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@carlita42

I'm glad you called your surgeon and went to the ER.

I would also ask why you need RNY to fix a leaked sleeve? Most of the time they just don't let you eat and the leaks heal on their own when you have a leak that early.

Plus your stomach is gone, at this point it isn't RNY, it is a DS.

Did you have a post-op swollow test in the hospital, a barium swallow test?

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I had a cat scan where they found the leak and the size of it they also drained out the Fluid. They moved me back to the hospital where I had the surgery done and I met with the attending surgeon last night about what they will be doing for the next couple days. I just really didn't want to hear him say that if the antibiotics and drain tubes don't fix the problem then I have to undergo another surgery the gastric bypass I feel this is to much. I left the hospital from having the surgery wondering how come this wasn't found before I left. I actually stayed a extra day due to me not being able to eat on my second day cause of pain and they let me go on the third day cause I ate one spoonful of broth and didn't complain I should have been checked to see why I couldn't take the food. I guess the should of and why they didn't is to late now cause I'm back in here for the leak. I just pray they get it fixed where I won't have to undergo another surgery. But I sure will ask why I would I have to go through another surgery to fix this. Thanks for the support.




So sorry this happen to you and my prayers going up for you.
My surgery was 3/27....no complications at all other than dehydration. Thus week I have been feeling very tired and.l notice I have a small leakage in my naval and it has an order. Don't know this is normal or not. Calling Dr today.

Did they do a leak test at all after surgery? (Just curious for my own future experience)

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Did they do a leak test at all after surgery? (Just curious for my own future experience)

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Yes the next day after surgery they did the test when I drank the Fluid everything was fine. They saying it might of happened a couple days later when I was at home.

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[mention=318380]carlita42[/mention]
I'm glad you called your surgeon and went to the ER.
I would also ask why you need RNY to fix a leaked sleeve? Most of the time they just don't let you eat and the leaks heal on their own when you have a leak that early.
Plus your stomach is gone, at this point it isn't RNY, it is a DS.
Did you have a post-op swollow test in the hospital, a barium swallow test?

They saying if the leak doesn't heal the way they plan because just about a half hour ago I got the picc line put in and that's what's going to help me get better they will be feeding me all my Protein and nutrients and all the things I need and also they will be placing a stint in my stomach. The reason they would do the RNY is if I got worse and which they told me today I will be in here for a couple weeks I told them I dont care how long it takes just get me better. So hopefully and praying all goes well. Will keep updating daily my progress..

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So sorry to hear of your recent surgery complication. You by far did the right thing. You first prayed. Prayer always succeed. I haven't had the surgery yet, but I thank you for sharing your story wth us. Keep faith alive and I know you will do great after your recovery. Please keep us posted on your progress.

Thank you and I will be updating daily my progress. Much luck to you on your surgery and congratulations to your new healthier life.. God Bless

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I'm so sorry Carlita42 that you are having to go through this. I will keep you in my prayers and pray for complete healing for you with a speedy recovery! Keep the faith!!!


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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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