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My WLS worst case scenario has happened. Yesterday was nine days out from surgery and I went to my surgeon for persistent left shoulder pain, this is my only symptom. I have a small leak at the top of the sleeve near the esophagus. It appears to have walled itself off and is not leaking into the abdominal cavity. I have been admitted to the hospital until at least next Tuesday or Wednesday. No food or Water by mouth for at least 2 weeks. They feel like it has already started healing itself so the plan is to let it resolve on its own unless I develop a fever or my white blood cell count goes out of whack. Then it would be a stent and/or drain.

I know I'm not the only one to face this but right now I'm mad, sad and scared. I have regret and worry I won't get better. I worry about the extra burden on my family and I'm angry that I did everything to the letter, was considered low risk and this still happened.

i could use some encouragement from any veterans that have been through this.

Sorry for the typos, one handed and drugged.

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I don't have personal experience with a leak, but I wanted to pass along good wishes for a quick recovery.

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Also no experience but it shows that even when perfect, complications can happen, so sorry they happened to you, hang in there and hopefully the healing will be quick


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Hope you have a speedy recovery, wish you all the best

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Sending you positive vibes and hoping for a speedy recovery! Try not to stress, to may slow the process[emoji173][emoji173][emoji173][emoji173]

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Hoping for a speedy recovery. Sending you positive vibes.


Height 5'0"
Weight for WLS consultation: 216 lbs.
Surgery date: 2/13/17
Goal: - 71 lbs for healthy BMI (about 145 lbs).
My profile picture is not me. It's my "FitSpiration" body.

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So sorry. I pray you will be better very very soon.

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I'm so sorry this has happened to you. Sending many positive, healing vibes your way.

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Wow hope u recover ok ? ? Keep us posted on ur progress x

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