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Topic: Internal Hernia's - very common and no joke
Post Date: 3/2/12 7:52 am
Well, I think/hope I finally got this pain resolved. Wish I would have listened to others who had responded in the thread from March 8th, 2011 (see below). Many responded with hernia and I just didn't think it applied to me and I certainly didn't want to go through another surgery to "explore". No job is worth "not taking care of yourself". I just felt that I would be OK and it was gas or something.
Internal hernias are life threatening, however EXTREMELY common post RNY. Makes a lot of sense that you lose a whole lot of weight and you no longer have that fat to hold stuff in place. Your organs have to fall someplace, hence causing a hernia. So if you experience any of these pains or any kind of stomach pains, you truly need to get back to your RNY Dr. because most non-bariatric doctors, have NO clue and this type of thing is not detectable with cat scans or MRI's or blood work. I think they thought I was nuts, but I knew better because I was in wicked pain.
Hope my story helps.
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Here is my story:
Post Date: 3/8/11 7:59 pm
I've had an interesting 6 past days. I'm going to see my RNY Dr. on Friday, but since I've started this journey in Jan of 2009, and then surgery in July of 2009, I have lost 194 lbs (wow, to type it amazes me). But anyway, 7 of those lbs I have lost in the last 6 days, but I don't think that's probably so good. You see, I had this horrific pain on my left side, right under my waist line (although, I think it started out a tad lower before), which started March 3rd in the afternoon, to the point that I couldn't sleep, tossed and turned, finally went to ER on Friday night (next day) and the non-bariatric doctors, ran all sorts of tests on me which came back negative......diverticulitis (sp?), flu, kidney stones, UTI (they had found blood in my urine) and to be honest, I'm not sure what all they checked for, but they ended up saying it was a viral infection and sent me home w/nausea medicine. I was experiencing fever, chills, dry heaves (cuz I stopped eating due to loss of appetite), probably some dehydration too (ER gave me 500cc's of saline (1/2 hour drip?) at the hospital and I started drinking water throughout the course of the past 4-5 days - so I'm trying to do better). So I go home and found some pain meds that my RNY doc had given me after surgery (yes, I know, it might have been expired, but I needed some rest and relief), so I took it and was finally able to sleep and not feel the pain so much. So this past Monday, I went to my PCP Dr (hospital instructions) and he was clueless too, he ran some urine tests and voila, no blood in my urine.
So I'm wondering, have any of you ever experienced this horrific pain which made me double over in order to feel any comfort? I had experienced the same type of pains w/in the last 2-3 months, but the pain lasted for about 12 hours and I started my period the next days, figured I was ovulating as I believe I am going through menopause and I was fine. Kinda how I'm feeling right now, appetite is back, feeling normal, etc etc.
Not to worry, I'm still going to see my RNY doc on Friday, but was wondering if maybe there is such a thing as "shrinking pains"???
Thanks all. Luanne =================================
Post Date: 3/2/12 7:40 am
Well, a year later and my RNY Dr finally decided to do a laproscopy (sp?) and yep, he found an internal hernia and repaired it. I'm literally typing from my hospital bed now. It doesn't sound as though it had gotten to the twisted intestine stage yet, thank goodness. I could almost kick myself for not being more insistent or trying to poo-poo my pains away to menopause. I think if I would have just shut up about "oh, it isn't so bad" and let the Dr. do what he needed to do, I would have had this taken care of so much longer ago. Can't believe I put up with this for over a year. Hopefully, it won't happen again and yep, the only way he was able to be sure that something was wrong was by doing surgery to see if something needed repair. Guess I need to stick to my day job and stop trying to self diagnose myself. It just didn't make sense to me that the pain wasn't continual, so I most definitely poo-poo'd it away and figured I just needed to "tough it out". From what I understand and have read, having an internal hernia could cause death.
Don'**** get yourself checked out by your RNY Dr. Also, the thing with these hernias post RNY is that the symptoms are not always the same for everyone. I have found that similiar situations are the doubling over and/or pain meds not helping at all and that it seems to be triggered by eating food and it even would happen when I would eat something which has always historically agreed with me which is why I felt that it wasn't my RNY. Ugh. hoping to go home today. I feel pretty good, all in all.
Well, I think/hope I finally got this pain resolved. Wish I would have listened to others who had responded in the thread from March 8th, 2011 (see below). Many responded with hernia and I just didn't think it applied to me and I certainly didn't want to go through another surgery to "explore". No job is worth "not taking care of yourself". I just felt that I would be OK and it was gas or something.
