CelticSoul posted a discussion topic 8 years ago

It's been some time since I felt inclined to post on OH.  I had an RNY on 4/3/12 and endured tremendous complications, setbacks, and additional surgeries.  Through all the difficulties, I remained COMMITTED to strict adherence to the post op life of a


CelticSoul posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

Some of you may remember my posts from last year following (yet again) more complications.  On October 3, 2014 I had a rupture of my small bowel.  Suffice it to say, I was transported to hospital via ambulance.  After the many hospitalizations and setb


CelticSoul posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Pain persists at JP drain sites and PEG site - I am 5 weeks post op from an open COMPLETE REVERSAL of my 4/3/12 RNY due to many complications and a perforation at the anastomosis.  I had a pneumothorax about 12 days following t...

CelticSoul posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
UPDATE ON CELTIE-SERIOUS ISSUES - Some of you may remember me from last year and all the many complications I had.  Things went from bad to worse.  I continued to have pain and problems maintaining nutrition and hy...

CelticSoul posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
! - From personal experience-post op/aftercare is essential.  I predicated my choice on physician surgical experience, years in practice, choices offered and center ratings.  A Center ...

CelticSoul posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Celtie's 2 week PEG update - Hello OH People... I hope everyone is doing well ?! Just taking a moment to post my thoughts 2 weeks post op of a PEG tube placement. Let me begin by saying-THIS IS NO FUN WHATS...

CelticSoul posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Me and Peggy-my Peg tube! - Day three from PEG placement.  I'm home, slightly upright at times (weak grin), lotsa pain today, but determined to work through it.  Had a wee walk around my home.  Drank some wa...

CelticSoul posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Celtie's Home from Hospital - Hello OH Friends, I survived the latest surgery.  PEG tube in place and laparoscopy confirmed difficult anastomotic ulcer.  Hopefully, the PEG will get me more appropriately nour...

CelticSoul posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Celtie's having another surgery! - OH folks, Going to have diagnostic lap and gastrostomy tube placed on Monday.  I'm so scared.  Has anyone else had to have a gastro tube placed for additional nourishment?  Celt...

CelticSoul posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Update for CelticSoul - If anyone is listening...*wink* Looks like I will be having another surgery by week's end or first of next week. Hopefully, this smaller surgery-diagnostic lap and feeding tube in...

CelticSoul posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
For Prospective WLS/RNY patients... - From someone who has had a number of post op complications- MY NUMBER ONE RULE OF THUMB: I can't say this enough-JOURNAL JOURNAL JOURNAL -you must keep a strict log in the early ...

CelticSoul posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Significant complications post operatively. - Ok...first and foremost I owe folks an apology for the fallout from my last post.  Particularly, "Lori" I believe is her name.  I have had tremendous pain and multiple complication...

CelticSoul posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
Serious Trouble!! - Once again, I'm returning to the forums with a desperate plea for help.  If there's anyone out there that has experienced the plethora of complications that I have and am going thr...

CelticSoul posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Significant Complications - Some of you may have followed a previous post about the end of September or 1st of October this year.  I had had a number of post op issues after my 4/3/12 GBS.  About 6 wks pos...

CelticSoul posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Significant Complications - Some of you may have followed a previous post about the end of September or 1st of October this year.  I had had a number of post op issues after my 4/3/12 GBS.  About 6 wks pos...

CelticSoul posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
!! One week post op from Internal Hernia repair w/ - I am Feeling very depressed and in pain following a laparoscopic repair of an internal hernia, lysis of adhesions and 2nd ulcer.  I had an RNY on 4/3/12 and had a few early post...

CelticSoul posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Coping with Setbacks - On 5/7/12 (GBS was 4/3/12) I began to have problems with swallowing food and liquids.  By 5/8/12 I became extremely dehydrated and went to the ER.  I was rehydrated, given pain med...

CelticSoul posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Pain 5 1/2 weeks after Gastric Bypass - Hoping I'm not having a serious problem but, I am 5 1/2 weeks post op of GBS and for the last 4 days I have had abdominal pain and been unable to eat.  I followed up with my surgeo...

CelticSoul posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
The RIGHT FRUIT CHOICES - I'm finding it confusing when making fruit choices.  It's my understanding that we should not select foods that have a greater than 5gm sugar content.  So far, I can't find ANY fru...

CelticSoul posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Protica Protein Supplement Products - I'm wondering if anyone has tried or has any information on the Protica Protein Products advertised here on OH.  I went to the site and reviewed their products but, remain concerne...

CelticSoul posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Post Op-GBS x 2 weeks-CONSTIPATION MAKES ME MISER - Hello Everyone! I'm 2 weeks post op (GBS 4/3) and suffering regularly with constipation.  I am pushing to get all my fluids in as well as protein.  My doc's office suggested Mil...

CelticSoul posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
A Newbie that needs encouragement/advice! - Hi Everyone...I had my GBS on 4/3/12.  My surgery went well as did the 1st week post-op (the clear liquid phase).  When I started pureed foods, I began to experience constipation. ...
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