I had my surgery on 5/4/10. During the surgery, while the doctors were stappling my sleeve, they hit my pancreus. As a result, they had to remove part of my pancreus. Needless to say I ended up staying in the hospital 6 days. I went in to my surgeons for a 2 week check up, I am still having quite a bit of pain, just below my rib cage on the left side. Doctor order a CT scan. Today she called and told me I have some Fluid near my drain site, oh and by the way it looks like there may have been some damage to my spleen as well. I really and feeling like I am loosing faith in this doctor. I was a self pay patient, And I do have a supplemental insurance through the office for 90 days, which SHOULD cover cost of additional services.

I am struggling mentally. I just really want to feel good. At this point, I really can not comment on my sleeve because I think it is the one thing internally that may be right. Thanks for listening to me ramble. And Just get a few things off my mind.

Sassie, I am so sorry to hear of your complications. There really isn't anything I can say except I understand how you feel, and I hope you get some relief soon.

With my complications, all I wanted was to feel semi-normal. It's mentally, emotionally and physically draining to deal with surgery, add on complications, and it just makes things even more stressful.

Please know that I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Reach out to us, we'll be here for you. This place was my saving grace during my recovery, and I do not know what I would have done without the friends, support and encouragement from the members of this forum.

Thanks Just hearing you say that helps, and makes my cry with graditude.

Sassie, I'm very sorry you're going through this. Knowing that folks like you are dealing so gracefully with REAL complications makes me embarrassed to be complaining so much about my paltry acid reflux.

I hope you get better soon.

My heart goes out to you Sassie and so will my prayers. Stay connected because having the support of people who are sleeved can be very helpful especially when going through a tough period.

sorry to hear of the complications,hopefully it will all be resolved then you can focus on the weight loss and benefits the sleeve will bring:001_wub:

Sassie,

I hope they are able to do the things necessary to make you well. I can't imagine how frustrating. Did you end up going with Cottam or Richards? My friend is trying to decide between the two but Richards told her (this was a few months ago) that she hadn't done sleeves yet so Cottam would be there to oversee her work and this really scared her. Hope all improves very soon.

Edited May 21, 201016 yr by wannalise

I am so sorry to hear about your complications. My hubby had a sleeve on the 14th and he too had some complications, (leak) bloodloss, etc. All I can tell you is to hang in there, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Stay strong Sassie! I had complications after surgery (vomiting blood, chest pain, etc.) and ended up staying in the hospital for 5 nights. Once you are over this hurdle, you will be glad you did this!

Sorry to here of your complications. My thoughts and prayers are with you to a quick recovery.

Tracey

Oh Sassie..I'm so sorry to hear that!

Are they going to have to go back in to do more repair work or what's the plan of action?

We'll all be praying for you that they get this resolved.

And we're all here for you!!

Sassie,

I hope that you are feeling better soon and on the road to recovery.

I had my surgery on 5/4/10. During the surgery, while the doctors were stappling my sleeve, they hit my pancreus. As a result, they had to remove part of my pancreus. Needless to say I ended up staying in the hospital 6 days. I went in to my surgeons for a 2 week check up, I am still having quite a bit of pain, just below my rib cage on the left side. Doctor order a CT scan. Today she called and told me I have some Fluid near my drain site, oh and by the way it looks like there may have been some damage to my spleen as well. I really and feeling like I am loosing faith in this doctor. I was a self pay patient, And I do have a supplemental insurance through the office for 90 days, which SHOULD cover cost of additional services.

I am struggling mentally. I just really want to feel good. At this point, I really can not comment on my sleeve because I think it is the one thing internally that may be right. Thanks for listening to me ramble. And Just get a few things off my mind.

The pancreas?? Probably about the worst thing they could have bumped! I have heard that is so incredibly painful!! I had an ERCP last August to correct ODDI dysfunction and they kept me over night just incase I got pancreatitis. I was fortunate that I did not.

Hope they are able to help you feel better soon!

I hope you feel better!

My friend is trying to decide between the two but Richards told her (this was a few months ago) that she hadn't done sleeves yet so Cottam would be there to oversee her work

I'm 3-weeks post-op from a sleeve by Dr. Richards. So far so good, no complications!

I am so sorry and like everyone else said please do not hesitate to vent/share here. We are all rooting for you.