Looking For Advice

[abbybeep 53]

I was sleeved 8/4. Since my surgery I have lost 50lbs. Sadly, it has been due to the fact that I continue to have complications. I am looking for some advice. On any given day, I probably take in between 100-200 calories at the most, only sometimes getting Protein. I do try to eat and drink my protein, but after 2 or more hours in my stomach, I will vomit everything up, undigested.

I've been to see my surgeon many times. He put me on Reglan, and I am only able to take a half dose once a day because I am a teacher and I have found that taking any more makes it so I cannot concentrate and my students are losing out. Even with the Reglan, I'm still vomiting. I vomit every single day, at least once. By the time I'm going to bed, I will even vomit liquids. It seems as though my surgeon's office has the mindset to just "wait and see." But after 8.5 weeks I am completely sick of this tactic. Every time I call to ask a question, I get the tone of voice that screams "what is it now?" I've been yelled at for eating the "wrong" things - (I admit my stomach likes to keep down oyster crackers - less than 1/4 cup per day... or maybe 4 pretzels measuring an inch by an inch, again in 1 day), but my nutritionist is so worried about malnurishment that she has been encouraging me to eat whatever will stay down!

I am so depressed about this whole thing, and I feel so lost. Anyone that can help?

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

This must be scarey for you, I'm reading this and thinking can't your surgeon figure out what's going on? I'm with your NUT on this, eat whatever you can keep down. What if you went back to basics of a liquid diet for a few days and try to reintroduce some foods then? Can you ask the doc if there's too much stricture? If it was my surgeon, I would keep calling every day or go and see him. You are 8.5 weeks post op, you've paid your dues and they need to be a little more proactive in figuring out what's going on with you. Meanwhile, go back to broths and drinking Water to stay hydrated. Let us know how your doing.

[abbybeep 53]

I did forget to mention I have had three dilations where they went in with a scope and stretched. After the last one nothing has changed since before they stretched.

The surgeon admitted i am only the second person to have complications. The other girl "started feeling better after 16 weeks." <-- surgeon's words. I don't know what will be left of me if I wait 16 more weeks! I feel like they don't believe me or something that I can't eat!

I have been mostly been working with liquids. It's just so frustrating because I can't get in very much of those either!

[NDN_RN 527]

I was sleeved 8/4. Since my surgery I have lost 50lbs. Sadly' date=' it has been due to the fact that I continue to have complications. I am looking for some advice. On any given day, I probably take in between 100-200 calories at the most, only sometimes getting Protein. I do try to eat and drink my Protein, but after 2 or more hours in my stomach, I will vomit everything up, undigested.

I've been to see my surgeon many times. He put me on Reglan, and I am only able to take a half dose once a day because I am a teacher and I have found that taking any more makes it so I cannot concentrate and my students are losing out. Even with the Reglan, I'm still vomiting. I vomit every single day, at least once. By the time I'm going to bed, I will even vomit liquids. It seems as though my surgeon's office has the mindset to just "wait and see." But after 8.5 weeks I am completely sick of this tactic. Every time I call to ask a question, I get the tone of voice that screams "what is it now?" I've been yelled at for eating the "wrong" things - (I admit my stomach likes to keep down oyster crackers - less than 1/4 cup per day... or maybe 4 pretzels measuring an inch by an inch, again in 1 day), but my nutritionist is so worried about malnurishment that she has been encouraging me to eat whatever will stay down!

I am so depressed about this whole thing, and I feel so lost. Anyone that can help?[/quote']

I realy hope you get some answers and feel better. I agree fluidsand watever calories you can keep down. My thoughts are with you

[chitowngirl 884]

I would go get a second opinion. Also are you Able to drink Water? ?? Don't worry about offending ur surgeon, you have to do what's best for you. Best of luck to you.

[Pookeyism 1,143]

Get a second opinion, and I would email your first doctor and tell him he has one more chance, because if the second doctors remedies this, you wull be expecting all relevant office fees back, and any tests you took and paid for and he did not utilize. Also, ask for all your test results from the first doctor and forward to the second.

I would strirongly urge yo to post your doctor's laxadotal response to this on your page, and in internet reviews...

May I suggest if you can eat carbs, trying the protien enriched kind?

[abbybeep 53]

What type of Protein enriched carbs are you referring to?

I saw my primary doctor today and he took very detailed notes about everything that has happened so far. Instead of running off to another surgeon, he would like me to have an appointment with the doctor who did the stretching and ask the surgeon at the next appointment if maybe I should see a GI specialist.

He wants to be an advocate for me. He plans on speaking with my surgeon directly and asking him for a plan for me.

I feel better knowing he is on my side. I hope I get some answers next week when I have appointments and an upper GI series (barium swollow).

Thank you everyone for your input! I appreciate it!

[lulugirl 20]

What type of Protein enriched carbs are you referring to?

I saw my primary doctor today and he took very detailed notes about everything that has happened so far. Instead of running off to another surgeon, he would like me to have an appointment with the doctor who did the stretching and ask the surgeon at the next appointment if maybe I should see a GI specialist.

He wants to be an advocate for me. He plans on speaking with my surgeon directly and asking him for a plan for me.

I feel better knowing he is on my side. I hope I get some answers next week when I have appointments and an upper GI series (barium swollow).

Thank you everyone for your input! I appreciate it!

I was sleeved 7/9 in Mexico & am also having issues. I have had an EGD w/dilation, swallow study, esophageal manometry, & am scheduled for an EGD with a monitor in two weeks. I continually vomit up bits of food, have horrible reflux,, even Water is difficult to drink. I have even been told by one doc I am malnourished & that is one of the reasons I am having trouble fighting off a C Diff infection!

Anyway, The surgeon thinks converting me to a bypass will help.

I pray you are able to get the help you need to get better!

[abbybeep 53]

I was sleeved 7/9 in Mexico & am also having issues. I have had an EGD w/dilation, swallow study, esophageal manometry, & am scheduled for an EGD with a monitor in two weeks. I continually vomit up bits of food, have horrible reflux,, even Water is difficult to drink. I have even been told by one doc I am malnourished & that is one of the reasons I am having trouble fighting off a C Diff infection!

Anyway, The surgeon thinks converting me to a bypass will help.

I pray you are able to get the help you need to get better!

I am sorry that you are having a difficult time as well! It's so tough when there are no answers. Somehow, over the past few days, I have almost completely stopped vomiting, and am able to eat about 300 calories a day. So there is always hope. Don't give up!

[Nicole Sikes 1]

@Abbeybeep

Can we get an update on how you are doing now?

[abbybeep 53]

@Abbeybeep

Can we get an update on how you are doing now?

Hello. I am pretty much the same as I have been for the past three months. I parted ways with my initial surgeon. I have a new surgeon now- either him or one of his collegues will do a revision surgery. He believes that my sleeve might not be salvageable, so they will most likely need to do bypass. :/ Not what I had wanted, but I will be happy to be able to eat and drink normally- and stop visiting prompt care for fluids!

[Nicole Sikes 1]

Hello. I am pretty much the same as I have been for the past three months. I parted ways with my initial surgeon. I have a new surgeon now- either him or one of his collegues will do a revision surgery. He believes that my sleeve might not be salvageable, so they will most likely need to do bypass. :/ Not what I had wanted, but I will be happy to be able to eat and drink normally- and stop visiting prompt care for fluids!

Awww man, I hate to hear this! I was hoping for good news! I am glad you got a second opinion and I wish you the best! Good luck!!!!!