12 years out from RNY, open. Major issues....

Penny H.
on 5/28/14 1:22 am - Holland, MI

I am 12 yrs. out from an open RNY and am having major abdominal pain after eating and I bloat as if I am pregnant.  This has been going on for 13 weeks now and I have had every test under the sun and they have all come back normal or negitive.
I feel this is gastric bypass related and that I may need a revision or at least have someone go in and take a look.
I have lost weight not intentionally.  Do not eat much due to the fact it hurts.
My bowels are very smelly and I have diarehaa often, many times a day.
I am tired, hungry, and at a lost as to what to do.
My vision has changed twice within 9 months.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Penny

carlak
on 5/28/14 3:48 am - Bradenton, FL

Have you called your Gastric Bypass Dr? That would be my first step. Im 12 years out also. Im having issues with weight gain. They are testing me for adhesions fistula and such.

Carla

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Penny H.
on 5/28/14 4:48 am - Holland, MI

Hello Carla,

My Gastric Bypass Dr. has retired and I am see Dr. Schram in Holland MI.
He has no idea where to go from here.  I will be seeing his assistant next week.
I have also been going to a Gastro guy and I put a call into him today because I can't handle the pain.
I've had every test imaginable.  Nothing is coming right out and saying "Hey!  this is the problem" .  I wiil keep plugging along.  Next step will be U of M in Ann Arbor.

Penny H.
on 5/29/14 2:34 am - Holland, MI

Went to ER for the severe abdominal pain I have been having.
Xray showed an ileus.

I was rehydrated told to go NPO and call my PCP in the A.M., which I did.  I was told to stay on clear liquids and keep my appointment with the gastro guy next week.  Mind you I am in horrible pain and still bloated.

I worry about an strangulation of the intestine.

Feel like I am not being listened to nor does the doctor care.

carlak
on 6/18/14 12:36 pm - Bradenton, FL

why didnt they admit you? 

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Penny H.
on 6/19/14 2:06 am - Holland, MI

Your guess is as good as mine.   Sent me home after they dopped me up.  It was so painful.

I went to the ER of a hospital that I am not fond of.

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