Will it ever get better - Leak

I had my VSG done Feb 26th 2013 .... sailed right through it with no pain. The next few weeks I started feeling worse and worse.  I finally went to my Doctor and she called my surgeon and I went to Rapid Accessment.  I was diagnosed with a leak and abcess on April 5th.  On April 10th I had surgery for a "washout" and JP drain placement and released from hospital on April 17th.  On April 21st I was readmitted for dehydration and failure to thrive.  This hospital stay was for 31 days.  I was on TPN and then a feeding tube was inserted.  Last week I was admitted to hospital for 8 days because my JP drain was infected.  The JP drain was removed and I now have a penrose drain and I am feeling worse than ever.  I am allowed full fluids but I find myself to "scared" of even trying anything for fear of vomitting ..... I am super nauseous ALL the time.  I just want to be a normal VSG person.  I dont even know what kind of restriction I have because I have never gotten past fluids.  Please tell me there is light at the end of this ugly tunnel because right now I am losing hope.

I am so sorry you are going through this.  I will pray that the Lord will heal and strengthen your body and help you recover.  Don't lose courage or hope, the Lord will see you through. Steve

I am so sorry for what you are going through. It must be tough. I have not yet had surgery so I have no words of wisdom. I did however want you to know that I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. Nobody wants to be the one with complications and no one deserves such a rough time. Please stay encouraged.

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Cyber hugs coming your way.

It is awful that you are going through this. I have seen several stories of people with leaks, that once they get well it is smooth sailing from there. I hope that for you. Please try not to be to discouraged. My thoughts and prayers are with you!!!!!

I'm so sorry to hear that you've had such a miserable time of it.  I've not had a leak, so can't relate directly, but it seems that with careful treatment and monitoring, leaks heal and people move on with their lives.  Take care, my friend, and try as best you can to think of this timeframe as a flash in the pan when you think of how much living you have left to do.

I am so sorry to hear that you've had so much trouble.  I will hold you in my prayers.  Hopefully, the worst is behind you and you will be healing and moving forward again.

best wishes,

Carol

I think you are strong for enduring what you have. Protein is what helps the healing process go faster and so that is probably why your process is so slow. Just try to remember this fact for your future and when you are allowed to eat and drink be certain to get the full recommended amount every single day without fail. In the meantime I will keep powerful positive thoughts sent your way daily!! We are here for you!! Hugs!!

It will get better. I promise. My vsg was 10/27/12 and I was diagnosed with a small leak on 12/13/12. After 3 more surgeries, 4 months out of work, a LOT of nausea and being NPO for a month on tpn I can honestly say I don't regret surgery. I would do it all again. I wouldnt have said that in the midst of it all, though. The nausea will go away.....the worst of mine was from all of the meds on an empty stomach. Read my profile for more info but trust me when I say I understand. You will get better and this doesn't have to define your success with your journey. Hugs!!!
Raymie

Oh, BIG HUGS to you.  I'm so sorry that you are going through this.  I have had a difficult journey so far, but nothing like what you're going through.  I'm sending lots of healing light your way.

 

Kim