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The "Leak" Experience: How bad?

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By Dr-Patient, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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Dr-Patient    830

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Hi, past-VSGers. Did anyone get a leak? What was that experience like?

I'm 6 years post a very successful, no complications, VSG (the best thing I did for myself!!: happy, happy, happy; looking good; down to a size 10; not afraid of pictures; sexy, confident, etc.). BUT I've gained some weight [25-27 pounds] in the past 2+ years, and am having a hard time losing it. Bad back, bad foot, so intense exercise is out.

I want another VSG, but the risk of a leak is real (due to decreased vascularization of where the stomach would again be cut); and no, I don't think my surgeon-friend will do it anyway. But I'm just curious...

How bad is the 'leak experience'...? Did it ever stop!!!? Just curious. Thank you for any replies from those who've had a leak.

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Bastian    458

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a leak usually refers to staples/stitches coming undone and has to be fixed permanently or can end in fatality, so a leak itself isn't ongoing as it is an emergency and you end up in ICU. sOOOO (oops bkwds caps lol-) a bypass is probably the best option for you. What do you think about conversion to a bypass? :)

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