Question:
Is a leakage possible?
I am almost 2 years post op and for the past day I have had pain anytime I've drank or eaten anything. Could I have a leakage this far out from surgery? What else could be going on? I've been feeling off for the past few weeks, but I've attributed that to my b12 deficiency...And all day today I've had the chills and a pretty bad stomach ache...Any ideas or suggestions? — dreamy6501 (posted on March 26, 2007)
March 26, 2007
Hi Rebecca. I am so sorry you are in pain. That's not normal, and it's
nature's way of saying something is wrong. Sometimes, it can indicate a
blockage. That's what happened to me-18 months post-op. I developed INTENSE
pain after eating or drinking. I am not a Doctor, but I do recommend that
you call your surgeon and perhaps go to the emergency room for a cat scan
to make sure it is not a hernia or blockage. Please don't wait, and let me
know how things go. Best wishes, Pam
— pjwilsen
March 26, 2007
Two years out from surgery, I don't think you can have any leakage or at
least it would be highly unlikely. Although you could get a marginal ulcer
which can be extremely serious and you would not want to let that go
untreated. Also, I am 6+ years post-op and I have a couple of times had
something stuck for too long and ended up hurting myself from throwing up
and the pain continue for several days. I know it happened last year and
everytime I even swallowed my own saliva it was painful.
With your other symptoms, have you been vomitting? since you have the
chills, do you have a fever, maybe you have the flu?
— JGDugar
March 26, 2007
were you transected? if not the 2 sides of your stomach may be leaking its
painful and can cause regain. sounds like you may have a ulcer, are you a
smoker? ulcers very common in smokers. Do call your surgeon and get
checked.
— bob-haller
March 27, 2007
Hi Rebecca. Thanks for writing. You need to contact your surgeon right
away and talk with them. It could be something minor, it could be an ugly
flu or something simple, but your surgeon needs to know what is going on
with you about this. I don't know how a b12 deficiency manifests itself,
so I don't know if that is part of what you are going through, but your
surgeon needs to know what is going on. Your initial fear, leakage is
really not possible at your stage out, you should be completely healed up
from surgery, unless your stomach was not severed. If you have a
stapleline but not two stomachs, then you could have stapleline breakdown,
and that could be a problem. Again, your surgeon will have to check into
this. If you have a bowel obstruction, that can be VERY serious, so don't
waste any time, call them and get their advice. I had a swollen abdomin
yesterday and some real issues, and called them, and may have a bowel l
obstruction myself. It was very painful, but eventually I was able to pass
gas and stool later in the day with some milk of mag stuff. But that
doesn't mean I won't have more problems today. If my bowels are
obstructed, then they are gonna have to get fixed before they get stuck for
good. That is serious stuff, so don't mess with it. I wish you well, but
don't write another word until you get with your surgeon. Thanks.
Patricia P.
— Patricia P
March 28, 2007
Just an update...I ended up in the ER on Monday and after a CAT scan and a
visit from my surgeon, I ended up in surgery on Tuesday AM to fix a hernia
in my small intestine...Everything went fine and I'm back home resting
comfortably...Back on full foods and in a very minimal amt of pain.
A word to everyone, please be aware of pain and things along those lines,
if we hadnt caught this when we did my intestine could have perforated and
leaked...
— dreamy6501
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