17 days...30 lbs and I am a bit worried....

Hi everyone, I am 17 days out and I have lost 30 lbs and this is in part to "upping" lot's of food. Even liquids at times. My surgeon is going to give me a few more days to try and keep foods down and then he will take a look and see if I have a stricture. Has anyone else had this problem? Don't get me wrong I love the weight loss, but I am getting no nutrients at this time. Vomiting is also painful on the internal stitches. Thanks again for everyone's continued support and prayer's. Love, Theresa S

Hi theresa, jeeze it sounds like your having a rough time of it.. I didn't have any strictures at all.. but I was constantly neauses (sp?) for the first 2 months.. smells were the worst of all. even "yummy" food smells made me ill.. The only thing I remember hurting my pouch was water (early on).. serious pain. I tried it cold, warm, hot.. the warm worked the best but "YUK"... it took me probably 6 months or more where it didn't "hurt" although it wasn't the same pain as in the begining.. I think that's why I finaly gave up on water and went to decaff coffee.. Theresa

I had a similar problem and was seen in the ER a couple of times before I started running a fever. Turns out that my liver was "nicked" during surgery and I ended up with a metabolic crisis that included a liver abcess, severe dehydration, depleted vitamin K and other fancy stuff. I was in the hospital for three weeks and was on TPN (nutrition in a bag intravenously) I am 12 weeks post. Gaining strength every day. Almost normal. Loss of 57 lbs but slow recovery due to complications. I tried on my husband's jeans last night and they fit! 34/34 levis. I hope what happened to me is not what happened to you. But, if they don't find a stricture and the symptoms continue (aren't they a b+++?) keep in mind it may be something so off the wall, they rarely see it happen. The big clue is fever. Every once in a while a smell still gets to me. Oy! Tee

Gosh Tee, That sounds horrible? I am so sorry you had these issues. Who did your surgery...? Just curious! Nadine

I don't blame the surgeon. Stuff happens and it just so happened it was me. It turned out to be a blessing as they found a number of metabolic problems I had that likely had been ocurring for a long time. Everything got straightened out, so all's well that ends well. I had excellent care. tee

Teresa, I have been so busy and I have wanted to email you......my other shortie friend!! I hope you are OK, and you get this checked out. It sounds like some people get strictures. I had read that Joanie and the main board who just had her surgery 4 weeks ago or so is having simular problem and that most people get this within the first month after surgery so please call your doctor. Which I am sure you already have. I can't wait to see you....I am less then 1 week away...getting so very nervous..... Hugs, Nadine

Hi Nadine, A week away? Doesn't it seem unreal.....I know your stomach must be doing cartwheels...is there anything I can do to help? Will you come hang with us Friday? Let me know....we are all very excited for you... ::smiles:: Theresa

Theresa babe! Sorry to hear you're having a bit of a rough time, but I am sure it will pass soon! I'll say a prayer for you. Also saw you are looking at hooking up with the OH chicks. I can't believe you're up for that already, lol. Good for you! Hope to see you soon, Michele

Well....I realize that I am only a little over 2 weeks out so I will remember time is on my side. Thanks for your thoughts, my surgeon is watching me closely. Nadine, he is Dr. Moiel he did Sarah's surgery too..he is really good. Theresa you choose the place, I'll come. ::smiles::: Theresa S

Thanks Theresa, I am freakin-out!!!! But it's getting a bit easier. I need to be in a calm state when I have it. I am also excited for all the changes to come. I won't be joining you all this friday because I have too much to get ready and Sunday night before surgery I am going to Tim McGraw concert.....hubba hubba.....! Sorry girls, have fun without me and I will be there next time! I can't believe you are going out after 2 weeks....WOW! Take care.....and get your rest! Hugs Nadine PS..I was asking who did Tee's surgery.....she had a nicked something...lol