Looking for answers

Hi there!  I am new to this group and I am nearly 8 years post op of laproscopic gastric bypass rny.  I relocated to a new area about a year ago and I haven't followed u with a doctor like I should be.  I have been gaining weight for about 2 years now and I am feeling really miserable about the weight gain and just in general.  At this point in time I am wondering if something is wrong with my tool.  I am throwing up almost every meal, I have constant pain...it feels better when I stand up or stretch out on my bed laying on my stomach.  I broke my ankle a year ago, had ankle surgery about 6 months ago and they put me on ibuprofen based pain killers and on anti inflammatory medicine.  I guess I forgot until a friend reminded me that those drugs are a no no but at that point it was too late.  Would anyone know why I am having these symptoms or has anyone experienced them?  I really need to get back on track and get this weight back off. Thanks for any input.

Getting back on track, going back to the basics will help with the weight gain & losing again.  I just recently started that myself as I have been gaining.

The ibuprofen and anti inflammatories could have caused damage to your pouch which may explain the pain.  You should probably follow up with a doctor about that.  Check out weight loss surgeons in your area and see if they are willing to take you on.

A doctor who knew you'd had a gastric bypass put you on NSAIDS anyway? Not good.

Gall bladder? Kidney stones? Gastric ulcer?  Gastriris? Gunshot wound?

Many possibilities, and there's a good way to find out. Stop stalling and go.

I am trying to get in to see a bariatric doctor, in order for them to see me I had to get a copy of my operative report faxed over to them along with medical records.  The doctor will then look at it and if they are willing to see me then he will call me.  Unfortunately, it is the only clinic in this area.  They have the medical records and the operative report and I am just waiting for them to call.  Would it be just as feasable to see a regular doctor?  I am sure they will just send me to a specialist.

I go back to basics all the time.  The basics cause be pain as well. 

Having a regular physician is always a good thing - he can act as a gatekeeper, treating the small stuff and getting you to specialists as needed.  I rarely see my bariatric surgeon, but I check in with my primary doctor regularly. 

And your primary doctor's office staff can also put the spurs to those sending records. (It's another good idea to be always very nice to those workers, they can be your best friends when it comes to getting the care you need.) At the very least, a primary doctor can order up the tests you KNOW they're all going to want anyway.  Then you could have a blood test, x-ray, ultrasound, etc all in hand when you see the appropriate specialist.  For example, I went to my primary doctor when my knee pain got worse. He ordered the x-rays, then refered me to an orthopedist. I had the data in hand when I saw the specialist, which saved time.

Time is of the essence here. You are valuable.

I know cost can be an issue, but if you have pain, please act on it asap.