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So, where do I begin? Bear with me because I'm using the voice to text feature on my phone which tends to mess up a lot of words. My surgery was on August 13 which was a Tuesday. I'm still in the hospital and it is Sunday, August 18. I have not had anything to eat except for Jell-O and ice chips, and actually, they took the jelio away because of my complications. So, my belly is very distended. My whole abdomen area feels like it is filled with Fluid and gas and nothing I do helps it go down. I walked around a lot they have given me an enema and what seems to be happening is that the food or liquid is not moving out of the couch and into my small intestine. It feels like a balloon inside of me that is about to burst. I seriously feel like I'm dying sometimes. I am on a shit load of pain meds on top of Xanax and antacid and just other stuff to try to get things moving. Everything I put in my mouth stays in the little pouch that was created and does not want to move. I don't know what's going to happen. I really really don't want to have to get this reversed or anything, I don't even know if that is an option at this point. I may just have to stay on the ice chips until everything heals and then I can put actual food in my belly. They say I will be here another at least two or three days but it could be longer before they figure out how to help me work this whole thing. My blood pressure has been dangerously low since I've been here, the lowest being probably 75/35. Last night I had a fever of 103.4, was shivering and needing so many blankets. I just don't know what to do, I feel like crap. I'm really starting to regret this and just wish I didn't do it because I would rather have food and be kind of fat than go through this hell. I have been craving pizza and burritos and etc, lol. I have to sleep sitting up because in my sleep I will hiccup or cough and fluid comes up with it, and then I choke on the fluid. I have thrown up several times, sometimes I even make myself throw up so I can get whatever it is making my belly hurts so bad out even if it was just juice. Every day that goes by a few worse and worse. They gave me an enema yesterday to get my bowels moving, which is embarrassing enough, but I only pooped out the enema and nothing extra. I have not pooped since Sunday last week. It's hard to PEE even. A lot of times I feel like I have to pee, but nothing comes out. That all being said my doctor is pretty amazing and I really do speak highly of him. Dr. Beltre in Orlando. His bedside manner is incredible and he really spends a lot of time with you talking to you about your thoughts and feelings; I know that what is happening has nothing to do with his skill or expertise. I just hope that everything gets easier and better. Anyone else have a similar experience?

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I'm so sorry you're going through this. I cannot relate to much of what you're experiencing, so all I can really say is hang in there. I can relate to the fever. I had a post-op infection and I still remember the horrible night at the hospital with uncontrollable chills and needing to request additional blankets and a heating pad. It was awful and it sounds like your situation is much worse. Hopefully, things will quickly improve and you'll be grateful for this surgery. Keep us posted.

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Thank you for your concern :)

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I am so sorry you are going through this. I had my operation in march and suffered complications. Mine were a little different then yours. I had a leak where they sealed off my pouch and my old stomach. I initially was in the hospital for 5 days because I had low blood pressure and my blood counts were dropping. I went back in a week later because they didnt initially know I had a leak and ended up back in the hospital for 16 more days. I wasn't allowed to eat or drink anything for 14 days. I had iv fluids and tpn for nutrition. It was a really tough time in the hospital and when I came home for a month or so. As hard as it is hang in there they will figure it all out and get you all fixed up. Trust me I questioned what the heck I did to myself, I cried, I yelled, you name it. I am now 5 months out and feel great. I've lost 74lbs, and wear a size 6/8 now. Knowing what I know now, and being where I am now I would do it all over again even with the complications. Wishing you the best with your diagnosis and recovery.

HW 229, SW 214, CW 155 RNY 3/14/13

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They Are making me drink some magnesium citrate now, so we'll see what happens.

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Hey Miss machine, Ive wondered what was going on with you since I hadnt talked to you since the day before your surgery....sounds like your having a rough time, and im so sorry for that,...I felt bloated and miserable for about a week, so I cant even imagine what you are feeling...I hope they get it figured out soon and get you all fixed up.....keep me posted, Im sure its going to be fine real soon...*HUGS*....vicki

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The Mag. Citrate only intensified my feelings of bloatness, and i threw it up.

ALSO - I brought my scale from home. How is it that I have gained 10 lbs in a week since surgery living on ice chips and IV Fluid? Is it because I am correct to say my belly IS filling with liquid??

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The Mag. Citrate only intensified my feelings of bloatness' date=' and i threw it up.

ALSO - I brought my scale from home. How is it that I have gained 10 lbs in a week since surgery living on ice chips and IV Fluid? Is it because I am correct to say my belly IS filling with liquid? ?[/quote']

You are going to gain tons of weight while in the hospital I gained 15lbs in there from all the Fluid they pumped me. Trust me you'll drop it. It's just Water weight.

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I came home 7 lbs heavier. My surgeon told me later that she ordered extra IV fluids because she preferred me to have too much than become dehydrated. It'll drop off real quick, don't worry. :)

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Oh gosh, missmachine... I seriously hope that your team of doctors will figure out how to help you ASAP. Comparing to this, my issues seem to be not important... guess as long as you are in the hospital, you have the best care possible. I know how it is to miss your home, so I am really sorry you a going through this. Hang on...

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Thinking of you so very much xxx

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Thank you for your concern :)

i'm really sorry you have to go thru this.. I will be post op 2Weeks Tomoro. I was in the hospital a week. they made all the 6 laprascopic cuts n went in n all they could see was scar tissue, so they then cut me from my breast bone all the way down pass my belly button. So i'm pretty sore n weak. I will defiantly keep u in my prayers. Just try to do everything they tell u. God bless.

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Hope things get better for you! I had the same issues but further out and had to have a second surgery. I don't wish what you're feeling on anyone - but I promise it gets better.

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Sending thoughts and prayers your way and wishing you the very best!

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Hope your feeling better today MissM..keep me posted *HUGS*

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