What a long journey....

[kristinb123 6]

I was sleeved on Jan 21st and had developed a leak by the 29th. The past four months felt like I lived in hell. I was on TPN for 18 hours a day, had 2 drains hanging out of my stomach one of which started to grow into my pouch, no food or beverages, weekly visits to my surgeon for ct scans or upper G I, and had a stent in for 4 weeks (had to be put under every week because it kept moving). I was so frustrated as I had no idea of this complication before I was sleeved. I would cry at the drop of a pin for no reason most of the time.

Well 2 weeks ago my upper G I showed I was healed (Thank you God) and was able to start liquids and Protein Shakes. This last Thursday my surgeon took me off the TPN and told me to start my meal plan as if I was 2 weeks out from surgery. I have been taking it slowly as I am so scared of getting another leak. I am so happy to start living again!!

[Healthy_life2 8,324]

@@kristinb123

Wow! so sorry to hear about the complications you experienced. Hope all will go smoothly from here.

Wishing you the best,

Jenn

[swimbikerun 1,046]

Very glad for you being on the mend. Hope it continues.

[kristinb123 6]

It is very scary though...I worry about every little ache.

[dgsleeve 1]

Wishing you a good recovery

[kevinshawnhansen 0]

I'm having the same thing I had 2 drains mown I'm just still feeding from a tube been 3 months since I have had food

[kristinb123 6]

It will get better kevinshawnhansen...i know it feels like hell now but just keep hanging on!