lsearles

I am really sorry to hear that you are going through all of this but I am post op 6 months out now and I can tell you this much do not go to the ER that didn't do your surgery. I have been where you are and I was having a lot of pain thought that I had a kidney stone. I went to the ER and they did a CAT scan and told me that I had Colitis and needed to go to see a Gastroenterology Doc, so I did. She then did and upper and lower GI and did biopsy and told me that I had a huge Ulcer and then told me that my Gastric bypass may have to healed correctly and put me on Karafate 4x a day. She told me that it could rupture and it would by very bad maybe even fatal. I was very worried and asked her what I should do if I felt this pain again, She told me that I would need to go only to the ER that my surgery was done so that my Surgeon would by able to help me at that time. I was very afraid so I called my Surgeons office and let them know what was going on and they got me in the next day. My Surgeon Dr. Allison was very upset that Dr. Koshy had done the upper GI and not only had she did it but that she took a biopsy that could have ruptured my Huge Ulcer. My Surgeon said that after they do a bypass and you have any issues concerning your stomach or abdomin that I should only call him to be seen because they are the ones that should be taking care of any issues after your surger. Please call the Surgeons office that performed your surgery and let them know what is going on. I am sure after you tell them your symptoms that they will get you in right away.

I have went through all of my pre-op check list including psychiatric evaluation. I just met with my Dr. Who said this was my pre-op visit on Wednesday and my insurance has not been approved yet. . Alison told me to start my liquid diet for two weeks prep before surgery. I do not even have a surgery date yet. Next Dr appointment is November 17th. Does any of this sound normal. I am having the surgery to fix my extreme acid reflux and very excited to have the help to lose weight as well. I feel alone as I have not gone to any meetings. Thanks Lori