CelticSoul
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. ...