Have you had a leak?? Please share your story with me
I am not 100% sure I have a leak, but it is a very strong possibility that is the case. Right now, I am in Alaska, recouperating, but I fly back to California and see my surgeon Friday (2/10) to be assessed.
Thank you so much
-Jamie
I had my RNY to DS revision 12/29/11
RNY 2/26/2002 DS 12/29/2011
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298 CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003
Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!
GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**
Sent a PM. How long have you suspected a leak? I realize there are contributing factors, but if you DO have a leak you need to be there last week! This is nothing to mess with. If one is present you run the risk of becoming septic the longer you go without treatment, and that ain't pretty.
Be well! Crossing my fingers!
Wenda
300+/273/156
Lap DS 2/3/03
Open Leak Repair 12/5/03
Thank you, Wenda.
PM sent
RNY 2/26/2002 DS 12/29/2011
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298 CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003
Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!
GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**
As for a leak, you would be running a persistant fever, would just feel like crap over the revision. If you think you have one you really need to have a upper GI or a cat scan with a dye push to find out.
HW (pre RNY) 430 / HW (pre DS) 302 / SW 288 /
Lowest weight 157 / CW 161 / GW 150
"I'm just one stomach flu away from my goal weight"
Maddie,
Here is the e-mail exchange from 1/25:
Here is my e-mail to Dr. K today:
So, Sun/Mon I had things coming into my JP drain like bits of carrot, and what looked like the lemon pepper & caribou meat bits. From stew that was made Sunday & I ate on that Sunday evening & off & on Monday. The bits of (I ate 2 or 3 sliced/cooked carrots in my stew throughout Monday) carrot were unmistakeable. Food is getting into my JP drain.
And here is his reply:
Hello, well this looks suspect, because patient with leaks, will have chills fever, and no bowel function.
I would ask that you do not take anything by mouth, use the feeding tube to get the water in. Also use the feeding tube to bet the protein supplements in. Nothing by mouth
I fly back down to California & will be seeing Dr. K Friday afternoon to be assessed...... I sure he will order the appropriate tests.
I PM'd you as well.
-Jamie
RNY 2/26/2002 DS 12/29/2011
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298 CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003
Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!
GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**
Get yourself some liquid protein that is already mixed up (not the thick stuff)..something that is like ice tea. The thick stuff just might be harder to get into the tube, that is the only reason why I mention it.
Are you in any pain...besides pain from the incision sites?
HW (pre RNY) 430 / HW (pre DS) 302 / SW 288 /
Lowest weight 157 / CW 161 / GW 150
"I'm just one stomach flu away from my goal weight"
Maddie,
I want to THANK YOU for your supportive phone call, I TRUELY, TRUELY appreciate it!!!!
Sometimes I feel, pain-wise like I am literally getting PUNCHED.
I have a thinner protein that I am using, so it goes into my feeding tube rather well.
RNY 2/26/2002 DS 12/29/2011
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298 CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003
Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!
GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**
You got it!!!!
RNY 2/26/2002 DS 12/29/2011
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298 CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003
Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!
GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**
I'm trying hard to be of help and pay it forward, but unfortunately that's not an option right now.
Good luck to you and hope the doctor "had" good news for you.
