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Runner1    52

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Thanks for everyones concern. I did go in and they did a leak test and said I do not have a leak. They said my shoulder pain is caused from gas. I do not think it is gas, but am satisfied that it isnt a leak. I still have the pain, but not to the degree I had it before. From what I have found out on the internet it has to do with eating too fast or eating too much. Still no real answers. Just hoping it does not happen again.

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ssflbelle    829

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I had no drain. My doctor basically pushed me out the door after. I ended up going to a different hospital a week and a half later and had 7 drains put in and spent 6 weeks in the ER. I left the hospital at 7.5 weeks with a drain bag. Went back in several times for various procedures and ended up having my whole stomach removed when the leak never healed.

My advice would be to make sure you get a leak study before you leave the hospital. Also, if you feel unusual pain go in, don't take a chance. Other than that, not much advice. What happened to me was a fluke but the trauma I experienced was because I didn't trut my instincts that something was wrong.

I had no drain. My doctor basically pushed me out the door after. I ended up going to a different hospital a week and a half later and had 7 drains put in and spent 6 weeks in the ER. I left the hospital at 7.5 weeks with a drain bag. Went back in several times for various procedures and ended up having my whole stomach removed when the leak never healed.

My advice would be to make sure you get a leak study before you leave the hospital. Also, if you feel unusual pain go in, don't take a chance. Other than that, not much advice. What happened to me was a fluke but the trauma I experienced was because I didn't trut my instincts that something was wrong.

What a shame the Dr didn't do a leak test and pushed you out of his office. I would have tried t sue him for neglect.. I am so sorry you had your whole stomach removed. Good to hear you are recovery and learning how to eat with the new stomach that was created.

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ssflbelle    829

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Thanks for everyones concern. I did go in and they did a leak test and said I do not have a leak. They said my shoulder pain is caused from gas. I do not think it is gas, but am satisfied that it isnt a leak. I still have the pain, but not to the degree I had it before. From what I have found out on the internet it has to do with eating too fast or eating too much. Still no real answers. Just hoping it does not happen again.

So glad to hear it is not a leak. Hope you don't get it again. Please update us if you do and they finally find out what the problem is.

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Runner1    52

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Went in for doctor's visit and he is recommending a Cat Scan to make sure there isn't Fluid build up on the outside of my stomach. I am hoping all is okay.

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Cutepretty1    121

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Went in for doctor's visit and he is recommending a Cat Scan to make sure there isn't Fluid build up on the outside of my stomach. I am hoping all is okay.

I am hoping it's okay too. When do you go for your scan?

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NoMoreFatGuy    61

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Hoping for the best. Glad they are taking precautions.

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con con    142

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I had shoulder pain. It was from the hernia repair. It lasted 8 days.

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smb1966    129

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Shoulder pain is a classic symptom of an absess I have since learned after my own experience with an absess

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LilyK    2

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I had a horrible shoulder pain as well, first still in the hospital. Everybody thought it was just gas. It turned out to be a leak. Bad news... But weeks later similar pain returned. More like joint pain. It would wake me up in the middle of the night, it hurt so bad. This time it was toxins. Now it's gone. Pain never came back.

I HOPE you went to the doctor..

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HELLCATT81    88

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I had a horrible shoulder pain as well, first still in the hospital. Everybody thought it was just gas. It turned out to be a leak. Bad news... But weeks later similar pain returned. More like joint pain. It would wake me up in the middle of the night, it hurt so bad. This time it was toxins. Now it's gone. Pain never came back.

I HOPE you went to the doctor..

No but they told me I would have really bad Shoulder pain for a while and is starting to get less and less so I'm not to worried about it. It doesn't hurt when I eat or drink it just comes and goes randomly. The only bad thing about these forums is everyone makes you paranoid. I'll call my dr on Monday if it hasn't gotten better

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NoMoreFatGuy    61

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Hellcat

I had shoulder pain and thought it was gas and doc told me it was nothing. I ended up septic and in the ICU from a leak. Being paranoid is not a bad thing. Better safe than sorry.

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HELLCATT81    88

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Hellcat

I had shoulder pain and thought it was gas and doc told me it was nothing. I ended up septic and in the ICU from a leak. Being paranoid is not a bad thing. Better safe than sorry.

Well i think if it's going away like it is now then I shouldn't be paranoid. I had surgery on Monday and I think it taking this long to go away is pretty common with gas. I haven't had any pain today at all.

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