Question:
How will I know if I ruined my pouch?

How will I know if I've completely "broken out of my pouch"?    — Marti T. (posted on November 10, 2003)

November 10, 2003
What does that mean? Like you broke your staples or something?
   — mrsmyranow

November 10, 2003
First, are you transected? If so, then the chances are slim that you have "broken out of your pouch". If you were not transected and just have staples then there is a chance you could have SLD. Staple line disruption. I had SLD and it is not your fault when it happens. It is just a mechanical failure of non transection. You can tell if you have SLD by having an upper GI. If you are disrupted, the barium will flow into your old stomach. (If you weren't transected). Other than that, the only symptoms I had were eating more and a little heartburn. Some people have symptoms but I didn't. Check out my profile for more details. Blessings,
   — Mylou52