Anastamotic leak

Jim56
Jim56 Member Posts: 4
in Esophageal Cancer #1
On January 6, 2012 had a fully covered esophageal Wallflex stent placed due to a anastamotic leak. How long will it take before I can drink liquids? Please let me know your story as this is getting very difficult. When I first came home from the hospital I was able to eat ice chips and now for the last three weeks all I can do is use the sponge to moisten my mouth.

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  • sandy1943
    sandy1943 Member Posts: 824
    #2
    Hi, Welcome on board. Even
    Hi, Welcome on board. Even though I never experienced Your problem, I'm sure someone on here has. I saw on your profile page you have already had surgery. What kind did you have?
    What stage were you diagnosed.
    Just the treatment and surgery is a very rough road. Hoping someone will be on soon that can help you with what you're experiencing.
    Good Luck, Sandra
  • paul61
    paul61 Member Posts: 1,392 Member
    #3
    Welcome to our group Jim
    Jim,

    I just wanted to welcome you to our group. I was fortunate with my Ivor Lewis surgery and did not have a anastamotic leak, but there are some people here who have had to deal with leaks. It typically involves and extended stay in the hospital and of course nothing by mouth until the leak resolves itself. I hope the people here who have some experience will post soon.

    Best Regards,

    Paul Adams
    McCormick, South Carolina

    DX 10/22/2009 T2N1M0 Stage IIB
    12/03/2009 Ivor Lewis
    2/8 through 6/14/2010 Adjuvant Chemo Cisplatin, Epirubicin, 5 FU
    Two year survivor
  • Jim56
    Jim56 Member Posts: 4
    #4
    Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy
    My surgery was December 12, 2011 at the Univeristy of Wisconsin Hospital. I left the hospital on December 20, 2011 even though an infection developed and was told there was a leak. After many calls and finally becoming so sick and wretching for two days on January 6, 2012 they did a scope and discovered the drain was protruding through the fistula and placed the stent. I was in the hospital from Friday to Monday and sent home with instructions of nothing by mouth for at least two weeks. I'm very confused as they did a test the other day to see if stent was in place and if there were any leaks. From what radiology stated the stent was in place and no leaks. I have tried to get more information on how long it takes to heal enough to take liquids but can't find any answers. My biggest problem has been getting the health care providers to listen to myself and my wife. I had a hard time tolerating the tube feeds when they sent us home along with all of the medications. They finally listend last week and changed my feedings to a different type. T3N0M0
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    Jim56 said:

    Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy
    My surgery was December 12, 2011 at the Univeristy of Wisconsin Hospital. I left the hospital on December 20, 2011 even though an infection developed and was told there was a leak. After many calls and finally becoming so sick and wretching for two days on January 6, 2012 they did a scope and discovered the drain was protruding through the fistula and placed the stent. I was in the hospital from Friday to Monday and sent home with instructions of nothing by mouth for at least two weeks. I'm very confused as they did a test the other day to see if stent was in place and if there were any leaks. From what radiology stated the stent was in place and no leaks. I have tried to get more information on how long it takes to heal enough to take liquids but can't find any answers. My biggest problem has been getting the health care providers to listen to myself and my wife. I had a hard time tolerating the tube feeds when they sent us home along with all of the medications. They finally listend last week and changed my feedings to a different type. T3N0M0

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