MrsGina

Not sure

Because of previous surgeries I had a lot of scar tissue that prevented them from using the stapler at the top of my sleeve. They were concerned about that the whole time but it seemed to have held, unfortunately it didn't stay that way.

Well this will be my last VST entry. My sleeve blew out just below my esophagus, food was leaking into my body and caused a major abcess. Sooo, my entire stomach had to be removed, they did a bypass, so I'm back to square one. Unfortunately, I'm on a temporary feeding tube which is no fun. Also, I went through oxycodone withdrawal, if it weren't for my faith in my Lord Jesus Christ I would have lost it. I guess I'm one of the one percent

Well July 22 I will be 6 months post op. this is not what I signed up for. As you can read from my other blogs, I have had some strange stuff happening.

Lol, no that is my total weight loss. 40 pre and 30 post. I'm on a stall right now, but thats ok. I can enjoy my new cloths for a little while.

Finally 8 weeks out, feeling pretty good. Went to endo this morning and am now on a U100 insulin in my pump. This is so exciting to see progress. Down 70 lbs and kinda on a stall but that's ok, as long as I see progress. Went from size 20 down to 14. Working for size 8.

Thought I was at 7 weeks but I had a blonde moment. Lol Well I am feeling a lot better, once I hit 5 weeks I started to feel alive again. I still get really tired but it could be from lack of food. Trying really hard to get calories, protein and fluids in. Haven't been able to tolerate multi vitamin or B complex but Nut told me its ok to drink some milk to get multi down. Chewable's or Gummies still make me sick so milk is the only option. So glad CVS will take back the b complex I bought. She told me to try thiamin instead 50 mg it's the b i need anyway. Hope it works. Still want to eat too fast, not happy they only want us to eat 3 meals a day. Just have to do what my body requires. Was hoping diabetes would be a lot better but had to go back on my insulin pump for better control. Lost 65lbs and was hoping that would help. I'm not one of the ones that got better control. Maybe a couple more pounds will help. All for now, I'm tired.

Finally starting to feel better, Thank you Jesus! I've started soft foods as well as puréed. Eating seemed to help me feel better. Still can't tolerate protein shakes or drinks, just can't handle it. Am doing better on fluids. Not really caring about weight loss at this time, just concentrating on healing and getting better.

Went to see Dr. Selzer today and he isn't happy about my progress. He asked me how I was feeling and I told him, like someone sawed my stomach in half. He wants to start me on an IV fluid program every couple days, I begged him to wait but he gave me till Friday. I just hate pic lines and dragging a poll around. Good news, he removed my drain. Darrell had to hold my hand, I was pretty scared, I hate those. So I was pretty sick all day and haven't eaten anything but jello. I was praying about it and I felt God telling me to eat yogurt, soo I just came downstairs and started on a blueberry yogurt. Wow, I feel so much better. Thank you Jesus! I need to start making a list of what I can eat that doesn't make me sick, apparently jello makes me sick also, oatmeal. That yogurt was amazing! All for now!

Was sleeved on Jan 22nd.

First I would like to thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. Those days of pain and suffering after I got home from the hospital turned out to be an abses in my drain tube. It was full of puss and gunk, gross. Spent a full week in the hospital, (if your surgeon doesn't put you on antibiotics before, during and after, kick him)! They couldn't pin point where the infection was but worked to get it stopped. That week was my Hell week, no more concern for the sleeve, just concerned about this horrible infection. I spent the most part of the week in ICU again. Had to have a p.i.c.k. Line and IV Nutrition. They weren't sure if it was just the infection or a leak as well. They told me that either way the treatment I was getting would heal both. I thought I was emotional before, but for those of you with complications and being far from home, I feel your pain. Although Hubby was only 2 hours away I felt like it was a million miles. I am so glad to serve a God who will be there where ever I am! I really needed my Lord and Savior to get me through this one. I am home at my sons recuperating and finally getting some rest. May feel like going to my home next week, well see. Just enjoying the pampering for now. Still sore but getting used to the sleeve and all it's gurgling, lol still doing full liquids and that's ok with me. It's true what they say about forgetting to eat! Have to work on that. Not sure if I would do it again, too soon to tell. But what's done is done, just have to make it worth it. Also, I haven't weighed myself, just hasn't been a priority, well see. I know I use too many comas and the word just too much, sorry about that. Lol

Your kind words are truly appreciated, thank you!

