TXShannon

Just thought I'd post an update. As I wrote last week, I was rushed back into emergency surgery after being home from my VSG on 9 August. I had bled into my abdomen, causing extreme pain and low blood counts. Two transfusions and a week later, and I'm doing much better. I'm still in the hospital, but if all goes according to plan, I get to go home tomorrow.
The culprit for my post-op bleed was a too-high dose of Lovenox (blood thinner). I have a genetic blood clotting disorder and a history of near-fatal pulmonary embolism, so my hematologist took a very aggressive approach to anticoagulation post-surgery. Obviously, it was too aggressive. I've been on a lower dose for about 5 days, and all seems stable. I still have to transition to my regular blood thinner (Coumadin), but I'm hopeful I can do that at home.
In spite of all of this, I have no regrets about this surgery. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Thanks for the support!

Oh, thank you for sharing! Because this has been a fear of mine! Thanks for your kind response and I am so glad that you are better!

Wow! So sorry you went through this! Hubby had something similar with his rny 11 years ago- very scary indeed! Glad you are on the mend!


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Today seems to be a much better day. I had to have a blood transfusion last night, which definitely helped with my fatigue.
I kind of knew my surgery would be risky. I have a genetic blood clotting disorder, and I take a blood thinner daily. In preparation for the surgery, I had to switch to a shorter-acting medication so that I wouldn't bleed as much during the surgery. But my hematologist started me back on the thinners on day 2 post op. Apparently, that's what caused the massive internal bleeding. So, when they do start the thinners again, I'll be hospitalized just in case I start to bleed again. It's all very tricky because I had a massive PE (blood clots in my lungs) in 2013. Without the anticoagulants, I could clot. With them, I could bleed.
As it is, I feel much better today than I did on Monday or Tuesday. Hopefully, the worst is behind me. Thanks for all your well wishes and prayers. They meant a lot.

Today seems to be a much better day. I had to have a blood transfusion last night, which definitely helped with my fatigue.
I kind of knew my surgery would be risky. I have a genetic blood clotting disorder, and I take a blood thinner daily. In preparation for the surgery, I had to switch to a shorter-acting medication so that I wouldn't bleed as much during the surgery. But my hematologist started me back on the thinners on day 2 post op. Apparently, that's what caused the massive internal bleeding. So, when they do start the thinners again, I'll be hospitalized just in case I start to bleed again. It's all very tricky because I had a massive PE (blood clots in my lungs) in 2013. Without the anticoagulants, I could clot. With them, I could bleed.
As it is, I feel much better today than I did on Monday or Tuesday. Hopefully, the worst is behind me. Thanks for all your well wishes and prayers. They meant a lot.

Today seems to be a much better day. I had to have a blood transfusion last night, which definitely helped with my fatigue.
I kind of knew my surgery would be risky. I have a genetic blood clotting disorder, and I take a blood thinner daily. In preparation for the surgery, I had to switch to a shorter-acting medication so that I wouldn't bleed as much during the surgery. But my hematologist started me back on the thinners on day 2 post op. Apparently, that's what caused the massive internal bleeding. So, when they do start the thinners again, I'll be hospitalized just in case I start to bleed again. It's all very tricky because I had a massive PE (blood clots in my lungs) in 2013. Without the anticoagulants, I could clot. With them, I could bleed.
As it is, I feel much better today than I did on Monday or Tuesday. Hopefully, the worst is behind me. Thanks for all your well wishes and prayers. They meant a lot.

Today seems to be a much better day. I had to have a blood transfusion last night, which definitely helped with my fatigue.
I kind of knew my surgery would be risky. I have a genetic blood clotting disorder, and I take a blood thinner daily. In preparation for the surgery, I had to switch to a shorter-acting medication so that I wouldn't bleed as much during the surgery. But my hematologist started me back on the thinners on day 2 post op. Apparently, that's what caused the massive internal bleeding. So, when they do start the thinners again, I'll be hospitalized just in case I start to bleed again. It's all very tricky because I had a massive PE (blood clots in my lungs) in 2013. Without the anticoagulants, I could clot. With them, I could bleed.
As it is, I feel much better today than I did on Monday or Tuesday. Hopefully, the worst is behind me. Thanks for all your well wishes and prayers. They meant a lot.

I'm doing better today. You just never think you'll be the 1% with a bleed! I still can't believe how much blood they found. I have already had 1 transfusion, and I hope that's enough!
Thanks for all the warm wishes and prayers. It means a lot to me! ❤️

Lord that's horrible. Thank God you are both still alive to tell us about it. I hope it gets fixed fast.

So glad you went with your instincts and got medical help, so sorry it was this serious. I hope you heal and recovery is without more issues.
Godspeed

very sorry to hear about your complications. I pray you heal soon and feel much better.

This is so scary... I'm pre-op. Hope you both get well soon.

My empathy and prayers to you both. Hoping for healing and amazing results after the storm.

Hope you both have fast healing. [emoji1374]


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

After a day of incredible pain, I called my surgeon. He told me told me to go to the ER, where I would have a CT scan to look for leaks. Sure enough, there was over 1.5 liters of blood in my abdomen. After another surgery, I'm resting in my hospital room, proving once again that Murphy's Law is still alive and well for me!

So sorry to hear this from both of you..

Had my sleeve done 7/13. Went to ER that Wednesday and was sent home with diagnosis of pneumonia. Returned following morning unable to speak or breathe. I was admitted and transferred to hospital where surgery was originally done.
Immediately they did CT and X-rays, also blood tests. I underwent emergency surgery for small leak, abdominal pus and Fluid clean out. I had sepsis!
So I remained in hospital until 8/12. I had a thoracentesis performed to remove 400ml of yellow/amber fluid from left lung. I have two JP drains in my stomach for drainage of more fluid/pus. I was on O2, IV antibiotics and Vitamins, given a pain pump and had blood drawn 1-2x everyday.
As of 8/11 they had removed me from O2, IVs and pain pump. I asked repeatedly to go home where I would be comfortable and able to heal, but no. So I left AMA and thankfully my surgeon has been kind and understanding providing me with at home pain meds and antibiotics. I'm still only allowed liquid diet though and I'm ok with that.
I feel your worry and frustration. I pray we both heal quickly and thoroughly [emoji1317][emoji1317][emoji1317]

You're right. I took a nice nap, which seems to have helped a lot. Are you on any pain meds? I have Tylenol 3 (codeine), and it definitely helps take the edge off the pain. But I'm having all of the same symptoms. You hang in there, too!

Thank you!

The first week, a slightly elevated temp is normal. Anything over 100.5, run by your doc. If the low grade fever continues past day 8, mention it to your doc. If you start feeling bad... yep, mention it your doc.
A temp of 102 or higher is go to the ER.

You're right. I took a nice nap, which seems to have helped a lot. Are you on any pain meds? I have Tylenol 3 (codeine), and it definitely helps take the edge off the pain. But I'm having all of the same symptoms. You hang in there, too!