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ancirasd    44

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So I haven’t pooped in about 9 days and I have been throwing up and getting extremely dehydrated. I have tried 3 fleet enemas and there’s nothing. Should I go to the ER for help or just wait it out? I have a really bad lower stomach pain and I can feel really thirsty but can’t keep fluids down still. My doc said do an enema a day but it’s not helping...

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JeezLouise91    55

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Definitely go to the ER! doesn't sound normal at all. Hoping it gets better for you soon xxx

Surgery due January 17th 2018

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Creekimp13    5,838

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Dehydration can be dangerous. If you truly can't keep fluids down, that's an emergency. MAKE CERTAIN to tell the ER or Urgent Care staff that you had sleeve surgery and the date. Bring documentation with you!

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redhead_che    824

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If the vomiting and dehydration has been over 24 hrs I’d be in the ER. The 9 days no BM is also not good. My program said to call the surgeons office or go to a doctor if it’s been over 7 days.

I agree with bringing documentation! Especially since there are many meds sleevers should stay away from and Fluid requirements that may be different from the non sleeved persons. Get well soon!!!


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James Marusek    5,244

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At 3 1/2 weeks post-op, your inability to consume liquids without vomiting is definitely abnormal. You need to drive this to ground. It is a serious problem that will need to be corrected. There is an underlying problem that is causing you to vomit. That is causing the dehydration. The underlying problem could be an ulcer or an obstruction or something else. If you go to the E.R. make sure you inform them that you had sleeve surgery. Keep your surgeon's office in the loop.

Also the fact that you did 3 fleet enemas and there’s nothing is another sign that this is not a Constipation issue but something more serious..

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ancirasd    44

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I went to the er on Tuesday. And I’m only 17 days post op. No obstruction or anything. The CT ruled it out but I still can’t keep fluids down so we’re going to try one more enema and see if that will flush out my colon and everything else and that should help with the nausea is what my surgeon said


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JayMateox3    1

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Besides the throwing up, the same thing happened with me! The surgeon just kept upping my dosage of laxatives and stool softeners and still nothing! Until I went to the hospital and got the enema because the pain was sooo unbearable! It's not a pleasant feeling by any means, and you don't want it getting worse. I would definetly go to the ER! Hoping things get better for you soon!

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ancirasd    44

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Long story but got admitted last night


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BlueCrush    408

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41 minutes ago, lromero1989 said:

What stool softeners do y’all recommend

My surgeon advised to use Colace.

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ChaosUnlimited    559

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4 hours ago, ancirasd said:

Long story but got admitted last night

Hope you are doing ok.

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Ed watters    11

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I use tea with senna in it. There is one called Smooth Move tea. Works awesome

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GreenTealael    24,866

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On 12/15/2017 at 8:56 PM, ancirasd said:

So I haven’t pooped in about 9 days and I have been throwing up and getting extremely dehydrated. I have tried 3 fleet enemas and there’s nothing. Should I go to the ER for help or just wait it out? I have a really bad lower stomach pain and I can feel really thirsty but can’t keep fluids down still. My doc said do an enema a day but it’s not helping...

How are you doing now?

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