah

It's very good to hear that you are getting better and getting such good care! Good luck to you and hoping you get home before the holidy!

It's very good to hear that you are getting better and getting such good care! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Good luck to you and hoping you get home before the holidy!

Thank you so much!! I hope so too!!

Glad to hear everything is getting better and your getting great care.

Hope you are home in time for Christmas!

Sannah hope u get better fast! You are one brave cookie!

It was not that painful and I was surprised to be admitted. I took a nap yesterday woke up to upper legs aching severely. Then hot( bedding covered in sweat) or so old my jaw was chattering.

Called the on call' date=' went in for blood work and learned my white blood cells were at 24 and 10 is normal. I was admitted and was rushed into cat scan and then rushed into endoscope where the stint was put in place.

So here I sit in the hospital on three antibiotics, fever is gone, white blood cell count is at 12. Getting much better.[/quote']

Praying that you get healthy again very soon. Hang in there.

Praying that you get healthy again very soon. Hang in there.

Thank you so very much. I need all the support I can get.

Wow. Glad you are headed in the right direction. Good luck!

Today has been very hard. Not sure why, but hopefully tomorrow is new and fresh. I did a lot of resting today.

It was not that painful and I was surprised to be admitted. I took a nap yesterday woke up to upper legs aching severely. Then hot( bedding covered in sweat) or so old my jaw was chattering.

Called the on call' date=' went in for blood work and learned my white blood cells were at 24 and 10 is normal. I was admitted and was rushed into cat scan and then rushed into endoscope where the stint was put in place.

So here I sit in the hospital on three antibiotics, fever is gone, white blood cell count is at 12. Getting much better.[/quote']

Been there, so I know exactly how you feel, although they refused to put a stint in me. Sending lots of love, (((hugs))) and healing vibes your way. Take care of yourself and feel better real soon. xoxo

Today has been very hard. Not sure why' date=' but hopefully tomorrow is new and fresh. I did a lot of resting today.[/quote']

Aw. That's just yuck. The stress of the last couple of days and now winding down. You and the doctors have a solution.

You need the rest.

Sending hugs your way.

Sannah,

You're such a sweetheart here on the boards. My heart breaks that you suffered this complication. But, I know you are so positive and strong you can get through this...please let us know how you are so we can support you as needed.

Many prayers for you!!

*hugs*

<3

Hang in there

Sannah, I'm so sorry you are going through this but thrilled that you listened to your body and got help immediately. That's the key it seems.

Stints aren't easy. You will have good days and bad days. Keep listening to your body...they move and can cause issues (better than a leak though) so just be as proactive as you've been. The same for a PICC. I got blood clots from mine, which happens. But I also caught it right away...you feel any heat or lumps near it, get your arse back in ASAP. When caught early they're not a big deal.

I wish you the best and a continued road to recovery. Take extremely good care of yourself so those stints don't move, and don't push them. You want to hear in six weeks you are well and they are bye bye

Hello' date='

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[/quote']

I had them in a little over four weeks, I was told that anything over that could cause more problems because the tissue could start yo attach itself to the stent and then when it is removed could cause a tear. It did fix the leak and save my life though ! I was out on liquids only for two months after it was taken out since the tissue is still fragile and to prevent the leak from happening again

That is great you have no fever or pain! Very good sign. You'll get through this and be on your way to your goal weight in no time! Stay upbeat! It promotes healing