Went to ER for unfill at 3am

[april22ky 5]

I was in terrible pain last night at 2am after throwing up from 430pm that I decided to try the ER. My surgeon is 5 hours away and this was friday might so I called a few hospitals and asked if they had a bariatric doctor if I come in and of course they had no idea what I was talking about. Then I called one and there was actually a recording advertising for bariatric surgery. I took my chances, went there and the bariatric doc was the on call doc. I felt so lucky cause nobody else had any idea what I was even talking about. So anyways the doc took out all my fill to let it heal from the swelling. I was in so much pain and immediately after he took out the fill I had instant relief. I'm doing better but gonna be on liquids for a few days.

[2muchfun 8,928]

I see where you also threw up back in November? Is this normal for you and why are you throwing up?

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

Hi Aprl,

You did the right thing going to the ER. I commend you for taking immediate action for your well being and health!

Rest up, feel better

(hugs)

[firefaerie266 53]

Wow that's scary! I hope you feel better! It was very fortunate that they had a skilled bariatric surgeon on call. When do you go back to your surgeon for a check up?

[dee257 1,516]

~hugs~ glad your on the mend....

[mickeybeyes 60]

Oh my goodness that sounds awful. It was very smart to call first, I would never have thought to do that. Glad you found some relief!!

[april22ky 5]

I'm going to call Monday morning to see if I can see someone else. My surgeon comes in town every 2 weeks and he was just here this week.

I really think more ER's should be aware of bariatric complications. Nobody except the surgeon had any idea.

[laurigee 545]

Glad your feeling better! Take it easy for a few days!

[Pebbagirl 131]

My nurse advised me to request an oncology nurse to do the unfill since they work with ports all day long.

[willowcat 93]

My nurse advised me to request an oncology nurse to do the unfill since they work with ports all day long.

Good to know! Thanks!