Leak I'm a leaker

[C_TimesThree 64]

This is not a leak in her incision site. She's hospitalized due to a leak in her staple line of her sleeve. This is an extremely serious issue and can not be left alone

OP.. Prayers and thoughts your way.. Hang in there!

Actually it is treated by a drain being placed, I'm NPO and it has to heal on its own, though I am in the hospital being very closely monitored they aren't doing anything to help it heal, other than having me NPO.

[C_TimesThree 64]

How did this happen?

For some reason I just developed a small leak near where my esophagus meets my staple line.

[Rox 200]

That is a shame, I am so sorry that you have to go through this

[NewAshes 232]

Hope you get better soon!

[LisaDM 194]

So sorry for what you are going through. I hope you heal fast. Good luck to you.

[hunny79 72]

Praying for a speedy recovery .... Hang in there(((hugs)))

[chickadee73 57]

I'm so sorry. I hope you recover and heal, both emotionally and physically, from the experience. I think I have read every leak post in this forum, and it seems near the esophagus is the most prevalent. I watched a couple of surgeries on youtube, and can almost imagine why that is -- it looks like it gets more difficult as the staple line gets close to the top. Again, so sorry you are going through this. Please feel better soon.

[Ahealthyme2013 39]

Wishing you a quick recovery!

[DeezJeanz 1,065]

Prayers going up for you! Just take it easy n follow orders, ull be better soon nd on to the losers bench. God Bless nd rest well:)

[abranewme 98]

So what's the latest? How are you feeling?

[C_TimesThree 64]

I'm ok, I had a follow up CT Thursday, there was some debate as to if the leak is closed or not so I drank blue dye and waited 24 hours to see if it showed in my drain. It never did! I've been able to start Clear liquids but as of today we still aren't 100% sure I'm healed so I'm only drinking brightly colored crystal light to see if anything shows up. If by tomorrow all is still good I will switch to oral pain meds and get Protein shakes! The hope is to go home without my PICC.

Also as of today my white blood cell count is normal for the first time since the leak was found.

[chickadee73 57]

That's fantastic news! I hope you are home and slurping down Protein Shakes in no time!

[abranewme 98]

Whew!!!! This is GREAT NEWS!!!!!! I'm so happy you're healing!!!!

[pottergirl 261]

I am sorry you are suffering with a leak, surgery is difficult enough without serious complications. Heal quickly!

[need2bthin! 235]

Great!!! I wish you well & I'm so sorry your having to go through this. Best of luck!