Jason Houston

Ok - updating for everyone's info. I went to the doctor Wednesday, really sick. Ran a fever all night Tuesday night and just felt miserable. Constant nausea, weakness, etc. He did an upper GI series and drew blood. Said I was severely dehydrated but the upper GI didn't show any leaks and showed the sleeve was passable. I still had the nausea and left upper quadrant pain and some epigastric pain. He put me in the hospital. Ran like 4L of Fluid in quickly, gave me some mild pain meds, nausea meds and some Decadron for inflammation. CT showed I have a 9 cm hematoma lingering around the sleeve on the outside, pressing against it. He said it was probably from some post-op debris or maybe some early bleeding around the suture line. The fluids and meds really helped me. He put me BACK on Clear liquids for 2 weeks and sent me home on antibiotics and pain / nausea meds as needed.
So at least I know there was some kind of issue. He thinks the hematoma will absorb and go away eventually. I still have a little pain but it's better than it was. Just drinking my shakes now and Water / broth / etc.
Thanks for everyone's replies.

Thanks to all of you. I called my surgeon's office and they want to see me Thursday. So we'll see what they say. I appreciate the replies.

Thanks to all of you. I called my surgeon's office and they want to see me Thursday. So we'll see what they say. I appreciate the replies.