I am sick and need help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post Date: 10/14/07 4:25 pm 1 yr post lap gastric bypass 9/22. I was bad and started smoking again, developed ulcer, little gastric reflux but not bad, did not know I had ulcer. ulcer perforated had emergency surgery 9/14/07 pouch was revised with all new clean tissue. after bypass started where I could not have a bowel movement, I could not pu**** out; thats been going on for appox 9 months .  While in hops for ulcer developed acute renal failure, high bun and creat, tpn and lipids infused and g-tube conts with conts feeds. they said renal failure was due to vancomucin antibiotics, toradol pain med ? creat and bun now normal. potassium was high, now normal but albumin and proytein and iron still low. I keep losing weight, no energy, voming/dry heaves, DRY mouth, lehtargic alot of the time. MD says I am hooked on drugs. Drugs started post ulcer and I have taken less than what was perscribed. I am not taking any pain med now so md can find out what is going on. I want to get better, I have 2 little girls and i love my job. No history of alcohol. was healthy prior to this. any ideals or paths suggested to take? Amy Spears

If it keeps up, I'd have a reversal done and try another path to losing weight, different WLS maybe.  I read that there is a high incidence of ulcers with the RnY but can't recall what study I read it from.  I hope things work out for you!

Hi,  I'm so sorry to hear of the trouble your having.  I will pray for you that the Lord gives wisdom to the doctors to be able to find out what is wrong with you.  My sister had a lot of problems  with things after her surgery but the doctors have been able to adjust different meds and and vitamins and she is doing so much better now.  I think alot of people feel tired and sometimes lethargic after having this surgery.  I know at times I did. Hang in there.  One day you will be feeling so much better. God Bless Geri

you are in my prayers

You're in my prayers. I hope all goes well.