Question:
leakage in attachment or respitory system

My friend is 11 days out of an open rny. His temp raised to 101 and was sent back to hospital, the doc says he has a leakage either in the attachment or in the respitory system, some food has leaked out. He is now as we speak back on the operating table we do not know for how long, they must search for the leakage and correct it. Another twist is that he has mild pneumonia in part of his lung. Does anyone know if this can be correct successfully with surgery and how the pneumonia will possibly effect the results ?    — Chenoah H. (posted on March 15, 2002)

March 15, 2002
pneumonia cannot be corrected surgically and can hamper the recovery somewhat.. however, the important thing is getting the leak corrected!!.. they will treat your friend with different antibiotics one to treat the infection after they've surgically corrected the leak and one to treat the mild pneumonia.. good luck to you and your friend.. i'm only 5 days post op and am still using my incentive spriometry and praying for no leaks!!
   — Ann W.

March 15, 2002
My husband had a post-op leak, and unfortunately, there is usually some lung involvement. They've probably got a 55 gal drum of antibiotics going in while they work to repair the leak, not to fear. And the respiratory team will be working with him to get those lungs going. Since the two often go together, an experienced bariatric team will already be on top of it.
   — vitalady