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.

I still have the leak but I am home and still on clear liquids. I have a PICC and get nutrition through it and antibiotics. Still likely have a long painful road ahead of me.

I am so sorry that you are still battling this problem. I will definitely send some prayers your way and I am hoping for a speedier recovery for you. I am glad to hear that you are home it always feels good to be at home. Keep us posted!!

Can I ask why they're not repairing the leak?

Can I ask why they're not repairing the leak?

It can't be repaired, they tried to glue it and it didn't hold, my surgeon doesn't want to stitch it in fear it will make surrounding areas weaker and cause a bigger leak.

It can't be repaired' date=' they tried to glue it and it didn't hold, my surgeon doesn't want to stitch it in fear it will make surrounding areas weaker and cause a bigger leak.[/quote']

How are things with you now?

Just curious, did your surgeon oversew the staple line? Some do and some don't..the results are controversial.

Just curious, did your surgeon oversew the staple line? Some do and some don't..the results are controversial.

No, he believes it makes it weaker.

How are things with you now?

Somewhat better, I've been in serious pain and just feeling like crap the last few days. I had to have a new PICC placed Thursday because I couldn't get blood return on my old one. I also had a CT, the DR saw even more progress with my leak and has allowed me to advance my diet to mushy foods. I just want the drain out...

Glad to hear there's been some positive progress. I hope u will be free of the pain and drain and such very soon. Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way.

I had VSG on July 1st' date=' 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.[/quote']

Hi,

Just want to say hey!! I hear you and know these struggles. I am a leak survivor as well. I am 8 months out and still healing properly from the leak. Please know that things can and will get better. I know the challenges so intimately. I am wishing you nothing but the very best. Recovery is long and hard no doubt, but head up dear!! Your strong! Stronger than you know!!!

Hang in there!!!

Wishing you only the very best!!

Sannah

My leak is officially closed!!! I had my PICC removed Monday and my drain comes out tomorrow! I am so so so thankful and cannot wait to have my life ALL the way back!! I've lost 44 pounds in 7 weeks and I cannot wait to blow that numbe away cause its not enough!

My leak is officially closed!!! I had my PICC removed Monday and my drain comes out tomorrow! I am so so so thankful and cannot wait to have my life ALL the way back!! I've lost 44 pounds in 7 weeks and I cannot wait to blow that numbe away cause its not enough!

Happy day!!! congrats!!!

So happy for you!!!

My leak is officially closed!!! I had my PICC removed Monday and my drain comes out tomorrow! I am so so so thankful and cannot wait to have my life ALL the way back!! I've lost 44 pounds in 7 weeks and I cannot wait to blow that numbe away cause its not enough!

So so happy for you!

Praise The Lord

Is there anything us 'pre-ops' can do to prevent a leak? So glad to hear you're doing better :0)