2nd endoscopy

Hi everyone! I had my 2nd endscopy/dilation yesterday, with general anesthesia. It went very smoothly, although I came out of there with a fat lip. Whatever they put in my mouth to hold it open had pinched my upper lip. They were able to dilate my stoma to 11mm, and today it's been wonderful to be able to eat again. I was unbelieveably hungry, since I had hardly eaten anything for almost a week! However, if I had been unable to eat pre-surgery, I would have been light-headed and weak, barely able to function. For some reason though, post-surgery, as long as I could get my fluids in it really wasn't too bad. I was hungry from time to time, but not weak or shaky. And hours would go by when I wouldn't even think about food even though I'd had nothing bu****er all day-it's a miracle! The bad news is, I have to go back 3 or 4 more times to do the same thing, until it stays open. My next session is next Friday. I'm so glad they're able to fix it, but because of the general anesthia, it ends up taking an entire day. I can't even work in the morning and then walk down there (I work at OHSU, in a different department) so the day is shot. I figure this is really a minor complication, and I'll be fine. Oh, and I have to say, I have gotten the best care imaginable all along the way at OHSU. Everyone's been super friendly, and everything was explained to me very patiently.

Hi Lisa, I tried posting to your last post but it ended up going to someone completely different LOL. (go back and read it and the post just after mine...at least I know Elisa!) I agree OHSU has been wonderful. I had PS there on the 13th of April and the staff was top notch. I'm so very glad they were able to get the stoma opened to the point you could get things down. The reason that you not only weren't very hungry and also didn't get light headed is that this surgery changes the hormones within the stomach (still existing) and the bacilii in the intestines and all of that results in about 6-8 months of major changes which have been called the "honeymoon period" Unfortunately it doesn't last Isn't it wonderful that OHSU started offering the WLS for their own employees through the insurance? FINALLY a progressive stance from a health care provider!!! Trisha

Thanks Trisha, it's been wonderful being able to eat again! I love this honeymoon period-so sad it will have to end some day! And yes, I waited for years for my insurance at OHSU to change-I'm so grateful it did! Thanks for all your kind words and support!

Hi Lisa, I'm so glad it went smoothly and that you can eat again! Too bad you will have to do it again, but at least it is "fixable". Take care of yourself and I hope that the fat lip isn't too bad.

Thanks! I am feeling like a million bucks now!

Lisa - glad to hear this is helping you. I hope you won't have to have it done too many more times. I'll bet if feels great to be able to eat a little again! Linda

Thanks Linda! Yes, it's been heavenly to be able to eat again!