Day 14 Post Op Hospitalized For Leak!

[Bornagain 9]

Praying for a quick recovery for you. I am two weeks out today, does anyone think it's because we can finally eat a little more? This morning I ate a scrambled egg and it was not enjoyable. I felt like I was going to puke it up but I didn't. I'm kinda scared to eat. In the hospital I got the hic-cups and the RN told me if I got a mild case it was just gas BUT if I couldn't stop the hic-cups for a length of time I probably had a leak. I don't think I had a leak test. How do they do this?

[iggychic 1,405]

Praying for a quick recovery for you. I am two weeks out today' date=' does anyone think it's because we can finally eat a little more? This morning I ate a scrambled egg and it was not enjoyable. I felt like I was going to puke it up but I didn't. I'm kinda scared to eat. In the hospital I got the hic-cups and the RN told me if I got a mild case it was just gas BUT if I couldn't stop the hic-cups for a length of time I probably had a leak. I don't think I had a leak test. How do they do this?[/quote']

Leak tests are typically diagnosed with an xray with contrast dye (which you drink or is ingested) which they watch travel through your body.

I think your RN might be on crack...leaks and hic-cups are not related that I know of, and given a leak almost killed me Im pretty up to date on leaks. It's not a symptom any doc said to look for...Leak symptoms are illness, fever (can be slight) weakness, general feeling of unwell, vomiting, pain on the left side, can be intestinal issues, depending on how the leak is effecting your body (in some it goes up to the lungs and in others it effects lower organs). Believe me, if you have a leak you are ILL Don't worry about your hic-ups! I know for me, that's a sign I'm full oddly. I read others have the same reaction.

I didn't hic-up once in the 45 days of care for a leak I had.

BTW...I had my scrambled egg today and it was heaven. Try adding about a table spoon of Water to your egg and mix it up with a wisk, then serve with the "sauce" of your choice (some like hot sauce, I like ketchup). Keeping some extra moisture with the egg will make it go down way easier, and an egg mixed with water fluffs up better. STOP scrambling when the eggs are formed but still shiny. Do not cook til they are all dull colored...this will be harder to eat! Get it out of the pan right away. It takes seconds to over cook a single egg.

Do not mix in milk. Think of what milk does when cooked with an egg? Custard....it firms up a scrambled egg. (I learned this secret from a wonderful french chef and it makes a world of difference in a good scrambled egg).

[Katie713 423]

Iggy - a scrambled egg! Whoo Hoo !!

[Katie713 423]

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!!!!!!!!

I really hope your bubble maintains the contents that are leaking and then going back inside, this may prevent internal damage. I really hope you get through this and that your body heals itself as quickly as possible. You are not alone, there are many here who really care and will be easy to give you the support you need as you get through this.

Take care!!!

[iggychic 1,405]

Iggy - a scrambled egg! Whoo Hoo !!

I know And fish for lunch. I was so excited LOL

By the way...I can't seem to reply to your PM for some reason...I actually can't reply to a post without quoting either. Hence the no response! If I can figure this out (have to email Alex) I'll reply LOL

[iggychic 1,405]

Heading down for another test to see if there are any signs of healing! Fingers crossed' date=' if there is some healing, doc says I can maybe go home this weekend with a feeding tube installed......... Never in my life did I think I'd be wishing for that![/quote']

I am worried things didn't go well...let us know when you feel up to it! (I know what it feels like to not be up to it). Just wanted to let you know that I and many others are thinking of you today!

[k9qt 12]

Good news from Dr! The test showed more improvement than they had expected so he is letting me go home tomorrow with my picc line and continued IV nutrition for a couple weeks. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers, doc says if there was a leak to choose from this is the one you want....I have to say tho I am really tired of listening to and feeling my stomach growl.....

[Bornagain 9]

Thank God your doing better now and going home. I will continue to pray for you. And to Iggychic thank you so much for your input and advice on cooking that much anticipated egg that I had. I will definately make it fluffier tomorrow. LOL, That was a new experience, but then it's all a brand new life and learning experiences right?

[iggychic 1,405]

Good news from Dr! The test showed more improvement than they had expected so he is letting me go home tomorrow with my picc line and continued IV nutrition for a couple weeks. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers' date=' doc says if there was a leak to choose from this is the one you want....I have to say tho I am really tired of listening to and feeling my stomach growl.....[/quote']

YEA! It's nice to have the gift of a well behaved leak I guess I'm so glad you are going home! The hospital is no place for sick people!

[iggychic 1,405]

Thank God your doing better now and going home. I will continue to pray for you. And to Iggychic thank you so much for your input and advice on cooking that much anticipated egg that I had. I will definately make it fluffier tomorrow. LOL' date=' That was a new experience, but then it's all a brand new life and learning experiences right?[/quote']

LOL We can work through this together What's for dinner? heh heh I actually need to go shopping for real (or not totally) food! I love cottage cheese so I'm very excited I get to add that to my boring choices!

Over the weekend I'm hosting (with my DH) a management retreat for folks we work with. I organized the menus around my possible ability to eat fish and other soft foods LOL so I was happy to be cleared.

[4ALongerLife 329]

Hey sweetie... I've had a leak (3/2012... long story).... if you need a friend, please feel free to hit me up. But do yourself a favor.... remain positive. It's not easy, but you can get through this.

And oh btw, someone asked... stats are this occurs to 1-3% of the population, depending on the study you reference.

Praying for you! Best of luck, always... xx Stephanie

[reshiapooh96 31]

I hope you feel better soon. prayers already sent

[Katie713 423]

I know And fish for lunch. I was so excited LOL

By the way...I can't seem to reply to your PM for some reason...I actually can't reply to a post without quoting either. Hence the no response! If I can figure this out (have to email Alex) I'll reply LOL

Iggy...I totally understand the limitations and difficulties working in the internet domain, my thoughts are personal, I would like to think that behind our posts lie real human beings who form alliances and friendships and hence reaching out to you with no games or alterior motives.

On another topic I made eggfaces's egg bites and they can be eaten round the clock. I made a chicken enchilada flavored bite with poached chicken, green enchilada sauce, jack cheese and black olives. Yum-o.

This presidential debate is driving me bonkers.

Ok I've hi-jacked a thread. Don't want to lose touch. You've been thru a lot and I care.

[Katie713 423]

Good news from Dr! The test showed more improvement than they had expected so he is letting me go home tomorrow with my picc line and continued IV nutrition for a couple weeks. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers' date=' doc says if there was a leak to choose from this is the one you want....I have to say tho I am really tired of listening to and feeling my stomach growl.....[/quote']

Glad to hear this news..going home is paramount to getting ones bearings, and with the love of family and friends, hopefully you will have the support you need to get better.

Unfortunately the stomach growling becomes an ordinary side effect of our new little tummy's. I'm 6 months out and mine is still growling!!

[Jen35 283]

I'm sorry you had this complication. I haven't had surgery yet and this is what I fear:(