Having a hard time

 I had my surgery on Feb. 18th 09 and I had complications. My area where the doctor connected my stomach to my intestines was to tight which is a stricture from there everything went down hill can't eat or drink since 2/17, was back in hospital for dehydration, have a PICC line in my arm where I'm being fed intravenous with this 2 liter bag of something that look like ensure straight to my heart,have home nurses etc., I used all my sick time at work now using vacation time.  I was so happy to get this operation at first but at this time I feel so sad that I was one of the 2% statistic you hear about.  I'm trying my best to hang in there but it is so hard. I plug myself up everyday , trying to make myself feel like this is just a hurtle but really depressed for real.  Trying to keep a good face for my 17 year old who's having a hard time with it but reassuring him I'm fine. My husband is trying too. The line that they put in my arm developed some kind of block so now they ordered this stuff that they use on heart patient at a low dose to flush this thing I am really stressing. Had another out patient surgery on 3/18/09 EGD (dilated my anastamosis) stricture. I can at lease drink 1 oz water now every hour. I know my insurance is trippin right now I received the bills that was paid so far for the 5 days in the first time bill was 35,000,anesthesia 900.00,plus all the doctor visits 1000.00+, ER+ another 5 day stay 14,000, another surgery, Home nurse care,delivery of all these meds $$$$$$$$$ and  still not done this is my 5Th week out , I lost and gained from fluid not by any food.  I'm just trying to get my health back now. I would love to lose weight but that's on the back burner now. Just waiting for this to pass.

Wow!  I had now idea you were having such a horrible time.  I just want to say my prayers are with you.  Take care and I pray that things turn better for you and your heath.  The surgery is supposed to help you and your family.  I am so sorry for your struggles.  Take Care.

I am so sorry that you are going thru all of this.  I will keep you in my prayers.  Keep your chin up as hard as it can be.  You will get thru this!!!!
Take Care.

Hi, I am so sorry to hear, what you are going thru, you know a friend of mine had some similar complications, so I am hopeful you will be fine, I will keep you in my prayers, and stay positive!!!

 

Thank you going in for my 2nd EGD in a few days still havn't eaten any food and weight loss and I do feel better these days. I hope all is well with you all.

Thanks again
Tammy

Wow, I am so sorry for you. You must be scared to death. You poor girl. Try to stay positive and pray for our heavenly father to help you heal. Hang in there and fight, fight for yourself and those who love you. I hope all will be well soon.

I am almost approved but I get scared. Stories like this show me just how serious this is. Its all cool if your not the sick one, but if you are....well, maybe its not worth the risk??

I don't know, I am scared to do it.

Everyone have a different experience and things will get better for me and keeping my head up, even make myself get to work everyday,  Don't worry only a few people go through what I'm dealing with.  Thank you and God Bless

I'm sorry your going through a rough time right now. hang in there and do as your Doctors tell you and you might surprise yourself and bounce back in good health.

I had my wls in  2004. Everything was going good but in 2007 I landed up in the hospital with an infected gallbladder. I had to carry around a bag for like two months so my gallbladder could drain the infection and then I had my gallbladder removed.   Sadly due to the Gallbladder all blocked up it effected my liver and now I have liver dieses. I'll be on pills for the rest of my life but it's keeping my liver functioning. I'm trying to get on the Liver Transplant list but yiou must have a lot of tests run before they approve you.   Try to think postive and I know it's not easy to do when your sick all the time. I'm on Prozac due to depression and it's helping me.   I send you my prayers in getting well soon.   Hugs Donna

Hi Donna,

  Here I am complaining and you have so much going on in your life, I hope everything work out for you and you get the transplant needed.  I want to ask did the weight loss surgery start all this? 

Sincere thoughts
mylifeback