I've sprung a leak!

I have been having severe pains in the left side of my abdomen so I went to see one of my surgeons. I got checked into the hospital on Thursday and drank 40 oz of contrast in 3 hours *gag* and had a cat scan. They noticed contrast in my stomach lining. They weren't sure if it was backwash or a leak. They did an endoscope to check for ulcers and found my hole from the pouch to the intestines to be too small and stretched it out. They think the pain is caused by severe constipation but wanted to do an upper GI once the contrast worked out of my body. On Saturday I was let out of the hospital on laxatives and pain medication. Today I had my upper GI and it was noticed I have a very very small leak. My surgeon is on vacation for 2 weeks and his partner is trying to figure out when he will be back in town and they can do a surgery. I am their first patient out of all they have done to spring a leak. Hopefully this will help me lose weight. It took me 6 weeks to lose 28 lbs then the next 6 weeks to lose 4 lbs. Just sharing my story!

Im so sorry you are going thru all of this Brandy I will put you on my list of prayers. Take care and get well Cindy

Wow Brandy. I can't believe you sound so calm. I would be freaking!!!! Hopefully they will get you fixed up right and you can get back on the losers bench. Sending positive vibes your way.

I would be freaking too! Wouldn't this be something that should be considered immediate surgery? Can't a leak cause infections? I would look into this right away. Hopefully that assistant won't wait until the doc gets back.. Keep us posted. We're rooting for you!

Actually it is the 2nd surgeon that is working with me right now and trying to get everything in order. They believe this leak is a part of the pouch and stomach still connected. I surprisingly have a lot of faith in my surgeons. They do almost all of the RnY's together so they are known as a team. That is why she is trying to get a hold of my primary surgeon so he knows. He is the type of person that actually gives his patients his personal cell phone for them to call when there is a problem. I was on the phone with the surgeon a lot yesterday and with today being the 4th of July, I don't expect to hear from anyone. Thank you for the well wishes

You know when you have a pain and someone steps on your foot and your thoughts go to that pain instead? That is the reason I am calm about it. I am so irritated by the pain in my side and that it won't go away that the leak, that causes no pain, isn't a big deal. I know the surgeons will fix it and hopefully I will start losing weight. I went into this surgery knowing whatever happens with the weight loss will happen. I have to do my best to help it along and improve my habits. That is why I was trying not to stress over the fact that I wasn't losing weight. Thank you for the much needed positive vibes!

Thank you very much!

Wow that is strange....When you had surgery did they do a leak test then?.....I hope that you are not hurting too much....Well take care and let us know what you find out.....

Yes the did the leak test then too. I believe the leak is probably so small that being inflamed from the surgery closed it off. Luckily the leak doesn't hurt and I contacted the doctor about my pain or they wouldn't have even known. I am trying to keep as positive as I possibly can

Oh Brandy, that sucks! The good news is, you will now get fixed and start losing faster. I'm so sorry you're having to go through this-take care and keep us posted!