ThinkingThin

Has anyone here had a leak that was 2 - 3cm long? How long was your recovery? My surgeon warned me I would have a higher chance of a leak than most because I previously had a lap band and a TON of scar tissue around my esophegus and stomach. I developed a leak instantly (had surgery June 2nd) and went in for a repair surgery June 3rd. The repair wouldnt hold because my stomach was so chewed up. They did a 3rd surgery on June 4th to put in an extra drain and a feeding tube. I have to be on a feeding tube for at LEAST another month (nothing but small amounts of Water by mouth) and that's if things heal up quickly. I am very discouraged by this and I really hope a couple months from now I'll be back to normal and glad I had this surgery. :tea: I was self-pay and right now I'm rather regretful of it all.

Wow, thanks for all the support. I did post over on OH about this (I had to change my username because I was being harassed, sorry if I confused anyone)... I guess I keep thinking if I post it maybe it'll go away. :thumbup: I am feeling better, I think I'm just getting used to sitting around all day. I have lost a dramatic amount of weight so that is starting to make me feel better. The good news is that insurance picked up the tab so at least I don't have that looming over my head. My anti-nausea meds (I dont know if I actually need them or not, but I'm kind of afraid NOT to take them) make me really spacey so I am not posting too much. My doctor has been exceptional in taking care of me and is in touch with me daily. He tried twice to get the leak to close but my stomach was so chewed up he was afriad to try a third time and cause more problems so that's why we're doing it the hard way. I apologize if I'm not making sense... these meds really make me "out there" if you know what I mean. Its hard to type so I'm keeping this short. I appreciate your support and feel a lot better knowing I'm nt going though this alone. I am not so depressed anymore and feel there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you again.

Hillsdale Surgical Group Dr. Dale McCririe 451 Hidden Meadows Dr # 260 Hillsdale, MI‎ (517) 437-5350‎ I was banded in Mexico and in need of a closer fill doctor. Dr. McCririe was willing to see me and I am beyond thrilled with him. I wish I could have had HIM do my surgery. He has the best bed side manner of any doctor I have ever met, was extremely patient with me while getting the adjustment done (it took a long time since I would only do a teeny amount every 15 minutes... long story), and he didn't rush me at all. He has a great sense of humor and overall I would highly reccomend him to anyone. It's always been hard for me to find fill doctors so I thought I would post about my pleasant experience with Dr. McCririe in case anyone else is in the same boat. I was originally banded in Sweden in 2001, had it slip in 2006 and was rebanded in Mexico that same year.