2 months out and I'm worse
I've been in to see the doctor almost every week since surgery. He's put me on Reglan, Zofran, Protonix. Yet here I am, pretty much unable to eat anything, feeling nauseated all the time.
When I do eat I feel like a giant lump in my stomach.
The doc says don't worry about the protein, so I'm getting about 10 grams a day.
I'm just at a loss. He says I'm just of the 20% that heals very slowly and that it's all structural--it's all the swelling that is causing the problems.
He did an EGD while I was under and then I did the swallow test a couple days later, so he's confident I don't have anything going on.
Any advice or words of encouragement?
I'm so upset because I come on here and go to support meetings and everyone is doing so wonderfully. Why me?
I'm still able to get my water and protein in though - i sip on the protein shakes all day and it helps a little with the acid in my stomach (definitely doesnt get rid of it, but i have less pain). Im usually gagging and wanted to throw up, but I gotta do what I gotta do.
Hope you are able to resolve this soon. I've been having nightmares of the worst possible scenario ( a revision to RNY or something).
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~~~~Alison~~~~~
Can you get a 2nd opinion???
I had a leak, leak repair, a week in ICU on a ventilator due to anesthesia complications, and was NPO fed via a pic line with TPN, and was still able to eat at 2 months out, and was hospitalized a 2nd time at 6 weeks post-revision due to abscesses from the leak repair. Grant it, I was on mushies/purees/super soft solids, but I was able to eat. Not trying to negate your issues, or discredit what he is telling you, BUT if I were you, I would getting a second opinion asap.
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on 8/21/11 1:00 pm
On a side note, it looks like you're really losing weight. Not fun when you're constantly feeling sick, but at least the scale is moving.
Hang in there.
I'm just able to eat less than a few weeks ago.
Thanks for the responses so far, I hate that I'm such a whiney ass :(
I will think seriously about getting a second opinion.
Could this be a leak this far out??
Yeah, I've lost almost 50 pounds but honestly I don't even care!
Try eating cottage cheese and greek yogurt. They are soft, easy to digest, soothing for my acidy stomach and high in protein. Can't go wrong with that !
www.sexyskinnybitch.wordpress.com - my journey to sexy skinny bitch status
11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift.
HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200 85 lbs lost pre-op / 135 post op
~~~~Alison~~~~~
i havent seen anyone else report anything like what you are describing on here before..
i second what USAFwife said, you deserve a second opinion, even if just to ease your mind. You can see a Gastroenterology specialist..thats maybe your best bet?
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*sigh*
I do have a GI doc. Here's the thing, I talked to all my docs before the surgery, all were very positive but the GI doc, who was not real educated on the VSG was against it. So now I almost feel like he will be "I told you so" about it.
Even as I type this I realize how stupid I sound.
Somebody smack me!
I feel so bad that you are having trouble. It's not fair. Plain and simple.
*hugs* I hope you get better soon! It's no fun to struggle. Keep us posted!!