I had VSG on July 1st, and upon a trip to the ER on the 5th due to EXTREME pain it was discovered I have a leak. I was taken back into surgery that night and a drain was placed, my surgeon also attempted to repair the leak with glue but it did not hold. I had a PICC placed the 6th and have been NPO since the 5th. It's really a waiting game trying to get my body to heal and my white blood cell count under control so I can go home.

This is horrible, I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

How did this happen?

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

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

Hope you get better soon!

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

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

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.

Wishing you a quick recovery!

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:)

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

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.

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

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

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

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

That is wonderful news!! So glad you are on your way!!