Making my poor husband crazy, I hurt, I keep crying, and I'm wondering if I did the right thing. Back on clear liquids and ice chips. Maybe I'm just too old to be messing with my body like this. I'm sorry friends, I'm just being a big baby. And I have a jinormous headache.

I have to be honest, I thought this would be better for me, cause I have had so many surgeries in the past. It isn't all what I thought it would be, I'm not whining or complaining, just thinking out loud. From waking up in intermediate ICU to all these tubes hooked up to me, wasn't how I had envisioned it. Oh, I knew there would be pain and soreness, been there done that, but simply swallowing or in my case munching on ice. The doctors and nurses were awesome, they made this experience doable. So, what was so surprising? I thought it would be a breeze and I would bounce back faster than anyone, stupid thinking I know. I think I'm morning the loss of the old me, the one that flicked her nose at rules and did what she wanted. My sleeve said nay, nay nay you have to be accountable now. As I stomp my foot and say bummer! I've read a lot of posts where ppl say they love their sleeve, hum, love is sorta a strong word at the moment. We are tolerating each other at this time. I was trying to drink Isopure, gag, gag, gag. Well I have a great shake that has a lot of protein I can drink in the am and pm with enough protein. So why am I trying to drink the crappy stuff? Silly me! Now getting my fluids down! I want to take gulps and you know what gulps do. So I'm using lil cups to sip out of. Problem solved! Next is gas. I swear I walked 2 miles a day at the hospital, not even one lil poof, notta piff, notta fuff. Nothing. I could burp a sailor under the table but no gas insite. Until I went home, that sailor would be proud! Lol So as I'm laying here listening to the splitter, splatter of my new tummy I'm thinking... Lil Sleeve you better be worth it!!! All for now.......

Got home around 2pm, took a nap, started on protein shake. Tried some cream soup, just a couple sips. TMI: I really need to poop. Lol. Got some Miralax, but nothing yet. Sure wish I could get a good fart. Lol. At the hospital I walked and walked and walked. So much so, that other nurses knew my name. But still sad to say, no passing gas. Even though its not considered lady like, I would have done it and be proud, I'd declare, yep, that was me. I miss the hospital bed, it did all the sitting up for me. All the nurses were awesome and had great personalities. But I am so glad to be home, Anna didn't want picked up so I wouldn't feel bad. My UnJury shake was really good, especially with milk. My Isopure is more tolerable with a flavor stick. Just glad to be home again.

Bowels Boules ??

Today is Saturday, one of the docs sail if I'm still doing good I can go home. One of the drains keep leaking, and I have to wear the pain bulb home. Trying to eat is umm, interesting, I can get a couple bites down, that's it. The bowels are still asleep, no gas, no poo, no fun! Lol

In ICU cause there was a part of the stomach that the staples couldn't get to. He was worried about leaks. I had alot of scaring and he wanted to keep an eye on me. He sutured it.

Yep,,I'm still in ICU.. Glad, cause I don't want the flu that's going around. Maybe I'll get to mild ICU. Walking and burping. Lol

Will keep you posted.

Have to be up at 3:30am, arg, be at hospital at 5:30am, surgery set for 7:30am. I am so not a morning person, glad I get to sleep through it. Lol. I feel more bad for my Hubby, yep I said Hubby! Lol

Tried Isopure, wouldn't recommend it, had to add drink sticks to it. Also bought Centrim chewable vitamins, yak, so I'm doing a no no and using One A Day Gummies. Just till week one is over.