Janet M has major problems-back in hosp

Janet was admitted back into barix last week, being 2 weeks post op. She has a leak in the pouch and has developed infection. Please pray for her. Also, how common is this. I am only 4 days post op, doing OK, but after hearing this, wonder why I had this done?

Hi Kelly, I'm not sure about how common leaks are. They do happen. It is one of the risks of the surgery. I am so sorry to hear about Janet. I hope she will be okay. Let us know if you hear anything else. Take care, Jaimee

Kelly, Leaks happen about 2 or 3% of the time. They are very rare after post op day 10 but not unheard of. Sometimes they are a big deal, sometimes they are not, it depends on the situation. All surgeons should discuss this with their patients when they are going over their consent prior to surgery! Dr. C The Deaconess Surgical Weight Loss Center Cincinnati, Ohio (513) 559-2545

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