I'm glad I found this board, it has been so helpful already as I just joined today. I'm having complications from my surgery and am so depressed and wishing I could take it back. Here is my story, if anyone else has experienced anything like this, please respond. Here's my story :

Went on on 12/31/15 for gastric sleeve, was told surgery went great. At 9pm that same night I went in stage 3 shock and was transfered to the ICU

They found that I had lost over 6 pints blood. They did 5 transfusions but the bleeding wouldn't stop so Sunday Jan 3rs, they did surgery again to see what was causing bleeding and repaired it. I had 24 ounces of blood clots removed. Although in a lot of pain from two abdominal surgeries, my numbers were rising. I went home on January 5th. I was in a lot of pain and short of breath at home. Thursday, Jan 7th I had blood work that showed my white count as high and my hemoglobin was back down. I had a fever Jan 8th of 102. They did a CT Scan and found fluid around my lungs and belly. I take it this is not something that normally happens. I'm just so worried that I'm not going to recover. Thanks for the help!

serendipity, I am so sorry you are dealing with complications. I hope you have a speedy recovery. I personally did not have complications but it seems others who have began to feel much better about having the surgery after getting some relief from this stage.

Again I hope you recovery soon, and quickly get to the point where you can enjoy the benefits of this new lifestyle you have chosen.

So sorry that so much has happened to you. You will overcome this, try to remain positive and God bless u!

I just wanted to let you know that I read your story and I am thinking of you. Although I have not experienced complications myself, I attend a support group and a fellow member who attends has.

It was tough for her, at times she was discouraged, but she made a full recovery. She also says that regardless of what she had been through, she still thinks her decision to have WLS was the best one of her life.

I wish the same for you. ((Hugs)) keep us posted.

I'm so sorry about what happened to you. I am hoping that they are watching you carefully and are explaining everything to you so that you can help make choices to get you back on the road to health.

My experience wasn't as yours, but I'm stopping by to wish you well. You're correct. You're experiencing something extremely rare, but it sounds as though you're in good hands and getting the attention and care that's needed.

Would it help to bring in another bariatric surgeon for a second opinion as to what's causing the problem or what could have caused the problem?

Do you have an advocate? Many hospitals provide these for folks in your situation, but you may also try to get one that's not affiliated with the hospital where you had the procedure. This is someone who can speak up for you, keep careful records of what you're being told and what's going in (or being left out) of your medical records...I don't normally advocate for being litigious but if mistakes were made you may wish you had kept careful detailed records later. Just something to think about.

I agree with psychprof: In Court, in Human Resources, and unemployment hearings, the one with the most documentation wins.

I am so sorry to hear about your complications and difficulties. I know you are having a very rough time but it sounds like you are receiving good care.

Sending prayers and hugs your way.

I am so sorry. You will recover. Just hang in there now and take it day by day sweetheart. You are in my thoughts.

I agree with psychoprof too. Maybe a second opinion isn't a bad idea. Ask questions and don't be afraid to be bold. It is your body.

Thank you all so much for your support and well! Thanks for the idea about getting an advocate and for this situation

Prayers and hugs! I'm believing "this too shall pass" and you will get on with why you started the journey - health! ❤️

Just chiming in to say hang in there. And remember, if you are home after surgery and you have difficulty breathing, immediately get to the ER. Want to make you sure don't have a blood clot that traveled to your lungs.

Im sorry to hear you had a bad experience. kind of surgery did you get? What did you weigh?

Sending warm thoughts your way. You've got this!! It will soon be a distant memory. I agree on having the advocate. Trust your instincts!

Just wanted to give an update to you guys I came home on 1/12 feeling 110% better than when I came in. I asked my surgeon and the pulmonary specialist to explain to me what happened. Basically, I had the rare (although from what I heard from nurses, post op bleeding is not that rare ) post operative bleeding complication. When they did the 2nd abdominal surgery, that put me at risk do develop the fluid around my lungs (apparently any abdominal surgery heightens this risk) and the effusion caused the abcess. I felt like a total freak because others I know who have had this sugery had 0 complications. I'm still quite tired and unable to sleep on my side from the soreness. I gained 25lbs of water weight from all the fluids and transfusions (ironic right? Come in for WLS and gain 25lbs lol) so in 15 days I've lost 44lbs. I'm just glad to be out of the hospital! Spent 8 nights, 10 days there. People have ready asked me, was it worth it? Baring any future complications, I would say yes! Even being tired, getting that weight off makes it easier to move around and I look forward to being able to swim and exercise more thanks.for the support guys!