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Help please, I'm afraid this is from a leak...

I'm 6 days post op and I've noticed that the past two days I've had increased swelling on my left side. I noticed it after I woke up from a nap. I was sleeping on my back and slightly to my left. When I got up there was a lot of pain so I looked in the mirror and there was a visible spot where there was swelling with an indent where the top of my pants laid (please note I wore very very loose pants so there's no reason for an indent except from sleeping on it). Now I've noticed it even if I don't sleep on the side (it's there all day) Has anyone experienced this before? Is it normal?

My imagination is running wild and I'm afraid it's a leak and the increased water has leaked out of the sleeve(I could only get in 8oz but been working on 32 the past 2 days).

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    • VSGAnn2014
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      Call your surgeon ASAP. Please. No one here can diagnose your condition.

    • New Me Twentyfourteen
      New Me Twentyfourteen

      I'm conservative. I'd go to the er to make sure nothing is wrong. They can give u a leak test and incision (go to er that has bariatric practice) I had a scare (everything was fine) but was happy t

    • RJ'S/beginning
      RJ'S/beginning

      Check your temperature. And if it is up even slightly. Get to the ER... Would be good to go anyway just to ease your mind. A leak is a great fear of most WLS patients!

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    How are you feeling, snowkitten?

    Fever is gone but the swelling has turned a light pink. I'm going to call the surgeons office tomorrow. Thanks for asking

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    After calling the surgeons office and telling him all my symptoms he told me to go get blood work and then come in right after. You were all right (I can admit when I'm wrong, really I can) , he said I should have come in right away.

    He's having me do a stool sample to test for cdiff (for the diarrhea and nausea) and a CT scan to look for leaks or abcesses. I'll keep everyone updated when I know more.

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    Prayers coming your way, @snowkitten. No matter the outcome, things will be ok and I'm sure you'll feel better soon. Sending you warm fuzzies.

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    God bless you! Please let us know how you are tomorrow! So sorry you are experiencing this...

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    Good luck, girl!!!! Take care!

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    Thank you all! I'm finally home after running all over the place. I won't know the CT scan results until tomorrow. And not sure about the other test, I have to do that tomorrow. I'll keep everyone updated.

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    Good luck to you!!

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    Please contact your dr or go to the ER!

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    Please contact your dr or go to the ER!

    I already did, he's doing testing, should know more today

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    I hope everything turns out ok and you feel better soon!

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    We're holding you down girl. Get better soon.

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