Complications after VSG -First Week Status

[VSG-Gal 16]

@Creekimp13 I’m not opposed to going to the ER if I truly felt I was at risk of a serious problem however I’ve been to the ER too many times only to sit and wait for 5 hours or more and be sent home without much of a fix. I also made this decision based on extensive research on possible problems and couldn’t find much onlien which is why I sought advice from posters here. I am done explaining myself. I did not post this thread to get questioned but to seek answers.

Yes, assuming that someone has a death wish is uncalled for and quite frankly is rude. However I do thank you for your apology.

[VSG-Gal 16]

This is my last post. I understand people’s concern if a dr recommended you to go to the ER, I also would recommend they to go but this was not the purpose of this thread per my original post. I had two questions and only 2 people actually helped to answer one of the two questions I had while others are quick to question my decisions.

To the naysayers, I did go to the ER today after further discussion with my dr and the result is...I’m fine. Thank you to all who were genuinely concerned for me.

After a chest X-ray, bloodwork, and CT Scan of my abdomen they said the reason for my abdomen pain from an attempt on taking in a full breath is simply because of spleen infarct. Patients who undergo bariatric surgery are 25% at risk of getting a lesion and is not considered an emergency issue, but one that will resolve on its own.

I hope this post will assist someone else who may have the same experience I did and looking for possible answers. Of course any kind of symptom not previously disclosed to you to expect is scary and your dr should be informed.

Obviously every doctor has different methods and recommendations and every patient has different needs so while we may have some similarities please don’t assume your way is the right and only way! Do share your experience. That’s what this website is for, but leave it up to others to make up their own minds on how they want to proceed.

I’m told by the physician assistant that the top part of your spleen is removed because your stomach is attached to it so this is somewhat common occurrence for 25% of the people, though not everyone feels the pain. I did.