Complications stilland Nurse talking about revision but to what.( sorry very long)

Renee S.
on 5/12/08 10:45 am - PA
Hi,
 I have posted this on the Complications and Revision Boards.I guess those Boards are kinda slow right now.My name is Renee,I had Gastric Bypass Surgery August 25th 2004. One week later I was back in the Hospital having my Gallbladder out. April 2005 I devoloped an ulcer in my pouch by July 2005 I had a second ulcer in my pouch wich both perforated and I had to have an emergency  open gastroectomy.I now have no stomach everything goes straight to my intestines.I  also had to have several more surgeries for a small bowel obstruction and scar tissue and adhesions all open surgeries.I have never recovered can't work.I still have pain and and have to take phenergen every day.My labs have been horrible my HGB is 8 and my iron is 13 I'm also B12 deficient. My labs have been like this for over a year I have no energy .It is a chore just to get out of bed , washed, and dressed. All my DR's have been dragging their feet on my care.I had got so under weight 94 pounds. My Surgeon told me to eat what i could to gain.I did gain alittle to much but I cant lose now.Everything I eat goes through me very fast and somtimes comes back out undigested.I tried for three weeks eating high protein low carbs no junk and lots of water I didn't lose 1 pound.I've just been through a Ct scan,upper GI, endoscopy,  colonoscopy, and a D&C.Nobody can figure out whats wrong or why my blood count or iron is so low.I feel like I'm loosing this battle.I'm of no good to my family I can't even do simply house work anymore and I rarley can do anything with my family.I have an appointmet to see my Surgeon tomorrow.The nurse talked about some sort of revision because of everything moving through so fast and me never being full but I don't have a stomach what could I be revised to.I just don't know what to do .I'm miserable this is no way to live.I welcome any advice or comments.Thanks in advance for any replies

Renee S

Not the Same Dawn
on 5/12/08 11:38 am - BEE EFF EEE, CA
I'm not an expert but something you mentioned gave me an idea. Have you been tested for Celiac Sprue? Seems one of the major signs of that disease is that what you eat comes right out the other side basically undigested. The labs also come back really really low. Just a thought but if you're that miserable you should check that too.  Celiac Sprue is a disease that is dormant in you until you have a shock to your system and then you can't digest wheat or glutten at all. When you eat wheat, the cilia in your intestines fold down and refuse to absorb ANYTHING at all. It's inherited, I have it in my family but I don't have it myself (I've been tested).
Yes, RNY worked for me but it also requires a lot of work from me!

Before Surgery: 214
Highest Weight: 240
Now: 125.6
Goal: 130
Renee S.
on 5/12/08 11:42 am, edited 5/12/08 11:42 am - PA

Thank you Missus little,

I will ask my Surgeon about this Tomorrow.

Take care,

Renee S

Michele T.
on 5/12/08 2:12 pm - Scottsdale, AZ
Renee, I'm so sorry that you've had all these complications!  You situation sounds similar to another woman who did have revision surgery.  However, since I have NO memory (particularly for names) I can't put you in contact with her.  Maybe her name will come to me. As far as your poor labs are concerned have you asked Vitalady for advice?  If not I strongly suggest you do.  I think she's travelling now, so it may be a while before she gets back to you.  Email her at [email protected]. Michele
koukla
on 5/13/08 12:55 am - a city, CT
have they given you iron infusions? I hope they can help you. I feel for you. good luck. Koukla
Renee S.
on 5/13/08 1:00 am - PA

Thank you Koukla,

My Surgeons office said they would set me up with iron infusions. They were supposed to call me over a week ago with an appointment.I will talk to my Surgeon about it at my appointment today.

Take care,

Renee S

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