I had my op last Friday and thought I was prepared for every eventuality. It seems not.
We had detailed discussions with the team about what could go wrong, as with all ops, and knew the risks involved. After a very successful operation, which after a CT scan on Wedneaday was showed to have been successful, I was being prepared for release tomorrow, a day early.
Then the bad news came. I have a Chyle leak. Today was the first time I'd heard of this, and although they explained it, and I'm already being treated accordingly, Dr Google had to inform me a bit more on what it is. It's an injury during surgery to a lymphatic vessel (I think).
After experiencing soup and a nice cup of tea yesterday, I am.now back on nil by mouth for at least a week, possibly two. The PICC line is back in and I'm on Total Parenteral Nutrition, vitamins and another cocktail of drugs to keep me going while it heals.
Has anyone else had this? I was warned of possible leaks at the oesophageal join, but not this! Every day is a school day I feel really down and fed up, as was expecting to go home soon.
