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Topic: RE: Lots and Lots of trouble....need help finding the answer.
I have had 3 hernia surgeries in the last 2 yrs' the last one was on the 6th. I have a lump there and whenever I eat or drink anything besides water It is very painful. Actually I can't eat because I throw everything up. I just had a TPN PICC line put in yesterday because of malnutrtion. My surgeons have dialted me , the last time the opening was down to 3mm. They stretched it to 10, and they might go again to 15, which is the max due to rupture. I don't understand why it is all happening at once. ANY HELP?
Topic: RE: Feeding Tube
Thanks, I have been keeping up with your post too. How long did you have to stay in the hospital when you had yours reversed. Did you have the Roux-en-y?
Sharon
Sharon
Topic: RE: Feeding Tube
Sharon,
I think you already know my story, but I just wanted to say that I think about you frequently, and hope that you find the right doc and the right solution, and I pray for that for myself as well
Hugs,
Jules
I think you already know my story, but I just wanted to say that I think about you frequently, and hope that you find the right doc and the right solution, and I pray for that for myself as well
Hugs,
Jules
Jules RNY 10/30/2007
Topic: Feeding Tube
I am now 2 years post op and still have a feeding tube in. I have been to several specialist to find out why I can not eat enough. The GI Specialist all say that they see no reason why I can not eat. I have had two seizures since my gastric bypass. I have had a second opionion from another Bariatric doctor and he says he does not think reversing the surgery would help because I can just think of certain foods and it will make me nauseated. I can eat just a little, and sometimes I can eat more. I am maintaining my weight at (132 pounds and I am 5'3) for about a year now between what I can eat and the nutrition I put through the feed tube/pump at night. I have been so depressed that I can not do things I use to could do. Has anyone had a feeding tube in for two years or more, and if so, have you thought about having the gastric bypass reversed? I had the Roux-en-Y. My surgeon keeps asking me if I want to reverse it, but I have heard so much that it is worse to have it reversed then to have it done. I was just like some input on your thoughts.
Sharon D from NC
Sharon from NC
Sharon D from NC
Sharon from NC
Topic: RE: Update on job/health
Jules, I have a question. When you had your bypass reversed, how long were you in the hospital? I still have my feeding tube for two years now. I am debating to have mine reversed.
Sharon D. from NC
Sharon D. from NC
Topic: RE: Low Blood Sugar (Dumping?)
Hello my name is Melinda, and this november will be my 4 year of post op. i've recently had these symptoms also and worry that they can get worse. I had a miscarage about 4 months ago and had gained some of my weight. I am now doing my protien diet and watching my sugar. I am wondering if anyone else has gained their weight and if you have what you are doing to lose.
Topic: RE: Tell the truth....Complications
Just be positive. Do everything that you are supposed to do then let go, and Let God.
Like if you are supposed to be on a pre-op diet now - do it to a tee this way when they go in your liver will be shrunk, you'll have less belly fat and the procedure will be smoother.
Post-op follow your diet, take your supplements, & exercise - can you believe we still have to do that!!! WLS makes it easier though. You will not regret.
Blessings to you,
Leila
Like if you are supposed to be on a pre-op diet now - do it to a tee this way when they go in your liver will be shrunk, you'll have less belly fat and the procedure will be smoother.
Post-op follow your diet, take your supplements, & exercise - can you believe we still have to do that!!! WLS makes it easier though. You will not regret.
Blessings to you,
Leila
3/30/2005 Lap Band installed 12/20/2010 Lap Band REMOVED
6/6/2011 Vertical SLEEVE Gastrectomy
Topic: RE: Tell the truth....Complications
I am not asking because I am not going to get the surgery, but I wanted to know what signs and signals I should be looking for in hopes of catching them early to prevent any real damage!
HW: 284 SW: 273 1st Goal: 200 2nd Goal (PCP): 150 Surgeon's goal 140 
Topic: RE: Tell the truth....Complications
Complications for the most part are just the luck of the draw - even when you have no co-morbids. I had complications and no "real" co-morbids . . .yet!!! It is just a matter of time when you are obese before diabetes HBP +++ all start happening.
I see you need to lose 157lbs - I'm no doc, but I do believe that you will have more complications long term if you skipped WLS.
Good Luck,
L
I see you need to lose 157lbs - I'm no doc, but I do believe that you will have more complications long term if you skipped WLS.
Good Luck,
L
3/30/2005 Lap Band installed 12/20/2010 Lap Band REMOVED
6/6/2011 Vertical SLEEVE Gastrectomy
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