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Hmm wondering too what this may be?? Here is my story. Anyone PLEASE respond if you may know...
I am having some recent issues and have no idea what could be wrong. It started on Wednesday night, I had terrible stabbing pains in my right upper abdomen. I am over one year post-op with roux-en-y. I have lost a total of 157 lbs and and now weigh in at 155. (About my history I suffered with severe stricture to the opening of my pouch and had a total of 8 EGD balloon dilations up until my 8th month post-op. Since then I have been able to eat solids just fine. I had a tummy tuck 10 weeks ago and my stomach has healed very well.
I had the attack on Wednesday and Thursday went in to the ER for the severe stabbing pains. I was told that I most likely pulled a muscle and was given Bentyl a stomach muscle relaxer and Tylenol then sent home. That same evening Thursday I had another terrible attack and went back in to the ER. They did more bloodwork and performed a CT scan. I drank 500 mL of the special cool-aide. They said everything was fine and sent me home with Zantac and Zohfran for nausea and heartburn. I again had another attack Friday night and went to the ER Saturday (early this morning). They performed x-rays of my upper abdomen and told me it was fine. BUT apparently the kool-aid/barium lit up in the x-ray screen and they diagnosed me with constipation since none of it has passed through my system. I have had the kool-aid done twice before for previous CT scans and it always gave me severe dumping. However this time it didn't I feel extremely bloated and burning. I do not have a fever but am concerned of an intestinal bloackage or impacted bowel as I have heard that this is common for us to develop. Very worried! I have already taken two strong laxatives and now I am waiting to see if anything will pass. The doctor said that my intestines are sluggish. I am passing gas but otherwise just waiting as I have not had a bowel movement since Wednesday. However the attacks started on Wednesday and that morning I had a ribbony BM that became loose diahrea at the end. So I am very concerned and would appreciate any advice I can get whatsoever.
I am in the sane boat and wondered if your situation has imoroved? I hope so...
I am in the sane boat and wondered if your situation has imoroved? I hope so...
I hope this finds you in a better state of health...
Please read my story. I weight 98 pounds and scheduled for a revision due to complications including an ulcer, stricture, hernias, fistula, as well as having my gastrojejunal anastomosis being located at the unused protion of my stomach. I know all comlications are different, but I have also lost weight like you did.. I am a walking skeleton. I will have my feeding tube inserted this Wednedsay whiuich is also the day of my surgery. How long does it take to gain weight on the feeding tube?
I just need some support. My life is at risk. I will find so much hope if you are doing better.
No vit D?
Michelle
RNY, distal, 10/5/94
P.S. My year + long absence has NOTHING to do with my WLS, or my type of WLS. See my profile.
on 4/16/10 11:43 am - Houston, TX
Liver enzymes. Are you taking milk thistle?
Michelle
RNY, distal, 10/5/94
P.S. My year + long absence has NOTHING to do with my WLS, or my type of WLS. See my profile.
on 4/16/10 11:23 am - Houston, TX
How you can be anemic and high in iron at the same time?
Perhaps a mis-draw?
Ferritin of 12, Hct of 30 are hideous.
I cannot imagine how you got that iron
Your B12/folate are so lovely, the "health" shoulda drained over to your other numbers
Michelle
RNY, distal, 10/5/94
P.S. My year + long absence has NOTHING to do with my WLS, or my type of WLS. See my profile.
I am sorry to hear about your problems but, can relate to difficulty in finding anyone to touch you after problems have occurred. I noticed you are in Michigan(or at least you dealt with U of MI so "figure" you are from Michigan. I have spent the last few years looking for answers to my pain,nausea and dry heaves and have dealt wih ulcers, fistulas, etc.
I hope you are pain free soon and able to start gaining some health and weight. I have been the walking skeleton too- its not a good look on anyone.
Blessings- Feel free to email me anytime.
wigglypoo