Staple line swelling and inflammation 22 months out
Since this past December, I have been having terrible pain after eating. At first, I thought it was a stomach bug because a lot of people I knew were getting it in my area. I had nothing but diarrhea for 2 weeks, even with chicken noodle soup, and anytime I would eat, I was in pain within minutes. In some instances, the pain went straight through to my back. The pain is almost comparable to kidney stone pain or when my gall bladder stopped working (I had that out a few years prior to the VSG since it was barely functioning).
Earlier this month, I finally got in to see a gastroenterologist who got me in for an upper endoscopy. He found that the staple line was inflamed and swollen. He biopsied several areas which only showed inflammation, thankfully.
Being that I am 2 years out this upcoming March, has anyone had any issues with inflammation beyond the recovery period of the VSG staple line?
As a note, I had a very tough week out of surgery. I stayed an extra day because of how much pain I was in and I couldn't even eat Jell-o or sip water those first couple of days because it caused so much pain. The post-surgery upper GI showed no leaks otherwise.
I also hate spicy foods and avoid dairy as much as possible since I feel full and sometimes nauseous after eating/drinking it. Nothing has changed in my diet at all.
Very strange! I wonder if your body could be having an issue with the material the staples are made from? Have you talked to your surgeon?
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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