Hello everyone. I was sleeved on July 18th. I'm about to be a month out. My first 2 weeks post-op went really well. I was following instructions to the T and was digesting really well. A few days before week 3 (so 21 days post op) I developed an ugly rash. I ended up going to the ER for said rash, and was giving two pills to swallow. That was when I was 20 days out. On week 3, by my doctor's orders, I was allowed to have solids. Only 5 foods he approved, but nonetheless solids. I then started experiencing extreme nausea and discomfort when eating or even drinking water. I finally gave in and went to the hospital on Saturday. I was admitted for 3 days 2 nights, with the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. However, the only thing that signified this was my blood work. I had a CT scan done and an MRI (both with contrasts) and they came back normal. My tummy looked fine, there were no blockages, leaks, etc. And my pancreas was not swollen and neither was gallbladder. I was basically sent home with the diagnosis and told to follow up w a bariatric surgeon. My surgeon is from Colombia. He basically said that its very possible I hurt my stomach and that it is swollen - like how it would be when you're fresh off the operating table. So, now I'm on liquids only again. I can only have about 1 oz of liquids, before experiencing pain. Then, there's pain throughout digestion just lingering. When I press down on the middle of my tummy, I definitely feel pain. Nothing extreme and its tolerable - but it's ANNOYING! My question is, did anyone go through something similar? Is there anything I can do to soothe my stomach from inside? I'm so frustrated and this situation has made me regret the surgery, despite FIGHTING to stay positive.

Sorry you are going thru this...I know it must be hard...I had a hernia repair and the sleeve and I was really in pain with not being able to move things down but it does get easier...since I had so many troubles it was hard to eat solids for at least 2 months...but now its better with time, just some foods still don't digest properly just chew food thoroughly and slow down...prayers to your recovery....