Diamond-n-the-rough

So, I was sleeved on 04/04/2011. The doc told my family that the surgery went awesome I was the easiest patient he had ever performed the sleeve on. Little did any of us know I was going to be the worst he had dealt with on the recovery end of things. In the hospital I had a hard time from the git-go they would bring me up my trays with all liquids on it and want me to sip I would attempt to sip on things but it never failed I would end up getting sick. The gas and the reflux and the nausea/vomiting was so overwhelming to my body. They tried to take the IV fluids out after a day but ended up having to put it back in because I became dehydrated. I ended up spending a total of 6 days in the hospital altogether and even on the 6th day they really didn't want to let me leave but they gave in. I went home to experience pure hell. I couldn't get anything down and I was still doing full liquids at this point. I once again got really dehydrated and ended up having to go to the Infusion Center for IV fluids this went on for awhile (a few appointments) let's just say they new me by face. After a couple attempts at I believe it was an upper GI which never worked do to the fact I couldn't get the barium yuk-yuk stuff down my doc decided to do a EGD where he went down into my tummy with the scope. His conclusion, I have a small stricture where my esophagus meets my stomach and he wants to just wait it out to see if it fixes itself.....so we wait and we wait and I'm not getting any better I go into see him on April 27th looking like death and end up going to the hospital to get a PICC line (TPN) inserted into my arm and pretty much from that day I have been having a lovely bag of I dunno every-night for dinner while I sleep. Still things aren't any better with trying to get liquids or soft foods down and I'm at a loss. Doc says something about stretching it out possibly or switching it to a Gastric Bypass which scares me to death. I just wanna feel somewhat normal again that's all I ask....I am scheduled for a second EGD on Monday the 16th (keep fingers crossed that they figure this out) So here's my questions.... 1. Besides it possibly being a stricture is there anything else it might be I could mention to my doc? 2. From what information I was able to give, has anyone ever experienced any of these issues or anything similar? If so what was it? 3. Does anyone know exactly what changing it to a Gastric Bypass is going to accomplish? Thanks so much for any help I'll take anything at this moment I am desperate begging down on my knees for answers. Diamond-n-the-rough

Sorry it's been a bit since I posted original but I did want to say thanks to everyone for posting. I had my EGD on Monday doc seems pretty sure that all is fine and is going to be fine but I'm a bit worried still he said he was able to go in and stretch an area out that was a little bit tight...he says my stomach looks all healed he couldn't even tell where my staple line was anymore. I'm am still a little scared though that it's more then he thinks....I have been able to keep somethings down like saltine crackers but I know I'm not going to be able to eat these for the remainder of my life we'll see I go for my follow up on Thursday....

Thanks again for the advice everyone....Tomorrow is the day I go in for my 2nd EGD hopefully doc will figure out a solution to this mess. I will keep you posted with results.

Thanks for the reply...I'm going to take your advice seems that's what everyone is saying to do...second opinion I'm on my way. I will wait to see what he has to say after Monday's EGD test is done though hopefully it will be good news I mean I feel like I deserve a little bit of good luck

Monday April 4th was my big day. I have had nothing but issues ever since. I was in the hospital from the 4th to the 9th total of 6 days thought I'd be in there for two nights not so much...the hardest part was watching all the other sleeve-rs that came in and left while I sat there wondering what was wrong with me. They tried to take out my IV on Tuesday afternoon or evening and had to put it back in a couple days later because I was dehydrated. Between the gas, nausea and horrible heartburn/acid reflux I could not get anything down and if I did I got nauseated instantly sometimes vomiting which is no fun. Oh how I feel like I've been thru the ringer and back a few times. I was really hoping this would have went differently ~ but what's done is done and I have to try to figure out how to move on and get better. I am still dealing with the heartburn/acid reflux the gas has quit for the most part I do still get some nausea every-once in awhile mostly when I try to take any of the meds they sent me home with. Today I had to go to an Infusion Center and be hooked back up to an IV because I was once again dehydrated spent about 5 hours there. I find it very difficult to drink/sip 64oz of liquids a day when I have such bad heartburn. I really could use some input from anyone that's dealt with this. My main issues right now are: 1. Getting in 64 oz of liquids to stay hydrated 2. Haven't had hardly anything to eat in the last 9 days due to all of the above drama Any suggestions would be MUCH appreciated as to how I can possibly turn this around. Side Note: I am going in tomorrow for another upper GI and then to see my surgeon.

