Loudy227

Just keep sipping!

I've heard it could be sutures inside that have been absorbed (as they are supposed to) and your organs may shift slightly. Hopefully just part of the healing process and will get better soon. Of course I'm not a doctor...good luck with everything!

Thanks for the encouragement. Next post...one-derland! Coming soon... Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

It wasn't due to food. It was scar tissue. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Not to scare anyone, I just want to report on my recent complication from surgery. I am 7 months post op from duodenal switch. I've had no complications until two weeks ago. I felt a little ill one afternoon, minor stomach pain. I attributed it to acid or gas. I then ate dinner and immediately became violently ill. Severe abdominal pain and nausea. So bad my husband took me to the ER. I started vomiting and I needed pain medicine. A CT scan shoed some kind of blockage. They admitted me and my bariatric surgeon met with me in the morning. He said a had at least a partial blockage in the small intestine. He operated laproscopically that afternoon. I also needed an umbilical hernia repair (he had done one when he did my DS but it didn't hold, this time he used mesh). I spent another night in the hospital. I was sent home with pain meds and I was in worse pain than the DS surgery or my c-section. But it is two weeks later and I'm mostly healed. I think the hernia surgery was 90% of my pain. The blockage was easily fixed with surgery. I'm still thrilled with my DS, I've lost 135 lbs. But I wanted to share in case anyone else had similar symptoms. Know that you could have a serious problem if you're feeling really ill, so please call your doctor or go to the ER. Also know that you can have a pretty quick recovery and get back to normal soon Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Be sure to tell the doctor. But my husband was supposed to stop his Plavix and forgot. He told his medical team, and they said it was not a big deal, just make sure to tell them, as your team might say differently.

Make sure you're on the list (if they keep one) to call if there is a cancelation. I got in earlier than my appointment that way. I think these places have a good amount of cancelations, because I was called twice in three days (the first time didn't work out for me.)

So inspiring!

I had the DS on 6/22/16 and just wanted to share my progress. I started the preop diet on 6/8/16, so here is my pic 20 weeks later! If anyone is considering the DS or any other surgery, I hope this inspires, since others progress pictures really helped me stay motivated.

I cut out caffeine (coffee) during my 2 week liquid preop diet. I waited about three weeks to start half caff. Now I'm three months out and I enjoy 1-3 coffees a day. No soda. The only thing is I drink lighter ground, nothing bold or it does hurt my tummy, though that was true before surgery, because I have Gerd. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Goal weight: 239 Current weight: 255 Today's date: 10/3/16

Three months post op Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

My husband and I traveled Southwest about five times and purchased an extra seat and we always got our refund, though you do have to request it. You also get to pre-board which is great since they have open seating.

Love your hair, too! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

The doctor that did my psych evaluation said she has never had to deny anyone and that she is really only looking to see if you are capable of following directions. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App