Internal hernias are life threatening, however EXTREMELY common post RNY. Makes a lot of sense that you lose a whole lot of weight and you no longer have that fat to hold stuff in place. Your organs have to fall someplace, hence causing a hernia. So if you experience any of these pains or any kind of stomach pains, you truly need to get back to your RNY Dr. because most non-bariatric doctors, have NO clue and this type of thing is not detectable with cat scans or MRI's or blood work. I think they thought I was nuts, but I knew better because I was in wicked pain.
Hope my story helps.
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Here is my story:
Post Date: 3/8/11 7:59 pm
I've had an interesting 6 past days. I'm going to see my RNY Dr. on Friday, but since I've started this journey in Jan of 2009, and then surgery in July of 2009, I have lost 194 lbs (wow, to type it amazes me). But anyway, 7 of those lbs I have lost in the last 6 days, but I don't think that's probably so good. You see, I had this horrific pain on my left side, right under my waist line (although, I think it started out a tad lower before), which started March 3rd in the afternoon, to the point that I couldn't sleep, tossed and turned, finally went to ER on Friday night (next day) and the non-bariatric doctors, ran all sorts of tests on me which came back negative......diverticulitis (sp?), flu, kidney stones, UTI (they had found blood in my urine) and to be honest, I'm not sure what all they checked for, but they ended up saying it was a viral infection and sent me home w/nausea medicine. I was experiencing fever, chills, dry heaves (cuz I stopped eating due to loss of appetite), probably some dehydration too (ER gave me 500cc's of saline (1/2 hour drip?) at the hospital and I started drinking water throughout the course of the past 4-5 days - so I'm trying to do better). So I go home and found some pain meds that my RNY doc had given me after surgery (yes, I know, it might have been expired, but I needed some rest and relief), so I took it and was finally able to sleep and not feel the pain so much. So this past Monday, I went to my PCP Dr (hospital instructions) and he was clueless too, he ran some urine tests and voila, no blood in my urine.
So I'm wondering, have any of you ever experienced this horrific pain which made me double over in order to feel any comfort? I had experienced the same type of pains w/in the last 2-3 months, but the pain lasted for about 12 hours and I started my period the next days, figured I was ovulating as I believe I am going through menopause and I was fine. Kinda how I'm feeling right now, appetite is back, feeling normal, etc etc.
Not to worry, I'm still going to see my RNY doc on Friday, but was wondering if maybe there is such a thing as "shrinking pains"???
Thanks all. Luanne =================================
Post Date: 3/2/12 7:40 am
Well, a year later and my RNY Dr finally decided to do a laproscopy (sp?) and yep, he found an internal hernia and repaired it. I'm literally typing from my hospital bed now. It doesn't sound as though it had gotten to the twisted intestine stage yet, thank goodness. I could almost kick myself for not being more insistent or trying to poo-poo my pains away to menopause. I think if I would have just shut up about "oh, it isn't so bad" and let the Dr. do what he needed to do, I would have had this taken care of so much longer ago. Can't believe I put up with this for over a year. Hopefully, it won't happen again and yep, the only way he was able to be sure that something was wrong was by doing surgery to see if something needed repair. Guess I need to stick to my day job and stop trying to self diagnose myself. It just didn't make sense to me that the pain wasn't continual, so I most definitely poo-poo'd it away and figured I just needed to "tough it out". From what I understand and have read, having an internal hernia could cause death.
Don'**** get yourself checked out by your RNY Dr. Also, the thing with these hernias post RNY is that the symptoms are not always the same for everyone. I have found that similiar situations are the doubling over and/or pain meds not helping at all and that it seems to be triggered by eating food and it even would happen when I would eat something which has always historically agreed with me which is why I felt that it wasn't my RNY. Ugh. hoping to go home today. I feel pretty good, all in all.
Luanne
I started WL journey on Jan 14, 2009 starting weight @ 342
Surgery date was July 22, 2009 and started @ 310 and and my goal weight
is 150.00.
I started WL journey on Jan 14, 2009 starting weight @ 342
Surgery date was July 22, 2009 and started @ 310 and and my goal weight
is 150.00.
Topic: RE: Three years and loving life!!!
That awesome...keep up the good work...I'm still pumping it in the gym..but on that note...I have still kept over 200 lbs off..some regardless of anything...it's a tremendous goal 3 yrs out take care
Lisa 
Topic: RE: Almost 3 years out... still happy I had RNY. PIC inside
You look awesome...I glad to see everyone in July still rocking it!!
Topic: RE: Gotta keep it real...16lbs gain since last August
I know this is old but I'm glad you posted it, needs it today. recently realized I gained almost 20 pounds. I've been trying to focus on exercise and protein again and I really really need to start drinking water. Good advice. I've been tracking my food lately and that's really helping. Gonna take your suggestion about keepin the rappers.
Topic: RE: Almost 3 years out... still happy I had RNY. PIC inside
You go girl! Keep up the good work! 
Topic: Three years and loving life!!!
