Question??????

Ok, the story of my life.  As some of you know my journey has not been an easy one to say the least, but I 100% would do this surgery again in a heart beat.  With that being said, I have a question.  Went to see my surgeon last week and he put me on cytotec for my ulcers.  He is hoping this will work since nothing else seems to.  I've been told by a surgeon that I had a second opinion  with that I should have my surgery reversed.  NO WAY!!!!  I have not been through hell and back for nothing.  Dr. G. is awesome!!!  He is trying everything he knows so  I will not  have to have the surgery reversed.  Well I have been so sick to my stomach and the pain SUCKS!!!!.  Puking like crazy, even bloody (but that is nothing new).  I called his office to see if this was a side effect of the new medicine or my crazy body.  He is out of the town until next Monday.  I was told I could call the doctor who was covering, but personally, he scares the crap out of me.  I called my PCP and he had no idea.  Anyone, I was feeling really crummy and had alot of pain, so my boyfriend (against my wishes) called the doctor who was covering and when he called him back and explained what was wrong, his reply was " I don't know who she is, she is not my patient, send her to the ER".  What a butthead!!!!  If I went to the ER, would I not then be his patient????  I know I am being too harsh, but whatever.  I am going to the beach in 11 days and NOTHING is going to stop me from going.  I told everyone I am going even if I have on foot in the grave (LOL).  Has anyone ever taken this medication before or know anyone who has?   Also, I have terrible asthma and it is acting up.  My pulmonary doc had me on massive amounts of steriods.  We know this is not good for ulcers, but I need to breath.  Any input would be appreciated.  Have a great day!!!!   -Ana-

Hi Ana, sorry to here you still r having trouble. Yes i have been advised about having a take down but i am on librax and this is from my gastro doc who has literally saved my life......no joke!!!! I could not even find a doc in my home town and when i went to the hospital here in Danville, they said we dont even treat bari patients. Well i had a ct scan last Mon and was informed that now i have a horrible Cyst on my ovary which i will need surgery for. I am just getting back to eating but the pain is so intense sometimes,that i drink alot of my meals......like boost,carnation,gold standard whey. I have been around the block so many times,they say i can survive with out food as Dr.Neighbert says .................Vickie r you doing you supplements???? So i say yes but man,sometimes i wanna eat but the pouch wont let me. So Ana i would say that sometimes we have to suffer alot but we may gain a little more. I pray that i can get through this year as a better mom because there r days i am a sucky mom.. One that is frail and bitter at my body. I wanna be like the healthy gastric bypass patient, i wanna glow with joy............Ana if you need anything you email me o****ep these words with me all day.....................IF GOD BRINGS ME TO IT, HE WILL SEE ME THROUGH IT. So i cant offer you help with some of your problems but i will be here for you ok.... You are in my prayers...........Vickie

Ima Hijack this post for a moment! Vicki, sorry to hear about your cyst. I am having the EXACT same thing going on. Doc has recommended a hysterectomy, but we are trying another option first to see how that works, but I know in my heart we will wind up doing the hysterectomy. I hate it! Hope things are well for you. Now, on to your concerns! Sorry that your not feeling well, and that the ER doc was a ass. I dont blame you about vacation..lol, I said the same thing! I was going come hell or high water. It was worth it. just hang in there and see what your doc has to say!

OK, so I decided to hijack your hijack lol I had a hysterectomy on april 18th... They offered me other options but I knew deep down I would end up with the hysterectomy anyway. So.... they did the hysterectomy and left my ovaries in and im not sure which is the best part but I also got one hell of a mini tummy tuck out of it. My belly is pretty much flat now... I dont care that I have a  long scar... my belly looks great and no crime scene once or twice a month... Good luck with whatever you decide.

Sarah

Hi Vickie,  I am so glad that you are feeling better.  I know that you have not had an easy time either.  Your thoughts and prayers mean more than you know.    I know that I have the best doc in the business with Dr. Geller and he doing everything in his power to get me better.   There are somedays that are pretty good days sometimes I forget how crappy I feel.  It just seems like everytime I take one step forward, I then take two steps backwards.  I was in the hospital the first week of May for 5 days because the pain was so bad and I was still puking up blood.  The gastro doc came in and told me I HAVE to have the surgery reversed and now.  I know he is also one of the best in the business, but I told him no way.  Dr. G. did another EGD and on top of everything I have been through with the ulcers, I also had a fungal infection in my throat and stomach most likely caused by all of my asthma medicines.  What are the chances.  There are days when I am able to eat.  I know it is know where near the amount or what I should eat, but I am eating.  I am up to maybe 1 1/2 meals a day, but mostly veggies and some cheese.  I am up to almost 400 calories a day.  I have HUGE problems with protein.   I am lucky that I had thick hair before surgery, beacuse my hair is still falling out like crazy.  I can't believe I am not bald. Can't eat chicken, fish, meat, and protein shakes do not sit well with me.  I have tried every protein drink under the sun.  My daughter just turned 16 and I am looking at cars for her.  I could have bought her the escalade she wants with all I have spent on protein powder (LOL). There have been days that I feel like I have failed my daughter because I have been so sick for so long.  I am grumpy and bite her head off at the smallest things.  She is a an awesome soccer player and this was the first season that I have missed many of her games.  She plays on a club team that travels like crazy and I had to send her with other moms because I was either in the hospital or too sick to travel.  She has been playing since she was four and I never missed any of her games.  I know in the long run this was a blessing in disguise for her because she has matured alot over these last 14 months.  I know that for me to be the kind of mom she needs, I had to have this surgery .  If it were not for Dr. G and this surgery ,  I know for a fact that I would not be here today.  I was spiraling out of control and would be dead and what kind of mom would I be.  My daughter has been great through this whole process and I thank God everyday for my mom and my family.  Without their help and support, I would not have been able to make it this far. Ok, ok, I am sorry for rambling.  I just want to thank you for EVERYTHING!!!  Keeping me in your thoughts and prayers are truly working.  I will let you know how things go.  Today is not a good day, but 10 more days and I will be at the beach.  Can't get any better than that.!!! Take care  -Ana-