2 surgeries in one day

[cfbarre 31]

I was sleeved on July 26th at 8:30 am. I was doing great in recovery and during the change over to my room. It wasn't until later in the day that I had the breathing guy come into my room to talk to me about how to use the Breathing device when he saw that my heart rate was 135. He called the nurse and they check my blood pressure it was 90/60! I felt fine and was confused what was happening the surgeon came into the room and paced for a few minutes thinking. The nurse rolled me over slightly and found that I was bleeding heavily from my drain. It was at that time, 8:30 pm 12 hours later, they rushed me back into surgery. That surgery took just over 3 hours. I had two blood transfusions. The doctor had cleaned all the blood from my gut triple checked every stitch and staple. He found where one of the vessels that had been attached to the portion of the stomach they removed had popped its stitch and that was why I was bleeding out. The next morning I passed my swallow test and began Clear Liquids. No problem. My heart rate had dropped to around 90 and my blood pressure was much better. They checked my blood levels and they were low so they gave me a shot to help that. They checked my blood levels the next day and they were borderline. My surgeon asked if I wanted another transfusion and I left it up to him. The order came through for me to get two bags. It took 6 hours and another night in the hospital. That night I was so full of energy I didn't sleep well. They checked my blood in the morning and I found out I was good finally! My heart rate had dropped to normal range 70-80 and my blood pressure was perfect! I was able to leave the hospital after 5 nights! I have been home for three days. I figured out last night that I also have thrush and must wait until Monday to call the doctor and yesterday I noticed my right foot had swollen double in size. I was told by the nurse to remove my compression stockings and call today to let her know if the swelling went down. It didn't so she checked with one of the doctors and I am now back on my Water pill until Monday. I'm very thankful I have been able to overcome all these obstacles with the grace of God and I haven't had anything as serious as the first day! I'm moving around better and I have no problems keeping liquids down. I feel truly blessed and so thankful I have a great husband who helped, worried, and prayed for me the whole time.

[Jeanie S 84]

Wow, so sorry you had to go through all that. Good thing you have a good support system. Best of luck to you and smiles to you for a healthier future

[nsquared 232]

You went through quite a bit. Thankfully, you are doing better now. Hang in there.

[NoneYa 380]

I'm so glad you're Dr was able to locate and correct the problem! How awful for your husband! He must have been beside himself! God was in your corner.

[cfbarre 31]

I'm so glad you're Dr was able to locate and correct the problem! How awful for your husband! He must have been beside himself! God was in your corner.

He was. He went through a whole range of emotions in the first few days. I do thank God for pulling us both through it. Thank you!

[phantompouch 19]

Oh My! I hope and pray that you are getting to feel much better,,,,,,I had my surgery on July 24th in NYC at Mount Sinai Hospital with a Dr. Daniel Herron.......so far doing ok....going slow....take care of yourself........all the best....... R