Back from the hospital

Hi Guys.... I've been gone for awhile. Turns out since 4/19 I've been struggling with having my dr's FRIGGIN LISTEN TO ME!!!!! I was bloated and not feeling peachy and my dr said I was probably putting on weight. NOTE: I haven't gained/losted a lb. Well fast forward 2 CT-scans, 2 Chest X-rays, 1 colonospy and a bleeding, ***** belly-button, ambulance ride to Weston FL from Naples, FL later... I was re-admitted into the hospital on Thursday 5/15. I had surgery on 19th to remove the fistula and adhesions that had formed. I was released last night and I'm resting at home. Oh well here we go again!

That sucks! Hope you feel better soon.

Was this part of the result from your RNY or from something different? How horrible to go through this and not have the doctors listen to you. Take care of yourself as you recover! Sending postive energy! Connie

Yuck! How awful for you. Doctor's really tick me off. I know we as patients do not know everything. That's why we go to the so called professionals that they are. However, we do have a good idea about our own bodies & they need to listen to us more. Glad you are home and on the mend so to speak.

Thanks for all the well wishes. I'm a little better today, but sore. I've been researching online and the adhesions formed below the belly button so it appears to be related to older"open" abdominal surgeries (appendectomy, c-section, gallbladder, hysterectomy). Apparently recurrent open surgeries seem to create this issue with some folks. I'm just one of the lucky ones! PS: I do so apologize for not proofing my lines. I was on percocet when I was typing and just now noticed my faux pas... I meant to say puss filled bleeding belly button - even if my sagging skin does reach to the.... Floor.

Barbara, thanks for letting us know how you're doing. I'm glad to hear you have been able to finally get some resolution, at least. I hope your healing is quick and uneventful! Z