So we are soon approaching our 4 years this summer and I am so happy with the decision I made!... Update I had my full extended tummy tuck (Thank you Tricare). My health is awesome only down side boy can I eat !!!! So not good.... But that is likely while I am not deficient in any areas mineral wise..... Since the TT and having the down time from recovery did put a damper on my weight .... I am currently sitting at 155.... :( Was 134 before looking into tt 147 at surgery date and had 7 lbs removed..... Tummy is flat and i love the decision but need to get back to my healthy eating and excercise routine now that hubby has returned from deployment..... Must remeber this is a tool not automatic!!! Hope all is well we you all!!!
Topic: RE: Almost 3 years out... still happy I had RNY. PIC inside
So sexy!!
"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface
Topic: Almost 3 years out... still happy I had RNY. PIC inside
Happy Holidays lovely's.... Just checking in... first things first. Current weight 186lbs, health status - GREAT, emotional status...in flux, happy life...YES indeed. Still eat ridiculous crap on a daily bases but I find time for the gym too. Still a size 10... Happy holidays to all of you... Luv luv,B
AT GOAL in 336 days...!
SW / CW / GW
299 /174.5/ 175
6' tall - size 10
SW / CW / GW
299 /174.5/ 175
6' tall - size 10
Topic: Happy Fall! Update
I looked back at my weight tracker and I've lost almost 15 pounds over the last year. I still weigh everyday as an accountability to myself. I still have a 3-5 pound fluctuation which is frustrating but very managable. Back troubles have killed my exercise this year and I will have back surgery at the end of the year. I am proud of myself that I have been able to maintain and even loose a little without exercising. GIves me hope I can still lose the last 10 I want to loose once I get moving again!
NSV - I bought too pair of slacks last weekend and my failing eyesite (over 40 and too vain to wear reading glasses LOL!! you know who you are) and picked up an 8 AND A 6. The 6 fit! I have never in my life worn a 6 in my life or ever dreamed it would happen. Before surgery, I hoped to be a 12!
I STILL have body image issues, but it has gotten lots better. I know it is a process. Being plus size for 20+ years...you don't get past that over night.
I have a pretty normal existance. Still no soda or alcohol and limited sugar. I don't eat much pasta, bread or rice. I may taste 'naughty' stuff, but have done a good job of limits, but other than some small limitation, I pretty much eat what I want. Like everyone, I have a bad day from time to time where I have some chips or too many snack items, but I forgive myself and try to choose better next time. I try to make sure I quickly identify triggers and things I can't have around the house. It is funny, I can avoid a food for weeks and then suddenly I can stay out of it...then I know, can't buy that food for a while : D
Things I think have helped me: I still have a protein shake almost every day to keep my protein up. I think this has helped keep me heathy. Eat a small apple daily and have found some food treats that help (pumpkin pie with splenda, skinny cow icecream sandwhickes). Stay prepared - I try to have something to eat available where ever I am - at the office, while I travel or while I shop - it helps. Tuna has become a fairly regular lunch for me. My family has been so supportive. We eat lots of chicken, fish and pork and not much beef - it doen't agree with me.
And i still have a small voice in my head saying eat slow, chew chew chew and stick to the basics!
I feel so blessed!!!!
NSV - I bought too pair of slacks last weekend and my failing eyesite (over 40 and too vain to wear reading glasses LOL!! you know who you are) and picked up an 8 AND A 6. The 6 fit! I have never in my life worn a 6 in my life or ever dreamed it would happen. Before surgery, I hoped to be a 12!
I STILL have body image issues, but it has gotten lots better. I know it is a process. Being plus size for 20+ years...you don't get past that over night.
I have a pretty normal existance. Still no soda or alcohol and limited sugar. I don't eat much pasta, bread or rice. I may taste 'naughty' stuff, but have done a good job of limits, but other than some small limitation, I pretty much eat what I want. Like everyone, I have a bad day from time to time where I have some chips or too many snack items, but I forgive myself and try to choose better next time. I try to make sure I quickly identify triggers and things I can't have around the house. It is funny, I can avoid a food for weeks and then suddenly I can stay out of it...then I know, can't buy that food for a while : D
Things I think have helped me: I still have a protein shake almost every day to keep my protein up. I think this has helped keep me heathy. Eat a small apple daily and have found some food treats that help (pumpkin pie with splenda, skinny cow icecream sandwhickes). Stay prepared - I try to have something to eat available where ever I am - at the office, while I travel or while I shop - it helps. Tuna has become a fairly regular lunch for me. My family has been so supportive. We eat lots of chicken, fish and pork and not much beef - it doen't agree with me.
And i still have a small voice in my head saying eat slow, chew chew chew and stick to the basics!
I feel so blessed!!!!
Julie
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