Ad my surgery on June 26th. On June 28th I was rushed back to hospital and ended up having a twisted bowel. That turned into leaks and 7 surgeries later spent 1 week in ICU. I'm the 1% this happens to. I spent a month in the hospital. Have an appt with my dr tomorrow to hopefully get my 30+ staples out ( they gut me like a fish) and hopefully he will take out my feeding tube. I never thought this would happen. I know I will be happy eventually but my days are pretty depressing. Not saying don't get the surgery, just venting and letting y'all know what can really happen. I almost died for this

Elpa this was bypass

Elpa this was bypass

So how are you feeling now???

Elpa,

Please do not let this thread change your mind. Yes think about it, ask your doc to see his/ her stats on complication, have a frank discussion with your doc! Remember these women are in only 1% or less than that! I sailed through , 8 weeks out, loss so far 55 lbs, and walking 6-7 miles per day, swimming. The best thing I've ever done for myself!!!!

Edited September 6, 201411 yr by mamie60

These stories are not representative of 99% of surgeries!

Hi Kimteehee,

What an ordeal. I am so glad you are okay.

My bypass will be at Fair Oaks Hospital October 28th. Not too far from you.

Yes. Our problems are VERY rare

How are you feeling now Kimteehee? I'm hoping you are doing a bit better.

Auri I'm doing better. Thanks. Quite an ordeal