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Topic: RE: Exploratory surgery for stomach pain....
I had severe abdominal pain for months. It was in several areas of my abdomen and had a terrible burning throughout - felt like my stomach was being eaten away. I had every test in the book - really thought I had an ulcer but I didn't. Finally after seeing my surgeon after about 4 months (was seeing my Gastro doc and Nurse practitioner at surgeons office), he said I needed exploratory surgery. That was the best thing I ever could have done. I went in 2 weeks later and he found I had severe adhesions in 4 areas - 2 from the RNY and 2 from previous abdominal surgeries. These adhesions were so bad they caused my intestines to kink up and I had a 1 inch hole in my intestines which had to be sewed up. If the surgery hadn't been done when it was, I could have ended up with a full fledged bowel obstruction and hernia. He also did something very different since we suspected an ulcer in the blind pouch. He tacted my blind pouch up and marked it so that at a future time, I can have a GTube put in through with a radiologist and not surgery and then a scope can be done through it to check for ulcers.
Within days, my pain was completely gone. I felt the burning was gone immediately when I woke up. I was so glad I had the surgery.
Within days, my pain was completely gone. I felt the burning was gone immediately when I woke up. I was so glad I had the surgery.
Topic: RE: Exploratory surgery for stomach pain....
I agree... It sounds like it could be a hernia... Especially if they already saw one. I had a hernia, and they couldn't see it until explatory surgery. I had my surgery reversed do to other complications. The surgeon that did my reversal has done more than anyone in the area. He said the main reason for doing reversals is unexplained abdominal pain. I tell you this, not to say you are going to have to have it reversed... That is RARE.... I tell you this to let you know that you have nothing to be embarassed about if they find nothing. It is a real symptom, sometimes it just can't be explained. MOST of the time, they see something during explatory surgery. It could be scar tissue or adhesions from previous surgeries... that is always a risk with surgery.
-Kim T
Topic: RE: Lap Band - Constant Indegistestion/IBS Symptoms
The surgeon *****moved my band used to do only lapbands. He was from Argentina and I believe one of the "pioneers" of the surgery. When he took the band out, he said to me, "If you regain after you heal up, maybe someday you'll be OK to have the Sleeve." THAT told me that even HE thought the band was complete crap!
Avoid kemmerling, Green Bay, WI
Topic: RE: Possible Internal hernia?
Jan, I already had an internal hernia and it does sound like that is what it is. Mine came on after 15 months post op. I had outpatient surgery and was good for awhile.
Although my pain at that time was so bad that I went straight to the ER, I am again having this same pain again.
It isn't everyday, but when it comes on, the pain is in my back, I hyperventilate, feel like I am having a heart attack, it's gone after 5 minutes but I actually have to get on all fours....it's like I'm popping something back where it needs to be inside. I know what you are talking about, you can't do anything at all and it is very very scary. I need to go back and have them check, but the finances have kept me from it. I've had this off and on for the past year. Anyway, keep us updated, because I am concerned I have another internal hernia. Thanks
Although my pain at that time was so bad that I went straight to the ER, I am again having this same pain again.
It isn't everyday, but when it comes on, the pain is in my back, I hyperventilate, feel like I am having a heart attack, it's gone after 5 minutes but I actually have to get on all fours....it's like I'm popping something back where it needs to be inside. I know what you are talking about, you can't do anything at all and it is very very scary. I need to go back and have them check, but the finances have kept me from it. I've had this off and on for the past year. Anyway, keep us updated, because I am concerned I have another internal hernia. Thanks
Topic: RE: Pain...Plz Help!!!
Holly,
I had the same thing and it ended up being a internal hernia, same day surgery corrected it. I can't say that is it, but please don't put it off. You don't want to risk anything, and I was able to go home the same day. Beth
I had the same thing and it ended up being a internal hernia, same day surgery corrected it. I can't say that is it, but please don't put it off. You don't want to risk anything, and I was able to go home the same day. Beth
Topic: RE: Burning in stomach
I can't make a diagnosis, but I see a lot of partial small bowel obstructions.
But the notes/diary are critical to getting is dx rather quickly. So, as you go along, just keep notes answering those questions.
*I* can't do anything with that info, but the docs can knit it all together.
But the notes/diary are critical to getting is dx rather quickly. So, as you go along, just keep notes answering those questions.
*I* can't do anything with that info, but the docs can knit it all together.
Michelle
RNY, distal, 10/5/94
P.S. My year + long absence has NOTHING to do with my WLS, or my type of WLS. See my profile.
Topic: RE: Burning in stomach
Started out in the lower right of my abdomen then moved to middle below ribcage and lower middle.
I did go to the doctor and he determined that it was a virus with acid problems, thank goodness. Still haven't thrown up but still have some pain. Wondering if I should go to work tomorrow.
I did go to the doctor and he determined that it was a virus with acid problems, thank goodness. Still haven't thrown up but still have some pain. Wondering if I should go to work tomorrow.
Topic: RE: Burning in stomach
Where is the pain?
Michelle
RNY, distal, 10/5/94
P.S. My year + long absence has NOTHING to do with my WLS, or my type of WLS. See my profile.
Topic: Burning in stomach
I am 1 yr 1 month post op lap rny. I have never had any complications. I started the day with a nagging burning in the lower right side of my abdomen. I haven't been able to have a good bm lately but that's not unusual for me - I have ibs on top of it all. I will be seeing my wl surgeon for my one year appt next Thursday (3/25). I'd rather not go before then. Hoping it goes away. It's not extremely painful but is scary when I start thinking of all the things it could be. Any suggestions?
Topic: Ulcer Pain
I ahve an ulcer on my site. I am on full liquids for next 5 weeks and multiple meds. I am having terrible time with nausea/vomting and weakness. I saw the surgeon who does not want to do surgery until a last resort. I agree as it would involve a major revision of the site loss of additional intestine aand smaller stomach.
Any one else had this problem? How did you cope? I am so cranky and have now lost 250 pounds. The doc keeps telling me not to loose anymore and I am not trying too but have been because of the nausea. I am just miserable and depressed.
Thank you
Any one else had this problem? How did you cope? I am so cranky and have now lost 250 pounds. The doc keeps telling me not to loose anymore and I am not trying too but have been because of the nausea. I am just miserable and depressed.
Thank you
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