Day 14 Post Op Hospitalized For Leak!

[k9qt 12]

Sleeved on 9-27 with no known problems. Follow up on the 10th showed I was dehydrated so I got two bags of Fluid and went home. 11th I was trying to get all my liquids is and after second bottle of Water I had chills so bad so I took temp and have a mild temp of 100.5 (230 pm). By 315 my temp was up to 102.8 so I called Dr and they asked me to come in. 2 more bags of Fluid later my temp was not down and my heart rate was staying steady at 114-116 so they admitted me to hospital.

Catscan revealed an air pocket outside the stomach that fluids were going into and then back. Now I have a picc line for nutrition/hydration and standing by to see if it will heal itself. This whole time I was thinking I'd be here a couple days max but it is sounding like a long term deal from everything I am reading, please pray for improvement on next Catscan I don't want to go thru another surgery if at all possible!

[alley-gator 96]

So sorry you are going through this, & praying that it heals itself & you can get on with life soon!

[imgonnaloseit! 30]

Hopefully your leak was caught quick enough so that your fix and recovery will not be too lengthy.

I hope it all goes well for you -- will keep my fingers crossed.

[jd13 25]

Prayers to u for a quick recovery!

[Lisa's Hope 421]

So so sorry to hear you are having a hard time. Praying you recover quickly.

[UTGal99 327]

Sleeved on 9-27 with no known problems. Follow up on the 10th showed I was dehydrated so I got two bags of Fluid and went home. 11th I was trying to get all my liquids is and after second bottle of Water I had chills so bad so I took temp and have a mild temp of 100.5 (230 pm). By 315 my temp was up to 102.8 so I called Dr and they asked me to come in. 2 more bags of Fluid later my temp was not down and my heart rate was staying steady at 114-116 so they admitted me to hospital.

Catscan revealed an air pocket outside the stomach that fluids were going into and then back. Now I have a picc line for nutrition/hydration and standing by to see if it will heal itself. This whole time I was thinking I'd be here a couple days max but it is sounding like a long term deal from everything I am reading, please pray for improvement on next Catscan I don't want to go thru another surgery if at all possible!

So sorry you are dealing with that...ugh! Did your doctor perform a leak test at the hospital? Did you cheat on your diet? Did they give you a reason that might have caused the leak?

[jasleeve 440]

i wish they wouldve chose this option for me! instead, for my leak they placed a stent which made me incredibly incredibly sick!

[Sannah 258]

Is an air bubble the same thing as a leak? I am confused? What is your condition called?

Sending positive healing thoughts your way!!

Wishing you wellness!

Best,

Sannah

[k9qt 12]

I have a leak, the lucky portion so far is that an air or gas bubble has formed outside the leak. So far...fingers crossed...the stuff going into the stomach leak out into the bubble and "seem" to be going back into the stomach. Hopefully it remains that way until it heals.

It's amazing how hungery you get when not eating for 4 days. You'd think the nutrition being pumped in would al least help curb some hunger!!!!!!!!

[Sannah 258]

I have a leak, the lucky portion so far is that an air or gas bubble has formed outside the leak. So far...fingers crossed...the stuff going into the stomach leak out into the bubble and "seem" to be going back into the stomach. Hopefully it remains that way until it heals.

It's amazing how hungery you get when not eating for 4 days. You'd think the nutrition being pumped in would al least help curb some hunger!!!!!!!!

This does not sound like fun! I am so sorry to hear your suffering like this!!! My fingers crossed for continued luck!!! I hope you are resting well and on the road to recovery soon!!! Feel better!

Wishing you Wellness,

Sannah

[iggychic 1,405]

I have a leak' date=' the lucky portion so far is that an air or gas bubble has formed outside the leak. So far...fingers crossed...the stuff going into the stomach leak out into the bubble and "seem" to be going back into the stomach. Hopefully it remains that way until it heals.

It's amazing how hungery you get when not eating for 4 days. You'd think the nutrition being pumped in would al least help curb some hunger!!!!!!!![/quote']

I'm hoping your fortunate bubble stays put! I've been through it (no bubble) and I just want to wish you my sincerest wishes for that bubble to hold so that leak can heal! It is a long road, I won't lie. Try to stay strong! Come here for support if you need it. This forum was a huge factor in getting me through my ordeal.

[dfwtxfemme 3]

Had a pic line once for a month from staph infection from my back surgery.... not fun hang in there.... how common are leaks anyway?

[Quianna Armstead 19]

Omg best of luck,my prayers go out to you,,,how would i.know if.i.have a leak?

[k9qt 12]

i wish they wouldve chose this option for me! instead, for my leak they placed a stent which made me incredibly incredibly sick!

That is the next step if the Catscan shows no improvement, going in thru the mouth and placing a stent or clamp on the leak..........

[k9qt 12]

Omg best of luck,my prayers go out to you,,,how would i.know if.i.have a leak?

U will know! According to the dr there are two definite things that eventually happen, a fever and high heart rate.