3+ years post op having issues

[marie110 33]

Need feedback on complications after 3+ years post op is there anyone out there going through a lot of issues like me? Stomach hernia constant stomach discomfort upset stomack all the time and stomach pain severe constant random uncontrolable diarrhea. I'm always cold I get super tired after eating pain after eating more with liquid And now stomach is twisting please share......

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Have you seen your bariatric surgeon about all this?

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I agree, this definitely sounds like something you need to see your surgeon about. Don't put it off.

[Miss Mac 6,261]

Sounds like you would benefit from some imaging. Sometimes it helps to know what something isn't just much as knowing what it is.

[McButterpants 2,846]

Go to your doc - I am experiencing similar problems (just over 2 years out). Going in on Monday for ultra sound and upper GI.

Best of luck!!!!!

[marie110 33]

yes been to several specialist and had many tests done my doctor said i need surgery to correct hernia n twisting he said there is not enough data collected on sleeve because its a newer procedure to know long term effects i am wanting to know if any vet like me on this site is having these problems too ?

[endless80 697]

I am 2.5 years out and experiencing similar symptoms. I need to call my surgeon this week.

[SassyNanny 311]

I'm hoping that all of you experiencing these issues will get checked out and get imaged or endoscoped. Please let us know what you find out. Didn't imagine any negative consequences that far out. Best of luck.

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Edited February 10, 2016 by SassyNanny

[CBT 450]

I was sleeved 2012 an I am having scope and ultrasound too. What did you all learn?

[jstachic 61]

I was sleeved in 2012, I am also having problems about a year 1/2 ago i had and endo and told I had a touch of diverticulitis, and this year I was told IBD, and there is no cure for that, I had a swallow test today, won't see new bariatric dr till March 3rd , pain and tenderness muscle spasm but I jst thought it was from the IBD, oh the diverticulitis and IBD were diagnosed by two different GI dr's

Edited February 12, 2016 by jstachic

[hopefullythininme 15]

Yikes I am Pre Op and these future symptoms scare me!

[2goldengirl 2,076]

Yikes I am Pre Op and these future symptoms scare me!

Complications occur in <1% of bariatric surgeries. Possible? Yes. Likely? No.

I also disagree with the statement that the sleeve is "too new" to have long term outcomes data. People have had similar surgeries for decades, but not for the purposes of weight loss. Before we learned that most stomach ulcers are actually caused by bacteria, people with stomach ulcers used to have partial gastrectomies. Gastrectomies are also used to treat certain forms of cancer.

It's normal to worry pre-op, it's part of the process. I encourage to discuss your concerns with your surgeon.

[marie110 33]

the sleve is new statement was made by my bariatric doctor he actually said they dont have enough data such as 10-20 yrs worth of information on sleve patients

so after many appointments and testing doctor said i have IBS in addition to hernia, top of sleve has a pocket where food is depositong and bottom of sleeve has a kink

his solution is a bypass it should fix my discomfort n pain but probably not the "runs" he said there is no way to redo or fix a sleeve because its to risky and can cause more problems

although my stomach functions in time the sleve might become more distorted then it is now

im very hesitant to do bypass i need to do more research on it anyone has info on sleeve to bypass please share

im happy with my current size and wieght the bypass would cause more wieght loss geez what a mess apparently the experts say my issues are rare and not common but based on my research thus far many people have similar problems so where is the rareity hmmm

so now my question is what unforseen problems will await me with this bypass 2-3 years down the road ? bypass vets please help

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

Well if you are looking for the people with problems then you are going to find them. The people without problems don't post they aren't have issues. That doesn't mean the complications aren't rare. And it certainly doesn't minimize your pain and discomfort.

Have you got a 2nd opinion? I would before considering another surgery. Can you go to Northwestern or University of Chicago and ask their opinion?

[Pescador 1,374]

I had IBS and Diverticulitis before the sleeve 2 plus years ago. None since. Please see a doctor. Always remember friends, we are NOT medical experts. When in doubt call your doctors!!!!