Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!
$99 Yearly Supply Alert! 🎉 "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins

19 months out and a leak!

RJ'S/beginning

Recommended Posts

RJ'S/beginning    5,358

RJ'S/beginning
Posted

So just thought I would let you know that if you think that you can't get a leak after 3 or 4 or 9 months after your sleeve. You are mistaken....I have one and they are working hard to heal it......

Do me a favor and look after your sleeve. Treat it with gentleness and kindness. And don't swallow food that is not chewed well. I ever did any of those things but now more then ever I will be careful....

When my surgeon did a scope he found that my sleeve was in great shape. Had not relaxed or stretched and was a beautiful soft pink...lol

So 19 months later my sleeve has not been abused but I got a leak anyway.....I would do that unlike most of you.

Some fun eh Bambi!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

fromPeartoHG    1

fromPeartoHG
Posted

Oh my!! What were the symptoms that you felt with the leak? I was under the impression that once the stitches heals on the stomach there is no danger of leak.

RJ'S/beginning reacted to this

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

RJ'S/beginning    5,358

RJ'S/beginning
Posted

Yes I know I have heard the same thing over and over again myself...The reality though is different.

I felt like I had dislocated a rib. This went on for 6 weeks. I would go to the Chiropractor and he would crack every bone in my body until the last time I went and he told me there was no bones out of place. He told me to please go and check it out. So I did. they did a Cat Scan and found I had an abscess in my chest cavity by my sleeve. It was full and needed to be drained.

So I went to my surgeon and he did more tests and found a leak in my sleeve and it formed the abscess. So he put in a drain and did a scope as well. Although my sleeve was in excellent shape. There was an ulcer. And because of the ulcer I got a leak. Now the kicker is that if you get an ulcer there is a huge chance that you can get more so you have to take preventative action to stop it. So now I am on stomach meds for the rest of my life for that.

BUT all said and done it was a leak that caused it...nevertheless ......They can still happen as far out as 19 months folks.

Another woman was there with a leak as well. She is 8 months out.....So keep care of your sleeve..That is all I am saying!

Oh my!! What were the symptoms that you felt with the leak? I was under the impression that once the stitches heals on the stomach there is no danger of leak.

peteyrulz, VSGAnn2014 and fromPeartoHG reacted to this

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

hopeful2 be slim    121

hopeful2 be slim
Posted

Oh RJ....that was terrible...get well soon...and stay well..

all the best...a leak is a scary thought..

RJ'S/beginning reacted to this

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

barbb3    115

barbb3
Posted

Thanks for the update. So sorry to hear of this development but glad you were able to get a specific diagnosis. I sincerely hope that this is the final complication for you! Feel better soon!

RJ'S/beginning reacted to this

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Sassy Pants1    186

Sassy Pants1
Posted

No way! I never would have thought that was possible. Thanks for the PSA! And I sure hope you're on the road to wellness. Your journey has been like no other.

RJ'S/beginning reacted to this

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

millergirl314    168

millergirl314
Posted

Scary! Hope you feel better soon. Thank you for sharing, I too thought I was out of the danger zone at 3 mos now but I will be extra vigilant in chewing my food. :-)

RJ'S/beginning reacted to this

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

TonyaNKy    79

TonyaNKy
Posted

So just thought I would let you know that if you think that you can't get a leak after 3 or 4 or 9 months after your sleeve. You are mistaken....I have one and they are working hard to heal it......

Do me a favor and look after your sleeve. Treat it with gentleness and kindness. And don't swallow food that is not chewed well. I ever did any of those things but now more then ever I will be careful....

When my surgeon did a scope he found that my sleeve was in great shape. Had not relaxed or stretched and was a beautiful soft pink...lol

So 19 months later my sleeve has not been abused but I got a leak anyway.....I would do that unlike most of you.

Some fun eh Bambi!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm curious. Do you drink coffee and/or tea? I hope you make a speedy recovery and have no m

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

2013sleevegirl    126

2013sleevegirl
Posted

Just curious. How does the food chewing prevent leak and ulcers?

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

RJ'S/beginning    5,358

RJ'S/beginning
Posted

No more issues*

So just thought I would let you know that if you think that you can't get a leak after 3 or 4 or 9 months after your sleeve. You are mistaken....I have one and they are working hard to heal it......

Do me a favor and look after your sleeve. Treat it with gentleness and kindness. And don't swallow food that is not chewed well. I ever did any of those things but now more then ever I will be careful....

When my surgeon did a scope he found that my sleeve was in great shape. Had not relaxed or stretched and was a beautiful soft pink...lol

So 19 months later my sleeve has not been abused but I got a leak anyway.....I would do that unlike most of you.

Some fun eh Bambi!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm curious. Do you drink coffee and/or tea? I hope you make a speedy recovery and have no m

Just curious. How does the food chewing prevent leak and ulcers?

I do drink tea. It is a help to chew food well as it does not get pushed down too hard as it leaves the esophagus. That is a concern that stretching the tissues that way can cause leaks...Over time we can be ones that get ulcers....Not necessarily because of the sleeve. But because of acids in our stomach that is not attended too. Also it has been proven that if you get one your in line for others if you do not take meds to help bring down acids in your stomach......

Most don't get any of these problems but me..I am trying to set a world record for the person with the most complications from weight loss surgery...lol

Ladybandito, VSGAnn2014 and missbrown30 reacted to this

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

2013sleevegirl    126

2013sleevegirl
Posted

RJ, you have been so incredible through all of your struggles and difficulties. You amaze me. Stay strong!

RJ'S/beginning and VSGAnn2014 reacted to this

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

RJ'S/beginning    5,358

RJ'S/beginning
Posted

thanks... @@2013sleevegirl I have been left no choice in the matter hun......It is be beaten or beat it!... ;)

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

thesupportedhalf    66

thesupportedhalf
Posted

That's not good, wishing you all the best. Can I ask what drinking tea or coffee has to do with it please?

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

RJ'S/beginning    5,358

RJ'S/beginning
Posted

That's not good, wishing you all the best. Can I ask what drinking tea or coffee has to do with it please?

I don't know why..Maybe because it is a dehydrator. Maybe because it has tannin in it...Someone asked me if I drink it and I said yup....Not a lot but some every day!

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
Go To Topic Listing Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • LeighaTR

      LeighaTR

      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      Doughgurl

      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 1 reply
      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 1 reply
      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

      CaseyP1011

      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    Bariatric Forums

    For Patients

    Health Professionals

    Search Surgeons

    Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? Enter their last name below to start!

    ×