Question:
hi all, i just had ryn open on dec 11 and i am still bleeding 2-3 times a day
it seems to be 2 spots on my incision but is bleeds through my bandges and its very scary. i am tired and sore and very very scared. any one have this happen to them and how did they fix it. if i could go back in time i would never have done this. — pinky_711 (posted on December 19, 2008)
December 19, 2008
I would go ahead and call your surgeon and let him know about the bleeding
and see if you should get in for a visit. Did you have a one week post op
visit? If so, what did he say about the bleeding then?
It hurt my heart to see you say if you could go back in time, you would
never have done your WLS. What else is going on? It is very normal to be
weak and tired and have some pain. Remember, you have just survived major
surgery. I think most of us hit a wall at times and wonder "what have
I done"? I remember a couple of days after surgery (open hernia
repair and LapBand) I was so miserable, exhausted, starving and in pain and
was crying while writing in my journal just that. I also wrote- "I
paid someone cash to make me feel this bad". I was a self pay. Each
day got a little bit better, I could do a little more, move a little more,
eat a little more and got a little more energy. It didn't happen quickly
that's for sure. Please try to cut yourself some slack and hang in there.
Keep in touch if you'd like and remember that you are not alone. We are
here, we've been where you are and made it through in time. Healing takes
just that. Try to be patient.
Best of luck,
Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
— DawnVic
December 19, 2008
my surgeun is 12 hrs away but i had some bleeding in the hospital and he
was not worried and let me come home any way. it is so scary and i am afaid
that something is going to go terriblably wrong and i will die. i know that
i am at risk for major/death threating complications for up to a month and
i cant stop thinking about it. i cry a lot and cant get any sleep because i
cant stop thinking of all the horrible things that can go wrong.
— pinky_711
December 19, 2008
Hi...I can relate believe me !! I had Open RNY on Nov. 4th...and felt
exactly as you're feeling right now !! I'm still not at the point where I
can say I'm glad I did this and I'd do it again in a minute ~ but I know
that I will get to that point...eventually !! And it really does get
better...with time. I'm just a little over 6 weeks out and can do more,
eat more and the pain is finally gone, for the most part. I didn't have
the bleeding and I do hope you contact your surgeon's office..."better
safe than sorry". If somethings going on...don't just put it off
thinking it'll get better in a day or two...go to your ER if
necessary...they can always send ya home...but IF it is something more
serious at least you'll be in the right place.
Take Care and Good Luck !!
— debz_58
December 19, 2008
Im alittle over 3 months out and the first half was difficult. Even ended
up back in hospital 3 weeks postop for a week. I can tell you know I am so
glad I did this. I feel so muck better.
I have to say, if you have concenrns, Dont post them on her. CALL your
surgeon. He can tell you what is normal or not. And if your still concerned
go to the ER. Just DONT let your emotions get the best of you. It does you
no good at all.
— urbrat2
December 19, 2008
Sherry,please call your Dr ,your fear is over riding your good judgement.WE
all wondered the same thing immediately post op but it will get better and
u will be glad when this turns around.It is very normal to be tired and
down at this point but even if he is 12 hrs away u need to talk to the
surgeon or do u have a follow up DR closer to u.It proberly is just a
stitch or two that has come loose and can be corrected easily but u need to
see about it .Good luck and please keep us posted on what happens i care
— Bette Drecktrah
December 20, 2008
If you are looking for reassurance about the bleeding, call your surgeon.
If you want someone to look at it and reassure you, you could also get in
touch with your primary care doctor and/or go to the ER.
I would also suggest talking to your surgeon or doctor about your fears...
it might be helpful to talk to a counselor or therapist to get you through
this part. Some anti-anxiety medication might be helpful too. Talk to
your doctor. You are going to get through this but it will take some time
to adjust. There are a lot of great people on obesity help who can give
you support... so keep posting.
Hang in there! :)
— mrsidknee
December 20, 2008
I just got home of Tuesday from a Lap RNY that turned open because of
complications. This morning I was still really, really sore and not feeling
well. Last night in the middle of the night I moved a little differently
than I normally do and I pulled where my incision was. I immediatley
noticed a foul smell that I hadn't noticed before. I called the Dr's
answering service this morning when I get back up and My Dr called me back,
he constantly kept telling me if something doesn't seem right no matter how
minor it may seem not to hesitate to call because your body tells you when
something is wrong.
I ended up meeting him at the hospital and he looked at my incision, sure
enough I had started to get an infection he had to open up the incision,
clean it out and now it's repacked. I now have to flush the area for the
next 4 days 2 times a day. So what I want to say is if you are not feeling
well call your Dr explain you should be looked at.
— Marcie H.
December 20, 2008
Shelley,
Please get to your doctor ASAP; if not go to the ER. And try to relax; YOU
ARE NOT ALONE. I am considering a revision. I had this surgery 10 years
ago when it was much less common than it is today. The rest of us are here
for you and you can communicate further if you wish; i am
[email protected]. PLEASE DON'T GIVE UP! I didn't and I made it. So
did all these other people who are telling you the same thing; hang in
there; it does get better. But this is major surgery and it takes time to
recover. Also this recovery is an individual basis for the most part. But
definitely get to the doctor or the ER as soon as you can. You are in my
prayers, Good Luck and God Bless you,
vinnigirl, retired RN
— vinnigirl
December 21, 2008
I had the similar when I had my surgery, I was open from Sept 6 to
Christmas 05, My doctor used silver nitrate.(sp) Do not be discouraged talk
to your doctor and their staff.
Your in my thoughts.
— msgief
December 22, 2008
Hi there, I had my surgery on Dec 12th and I am still bleeding a bit, gets
on my clothes and sheets. My dad is a surgeon and he looked at my site and
said not to worry unless it is gushing blood. It is normal (according to
him), especially if you had a drain for it to bleed a little bit and can do
so for quite a while. If you are experiencing gushing blood or have
swelling and redness or puss coming from the site then you should call you
doc immediately. Hope all is well otherwise and good luck. (It is nice to
find someone who had surgery at about the same time as I did)
— brindledanes
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