Hello!!

I have had a leak and I am going through a lot with the sleeve. I am wanting to find someone who has been down or is currently going down this road. It's rough. I have been reaching out and receiving amazing support from other sleeved friends Dec Sleevers are nothing short of AMAZING!! I think it would be nice chat or text with someone who has been here.

Sannah,

Thinking of you this morning, as I'm sure all of us are... It saddens me that you have had another setback. I really do pray that you hear some good news soon. I know this tough for you, but you will get better, I just know it, and you will have a full and wonderful life with your husband and Venla.

You are in our thoughts and hearts! Stay strong sweetheart!

I just got results from the hida and ct.

Good news is that I don't have a leak or abscess. I am so happy for this!!!

But my gallbladder isn't really functioning. It jas to come out. Also both my right and left kidneys have stones. At least one stone isn't obstructing the kidney. All three doctors are doing to talk and one will call me first thing in the am with a plan. Looks like I need to find a nephrologist to help with the stones.

I am having alot of mixed emotions. So HAPPY to not have a leak. But so bummed and frustrated with needing gallbladder surgery. Kidney stones. Hopefully they are all small enough that I can pass them alone and not need surgery on my kidneys too.

I know there is a silver lining and that I will find it. But this is hard news to take. I want so badly to be healthy and not need medical intervention.

It bothers me to keep putting my support system through all of this. I also don't want to endure anymore.

Thank you everyone for messaging me. I am happy when i read the messages of support abs all your kindness.

I still am having leak related complications. I understand your frustration but you have such a great mindset' date=' Sannah! Did your doc have you on actigall post op?

You can do this!!![/quote']

What kind of complications are you having? I am so sad to hear your still editing all of this!!! Yikes!!

I was told I can't have medicine or most vitamins until I am able to eat and keep down real food!!! Bummer eh?

Sannah,

Hi there... Well your body wants to get 100% healthy doesn't it it's taking care of everything right now so you can recover and be healthy and happy from here forward.

Now about those stones.... Grrrrrr.... Painful lil buggers.... Get them zapped/broke apart into tiny fragments while you are in the hospital... Then once they are broke up tiny into particles your iv lines will push thru lots of good fluids to push them out! Ask them to do this while you are there... Before your gallbladder removal or under the same anesthesia they can shock wave them and get that gallbladder as well.

Oh it would be so good if this could be arranged as I know you want to minimize your hospital stays.

Request a consult with a urologist/nephrologist and general surgeon. I bet they can master up a good plan for you. All the iv fluids are really going to help your kidneys.

I'm keeping you in my prayers!

After this you are going to be fabulous! Just you wait and see xoxo!!

Sannah...a lot to take in just when we thought you had the green light to get on with recovery!! I am also glad it is not another leak, and hopefully you'll have an easy cholestectomy (removal of gallbladder). I had mine out and it wasn't too bad, but I do know the kidney stones take more work because they remain as functioning organs, whereas the gallbladder isn't critical to our regular functions, it is basically a holding tank for bile and the digestion of fats. In some ways I wonder if it might be better for them to remove the stones surgically while you are under anesthesia...or do the percussion therapy to break those stones down so they pass, sometimes they even install a stent (I know you hate that word) from the bladder to the urethra to allow them to pass easily. Gosh darn it!! Our thoughts will be with you darlin!!!!

Hi Sannah,

I'm so sorry to hear you have to have another procedure! When it rains it pours!! I always say "this too shall pass" but it's hard not knowing WHEN it will pass. You are young and obviously strong. You can do this! Focus on all the wonderful healthy things you and your family will be able to do together when this is all over.

Stay strong my friend!! Prayers!

Sannah!! I'm so sorry to hear how've you been struggling. You may recall I am your PNW neighbor and was considering Dr Patterson too. I'm so sorry this happened to you.

You're in my thoughts dear, I'm pulling for you!

I'm so sorry for all that you've gone through with your leak.

Gall stones and kidney stones are pretty common with patients who have had WLS. I had to have my gall bladder out 9 months post op and I just had kidney stone surgery a few months ago. I just hope I don't continue to keep forming kidney stones.

I was told to drink a lot of lemonaide, as citric acid is supposed to prevent kidney stones. I drink crystal light that has citric acid in it.

Hello all,

How are you doing? I hope you're doing great!!!

I wanted to write back to each of you, but currently feeling super miserable. I am back at the hospital for an upper GI and to get my kidney function checked out.

I am taking pain medicine and meds to stop the nausea and vomiting. They are barely taking the edge off.

I will keep you updates. Thank you for all your kind words!! They warm my heart during these hard times.

Best,

Sannah

I really hope you feel better soon!!

Thinking of you...take care dear.

Goodness, Sannah! My heart goes out to you. You are strong. You can do this!!!

Me too Sannah...here in Los Angeles sending you my good thoughts and prayers.

Hello!!

How is your evening going?

The pain is very intense. I broke down and started taking pain medicine. I don't like using or needing medicine. But If I don't I can't sit or lay and feel comfortable. I need medicine to help me function.

I believe one kidney stone is passing. Dalaudid is taking the edge off the pain.

I am tolerating puréed foods. But it's hard to eat, the pain makes it hard to want to eat.

I go back tomorrow for more testing. I hope to share positive news soon!!!

Best,

Sannah