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Karen B45

By Karen B45, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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Shemy-away    83

Shemy-away
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Hey Fellow Sleevers!!

I wanted to update everyone on my condition. Unfortunately I have to be the Downer of the day. I've been to the ER twice for a gallbladder attack and dehydration. I seriously did not eat for 4 days because the nausea was 24/7. I couldn't even hug my husband because of his cologne. I just thought it was my cycle and decided to push through. But I had the gallbladder attack Friday and I seriously thought I was dying!

My heart rate shot up to 113, my BP dropped, and I could feel myself blacking out. Now, the scary part about all of this is since I have medical training, I knew EXACTLY what was happening, which freaked me out more LOL

I can laugh about it now, but then, I really thought I was a goner. I have an appointment to talk to my surgeon about yet another surgery to have this thing removed.

Take away points:

If you have gallbladder stones, symptoms whatever before your surgery, its best just to get that thing out of there before you have an attack. The gallbladder is not a happy camper once you start losing weight and it will not get better. It's too close to the pancreas and liver to have tantrums.

Do NOT take your symptoms for granted. Your body is not the same as it was before this surgery so normal symptoms may be a sign of something else. You may feel like a hyperchondriac, but better safe than sorry.

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ChaChaBurch    60

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Hey Fellow Sleevers!!

I wanted to update everyone on my condition. Unfortunately I have to be the Downer of the day. I've been to the ER twice for a gallbladder attack and dehydration. I seriously did not eat for 4 days because the nausea was 24/7. I couldn't even hug my husband because of his cologne. I just thought it was my cycle and decided to push through. But I had the gallbladder attack Friday and I seriously thought I was dying!

My heart rate shot up to 113, my BP dropped, and I could feel myself blacking out. Now, the scary part about all of this is since I have medical training, I knew EXACTLY what was happening, which freaked me out more LOL

I can laugh about it now, but then, I really thought I was a goner. I have an appointment to talk to my surgeon about yet another surgery to have this thing removed.

Take away points:

If you have gallbladder stones, symptoms whatever before your surgery, its best just to get that thing out of there before you have an attack. The gallbladder is not a happy camper once you start losing weight and it will not get better. It's too close to the pancreas and liver to have tantrums.

Do NOT take your symptoms for granted. Your body is not the same as it was before this surgery so normal symptoms may be a sign of something else. You may feel like a hyperchondriac, but better safe than sorry.

I'm soooo sorry that you've been experiencing this. I had an attack back in 2008 (swore I was having a heart attack), and had mine removed. I'm really glad I did.

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ChaChaBurch    60

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You were right I been in hospital for hydration I was told to eat food with hi Water level like water and kiwis

Are you feeling better after the hospital visit? Did they give you IV fluids? I hope you can begin taking in more water. Just try itty bitty baby sips, every few minutes. I'll keep you in my prayers!

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Shemy-away    83

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I'm soooo sorry that you've been experiencing this. I had an attack back in 2008 (swore I was having a heart attack), and had mine removed. I'm really glad I did.

Thank you ChaCha! I'm hoping I can get it out really soon! I was so mad at my surgeon for not taking it out during my sleeve but o well, what can ya do?

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ChaChaBurch    60

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Thank you ChaCha! I'm hoping I can get it out really soon! I was so mad at my surgeon for not taking it out during my sleeve but o well, what can ya do?

I personally think the gallbladder surgery (lapriscopically) is sooooo much easier to recuperate from than the sleeve!!

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ChaChaBurch    60

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So Marchers - any special plans for the weekend? I've got some work to do in our barn. We have baby chicks and ducks hatching all over the place! And our goats are not happy, so we're going to do some rearranging. I'm also going to attempt to get on my zero-turn mower and get some mowing done. Doctor say's it should be okay as long as I take it easy.

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DDFinn    118

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Its soccer, soccer and more soccer in my house this weekend. The joy of having boys :)

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pixiejoy7979    8

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I am walking and my daughter (4 years old) is riding her bike in the totally Texas parade! Then we have a birthday party and then a crawfish boil. Gonna be a busy day!

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anngee    11

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Are you feeling better after the hospital visit? Did they give you IV fluids? I hope you can begin taking in more Water. Just try itty bitty baby sips' date=' every few minutes. I'll keep you in my prayers![/quote']

Yes they gave me 2 liters i'm feeling a little better and I been doing just that a lot of sip and watermelon and thanks for the prayers

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ChaChaBurch    60

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Yes they gave me 2 liters i'm feeling a little better and I been doing just that a lot of sip and watermelon and thanks for the prayers

I am so glad you're feeling better! Keep it up and each day will get better and better!

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ChaChaBurch    60

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I am walking and my daughter (4 years old) is riding her bike in the totally Texas parade! Then we have a birthday party and then a crawfish boil. Gonna be a busy day!

Sounds like fun!

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ChaChaBurch    60

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Its soccer, soccer and more soccer in my house this weekend. The joy of having boys :)

I remember the days when my girls were young and each weekend was filled with Softball and band practice. Sometimes I miss those days, and sometimes I'm just thankful I survived them :D

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Shemy-away    83

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Me and the mister went to the park and jogged then played a game of 21. I haven't played basketball in a long time! I even surprised myself by jogging 2 laps without stopping!! The rest of the weekend will be dedicated to schoolwork, but I still enjoyed my day!! have a great weekend everyone!

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tammyvb12    0

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Better late than never. My surgery was march 27th. Would like to stay in touch with everyone. Okay so far.

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