Hey everyone,

I had my sx gastric sleeve 2/20 and I’m almost 10 weeks out. It’s been complications since surgery and I don’t know what else to do neither do the doctors. I have sever pains in my chest and feels like a ball sitting in my throat. I did a second surgery of fixing hiatal hernia and I’m 2 weeks out from this. I been in and out the hospital I can’t eat or keep food down. When I do eat food the pain of twisting and burning the moment food touches my stomach. I throw up a ball of mucus. I can’t even take oral medications and I’m at lost and regret if everything in life after this surgery. Anyone can give me pointers? Anyone been through this? I cry everyday I can’t eat or drink anything besides water. The doctor last told me it’s in my head? Like what kinda comment is that my surgeon doesn’t even respond a doctor in Mexico who is very popular in social media and 2 my friends got their surgeries there but not going through what I’m going through… help ?

I feel so bad for you! I would hound the surgeon’s office to get more help. I had RNY and a severe hiatal hernia surgery and recovery was rough, but not like what you’re describing. Keep drinking water and maybe Gatorade zero too. Be a total Karen to get the help you need. I wouldn’t eat any solid food until liquids stay down every day, but get help from your team. My doc said he had to sew down my new esophagus opening he created. Stuff gets stuck on the raw esophagus tissue and causes “the foamies.” Ask for meds that help with acid reflux to help you heal. Go to your general doctor if your surgeon won’t help. Go to your ER if that doctor doesn’t help. Keep advocating for yourself you are worth it!

@Layla what happened? Are you feeling better? Are you eating soft food now? Did the doctor listen to you?

On 4/20/2023 at 5:06 PM, Layla1222 said:

Hey everyone,

I had my sx gastric sleeve 2/20 and I’m almost 10 weeks out. It’s been complications since surgery and I don’t know what else to do neither do the doctors. I have sever pains in my chest and feels like a ball sitting in my throat. I did a second surgery of fixing hiatal hernia and I’m 2 weeks out from this. I been in and out the hospital I can’t eat or keep food down. When I do eat food the pain of twisting and burning the moment food touches my stomach. I throw up a ball of mucus. I can’t even take oral medications and I’m at lost and regret if everything in life after this surgery. Anyone can give me pointers? Anyone been through this? I cry everyday I can’t eat or drink anything besides Water. The doctor last told me it’s in my head? Like what kinda comment is that my surgeon doesn’t even respond a doctor in Mexico who is very popular in social media and 2 my friends got their surgeries there but not going through what I’m going through… help ?

I know the feeling of the "ball sitting your throat"! I also get pains every now and then in the middle of my chest (right on my diaphragm, so I think that has to do with my hernia repair, too). I don't and haven't had complications as bad as you, and I'm so sorry you're going through that. You may just have a longer recovery time.

Chewing thoroughly is what helped me the most, and taking longer on soft/pureed foods.

How are you doing now? I hope your doctors were able to help!

On 5/2/2023 at 4:21 PM, learn2cook said:

@Layla what happened? Are you feeling better? Are you eating soft food now? Did the doctor listen to you?

I haven’t recovered. I’m still not able to eat I’m now 13 weeks out. I been in and out the hospital. Even with just dipping a spoon in soup and licking it irritates my stomach. Doctors keep focusing on Nausea which yes I’m very nauseous but the pain the acid not much. They keep prescribing me medication that I’m unable to swallow even if I tried I would throw up. I feel like I’m dying day by day I have dropped 38 pounds. I produce so much saliva I choke on it and acid heart burn none stop . They suggesting I might need a gastric bypass but I’m scared I’m reading bad things I already had a hernia repair not resolved anything for me I feel lifeless

On 5/8/2023 at 5:55 AM, Layla1222 said:

I haven’t recovered. I’m still not able to eat I’m now 13 weeks out. I been in and out the hospital. Even with just dipping a spoon in Soup and licking it irritates my stomach. Doctors keep focusing on Nausea which yes I’m very nauseous but the pain the acid not much. They keep prescribing me medication that I’m unable to swallow even if I tried I would throw up. I feel like I’m dying day by day I have dropped 38 pounds. I produce so much saliva I choke on it and acid heart burn none stop . They suggesting I might need a gastric bypass but I’m scared I’m reading bad things I already had a hernia repair not resolved anything for me I feel lifeless

Hang in there Layla. I know that someone will figure this out for you. I'm sorry you are having such a hard time with your recovery. Don't give up!!!! There is a Dr out there who will know what to do for you. I can't imagine how frustrated you must feel but just try to keep taking care of yourself and know that a positive outcome will come your way.