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I had VSG on July 1st, and upon a trip to the ER on the 5th due to EXTREME pain it was discovered I have a leak. I was taken back into surgery that night and a drain was placed, my surgeon also attempted to repair the leak with glue but it did not hold. I had a PICC placed the 6th and have been NPO since the 5th. It's really a waiting game trying to get my body to heal and my white blood cell count under control so I can go home.

This is horrible, I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

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I had VSG on July 1st' date=' and upon a trip to the ER on the 5th due to EXTREME pain it was discovered I have a leak. I was taken back into surgery that night and a drain was placed, my surgeon also attempted to repair the leak with glue but it did not hold. I had a PICC placed the 6th and have been NPO since the 5th. It's really a waiting game trying to get my body to heal and my white blood cell count under control so I can go home.

This is horrible, I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.[/quote']

Thank you for sharing with us - hope you get better...

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Thinking of you. Hope you get better soon. Hang in there.

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How did this happen?

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Sorry to hear this hope all is good for you real soon :-)

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I'm very sorry to hear this! I hope you recover soon. I'm so afraid of having a leak after surgery.

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So sorry to hear this! I had a leak also, but thankfully it resolved on its own. I was very sick in the meantime though. Will keep you in my prayers!

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I was sleeved the 1st also... Sorry you have a leak... My surgeon said the best thing to do for a leak is the drain and leave it alone, give it time to heal on their own. Take care... Hope you get to feeling better soon.

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I hope your recovery quickly and I will send some prayers up for you!! Keep the faith I will all work out!! :)

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I'm so sorry to hear this. Praying this will heal soon.

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Hope you feel better...hugs to you!

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I was sleeved the 1st also... Sorry you have a leak... My surgeon said the best thing to do for a leak is the drain and leave it alone, give it time to heal on their own. Take care... Hope you get to feeling better soon.

This is not a leak in her incision site. She's hospitalized due to a leak in her staple line of her sleeve. This is an extremely serious issue and can not be left alone

OP.. Prayers and thoughts your way.. Hang in there!

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You are in my prayers!!!! Hope you have super quick recovery!!!! Is the pain any better?

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I'm so sorry. Praying for you. Please keep us updated.

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