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!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RJ- I hardly know what to say - 8 weeks with a drain and so many complications. I so wish we were friends irl so I could offer you some love and kindness in person. I was thinking about how unfair this is that you are setting the record for complications and I guess the reality is that you just have to do what you are doing...which is to get through it. You are brave and your lack of bitterness inspires me. 25 years ago I had complications from a routine pelvic exam and afterward could not have sex for about 10 years. It was one of those "this never happens" situations that no one could figure out, much less fix (I know that might be tmi but it truly changed the course of my life....) I bring this up because I totally get being a medical outlier. It's terrifying and isolating. I am sending you love and healing energy. If you ever want or need an encouraging word from someone who went through medical hell of a different sort, please PM me and I'll heap some love on you. K? -Shellie

Thank you so much for your well wishes.....Like everyone else it is nice to know I have people who care about me....

RJ, it's unfair that you've had to deal with so many complications. I had internal bleeding, second surgery, and almost died 5 days post-op, but that was minor compared to all of the issues you've had to deal with.

Somehow you've seemed to maintain a great attitude throughout all of this and have been a big help to many in this forum, including myself.

Have they indicated whether or not this very late stage leak is an extension of prior complications or is it a brand new leak independent of all other issues?

Best regards for a speedy recovery ... We are always here for you.

Almost dying sure changes the way you feel about life did you notice the changes you went through immediately... I did....Thank you for your story...The leak is above the Roux en Y. It is almost a pin hole. But it was big enough to cause an abscess. Interesting though. Another lady was in the hospital for the exact same reason....We have made our poor surgeons life most difficult....

I have discovered in my life that if it is going to happen and not like win a million dollars...Bad stuff I will get a taste of it every time...So I smile and carry on. I have reached goal and now I look like everyone else. And at least the insults and obese comments have stopped... I was losing ground fast with the abuse I was getting. Now this seems like a piece of cake compared to that......

dearest RJ get well soon....my prayers are for you.