Tomorrow is my BIG day. My surgery is at 7am but I have to be to the hospital at 5:30am oh man that's early for me....I really don't know how I'm feeling right now a little bit of every emotion possible really but ready to get it over with. My life is about to change for the better forever. I'll be back in a few days... Wish me luck!

Hey there ladies...I too am getting sleeved on Monday I have been trying to hold it all together the last few days but am feeling a little overwhelmed. I'm a bit anxious and nervous, I think of the unknown mostly the pain after-wards and not really knowing how I myself am going to do with it. You get to read everyones stories on here but everyone is different and I just pray that everything works out in my favor.... 2 days 61 hours 3666 minutes 220007 seconds

I just got my nectar variety pack a couple of days ago. I mixed up the Wild Cherry first thinking it couldn't be that bad...I had a hard time with it but mind you I'm new to Protein shakes/powders so this was my first try

WeLcOmE!!!

I'm right there with you. I am to be sleeved on April 4th I'm on day 5 of my pre-op diet ~ 1200 calories until April 1st and the 2nd and 3rd full liquids. So far so good for me...I am a little nervous about the full liquids but it's only for two days thank goodness. ~Nikki~

I haven't had my surgery yet but will be on April 4th. I am going to try out a product called Syntrax nectar. They have all kinds of flavors some of which are: Roadside Lemonade strawberry Kiwi Caribbean Cooler Twisted Cherry Crystal Sky and much much more. I ordered a sample pack so I can try them all out see which ones I like. From what I have read they are really good and do not have an after taste. I'm in the same boat as you I don't much care for the powdered milky kind of drinks so I'm giving this a shot ~ hoping it works Side note: I was not able to find this product in any of my health stores where I live so I had to order it online.

HiP hIp HoOrAy!!! That is awesome news... I just recently got my date too it's for April 4th. I know exactly what you are talking about. It's crazy how you can feel sooo many different emotions at one time and it can be very much overwhelming. You just need a little time to process it give it the rest of the day...

Oh my I am so sorry to hear you had to go thru that. Keep your head up it will all fall into place. I myself am wondering why my doc never told me no carbs is this true for all doctors? My doc put me on a 1200 calorie diet which I started yesterday for 12 days and then day 13 & 14 I'm suppose to do a liquid diet. Hmmm, I better look into this. Anyhow best of luck to you hope everything works out....

Congratulations to you and your family!!!

Congratulations to you!!! How exciting is that

Welcome aboard friend! I am awaiting my surgery date still (April 4th) I must say this is the only place I would want to be right now is on this forum. There is a lot of friendly informative people on here. Keep us posted....and congrats on your success thus far. NIkki

April 4th is my day..... Just had to share the exciting news.

It's such an inspiration to see these before and durning/after pics. You are looking absolutely amazing. Congrats on the progress.

Wow ~ two words HOT MAMMA looking good girl. Lov'n the smile.

Thanks everyone...I will be sure to stay in touch with the boards let everyone know how I'm doing with the process.

I just got my date yesterday....My surgery will be April 4th ~ starting my pre-op diet on March 21st

That is such awesome news. I'm so happy for you!

oh yeah I just got approved.......I am so beside myself right now I can't even explain what I am feeling. It hasn't actually sunk in yet still floating on cloud 9 I think

Wow, that was fast. How very exciting. Congrats!!!

Thanks guys... I initially had gotten denied about 2 or 2 in a half weeks ago. I was completely bummed out thought I was going to have to do another 3 month supervised diet but my doc was able to type up a note that I had sent into my insurance company and well I guess it worked yippy! BTW love the name Sleevemagoo...