Question:
PLEASE ANSWER!!
is there ANY way that a RNY gastric bypass op could be "undone" ?! i feel as if my staples are out!! im 6 mths post op and getting pain everytime i eat or drink anything at all. the pain is like gas pain some times. bear in mind i havent been to the toilet to pass stool for 4 days now — halahmad (posted on March 8, 2009)
March 8, 2009
Most RNY surgeons today use staples and also stich the are to form your
pouch. Stictes alone could come undone, but unlikely both would come
undone. NO BM'S for 4 days is not healthy at all. You probably need more
fiber and water in your diet. You might consider daily stool softeners,
Miralax, etc. to help. Right now I'd suggest one of a couple of things.
Drink plenty of water and eat some prunes--the natural way my surgeon often
suggests to relatively new post ops for constipation. OR, you might
consider a Fleet enema or glycerine suppositories. I've resulted to these
latter suggestions when I have your temporary issue. DAVE
— Dave Chambers
March 8, 2009
first and foremost you need to call your dr. you may be having gallbladder
attacks!! I also eat prunes to help me go to the bathroom. you can also
take mineral oil, directions is on bottle, it is tasteless, just greasy.and
it does work!!! hope this helps
— Lisa Koch
March 8, 2009
Dear...if you're having such issues...coming here to get the answer is
going to take longer than it would if were to contact your surgeon's
office. Call them ASAP!
— Cheryl K.
March 8, 2009
Call your surgeon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Then take a laxative if you still haven't gone? Is this a normal bowel
habit or something new?? If it is new CALL YOUR SURGEON!!
— MadameJoy
March 9, 2009
If you are six months out the pouch is healed and you will not be ripping
staples out. You could have a ulcer or stricture. I have had both and the
pain is crazy. Also being consapated will cause you pain. take a laxative
or supository to get some relief. Call your doctor so they can see what the
problem is. I got told I should have called sooner. Eating and drinking
should not hurt so call.
— trible
March 9, 2009
Okay, well that makes sense then...You are gonna need intervention to
soften that plug! That's more than likely what is causing your pain. I
hope by now you have called your surgeon...twisted and blocked intestines
can cause some serious trouble and all that food sitting in your body that
long can become septic. (This can be very serious) You NEED to get that
waste out of your body somehow and your surgeon can help and check you out
for reasons this happened!
— .Anita R.
March 9, 2009
I noticed you posted your question 2 separate times, so I was wondering if
you ever actually called your surgeon or went to the ER to find out what's
going on?
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