Sannah

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I would love to see your journey and share mine with you.

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I can't wait to see you guys there!!!

Oh yes... No biopsy.

I shall ask about the fundus.. This would be so great!!!

Hi,

I saw the dr Friday. I also had another upper gi that indicated things are the same. Ulcer over leak site, masses in sleeve. Also showed that my sleeve empties slow.

I still vomit frequently and I am learning to adjust to this new normal. Dr said to give it a year. So I am half way there!!! Masses should go away, vomiting should be considerably less if not diminished. Labs show I not absorbing Vitamins like I should be. So I am still using injectable a that I administer at home.

Drinking and eating is painful. Yes, even Water. The dr said to drink Smart Water because it will go down easier. She was right and this means I am better able up stay hydrated, which is super important given that I have developed kidney stones through my leak.

Honesty, I am not sure what to think of these masse and just waiting it out. In a way I worry, but I am also SO tired of everything.

Trying to stay focused and give all my positive energy to the "good" in this process

Thank you for all the love and support.

Sannah' date=' why is your sleeve abnormally small? Was it cut that way intentionally? By accident? I ask because I have a similar situation, though in my case it was not intentional.[/quote']

Hello.

This is a very good question. I have no answers. I no longer see my surgeon. I am going to ask my current dr when I see her Friday after my upper gi. What happened with yours?

Do u take b1 and B12 injections??

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Just b1 for now.

I take B 1. I get injections one a week. I give it to myself.

Hey All,

I am going to post updates on my Facebook page. My name is Sannah Sannah. I never had Facebook until I had the sleeve. My account is dedicated to health, wellness, nutrition and exercise. My Facebook is true to my experience. Today has been a tough day and you'll see that on my Facebook page.

Please add me if you like. I would love to follow your success

Best, Sannah

UPDATE

talked to my surgeon today.

Looks like everything that is wrong is from my leak.

Ulcer is lame.

Those masses are damage from my stents. She expects that will go away in a year.

Misplaced bile is from all the trauma from the leak. It's also making me sick.

It's great to have her explanations and it sets my mind at ease... But I still wish this wasn't he case. I can't change it... So I will adapt.

Aww Liz!! Your the best!!

I am sorry to hear that you have such anxiety troubles. Gosh, that must be hell!!! I am sure it has l been exasperated by your leak. Sounds like liquid is your coping mechanism and it allows you to function better/ get to a healthier mental place. I need this...

Thank you for talking to me about this. I just feel so nuts. I can't seem to gain mental control of the feelings of fear. I just can't take anymore steps backwards. Only forward!!!

My family is fighting hard to get me to eat and I just can't do it. I don't know that they understand why, even though I tried to explain. They have not been down this road. They have been by my side and seen me through it all. But they have not lived in my physical world and experiences. So I think this is why they can't fully relate. I know they are concerned for me and I am thankful for this. But I also have to find my sanity, without it I am lost. I don't want to be a HopelessWanderer ( haha Mumford & Sons)

I will surely heed your advice and get into more intensive therapy. It's not fun for me or anyone to live this way.

How often do you find you go back to liquids? I am thinking I should so this liquid diet until the ulcer heals. Then I should be back into a golden spot.

Thank you for taking time from your weekend to write and share with me!!!

Best,

Sannah

I get this way anytime I have stomach pain now. Pain from vomiting from a bug' date=' soreness from working out, anything that makes me think of my stomach leads me to being too scared to eat. But I know I have to or I'll end up in the hospital anyway. I stick to liquids. Water/Gatorade/soups w/unflavored Protein powder. I know how scary it is. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Have they offered you post leak counselling? My surgeon recommended I see a therapist. I haven't because I've been in and out of therapy for years and sometimes I feel like I've heard it all. But the couple times I talked to somebody when I was in the hospital helped.[/quote']

Hey Liz,

Sounds like all this craziness I am feeling may be normal for a leak survivor? I feel so crazy and nuts!!!

I went to counseling during my leak and now I go to counseling, but I think it's more what normal Sleevers in the program do. I am looking for counseling that isn't weight focused. Hopefully we can work on me and the fear issue. ??

So sounds like you still take breaks from solids too? Does this help ease your fears?

Best,

Sannah

I am having some emotional trouble.

The dr who put my stents in/took out and helped treat my leak told me if the tissue is compromised the area can re-open. Leak!!!

I can't bring myself to eat. I am afraid the area is compromised because of the ulcer. I am feeling scared and paralyzed by fear.

I don't want to leak again or endure anything similar to a leak. It was pure hell and I am desperate to do anything I can to prevent a leak.

I feel in distress!!! food just doesn't seem like a viable option for me.

I had my husband look at it... When he was still in school he worked with a gastroenterologist and did lots of scopes.

But I don't know... I do hope they figure it out Sannah and I'm sorry that you have yet one more setback <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Take care Sannah and give Venla hugs and kisses from that crazy lady Laura.

Happy Mothers Day!!

