So Scared :(

[X_Chrissy_X 17]

Hi everyone, My name is Christine and I was sleeved on the 7th July, everything was going pretty well for about 3 weeks when I was just about to start on Purée foods. I started throwing up and couldn't stop, it was so violent and I had no idea how to stop. I wasn't throwing up much except spit, so I was rushed to hospital. they put me on an IV drip for dehydration, and put me on anti nausea medication but nothing seemed to help. My surgeon came to see me and looked very worried, he made me do a leak test and also put a camera into my stomach to see what was happening. They didn't find a leak but he did say that I had swelled up my stomach so much from all the vomiting and now have an hour glass shaped stomach. My surgeon hopes that it should resolve itself but if not he said that he might need to put a stent in. Overall he thinks that the vomiting was most likely caused by a Gastro/bug Virus. I will be seeing him again in a week, to try eating purée foods but I'm so scared that I might have to get a stent put in. Just wondering if anyone has been through something similar. I am just so scared and unfortunately right now I am regretting my decision to have the surgery.

[swimbikerun 1,048]

As they had you sign the document about complications and problems, sometimes things happen after surgery. My suggestion is to talk to your doctor again about your concerns. If it doesn't get better, get a second opinion.

There are going to be many bumps in the road - this is a life long journey. Take one day at a time, don't rush things.

Btw, your profile has you having surgery in Nov 99.

[jane13 2,256]

@@swimbikerun - a lot of people have a 99 year for surgery, I notice it a lot. must be a glitch?

[swimbikerun 1,048]

If it is, for new people, then maybe we need to report it?

If you help someone, that is data that is important. If someone is a month out vs. one year out I would give different advice. That's why I'm sort of looking at that one thing as a guide to what I tell someone.

[X_Chrissy_X 17]

I'm not sure how to change it as I'm using a phone. I have just been readmitted into hospital, can't keep any liquids down, just keep throwing up. I guess there is not much else I can do but weight this out and follow my Surgeons instructions. Just can't stop crying because this is so stressful especially for my family who have been with me throughout this.

[swimbikerun 1,048]

Have they discussed a PICC line? Or doing something to check the causes?

[X_Chrissy_X 17]

My surgeon has done the leak test twice and I'm pretty sure he wants to wait to see if some of the swelling goes down on its own before he considers putting a stent in. I hope this will resolve itself, I was doing so well the first three weeks and just started the purée without much issue before this started.

[X_Chrissy_X 17]

Just found out my surgeon wants to put a PICC line in. A little nervous but I know I am in good hands. Hopefully this will give me some energy, and will be a step closer to recovery.

[dkrause 23]

I had one once...piece of cake and best way to give meds...you will be fine

[swimbikerun 1,048]

Same here. I had one. I used a cover over top of it. You could buy them for $30, at least mine was. It stunk but that was because I didn't want it in the first place. If the surgeon had fixed the problem, I wouldn't have needed it.

[X_Chrissy_X 17]

I have the PICC line in. I have had it in for a couple of days now. I haven't been throwing up or feeling nauseous and have regained my energy. I am still nil by mouth since I came into the hospital. I think he wants to do one more scan on my stomach to see the swelling and then if tests look ok wants to start me on liquids again. It's been 5 weeks since surgery. can't wait until I feel normal again.

[swimbikerun 1,048]

Best of luck!

[X_Chrissy_X 17]

I am being transferred to another hospital and will most likely be putting a stent in Tomorrow. He said that he only wants to leave it in for a week or 2 at the most. Not sure what to except. I know it won't be pleasant but if it has to be done I can't do anything about it. will be staying in the hospital for the next 2 weeks so that they can monitor my progress.

[dkrause 23]

Wishing u good luck and a speedy recovery. .

[wwboy 141]

So sorry. Courage!!

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