Hi all!

I’m a lapband to VSG to soon to be RNY convert. Due to severe reflux and a hiatal hernia Dr. thinks RNY would be the best option for me. He did say my risk increases for leaks because of previous surgeries. I’m curious to hear about stories from anyone who has had this surgical path with all three procedures and from those who have had leaks. Thanks for the information!!

What caused the leak, if anything; and how did you realize you had a leak? I’m scared. I thought I was halfway safe from the leak stage going on week 2. This is frightening!

I had extreme pain in my side and back and nausea. My Dr. said that it just happens sometimes. It has nothing to do with the surgeon or anything I did. I knew I was at a higher risk because it was my second surgery. I was just part of the unlucky percentage that developed a leak.

I had extreme pain in my side and back and nausea. My Dr. said that it just happens sometimes. It has nothing to do with the surgeon or anything I did. I knew I was at a higher risk because it was my second surgery. I was just part of the unlucky percentage that developed a leak.

Yikes! This my second surgery; sleeve to bypass on Nov. 5th. Glad you are doing better and got pass that moment.

ScorpioC_RnY

On 11/14/2018 at 09:03, Road Runner said:

I had a revision from lapband to bypass last December and 3 weeks later had a leak. I was hospitalized for 49 days, on TPN, and horribly sick. Now, almost a year later, I’m finally starting to feel back to normal. I’m 3 pounds from my weight goal.

Its been a really rough year. However, I really can’t say I regret it because I’m so happy with the results!

Leaks are very rare, so yes it’s a possibility, but still very unlikely. Don’t worry, and I wish you the best of luck!

Oh my, I am so sorry to hear that. What were your symptoms? Did you go home with drains immediately after surgery? What was going on it those 49 days? I’m so happy to hear you are better.