Anyone diagnosed with Obstruction??

I am really showing signs of an obstruction. Had a really bad night last night. Have a call into my surgeon. Anyone else have dealings with this??

what are the signs of obstruction?

You have pain around your belly button, gas, vomiting. Not very pleasant. I just got back from a CT scan so hopefully I will get some answers. I was hoping to compare notes...

I just wanted to say that I hope you get an answer soon and proper treatment, Sharra! Please let us know, hugs your way, Inky

Thanks Inky. I do not show an obstruction but things are still not right. Yesterday, I had problems with passing out and weird numbness in my legs. I have never had stuff like this before and quite frankly, it scared the hell out of me. I had more blood work done this morning and will see the surgeon later today. I lost 3 lbs in 24 hrs and that is scary also since I am already below goal.

Oh my god - that sounds really scary. Please keep us apprised.

I met with the surgeon today and I am having surgery Monday. He believes I developed an internal hernia around one of the reattachment site along my bowel. Luckily, they will go in LAP and fix it with a few stiches. In all his surgeries he has only had this happen to 4 other people. It is just one of those things that can happen especially if you are really successful at WLS. It has to do with there being fat that surrounds and supports it and when you lose all your fat, it can get loose and swing around and kink up. Leave it to me...... PS the dizziness he believes was due to being dehydrated. I have had none of that today thank goodness!!

I'm glad to hear they figured out the problem. Keep us posted on the surgery and how things go. I have been dizzy from being dehydrated too. I have abnormally LOW blood pressure and not drinking enough water really makes it worse. Anyways.. I'm so happy to hear it isn't an obstruction! -Shakeira

Oh I'm so glad they figured out what it was and can fix it without too much invasiveness. As I was reading your posts that's what came to my mind... a hernia. Just never heard of an internal one. Wishing you a speedy recovery! Let us know how the surgery goes. {{{hugs}}}

Good luck on Monday. Remember. we are all with you. Check in with us as soon as you can.

Shar