Questions for those who have had a leak....

[Biellita165 28]

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.

[MeMeMEEE 206]

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.

[Biellita165 28]

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

[Sannah 258]

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