I hope so as well!! I am feeling bummed and defeated. I was told my sleeve was abnormally small, so it would be weird for any normal parts to be left behind. I am going to ask to be sure. This would be a great solution, because it would mean nothing is wrong. This would be so great!! thanks for telling me!! a little hope!!

Part of the Rugae? Part of the fundus left behind?

Darn Vst. The photo isn't working. What is Rugae? I would love to know what this stuff is.

Folds in the suture line? Although I assume your dr would recognise that. Most drs have access to some sort of mentor/senior group and can refer cases for review. Ask your dr if he/she plans to do that ? Or what other steps can be taken.

I am going to ask because I need to know what to expect in the future. What is they get larger!!! Yikes.

At least they found something to work with. I'm sure your dr will find the answer. Is it possible your first' date=' not so nice, surgeon did something wrong? Or do they think it developed post op?[/quote']

I had this very question and it's on my list to ask the dr Monday. Creepy!!!! Right! I am also asking if this was seen in my earlier endoscopes. I hope to find some answers.

Something is showing up in my sleeve. Doctor doesn't know what it is. Do you? Have you seen these?

They are the swollen ripples in the photo and bile that should not be present.

I have pain in the sleeve, nausea and trouble eating.

I'm glad you've got the pictures! I'm a visual person. When I could see the pictures of my leak it helped the anxiety a bit. And I've seen some nasty ulcers' date=' luckily your doesn't look too bad! Hope that makes for a quicker recovery!!![/quote']

Hey Liz,

Thank you!! Pictures are surely nice.

I have no experience with ulcers. I need to go do some reading. I also need to find out what those ripple masses are. Also why there is misplaced bile in my stomach.

I am sure all of the above reasons are why it's hard for me to eat and keep food down. Surely when I talk to the dr on Monday she will answer my questions.

Best,

Sannah

Wow look at those pictures!

I need to back up and read what's going on I just realized I'm not getting updates on this either!

Hope all is going to be ok.

Laura

Hey,still pretty out of it from drugs. I wish I knew more.

I was given another medicine to help. I take something 6 times a day to keep things at bay. I hope I can eat.

I hope your day is good!!

Sannah' date='

I hit the one year mark last month. I have been very lucky and did not experience complications. Certainly my diet has changed and the amount I can eat in any one sitting, but I tolerate my Vitamins, get most of my Protein from real food and not Protein Shakes. I am wearing a 14 but look forward to getting down to an 8-10 when I reach goal. The weight is very slow coming off now, but that is ok. I feel amazing, strong and healthy. Some foods do not sit well with me, so I avoid those, there is so much I can tolerate, that I don't feel I'm missing out on the foods I love. Fish goes down the easiest of all the Proteins, and glad I love fish!

Hope all your stones pass and you do not keep making new ones. Are you taking meds or doing anything to address the formation of new stones?

Give Venla a big squeeze and enjoy your week!![/quote']

Hello Katie,

Congrats on your year mark!! sounds like you have learned a lot about what works for you and what doesn't. Go fish!!!

Do you take a b100 complex?

I am on meds to prevent the stores from getting larger. They are painful, but now that I can eat I can manage the pain much better.

I have little Venla a big ol hug!! she is a crazy and fun kid!!!

Best,

Sannah

Verdict is in...

I have an ulcer over my leak site.

I also have some abnormal growths or swelling. They appear raised and rippled in the picture.

I also have bile in my stomach that should not be there.

So happy to hear you're better Sannah! Yay!!!!

Me too!! Thank you kindly!! Let the wild ride continue!!

Sannah...good to hear from you again and glad you are feeling better with more nutrition' date=' and hope it gets easier. Hope your tests reveal your sleeve is ok!! Take care!![/quote']

Hey Katie!!

Thank you kindly!! I am hoping all is normal too!! I will send out an update after I recover from all the crazy medicine.

How are you doing?

The surgeon said that sometimes sleeve patients have a year of irritation. Maybe this is me!! I hope so.

Best,

Sannah

I heard this can happen.

I am replying because the surgeon I go to requires that we go to counseling. In sessions we address triggers and traps that could allow us to eat around our surgery. I go to counseling at regular intervals to workout any psychological links.

Its important to address these psychological issues in advance so they don't harm the success of a sleeve!!

What a mess!!

Ok four mini loaves rising as we speak!

1 with sugar and salt and

1 with only salt

1 with just sugar and

1 plain

Laugh now woman! They get more demanding as they get older!

Yes he likes cooking' date=' two weeks ago it was homemade teas 0_o I mean really?? You can just go to the store and buy tea in a perfectly good tea bag!!!

My husband cook sometimes and he's pretty good... But day to day it's me,

And oh look it's coming up on dinner time in the next few hours!!

Tonight's menu BREAD! (And leftovers hehehe)

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Haha. I love it!! Well, I am sure these are several other things he could desire. Making break is pretty harmless!! I only hope V could be this fun and nerdy!! I can't wait!!!!