C_TimesThree 64 Posted July 18, 2013 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! Actually it is treated by a drain being placed, I'm NPO and it has to heal on its own, though I am in the hospital being very closely monitored they aren't doing anything to help it heal, other than having me NPO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C_TimesThree 64 Posted July 18, 2013 How did this happen? For some reason I just developed a small leak near where my esophagus meets my staple line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rox 200 Posted July 18, 2013 That is a shame, I am so sorry that you have to go through this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewAshes 232 Posted July 19, 2013 Hope you get better soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaDM 194 Posted July 19, 2013 So sorry for what you are going through. I hope you heal fast. Good luck to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunny79 72 Posted July 19, 2013 Praying for a speedy recovery .... Hang in there(((hugs))) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickadee73 57 Posted July 19, 2013 I'm so sorry. I hope you recover and heal, both emotionally and physically, from the experience. I think I have read every leak post in this forum, and it seems near the esophagus is the most prevalent. I watched a couple of surgeries on youtube, and can almost imagine why that is -- it looks like it gets more difficult as the staple line gets close to the top. Again, so sorry you are going through this. Please feel better soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahealthyme2013 39 Posted July 19, 2013 Wishing you a quick recovery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeezJeanz 1,065 Posted July 19, 2013 Prayers going up for you! Just take it easy n follow orders, ull be better soon nd on to the losers bench. God Bless nd rest well:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abranewme 98 Posted July 20, 2013 So what's the latest? How are you feeling? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C_TimesThree 64 Posted July 21, 2013 I'm ok, I had a follow up CT Thursday, there was some debate as to if the leak is closed or not so I drank blue dye and waited 24 hours to see if it showed in my drain. It never did! I've been able to start Clear liquids but as of today we still aren't 100% sure I'm healed so I'm only drinking brightly colored crystal light to see if anything shows up. If by tomorrow all is still good I will switch to oral pain meds and get Protein shakes! The hope is to go home without my PICC. Also as of today my white blood cell count is normal for the first time since the leak was found. 16 nj8988, Fair2bslimLady, NewSetOfCurves and 13 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickadee73 57 Posted July 21, 2013 That's fantastic news! I hope you are home and slurping down Protein Shakes in no time! 2 Dannipo and abranewme reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abranewme 98 Posted July 22, 2013 Whew!!!! This is GREAT NEWS!!!!!! I'm so happy you're healing!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pottergirl 261 Posted July 22, 2013 I am sorry you are suffering with a leak, surgery is difficult enough without serious complications. Heal quickly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
need2bthin! 235 Posted July 22, 2013 Great!!! I wish you well & I'm so sorry your having to go through this. Best of luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
