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I think I'm the first leak for this group,

loveandlattes
on 11/8/11 3:27 am, edited 11/8/11 3:28 am
I wanted to update for awhile but I'm just barely getting the strength back to even be on a laptop.

I had my surgery on the 10th. Felt okay until l went home, when on the second night I woke up to a high fever, severe left shoulder pain, and severe nausea. Went back to the hospital and had a long ER wait, with my husband and I being completely terrified after being told I might have a pulmonary embolism. Finally we learned that I had a leak and an infection to boot, I was admitted back to the hospital where I stayed nearly a month. I also had a second surgery where they attempted to close the leak and clean out any visable infection, both of which wasn't very successful. By the time they did the second surgery, scar tissue had formed a barrier around the staple line. My surgeons decided not to mess with it and let it heal on its own. They didn't find any additional infection to clean out, it may  have been becaue of the days of antibiotics I had been on.

I had a picc line inserted and have been on TPN and IV fluids since roughly October 14th. Nothing to eat or drink since then and I am dying to drink some water or just a protein shake. I am still feeling hunger pains along with a rumbling sounds in my stomach. Definitely not head hunger. I also still have a drain since the second surgery which has also sucked, especially when attempting to shower.

The last time I checked my weight I had lost 20lbs, although I was told it could be more due to the fact I was getting so much fluids. I have a CT scan and re-check with my surgeon tomorrow and am hoping he will give me the OK to remove the drain, the picc line, and be able to start liquids again. I seriously just want to feel normal again, sometimes I look at people while in the car casually walking around and can't believe I ever felt normal like them. Even knowing people here who have had surgery later than me and going back to work sounds crazy, because at this point I can't even imagine walking to my mail box without collapsing.

Here's hoping the worst has passed and I will be feeling better soon. So happy to hear so many of you are having such a smooth recovery and success. Its good to see so many positive stories. :)

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slimpickins5280
on 11/8/11 5:51 am - CO
You poor thing! I am SO sorry you are having to go through this.

I'll send my positive thoughts and prayers your way.

I sure hope you feel better again real soon *hugs*.

VSG 10/18/11      If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one.-Dolly Parton





 


 

ACASHMAMA
on 11/8/11 6:52 am
OMG!! I am so sorry you have had such a difficult time! I truly hope that from here on out you have a speedy recovery and can get back to normal very soon. Please keep us posted on how you are doing. And i will keep you in my thoguht and prayers.

-Jodie
         
vdcthiessen
on 11/8/11 10:25 pm - NY
HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Success is not an option, its a requirement
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tman0730
on 11/9/11 1:46 am
{{ Hugs}}  So sorry you've had such a hard time.  Praying for you that this is all behind you and your recovery from here on out will be uneventful and speedy! Take care and please keep us posted!

Lynn
I can do all things through Christ who strenghtens me. Phil 4:13  
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loveandlattes
on 11/10/11 6:04 am
Thanks so much for the support and well wishes. It's very much appreciated! I'm now on a liquid diet and feeling a bit better. Might be able to have my picc line and drain removed on Monday and I can't wait!

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BethR311
on 11/10/11 6:14 am - Fort Wayne, IN
OMG I am so sorry you've had such a rough road!  I had my surgery the same day you did and I have been amazing lucky.  But not a fast loser! 

I so hope that you are back to feeling yourself soon and you can rebuild your new normal life!
        



    
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B. Bap
on 11/14/11 10:44 pm
I am so sorry that you went throught this. I hope all is better now.
nalamo245
on 11/16/11 1:34 pm - NJ
Wow, how awful.  I wondered what would happen if we got a leak, and how would we know.  I guess our bodies would let us know like yours did.  

Sorry for your rough start.  Here's to hoping that it's smooth sailing here of out, and that you'll feel normal again soon.  I pray your health is restored.  Glad you're on liquids now.  

 
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