Sannah09

Hello, I am curious if anyone has been diagnosed with an Eating Disorder(ED) after surgery. I am three years out and this Wednesday I am being evaluated for an ED. Would love to hear from anyone else who has been here. Best, Sannah Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Went to my assessment. It was incredibly tough. I still have not processed everything. Essentially I have an ED problem. They have worry about my heart, and I require more care. I have been told that I need to be inpatient or attend intensive outpatient ED treatment with medical supervision, until i am proven medically sound. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sassy Nanny, Thank you kindly. This has been the worst 3 years of my life, plagued with illness and complication after complication. I really thought this last operation would "fix" me. My physical issue would be cared for and so I would be okay. As it turns out, the clock has only been reset. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for sharing your story with me. This is an intense and long process. I find it very comforting to know I am not in this alone. At the same time I am also sad to hear you are enduring this. No one should have to go through this. This Wednesday I am having my ED evaluation. I feel like i am floating down the river, of denial. I have been diagnosed with PTSD, from medical trauma. I greatly struggle with this concept. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

All the details and things we are asked to do lend so well to micromanagement of macronutrients. It's almost unreal; the rules. Then every doctor has a different set of guidelines. My process has been plagued with complications. Leak, stricture/stenosis, ulcers, twisted sleeve, abscess and malnourishment. I was converted to bypass in October, because the stenosis wouldn't stay open. I have developed a chewing and spitting habit. I do not like to eat. I have been told food can kill me (while i had leak and other issues) so i have a ton of anxiety about a feeding. I spent almost 3 years vomiting... Because of the stricture. Food was very painful and started not being able to physically swallow food. I do not enjoy food or the the idea of consuming. I have many other habits that i had beeb afraid to share, but have came up in therapy. Sounds like my "normal" is abnormal for most people. Feeling so let down and regret of my sleeve. But here I am with a bypass and a mental mess. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Cervidae, I hope someone has insight or words of wisdom to share. Do you have an ED? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello. I have had both stricture/stenosis. I also currently have several ulcers on my hook up. I had a scope to diagnosis both of these conditions. An ulcer can over heal becoming a stricture. The ulcer can also quickly become a leak. My surgeons have always gone straight to scope. I have already survived a leak. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello, I am curious what you feel with your stricture. I have one, I have been dilated once and I am going in again. I am worried and freaked out. My journey has been long. It all started out with a leak. Curious what you physically feel with your stricture? Have you healed? How many dilations did you have? Have you been asked to convert to bypass? Does the prospect scare you? I feel blindsided by this stricture. I thought this was a complication would world occur early on. I am 2.5 years out and this is now my issue. The sleeve experience has been less than desirable. I am so very regretful of the sleeve... I wish I could go back in time.. but cant.. So, I am working to make peace with this situation. Anyhow, look forward to hearing what you experience with your stricture. Best, Sannah

Ilovecats. How was revision? Dr had talked about this. I am pregnant and having dilation. Very scared. I cant really eat.

I call it "the flow" not slimes It doesnt matter how much or how little i eat. food or Fluid i can get the flow. I vomit randomly as well. Often its bright green vomit.

Breathing feels painful. The pain is radiating toward my back. I have facial flushing. Vomiting fluids lately. Swallowing is not so fun. I have a strong general feeling of unwellness. My next procedure is 08.06.

I have a stricture. Dilated once and its back. Going in for another dilation. My sleeve has been complicated and this all feels scary to me. I am 4 times more likely to leak with dilation, than my original surgery. If I leak I will be operated on. If i need 3-4 dilations then i will also need operated on. When I had my leak, it was so relieving to talk to someone who had been in my shoes. I am really hoping to find someone to relate.

I am. I tried the all in one iron infed last week. I was allergic. So i am on to plan b, which is 2-5 sessions. My stores are 2-4 and i need to be about a 50. Soon I will start my new sessions of treatment.

Proudgrandma, Thank you for the message. I have been in and out of counseling since my sleeve. I have had trouble processing all if this. I have developed anxiety about my health and medical procedures. I think anyone who is in my situation would feel they have lost their life. I feel like my family is ripped off. I am not able to carry my weight and do what i want and desire. I am 33 years old i should be able to live more freely. It seems my life is living me, rather than me living my life. I have struggled to find normalcy in chaos for too long. My family is very loving and very supportive. My husband is the most patient and dedicated i could ask for. I didnt know living with an hour glass stomach would be so painful.

Thank you kindly kate. I hope you're doing well v

I have two kids. A little girl who is 3.5 and a son who just turned turned 10 months.

Is my post not in the complications section? This is so odd. I am using the app and it shows i have posted in the complications section of VSG. Thank you for the message. I hope you're doing well. I have lost more than 100lbs, i have lost my life. I have had severely diminished quality of life since the sleeve. Needless to say i am very regretful and would gladly accept all weight back. But I cant go back in time. I am hoping some day to make peace with this all.

Caring for my infant while typing. Sorry Hows Iron? Mine is 2-4, needs to be at least 50. Went to first infed apt today. I was allergic to iron treatment. It was scary. Two docs and two nurses raced in. I have been on iron supplements for 2 years. No luck.

Hey!!! I found it... So glad. So much is the same would you be interested in texting? I dont know how to private message you. I honestly dont know what all to say. I so feel you. I am not losing either. Not at goal... Malnourishment is my normal. I feel i am in starvation mode. The times i can eat, weight drops like crazy. Hiwa

NorcalRN, Hi! How are you doing? Hanging in here? Do you have a stricture? I am sorry, a lot of my past is so blurry and unclear to me. The truth is i was feeling weak and still feel weak. People (you included) have been so kind and generous to me. Thank you SO much. My life has been so miserable since my sleeve. Wish I could go back in time.

I was told the stricture is caused by a technical issue of original surgery. My sleeve was made too small. Its now hour glass shaped, like two stomachs thanks to the stricture. Its painful.

Emma patterson at OWLS did my surgery. If i leak during dilation i will go into operation for some type of conversion. There is an increased risk of leak with dilation. To date still has low Protein, Iron and a lot of issues.

Hello, I am curious if your sleeve hurts with pregnancy? Does baby touching it hurt? I find it to feel uncomfortable to very painful. I think when he flips around, big movements hurt the most. I am 31 weeks.

I wish it was acid, because that is a simple fix. My sleeve has been complicated. I had a leak and currently I have masses in my sleeve. The entire sleeve is painful. I thought maybe it was hormone related and if so other pregnant ladies might have this experience as well. But guess not. Thank you for posting. It's nice to know other peoples experiences. Best, Sannah

You'll navigate your own way and everything will be okay! ???? I am a year and a half out of a complicated sleeve. I couldn't keep food or liquid down for the first 5-6months of my pregnancy. I am currently 31 weeks along. I have barely gained weight, baby is small. I go in frequently for growth scans. In this third trimester things have picked up!!! So, I think all equals out. I drink a lot of Water, eat a lot of ice (Iron is not low), and Vitamin levels are relatively good. I like ice, and if I think I have eaten enough, well a little frozen hydration... Won't hurt. You'll have days that you have a lot of restriction and then you'll have days that you freak out because you can eat all day. Just be sensible about your food choices. I eat things I crave, but in only small amounts. I know some Sleevers can eat what I call a lot. I haven't found a food I can eat tons of. But if it's something that is real unhealthy I have it, but serve into my dish 1/2 of what I think I should have. Then I am mindful of each bite. If I am eating the calories they need to be worth it and make me feel good. Hang in there girly!! I know when there is ample unknown it can be scary. Rest assured everything will be okay and both you and baby will be healthy. ????