barbie03

Measure all of your body parts and put the scale away. Use your measurements and smaller clothing to gauge your progress.

I had 6 tiny incisions and they bothered me getting up from bed. It was a pulling soreness kind of thing. A single larger incision is likely to hurt a bit more, especially once the powerful meds wear off. I am only saying this because I had a C-section with my 3rd baby. A little discomfort is to me expected but severe pain is not normal. In my opinion, anything extreme should be called in to the doctor. Focus on telling them exactly what your symptoms are. Be as to the point as you can. Rate the pain on a scale of 1 to 10 and make sure they take you seriously.
Where you advised to take pain medication?
Good luck!

Good for you!!! My surgery isn't until the end of January... I'm looking forward to getting my life back! Merry Christmas... Keep up the good work.

My sister was very Ill like you after being sleeved. Ended up having a hematoma...the size of a football...pressing on her stomach forcing all liquid to be thrown up. Very serious...she had kidney failure....they put 2 drains in to reduce the size of the clot...then she got better. Been a year since her surgery she has lost 100 lbs and doing very well. I would ask if they can check and see if you are having the same issue...hope this helps. Prayers for you

An esophageal hernia is not normal. Not today. Not ever. It is a known problem that you have and it seems quite obvious that it may in fact be the sole reason you aren't doing well.
I just don't understand your doctor's reasoning, so my prayer for you will be that you get a second opinion. Immediately. A GI specialist may also be able to help so don't just ask for a referral to another bariatric surgeon, ask for one to a gastroenterologist as well. I wish I could help more, but my gut says it's the hernia. Truly praying that this resolves soon enough. Hugs from afar......