After a day of incredible pain, I called my surgeon. He told me told me to go to the ER, where I would have a CT scan to look for leaks. Sure enough, there was over 1.5 liters of blood in my abdomen. After another surgery, I'm resting in my hospital room, proving once again that Murphy's Law is still alive and well for me!

Had my sleeve done 7/13. Went to ER that Wednesday and was sent home with diagnosis of pneumonia. Returned following morning unable to speak or breathe. I was admitted and transferred to hospital where surgery was originally done.
Immediately they did CT and X-rays, also blood tests. I underwent emergency surgery for small leak, abdominal pus and fluid clean out. I had sepsis!
So I remained in hospital until 8/12. I had a thoracentesis performed to remove 400ml of yellow/amber fluid from left lung. I have two JP drains in my stomach for drainage of more fluid/pus. I was on O2, IV antibiotics and vitamins, given a pain pump and had blood drawn 1-2x everyday.
As of 8/11 they had removed me from O2, IVs and pain pump. I asked repeatedly to go home where I would be comfortable and able to heal, but no. So I left AMA and thankfully my surgeon has been kind and understanding providing me with at home pain meds and antibiotics. I'm still only allowed liquid diet though and I'm ok with that.
I feel your worry and frustration. I pray we both heal quickly and thoroughly [emoji1317][emoji1317][emoji1317]

So sorry to hear this from both of you..

very sorry to hear about your complications. I pray you heal soon and feel much better.

This is so scary... I'm pre-op. Hope you both get well soon.

My empathy and prayers to you both. Hoping for healing and amazing results after the storm.

Hope you both have fast healing. [emoji1374]


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

I'm doing better today. You just never think you'll be the 1% with a bleed! I still can't believe how much blood they found. I have already had 1 transfusion, and I hope that's enough!

Thanks for all the warm wishes and prayers. It means a lot to me! ❤️

I'm wishing the both of you the best and a speedy recovery

I'm so sorry to hear this may you both recover soon and enjoy your journey in a more peaceful way! My heart goes out to you both! Well shoes for a speed fast recovery [emoji813]️


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Lord that's horrible. Thank God you are both still alive to tell us about it. I hope it gets fixed fast.

So glad you went with your instincts and got medical help, so sorry it was this serious. I hope you heal and recovery is without more issues.

Godspeed

After a day of incredible pain, I called my surgeon. He told me told me to go to the ER, where I would have a CT scan to look for leaks. Sure enough, there was over 1.5 liters of blood in my abdomen. After another surgery, I'm resting in my hospital room, proving once again that Murphy's Law is still alive and well for me!

I'm so glad you are beginning to turn the corner TXShannon! Since my last post here I returned to ER with concerns about a foul odor and one of my JP drains.

Luckily, more blood work and some
Electrolytes they indicated I was ok and the drains were doing their job.

Yesterday, I decided to remove all bandages and clean and redress them. Good thing I did! As someone who managed an orthopaedic surgeon office for 20 years, I'm very familiar with wound care (thank God!) I removed the bandages and found rotted flesh and pus. I carefully debrided the dead tissues, cleaned and recleaned everything. Most incisions looked good/great after thorough cleaning, but I do have one small incision it wanting to close and it's worrisome.

I woke just about a half hour ago feeling like a burst sensation. I was alarmed, but somehow I feel better?

Hang in there TXShannon! I'm with you on this journey.

God bless all well wishers too! [emoji1317][emoji1317][emoji1317][emoji8]