Complications ;(

[Autumnjazz 8]

I was sleeved friday 1/20/12. Instead of going home on Sunday as planned, my dr decided to keep me an extra day because I was struggling with ice chips & oral meds. The first few days at home went fine, I went from 299 morning of surgery to 286 by my 1 week appointment. My first day of soft foods went well, but beginning with day 2 EVERYTHING came back up, & I became dehydrated. By 2/1/12 I got readmitted, & an upper GI showed I had a "kink", that my

sleeve had bent itself & scar tissue (adhesions) were holding it bent. After another surgery to straighten my stomach & 5 day hospital stay, I was able to return home. However, I'm struggling with this nonsense sliming/foaming mess. Even when I go SUPER SLOW, it seems as if once I start, then I'm doomed for the rest of the day. Has anyone had an experience similar to this or any tips. I'm already on prilosec & am terrified of becoming dehydrated again.

[jasleeve 440]

yikes! i too am having complications but not the same as yours. ive never heard of a complication like yours.

i have a leak. i cant keep anything down due to astent being placed in me in which is making me soooooo sick. im supposed to keep the stent i for a total of 4-6weeks. its been 2wks & 1day & i am requesting them to take it out!!! i cant deal with being so sick.. the constant vomitting, not eating, barely drinking, constant nausea & discomfort. its HELL!!!!!! seriously. i cant deal with it anymore. i feel as if i am dying slowly & they are trying to drag me to the 4week mark & i cant do it.

[Liliana Arleen 173]

Wow I am sorry you are going through this. I never had any complications with my sleeve and I still don't have. I hope you feel better soon

[myhyg 0]

Who was your surgeon?

[Julie76 251]

I hope you both get better soon. That's terrible and I hope your doctors are on top of it.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

I was sleeved friday 1/20/12. Instead of going home on Sunday as planned, my dr decided to keep me an extra day because I was struggling with ice chips & oral meds. The first few days at home went fine, I went from 299 morning of surgery to 286 by my 1 week appointment. My first day of soft foods went well, but beginning with day 2 EVERYTHING came back up, & I became dehydrated. By 2/1/12 I got readmitted, & an upper GI showed I had a "kink", that my

sleeve had bent itself & scar tissue (adhesions) were holding it bent. After another surgery to straighten my stomach & 5 day hospital stay, I was able to return home. However, I'm struggling with this nonsense sliming/foaming mess. Even when I go SUPER SLOW, it seems as if once I start, then I'm doomed for the rest of the day. Has anyone had an experience similar to this or any tips. I'm already on prilosec & am terrified of becoming dehydrated again.

Oh wow, I'm sooo sorry to hear about your complications! I pray you will heal and get well soon.

Are you on liquids only? What are you ingesting? Your stomach is already hyper sensitive, it could be that what you are eating/drinking just isn't being accepted by your sleeve. Just a thought, I honestly don't know what it could be.

If necessary keep in close contact with your surgeon. *hugs*

[Pashion 7]

I am praying for the both of you that things get better soon. I will have my surgery on 02/29 and I hope all goes well.

[mnbsleeve 87]

Hey guys! just sending good thoughts your way!!! I'm so sorry for what you're going through. I hope you can have all this behind you soon!!!!

[MeMeMEEE 206]

Thinking of you and sending prayers. Complications are rough. I hope someone who has had a similar problem comments soon, it helps to have someone who has gone through it before to talk to. Is the kink like a stricture?

[Autumnjazz 8]

Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts & I can definitely use the prayers. I'm getting some fluids down-not much, but some. Got the green light to start mushies. That's a 50/50 battle. Some stays down, others not. My surgeon who has performed literally thousands of procedures told me I'm only the 3rd person with this particular kind of complication he's encountered. I know my poor sleeve is really "traumatized" & I want just to give the poor thing a break! I know that there will be a time that comes when all of this will be behind me, but in the meantime it's miserable!

[Autumnjazz 8]

I just feel as if something is CONSTANTLY stuck in my throat/chest area.

[Helen the Cat 42]

Oh Autumn,

I feel so badly for you! I hate to vomit, and with your new sleeve, it must be so uncomfortable (painful) to vomit. I feel so lucky that my recovery was so uncomplicated! Sending hugs and Prayers your way!!! Keep us posted!

Love and Hugs and Prayers!!!

Kathy D (alias Helen the Cat)

[Autumnjazz 8]

Ecstatic to share first day of success!!! Was able to successfully eat 3 meals ( 1 oz applesauce, 2 oz of runny refried Beans, & another 2 oz of beans.) only had a tad of throwing up. & was able to get in close to 40 oz of liquid!!!! What a victory!!!!!