Leak still NOT healed

[pumpkin07 32]

Hi Stac - soo soooooo sorry you are still not mended. My thought going through this was also for the second opinion. Or perhaps at this point your own doctor needs to call in consults with someone more specialized in healing this sort of thing just for his own second opinion. I remember after my surgery before I could have Water my voice was so weak. I'm wondering how hard it is for you to express yourself during this time. I would be in a total fog and probably beyond myself by now. I see you are in Milwaukee Wisconsin - maybe someone knows someone in your area that could be an advocate for you. I certainly wish you were here in Houston I would be all over it, but maybe there is someone in your area that could be with you during doctor visits.

It sounds like the Water could be an issue, but the largest issue to me is to make certain you are getting the best medical care possible? Wondering if you have insurance? Wondering if you need to venture outside of your geographical area to get the best doctor around? I don't blame you for being tired of this, perhaps now that you are somewhat out of the woods it is time for a new plan to get this darn leak healed up. You could of course request your medical records and venture out on your own for a second opinion. But it is better to do it along with your doctor b/c you don't want him to desert you.

I am soooo sorry and I will pray for you every day. I will also pray for the right medical care to come your way.

[LAN2k 18]

Has anybody heard from Stacy since her original post? I tried to PM her and still no reply. It is frustrating because we don't know her current status. I, like those of us who have replied here continue to pray for her. Stacie I wish we could do more to help you. If you need someone here to maybe intervene or advocate for you please let us know...we are all very concerned for you.

[Stacie 1]

Hi all, I am still around. Surgeon pulled my drain back a little more yesterday. On Friday I will be doing another upper GI with the surgeon present. Next step sounds like EGD with fibrin or stent. Surgeon is reviewing my chart with the GI do who does the stents. I will talk to him more Friday.

Thank you Cajun for the PM, and for everyone for their prayers. I am doing fine. Doing a lot of research (Bariatric journals,etc) and then get scared and stop. Just staying positive... hoping for no leak this Friday.

And in more fun, my little girl (3 years) broke her arm last night, as DH and I were headed to a funeral. It is just a bit humorous if you think about it!! I feel proud to be doing my part for the health care system!!

[LAN2k 18]

Thanks for the update Stacie. In spite of it all you appear to be in good spirits. I commend you for your tenacity and strength and hope and pray you will find good results on Friday. Sorry about your daughter's arm...and hope that from here things take a turn for the better.

[pumpkin07 32]

Well it sounds like your doctor is taking this very seriously, so thank God for that. You 'sound' a little stronger. We'll be praying for you Stacie!