Back home... again... Surgery was 6/5

Hello all June people! Many people are lucky when it comes to surgery and have no issues or complications. I was hoping to be one of them. Monday June 5th I went in for my RNY, all seemed fine, next day had liquids- those went down fine- next day (weds 6/7), got to go home. Thurs I went in to have my JP drain taken out (they didn't do it at discharge like they normally do there, but I had done a swallow test and although there was no leak showing, the liquid was going down slower than they wanted--- so i went back for a repeat the next day). Once I had the drain out, I told the PA I was still having some pains, some trouble taking deep breaths and a pain in my arm/front of shoulder. Before she could have the dr look at me, things got bad, bad stomach pains all over. It was awful, I was crying, I thought I was going to die...I had to be re-admitted to the hospital, had a CT scan done, found out I had a leak. Luckily it was small and they thought it would heal on it's own. But this meant Strict NPO (nothing by mouth, no liquid no ice chips... nothing but your own saliva) - All I could do was wait- have my IV, my IV antibiotics, and still do the walking. Sunday I did a repeat CT scan, that showed that the leak was self contained and getting smaller. Monday I was allowed liquids again and today I was discharged. I feel good sometimes, but a lot of time i hurt. I dont like the liquid pain reliever (roxycet) because it tastes bad and puts me to sleep, but i'm still taking it. Right now I'm not even thinking about weight loss, seriously-- i just want to feel better... Hopefuly this will have been worth it! I understand some people have far worse complications than mine, and my heart goes out to them. But luckily a lot more have an easier start to your journey-- be thankful!!! Good luck to everybody! Lisa

Hi Lisa, I'm so sorry to hear you had such troubles. I'm sure it has been scary, frustrating and maybe made you question your procedure. From everything I hear and read, each day gets better so I'm certainly wishing that for you. Thank you for sharing your story. I get elated when I read the very positive posts and ones like this are not discouraging at all to me. Rather, they help me keep my feet on the ground about this and keep in mind the very serious thing I'm having done to my body. To me it's better to be psyched up for the worst and hopefully pleasantly surprised with a great outcome.....than it is to convince myself I will have the perfect case scenerio only to find out that joke is on me. It's important for people to share the full spectrum of experiences in this so that we're all prepared come what may. Thank you. Be well soon! Amy

Lisa, I'm sorry to hear that it went that way for you. I'm glad you're doing better though. Hang in there... I think your focus sounds right. Work on getting rest, and getting better, don't worry about the weight, it'll come off all on it's own these first few weeks... Just get better! Thanks for sharing with us! (((HUGS))) K

Hi Lisa, I am glad your home and doing good !!

Hey lisa, glad u r doing so much better ! My prayers are w/ u on your speedy recovery. May God bless you.