Hi All,

I had surgery on April 8th 2013; however, when I hit the 4 wk mark I was severely dehydrated. I was nauseated 24/7. Water and sugar-free Gatorade were my only friends. On May 22nd around 3:30 PM I felt like I was going to pass out at work so I left early. The next day (Thursday) I woke up to dry heaves so I contacted my surgeons office to get an appt, but they couldn't take me until the following day (Friday). The surgeon's assistant could tell I was in a lot of pain so she told me if it got worse to go to the ER.

Somehow I made it through Thursday thinking Friday the surgeon would find the issue, and I would be cured. Well, on Friday the surgeon simply said I had an uncler because:

1. I no longer had my gall bladder. It was removed in 2004.
   
2. Water and Gatorade was going down with no issue, so it couldn't be a blockage
   

So he gave me some presriptions and sent me on my way. I RAN to get the perscriptions field thinking I would have relief once the meds were in my system.

NOT!!!

I continued to be in pain the rest of Friday and Saturday. By Sunday (May 26th), I could not keep water or Gatorade down. My nausea had gone from a level 3 or 4 to a level 10. Normal household smells such as room deordorizers, hand lotion, dish detergent, etc. made me ill to smell. I had to wear a surgical mask to keep from vomitting. I had my neighbor take me to the ER.

After x-rays, EKG, a CTscan and 4 days of being in the hospital, they finally discovered I had scar tissue (aka adhesions) the line from my stomach and intestines are fused together and NOTHING could get through. I had severe pain on the left side right under my left breast. On Friday (May 31st) I had to have surgery to have the scar tissue removed. This surgery was done laparoscopically as well. I got 3 new incisions, and was sent home the next day.

I'm doing 100% BETTER. During my two week ordeal I really thought that was going to be my "new" life, and I was really wonder in the world had I done to myself. Although my weight loss has slowed down a smidge (now that I can actually eat), I'm so happy with my progress. I've lost a total of 60 lbs and 47 lbs since surgery.

I'm sharing my story so that if you have any of the same symptoms as I had, please don't just think its normal reach out to your surgeon to get help. Listen to your body, if you think its more than what your surgeon is telling you, and you are in pain GO TO THE ER!!! I have a very high tolerance for pain which explains why I didn't end up in the ER sooner rather than later. I should've went on Thursday or Friday evening instead of waiting until Sunday.

Best,

BabyGirl127

My mom is on my case to try to go to work today so I don't lose the holiday pay. Trust me. I don't want to lose double time a d a half - but the pain is unbearable. The roxicet has started making me nauseated so I have only been taking it at night and I'm trying extra strength Tylenol to get thru the day. I guess I'll be putting a call in to the doctor again tomorrow about pain management. This is awful.

Oh wow, I feel so bad for you, I hope things work out for you shortly, I pray that your pain ease up'...

This pain really is just awful. It isn't the soreness I had with the first surgery. All of this pain is inside. Moving, breathing deeply, getting up and down from sitting or laying - it's all excruciating. Because my case wasn't normal my doctor has nothing to compare it to. I don't want anything but ice water. Nothing else tastes right. Tried protein and it turned my stomach. I could only stand up long enough in the shower to wash my hair and my face. Bummer because long hot showers were my savior after my first surgery.

My mom is on my case to try to go to work today so I don't lose the holiday pay. Trust me. I don't want to lose double time a d a half - but the pain is unbearable. The roxicet has started making me nauseated so I have only been taking it at night and I'm trying extra strength Tylenol to get thru the day. I guess I'll be putting a call in to the doctor again tomorrow about pain management. This is awful.

Kristlynngirl - I'm so sorry you are still in so much pain. I'm sure you are aware, but do not let too much time elapse between taking your pain meds. It will get better. Take it easy and get plenty of rest. I will continue to pray for you and a speedy recovery. It gets better...hang in there.

I'm really wondering if any part of this was the right decision. I'm still in so much pain. My surgeons office is closed til Monday. I called my pcp but they won't do anything without the surgeon. Why'd I have to be the worst case he's seen in 14 years? I wouldn't wish this on everyone. I'm so full of regret right now.

Went to the ER. Blood work and X-rays normal. Discharged after some dilaudid and IV fluids. Given a prescription for zofran so I can tolerate the pain meds.

Went to the ER. Blood work and X-rays normal. Discharged after some dilaudid and IV fluids. Given a prescription for zofran so I can tolerate the pain meds.

So sorry you're having so many problems.

The taste of the roxicet is making me gag even with the zofran. Just revisited my Greek yogurt strawberry smoothie as soon as the roxicet hit my throat. All over my shirt, glasses, toilet, bathroom rug, ugh.