Leak failed to heal. Now having surgery

[NoMoreFatGuy 61]

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.

[swimbikerun 1,046]

Wow! I am so sorry.

[newmebithebypass 713]

I pray you have a safe recovery keep us posted

[lachellove 486]

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?

[Tssiemer1 549]

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.

[NoMoreFatGuy 61]

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

[NoMoreFatGuy 61]

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

[NoMoreFatGuy 61]

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.

[swimbikerun 1,046]

I am so very sorry. I am wishing all the best for you.

[eprince3840 11]

Praying for you!

[Jovie62 135]

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?

[NoMoreFatGuy 61]

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.

[Tssiemer1 549]

OMG you poor thing.

[swimbikerun 1,046]

Agreed. I am so sorry.

[NoMoreFatGuy 61]

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