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So just thought I would let you know that if you think that you can't get a leak after 3 or 4 or 9 months after your sleeve. You are mistaken....I have one and they are working hard to heal it...... Do me a favor and look after your sleeve. Treat it with gentleness and kindness. And don't swallow food that is not chewed well. I ever did any of those things but now more then ever I will be careful.... When my surgeon did a scope he found that my sleeve was in great shape. Had not relaxed or stretched and was a beautiful soft pink...lol So 19 months later my sleeve has not been abused but I got a leak anyway.....I would do that unlike most of you. Some fun eh Bambi!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I feel bad...Sorry for your cancellation or should I say postponement of your surgery. I waited 4 years for my surgery and then when my time finally came I was on the two week liquid fast and the surgery was cancelled due to an emergency. Then I waited a few more months and did the two week liquid diet again. Finally my day came on Nov.6th 2012. Trust me this gives you more of a chance to know what you are getting into. In this case there is not too much knowledge of food, nutrition and and learning about how the body responds to this surgery. Take it and run with it and it will give you some time to start making necessary changes now that will help you in your journey. Don't be mad or sad...It can really be worse. and now you have an opportunity to fix some of the poor eating habits and change your mind set regarding food! Okay!!!!!!

Almost dying sure changes the way you feel about life did you notice the changes you went through immediately... I did....Thank you for your story...The leak is above the Roux en Y. It is almost a pin hole. But it was big enough to cause an abscess. Interesting though. Another lady was in the hospital for the exact same reason....We have made our poor surgeons life most difficult.... I have discovered in my life that if it is going to happen and not like win a million dollars...Bad stuff I will get a taste of it every time...So I smile and carry on. I have reached goal and now I look like everyone else. And at least the insults and obese comments have stopped... I was losing ground fast with the abuse I was getting. Now this seems like a piece of cake compared to that......

Thank you so much for your well wishes.....Like everyone else it is nice to know I have people who care about me....

Yes I know it can. But I need my morning tea. Also if you are unaware.....Having WLS increases the chances for ulcers...It is another fact I have just recently learned and if you got one your chances of getting more are very very high! Some fun eh Bambi!!! LOL

I am dealing wit hit all the best I can. it is not easy....Very painful to be truthful...but soon I will get another Cat Scan and they will see where I am at...I am so hoping it will collapse soon.....Here's to hoping!

I am now 8 weeks with a drain in my side. I am in so much pain it is unbelievable. But I carry on. I hate having the pulls I get because of it though. Feels like a knife stabbing me. But I am here and still moving forward. I am at goal and posted my pictures today...Have a look! I too hope that this nightmare will end soon.....

I also have hand washables like shirts and blouses. Not to mention silk Pajama's. Oh how life has changed!!!

I too have had the roux-en-y surgery almost 2 years ago... Today they use it to fix un-repairable leaks with the sleeve surgery... It is wonderful to see a vet from so long ago and still in charge of their health these many years. Gives me faith that i too will be able to keep the weight off for the long run..Thank you for posting!

Thank you...your comment touched my heart....

It has been my pleasure to be here and esp. Help others as I was helped...And I will still need to have reminders about maintenance as well. It is a never ending story!

Thanks you guys!

Not really. Still have a drain hanging from my side but it is what it is!

Bet your nervous and excited all rolled up into one.....That's the way it should be..I remember being there and how excited I was. But nothing is more exciting then losing the weight and being healthy......Congratulations on your upcoming journey!

Hey I'm still here.... When I am not in the hospital I am here trying to help everyone I can.. Please don't count me out yet!!!!!!

lurking eh!!!!!!!!! LOL Welcome aboard!

I am a girl that 19 months later I am still having complications due to my decision to have WLS. Do I regret it...NO!!!!!!!!!! I am at goal and living large. So I can't eat that much or binge eat anymore. To me that is a plus. I have learned to control my eating and I am so happy I have my sleeve to be there for me when my favorite foods are dangled in front of me.. When I was young I lost all my weight and then gained it back and set into motion a life style of gaining and losing until I ballooned at 381. Oh no it has not been easy and it never will. But you decided to catch it young and not suffer what a lot of us have suffered at the hands of other people and our own failing health. So you can't binge any more. I think you need to really adjust that brain of yours and realize that partying that way is not normal...It is abnormal. food and alcohol are your untrustworthy lovers. They will hurt you and leave you feeling worse then when you indulged.. Everyone gets buyers remorse...Common. Work past that and get it together. You can't fail. It is not an option now... Do it..Retain your brain and go forward. Live a long and healthy life from here on through. I wish I could have had this option as young as you. But hind sight is 20/20. Just keep swimming. You will only fail if you allow yourself to fail...okay!

You have come so far...why are the 15 lbs killing you....what did you have to lose in the first place....This is not a race hun. This is your life. Enjoy the ride and be proud of all you have accomplished and keep your goal in front of you but not the controlling factor in your life. As long as you are on the program..It will happen. Maybe not today but maybe tomorrow.....meanwhile look yourself straight in the eye and tell your brain how far you have come.......

I just did my pre-op diet alone. My son in law could not handle watching me drink that for required success. You got this follow the plan. Your doing bad...... Nope to me is that you are keeping it real.

I really try not to beat people up you know....not many did it to me when I needed support! I do however have a bad day here and there. @@Shells_Almost_There There are plenty of others sweetie that can be there for you all!!! okay!

These people who made these remarks were not right....The little rodent of a father taught his son that it is not okay to be different and that he did not have to show respect to his elders or to anyone if he felt he was superior to them..... You are right the choices are yours. And how you deal in the journey is yours as well. For your health and well being I salute you! Keep us informed about your story and please. See yourself as a better person then those who thought that fat shaming would make them feel better. Sad state indeed! Your story touched my heart! Yes you are owning it..Go girl go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You can bet your life that was a NSV. You kicked it! Congrats!

Good thing you didn't put this on Rants and Raves because I have to monitor that site....hehehehehehehe