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Did they remove your gallbladder? One of the other things my surgeon thought may have been making me sick was a hiatal hernia. I had been tested and tested but because it was a sliding or hiatal hernia they didn't see it for quite some time. Finally after a number of swallows and ct scans they saw it. I am so sorry you are feeling bad. Hopefully, if they are not seeing anything you are just having a tougher and slower time with healing and will be feeling better in a matter of days or weeks. Do you have someone to help advocate for you with the hospital and doctors?

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Patience & Time ...many of us have to go through hell to get to the other side. Hope you are feeling better. Best of luck to you.

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Did they remove your gallbladder? One of the other things my surgeon thought may have been making me sick was a hiatal hernia. I had been tested and tested but because it was a sliding or hiatal hernia they didn't see it for quite some time. Finally after a number of swallows and ct scans they saw it. I am so sorry you are feeling bad. Hopefully' date=' if they are not seeing anything you are just having a tougher and slower time with healing and will be feeling better in a matter of days or weeks. Do you have someone to help advocate for you with the hospital and doctors?[/quote']

I did have my gallbladder removed its just a tough road

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I did have my gallbladder removed its just a tough road

I had my hernia removed when I did the sleeve

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Glad they r finding the problem and fixing the issue. Just take it one day at a time. It is different for everyone. So the best advice I can give u is take it slow. And I hope u feel better soon

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Well here is an update I have been admitted four days now done an xray with barium showed the barium went down okay, had a ct came back normal, and did another endoscopy which came back okay last thing I did was a abdominal sonogram which shows my gallbladder full of sludge and gallstones so im doing another surgery take out the gallbladder and to physically look at the scar tissue on the sleeve. I heard that loosing to much weight can cause the gallbladder to get stones I dont know if thats true

Sounds familiar. I had issues at 3 weeks out - couldn't drink/eat anything without nausea. Got very dehydrated. Went to the ER and did all the testing and it was my gallbladder. Took it out and my recovery was much better! Hang in there!

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Good Luck

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Just to give an update I should be released today the nausea and vomiting have subsided they removed my gallbladder and I feel much better only watching my blood levels cause I am anemic just curious does anyone know where to start as far as eating goes I feel like I am starting from scratch I even gained weight mainly because of the fluids I feel like I failed even before he started

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Just to give an update I should be released today the nausea and vomiting have subsided they removed my gallbladder and I feel much better only watching my blood levels cause I am anemic just curious does anyone know where to start as far as eating goes I feel like I am starting from scratch I even gained weight mainly because of the fluids I feel like I failed even before he started

I mean before I started

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I can't comment on what to eat, but you have had a very rough road and should NEVER feel like a failure. You have conquered everyone's worst fear and are on the road to recovery. I am certain you will see the results you are looking for.

This process is about getting healthy and it sounds like you are doing that. Weight loss is part of the process so I am certain you will see those results soon.

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Just to give an update I should be released today the nausea and vomiting have subsided they removed my gallbladder and I feel much better only watching my blood levels cause I am anemic just curious does anyone know where to start as far as eating goes I feel like I am starting from scratch I even gained weight mainly because of the fluids I feel like I failed even before he started

I am so glad you are on the mend! Don't worry that Fluid weight comes off quickly!

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I am 6 weeks going on 7 and since Ive had the surgery my life is very unhappy I started out okay the first 3 weeks but no I cant keep anything down not even Water the only thing I tolerate is gatorade constantly having nausea' date=' vomiting,foamies and slime cant get in my Protein or no food certain smells make me sick thought of food make me sick im weak have no energy just real unhappy dont know what to do. Everyone keeps telling me my stomach is still healing and adjusting but this too much very depressing[/quote']

I am 5 weeks nd this is exactly how i feel.... I hvnt seen a dr at all but reading this thread is making me want to go asap

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Just to give an update I should be released today the nausea and vomiting have subsided they removed my gallbladder and I feel much better only watching my blood levels cause I am anemic just curious does anyone know where to start as far as eating goes I feel like I am starting from scratch I even gained weight mainly because of the fluids I feel like I failed even before he started

When I had the leak, I was on IV feedings for a month then had to start my food progression from the beginning. I would ask your dr before you go home to be sure. Good luck! So glad you're doing better!

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I also gained weight, but it comes off quickly. You are NOT a failure.......this is just a bump in the road to victory! Hang in there.

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