Post Date: 5/9/08 7:34 pm
Well, i don't have any advice at all... i just want you to know that it sounds absolutely horrible and i'm so, so sorry you're going through this.  I hope and pray that it gets better for you...

Post Date: 5/9/08 7:39 pm
Feeding tube? I had no idea that a feeding tube was part of after surgery care. This doesn't sound good to me at all. Maybe I should do more research? Katy

Post Date: 5/9/08 8:02 pm
Thanks! Usually I don't feel nauseated til I eat or drinking sometimes. It's so funky because before I was nauseated ALL the time. I feel like theres a huge lump in my chest after eating. It's similar to the feelings when I had my strictures but last time they checked my opening was 12 MM and they wanted to leave it at that because every time they stretch me to 20-22 mm like they were doing (typical/normal is 15 btw) I was shriveling right back up so they wanted me to try and get my pouch used to a smaller size possibly. I guess if it keeps up I may call and see if they will check things out.

Post Date: 5/9/08 8:59 pm
I hadn't because it's been most bothersome this evening. I am going to wait it out til Monday and call. I will start taking the Carafate now though JIC. It can't hurt me anyways.

Post Date: 5/9/08 9:41 pm
Definitely do not let this scare you. Just do your research and go into it with a positive attitude. There are risks and complications with any types of surgery. This just happened to be the one I had and I've not had a smooth road. I would most definitely do it again though. I'm  mostly healthier now and thats awesome. No more diabetes or anything like that.

Post Date: 5/10/08 4:13 am
 I am 5'1" and weighed 219 last uly     I am diabetic as well      I havent lost a lot due to other health problems that had NOTHING to do with the surgery   I am still on all my meds,  as of Tuesday I was below 200 {195}   and so tickled..... in the first 4 months I had  shinges,  started passing kidney stones,,, UTI   and even had a minor surgery to take care of calicum desposit on my voice box and problems with my  vocal chords again  nothing from the surgery... and oh   they found cancer cells in my urine    but it is ok for now.....so you can almost say I was well rounded with problems but again not from surgery   I would go again in a heart beat. My surgeon and his team or his team and he  was right with me thru it all  and now in the last 2 months I am down my first 7 lbs  lose at one time   so I feel like I am now on my way.......   do contact your doc if these problems doesnt go away you dont need to get dehydrated   you will be in my prayers  and for those that isnt sure they want the sutgery... this operation could ust save your life and if any minor problems  it is still worth it   I wanted to see my grandbabies grow up  so I can laugh when my daughter says   she is ust like I was  or that she can sit back and tell her husband she is going to do this next   sorry   but I do a little joy from your pain with her  but I do feel sorry for both...  my daughter is a100 times better mommmy  than I ever was...