Biellita165 28 Posted December 30, 2012 How many weeks post op did you get the leak, and did it happen because you were not following your diet properly? I know you have to be brave and honest to respond this because some people here tend to bash those who have made mistakes, but I hope no one does it because there is really no need to put salt on an open wound. What I expect from this post is that you guys educate us and maybe help others not to make the same mistake again. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MeMeMEEE 206 Posted December 30, 2012 I followed my diet to a T. My nutritionist told me i was being too strict with myself. They found mine at 11 weeks but my labs indicated it at 6 weeks. It was in the top of the sleeve which is a common place. My doctor said it wasn't anything i did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biellita165 28 Posted December 30, 2012 I followed my diet to a T. My nutritionist told me i was being too strict with myself. They found mine at 11 weeks but my labs indicated it at 6 weeks. It was in the top of the sleeve which is a common place. My doctor said it wasn't anything i did. During those 11 weeks could you kind of tell something was wrong ? Glad it was nothing you did, thanks for your feedback Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sannah 258 Posted December 30, 2012 How many weeks post op did you get the leak' date=' and did it happen because you were not following your diet properly? I know you have to be brave and honest to respond this because some people here tend to bash those who have made mistakes, but I hope no one does it because there is really no need to put salt on an open wound. What I expect from this post is that you guys educate us and maybe help others not to make the same mistake again. Thank you.[/quote'] Hello, I was about 10 days out when the leak developed. I followed directions and my surgeon doesn't know why I got a leak. I believe there are other reasons for leaking than not following rules. I was doing so well and looking so good my dr was surprised I had a leak when I came into her office, she also said it was hard to make me stay because I appeared so healthy-blood work and ct showed otherwise. My leak symptoms didn't present like most. Low dull positional back ache for 4 days. The fifth day a fever. I never had abdominal pain and my heart felt fine. I am lucky in that my leak formed an abscess hanging off my stomach, it was/is walnut sized. I was in the hospital for 11 days with very strong antibiotics. Now I am home with more antibiotics. I have two stents in place and they will remain for 6 weeks. I also learned I am one of the extremely rare people who are allergic to the contrast that is used for the swallow study. I was my dr first leak with a sleeve. The care I received was swift, compassionate and kept me very comfortable. I am so thankful for this. So, that's my story. The only thing you can learn from this is to seek help even for something small like a dull backache. You just never know. Better safe than sorry. I hope everything makes sense as I am on pain medicine and not as well thought out as I could normally be Best, Sannah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites