Question:
I am 7 yrs post-op. I had a perforation of the non-functioning stomach.

The surgeon has never seen this before. Has anyone had this happen to them.    — Dawn P. (posted on July 7, 2010)

July 7, 2010
Just wanted to wish you well and hope you recover quickly. You haven't had to take any drugs that would fall into the anti-inflammatory classification would you? I know per my surgeon that I am not to take any meds, prescription or otherwise, that have this effect because it's systemic and not necessary for the drug to come in contact. Again, I am so sorry you experienced this. Hopefully you will hear from others and find the answer so this never happens to you again. HUGS - Pat
   — Arkin10

July 14, 2010
Hi there. Sorry I don't have any answers for you but I do have a question. What were your symptoms? For about the past three months I've been getting some pretty serious pain right around my sternum area that goes all the way through to my back. I've been referred to a cardiologist (to be safe) and back to the gastric dr. Both my PCP and the cardiologist have a feeling it's by-pass related. So until I can get back to the gastric Dr. I'm hunting around to see if anyone else has similar symptoms. Thanks and good luck to you!
   — Pambylah

July 16, 2010
Hi...Sorry I don't have an answer for you ,either. But, I also have those pains in my sternum that go to my back. There is never a real trigger for them, and the pain only last about 5 minutes.I have had these ever since my surgery 4 years ago(RNY). I have had my heart checked as well, and it is fine. After the pains go away, there is no further symptoms.I am also curious about what your symptoms were? Also, what caused it, and how do they fix it? Best wishes to you! Gina
   — hodsog