freemommy×4

Thanks! I and to finally break down and come to the ED.

Dehydrated and a huge hematoma by my left abdominal wall. I will break out of here soon!

I am 5'10". SW (Dec 8th) 297 CW 220 My lowest weight ever was 135...super skinny! My goal is around 160 maybe 150. At one time 170/180 looked great on me but I figure now that I am older(38 ),I may need to be a little under.

How much are you trying to drink at a time? You should be taking small sips all day long. Not just here and there but literally every couple of minutes. Carry a Water bottle with you everywhere you go.

You will eventually be hospitalized if you don't drink enough liquid. So do try to sip all day long. Were you prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs?

That wasn't happening so I try to just sip all day but it still feels stuck and I am not getting enough down.

My other concern is that I basically went without nutrition the five weeks I was in the hospital because I was allergic to the feeding tube formula. But I don't feel like I can get any Protein in right now and just need to focus on getting hydrated.

No they didn't prescribe any anti-inflammatory meds to me.

Sorry you've had a hard time. My GI surgeon used clips to repair the leak I had. Hope getting it removed goes well!

So for those who dont know I was sleeved on Dec 8th. Everything went wonderfully for a week! And very suddenly I started having pain in my belly and left shoulder. Well to make a long long story short...I had a leak and an abscess. I had 3 additional procedures and after they finally were able to drain 900cc's of infection out of my abdomen I started to recover and the leak was repaired by my GI surgeon. 5 weeks in the hospital was really difficult...but I just kept telling myself

there were better days ahead.

Ok so now to my questions.

I've lost a total of 69lbs since being admitted to the hospital. I am home and struggling. The thought of having to go back scares me. But I can't get more than 6 to 8 oz of Water a day. No protein/no food. Every time I swallow anything its so tight its painful. I know I am dehydrating. I have asked my Bariatric surgeon and he says its inflammation. Any thoughts at all as to what I can do to get myself on track?

After five long weeks in the hospital...I am finally going home tomorrow!! So happy!!

I am lactose intolerant too and my favorite Protein powder is Jay Robb egg white protein!

Here is a quick update:

I am still in the hospital (yikes an entire month now!) which of course has been pretty rough...especially on my kids.

But anyway...they did a procedure today where they clipped and cauterized the hole.

The hole was less than a cm so hopefully this mess is finally coming to the end!????

I was sleeved on Dec 8th. I felt so great the first week! I was home cooking for my family,cleaning and lost 30lbs! On Dec 15th I had my JP drain removed and it didn't hurt at all.

The next morning is when the pain started. Severe,sharp, breath-taking pain on my left side. Tried to convince myself it was gas...but nothing helped. By that afternoon the fever started. My husband called my surgeon,by that time I couldnt speak,and he said to go to rhe ER.

After running every test known to man they contacted my surgeon the next day. I was transported back to the hospital of my original surgery and as soon as I arrived was prepped and sent to the OR.

The source of the pain was a small abscess they put in a new JP drain...but could not find a leak.

The barrage of antibiotics, tests and pain meds that follwed are all a blur.

But a week later the pain came back. A new much larger abscess was found. In went two more JP drains and out came over 900cc's of infection within a two hour period.

I am currently on a feeding tube...might be there 2 weeks or up to 3 months.

I have a PICC line, oxygen etc. Tomorrow will be three weeks since I was admitted. I missed Christmas and my parents visit from Miami...all a haze to me.

I miss my kiddos so much! I may get to go home next week if I continue to improve and tolerate the feeding tube.

I see some light at the end of this mess! So ready and excited to get back to the fun stage of losing weight and feeling good!☺

I am on my way home. Full liquids for a week then I go back next Wednesday to get the drain removed. I hope you ladies get to go home soon.

Yikes! Drain? Is that normal?

For my doctor it is. He leaves a drain in for a week. It is a surgeon's preference. I am really having to learn this sleeve I drank too much too soon and feeling like crap.

I have a drain for a week too!

My surgeon does not perform a leak test? Did yours? I get te drained removed next Wednesday.

I am on my way home. Full liquids for a week then I go back next Wednesday to get the drain removed. I hope you ladies get to go home soon.

Yikes! Drain? Is that normal?

For my doctor it is. He leaves a drain in for a week. It is a surgeon's preference. I am really having to learn this sleeve I drank too much too soon and feeling like crap.

I am on my way home. Full liquids for a week then I go back next Wednesday to get the drain removed. I hope you ladies get to go home soon.

I'm still in the hospital. My Dr says I'm not drinking enough but I'm not hungry & its hard to tell when I've had enough. The woman before me had 4 surgeries and she only stayed 1 night. I'm kinda a baby tho too! ????

Surgery itself went great with very little pain. I was extremely nauseous and threw up at least six times dice I got into my room. My nursing staff is phenomenal-I love them! Hope you're all doing well!!

Yay congrats!!!!Yes keep us posted!!!Walk ,Walk,Walk....

Everything went well but damn these gas pains

How's everyone holding up

Oh the gas!! It has been really bad for me too. They won't allow the gas x strips either. And I won't get to have any Water or liquid in general until after 10 am tomorrow. But not to complain too much, this is what I wanted and the staff here is AMAZING.

Yes the gas pains are no joke. They wouldn't allow the gas strips. I've had some ice chips and completed two laps of walking in the hallway and been sitting in the recliner.

Looking for a buddy to connect with. I'm scheduled to be sleeved on 12/15. My pre op diet is giving me head aches. I'm so hungry. I'm started to feel discouraged and thinking maybe I should cancel. I'm nervous and scared.

You can do this! My surgery is tomorrow morning and I am nervous too! I've had thoughts like..."maybe I should just be fat and happy"...but I know myself and I am not happy and feel like crap all the time! We will be so happy when we look back on our journey and reach our goals! Good luck to you!!

. Just wondering how things are going for you? And what you are feeling??

I am feeling so happy that I went through with it! Lol I started my Clear liquids this afternoon and I feel great!

I've been up walking the halls! I can't wait for the changes in my body to start happening!!

My staff is horrible but they are having a really busy night here but I feel neglected. Haven't gotten things I've asked for in hours! Aggravated

Everything went well but damn these gas pains

How's everyone holding up

Forgive me if this is incoherent...I am still a bit loopy from meds.

Everything went extremely well...zero complications! Will post more details soon????

Good morning everyone!!!! I pray that we all have an uneventful complicated free surgery. God please bless the hands of our surgeons and continue to watch over us. We thank you! Amen

Tomorrow morning at 7:30am in Fort Worth Texas!????

I need to go pack and take my shower! Kids are all set...babysitter is here. I am so excited!!!

Amazing!!! You look beautiful!! Congrats!

Man we are on the same exact schedule! I have to be there at 5:30 and surgery is at 7:30!☺