its weeks like this i regret ever getting this done. i,m almost 6 weeks post op, everything was going great, then out of the blue i started having pains when ever i ate or drank anything. it was like a bad nawwing feeling into my stomach then would radiate into my lower left back side. i just got home from the hospital yesterday, was in there for 4 days. they did a CTscan and nothing really showed but a small swollen spot near my spleen and some extra fat there. they also did a leak test but it was good. i,m still in so much pain, my arms are so bruised from all the times they had to redo my iv. sometimes you wish they had found something so that they don,t think your crazy. all i heard was every dr saying ....why mexico......i said why not, they don,t seem to really want to do it here in canada and if you do find it, its so damn expensive. thank you for letting me vent. MERYCHRISTMAS to you all.........................saddie

I've been where you are....regretted getting the sleeve. I was 3 weeks out when a small leak and absess was found. Spent 17 days on TPN in the hospital...no food or drinks by mouth. Tons of meds, 4 leak tests total, CT scan, depression, dehydration, vomitting, passing out, pain...it was horrible. But 3 months out, 51 pounds down and finally in Onederland, I'd do it all over again. You'll get there....I promise. Just keep your eye on the prize.

I'm in the same boat. Except I know I need to go o the hospital just trying my best to rest and avoid going, I think in the morning my dh is going o make me.

Chrystal lavoie- did they say why you got a leak 3 weeks postop?? I'm 2 weeks now and I thought I was in the clear for my pouch leaking.. It's got me worried now.. I'm glad your ok now but I'd there any advice to preventing it from happening?

Chrystal lavoie- did they say why you got a leak 3 weeks postop?? I'm 2 weeks now and I thought I was in the clear for my pouch leaking.. It's got me worried now.. I'm glad your ok now but I'd there any advice to preventing it from happening?

It takes a good 6 weeks for your stomach to fully heal. You theoretically could get a leak during this time.

Chrystal lavoie- did they say why you got a leak 3 weeks postop?? I'm 2 weeks now and I thought I was in the clear for my pouch leaking.. It's got me worried now.. I'm glad your ok now but I'd there any advice to preventing it from happening?

Late leaks happen, which really means the leak was likely there from the start but wasn't detected until late. There was nothing I could do to prevent it from happening. I didn't break any rules. Since my leak was small, there were early signs but they were pretty minor so docs didn't really think that's what it was....until it was. Advice...just take it easy, don't break the rules, allow your stomach to heal and if you feel something is wrong, see your doctor. If something is seriously wrong, you'll know. The day I ended up in the hospital, I knew! I just knew.

What doctor did you use and do u have insurance that covers all those med bills??

What doctor did you use and do u have insurance that covers all those med bills??

Not sure if you're asking me? I was self pay for surgery and had the wonderful Dr. Castaneda do my sleeve in Puerto Vallarta, MX. I live in Saskatchewan, Canada so flying to PV for leak care just wasn't an option. If I hadn't been so sick and could have made the trip, I would have received way better care from Dr. Castaneda than I did from the doctors here. They did as little for me as possible...unfortunately. Dr. Castaneda checked in on me almost daily for a month and tried to make suggestions to the doctors here but they wouldn't hear of it. As for medical bills for my hospital stay, its all covered through Canadian health care and insurance through my wifes work.

Not sure if you're asking me? I was self pay for surgery and had the wonderful Dr. Castaneda do my sleeve in Puerto Vallarta' date=' MX. I live in Saskatchewan, Canada so flying to PV for leak care just wasn't an option. If I hadn't been so sick and could have made the trip, I would have received way better care from Dr. Castaneda than I did from the doctors here. They did as little for me as possible...unfortunately. Dr. Castaneda checked in on me almost daily for a month and tried to make suggestions to the doctors here but they wouldn't hear of it. As for medical bills for my hospital stay, its all covered through Canadian health care and insurance through my wifes work.[/quote']

Well at least you have insurance, I wonder why you had the leak, I don't hear of that happening to often, I pray mine goes well I am a cash patient as well and have no insurance but am thinking of getting some before I leave! Have you lost much weight!

I've lost 53 lbs so far. Have 37 to go to reach my first goal.

What is the best high protein, clear liquid drink for post diet? No sugar right? I'm just preparing for my surgery on the 7th..

I've lost 53 lbs so far. Have 37 to go to reach my first goal.

That's amazing!!!

Yah, I'm pretty happy with my results!

its weeks like this i regret ever getting this done. i' date='m almost 6 weeks post op, everything was going great, then out of the blue i started having pains when ever i ate or drank anything. it was like a bad nawwing feeling into my stomach then would radiate into my lower left back side. i just got home from the hospital yesterday, was in there for 4 days. they did a CTscan and nothing really showed but a small swollen spot near my spleen and some extra fat there. they also did a leak test but it was good. i,m still in so much pain, my arms are so bruised from all the times they had to redo my iv. sometimes you wish they had found something so that they don,t think your crazy. all i heard was every dr saying ....why Mexico......i said why not, they don,t seem to really want to do it here in canada and if you do find it, its so damn expensive. thank you for letting me vent. MERYCHRISTMAS to you all.........................saddie[/quote']

I've been exactly where you are, regretted my surgery and was mad at myself for going through with it because 5 months post-op I was in excruciating pain everytime I ate or drank. But, I got an endoscopy 2 weeks ago and they dilated my esophagus, poof pain is gone. Now I can eat without pain and I don't cringe every time it's time to eat. Request an endoscopy.