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Leak failed to heal. Now having surgery

NoMoreFatGuy

By NoMoreFatGuy, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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NoMoreFatGuy    61

NoMoreFatGuy
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So I have had a leak for 6 months. They put in a stent and a drain and a swallow study yesterday showed the leak was WORSE!!! My doctor has decided to do a complete gastrectomy. I am terrified but it seems like I have no other option if I want a normal life back. I doubt anyone on here has had this happen but anyone who has, support would be great.

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newmebithebypass    713

newmebithebypass
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I pray you have a safe recovery keep us posted

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lachellove    486

lachellove
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What were your symptoms of a leak? I'm so sorry you are going through this its a scary thing I'm most afraid of this but have been feeling some discomfort when eating and drinking. Do you know what caused it?

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Tssiemer1    549

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They are going to take out your whole stomach? What are they going to replace it? Intestine? Will you feel full with the replacement? Will you need a feeding tube.

You poor thing

Sorry I'm a nosy nanny.

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NoMoreFatGuy    61

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Yes whole stomach. They pull the small intestine up and stitch it to the esophagus. I talked to people who have had it. My understanding is that it works much like a by pass doesd

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NoMoreFatGuy    61

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My leak just happened. Nothing caused it. The symptoms were pain in my shoulder and stomach. I also went septic so I had a fever too

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NoMoreFatGuy    61

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I won't need a feeding tube. I will be able to eat. Just small amounts and I have to learn what makes me sick and what doesn't.

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Jovie62    135

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I won't need a feeding tube. I will be able to eat. Just small amounts and I have to learn what makes me sick and what doesn't.

How are you doing?

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NoMoreFatGuy    61

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I am recovering slowly. The attachment point had a small leak so I couldn't eat for 3 weeks and I in fact did have and still do have a feeding tube. I just found out yesterday the leak is healed and they started me on liquids. The cramping is pretty painful but I am told it will go away in time. Overall I am improving but it is slow going.

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Tssiemer1    549

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OMG you poor thing.

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NoMoreFatGuy    61

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Hey, on the bright side I have lost 125 pounds.

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