Mine...

Hi there! I had posted this in the revision forum, but maybe it is better suited here... I had a textbook Lap RNY done 6/7/05. The surgeon was pleased a*****h with the procedure, and my journey began. Things were good... I started at 312 two weeks prior to surgery and was still losing consistently seven months later. The only complaint I really had was a pain just under my breasts. It felt like sore muscles, and was painful to the touch. My surgeon felt that since I was losing so rapidly, my body was just reacting to the loss. He put me on Mobic to relax those muscles whenever I had an issue. January 20th, I had a snack - some almonds. Something did not feel right, and I ended up in the bathroom trying to get something to move from either end. I did succeed, but did not feel better. After about 40 minutes, I went to my boss and told her that I had to leave. I got home, and tried to get comfortable with a pillow against me while lying on my bed. It did not help - the pain got worse. Shortly after 5:00, I called my surgeon's office, but he was gone for the day. The nurseline there told me to head to the er right away. The first course of action was to get some pain relief, but they had a tough time getting an IV started because I had thrown up so many times. They finally managed though, and took me for abdobminal x-rays. They couldn't see much there, so they also tried a CT-scan of my belly. Still couldn't see clearly, but they knew something was blocked. Surgery was set for Saturday, as soon as the on-call bariatric surgeon could join the vascular surgeon. Turns out, it was a little worse than an average blockage. When my original sugery was done, there was a defect in the "Y" that was created. (My surgeon was most likely unable to see the defect because of the fatty tissue.) It ended up twisted around, and flipped over to the opposite side of my stomach. They took it out completely and built a new "Y" for me. As of this morning, I weigh 164 pounds. I am doing better now, but concerned about the future. The surgeons who operated are confident that they "closed up all the holes", but how do you prevent yourself from going into a tizzy every time you feel a pain somewhere? Anyway, that's my story. Thanks for "listening". Nicole

I too had complications and whenever I get some strange pain that I havent felt before I tend to panic also. I can totally relate...I dont want to ever have to undergo any of the procedures that I had to do due to complications. I try to remain calm and "talk myself down". LOL And if I am really concerned about the pain I call and talk to the surgeon or one of his nurses or call my pcp. Hope that you are doing better....take care of yourself! Dawn