Partial small bowel obstruction?

smileyjamie72
on 3/25/11 7:04 am - Palmer, AK

Yes, I know I currently have an RNY, but...

I have been looking on Web MD, and looking on the search engine on here, and I am at a loss if I have a partial bowel obstruction or not. Since early last week, I have had pain at nighttime (starting right below my breast bone).... NIGHTLY, when I lay down, sometimes waking me up out of a dead sleep. I have to sit up, and breathe deep... then stand up, but not walk, cause I am in so much pain, I would probably fall down. These episodes I have honestly chalked up to dumping syndrome, but on average I only truthfully dump once every 2-3 months (9 years out from RNY, but actively pursuing a revision to DS). Yes, I have been passing gas, and have dirrhea when I go to the bathroom.
So, I have basically been waiting for it to resolve itself, but it has been over 10 days straight -- every night --, is it time to call my doc?

-Jamie

RNY 2/26/2002                           DS 12/29/2011
HW 317                                     SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298                                     CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003

Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!

GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**

Kathleen F.
on 3/25/11 7:39 am

DS on 01/02/01

Yes. If I were you, I would call a doctor. Do you have a gallbladder? Even if you don't, it is possible to get sludge or stones in your bile duct. Or, it could be something going on with your pouch. I would definitely have it checked out.

smileyjamie72
on 3/25/11 7:57 am, edited 3/25/11 7:57 am - Palmer, AK

DS on 12/29/11

Thank you, Kathleen!!! I had my gallbladder removed in 2003, when I had my TT & hernia repair. My doctor called me a surgeon's dream.... 3 surgeries in one!!!!

I will call the doc's office
-Jamie

RNY 2/26/2002                           DS 12/29/2011
HW 317                                     SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298                                     CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003

Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!

GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**

amccu18007
on 3/25/11 8:01 am - Newark, DE

DS on 07/26/10

Are you on some time of acid reducer? I don't know with a pouch if you need one. Maybe it is acid reflux??

Amanda
SW 269 CW 135.6 GW 140

smileyjamie72
on 3/25/11 8:52 am - Palmer, AK

DS on 12/29/11

No, I am not on an acid reducer. I do have some esophageal erosion. But that is it.

Thanks!!!
-Jamie

RNY 2/26/2002                           DS 12/29/2011
HW 317                                     SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298                                     CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003

Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!

GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**

amccu18007
on 3/25/11 10:00 am - Newark, DE

DS on 07/26/10

On March 25, 2011 at 3:52 PM Pacific Time, smileyjamie72 wrote:

No, I am not on an acid reducer. I do have some esophageal erosion. But that is it.

Thanks!!!
-Jamie

Jamie I forgot to add that I urge you to go see your doctor. It could be something very simple bt a BO and /or pain is something that should NOT be ignored. I hope that you are feeling better soon.

Amanda
SW 269 CW 135.6 GW 140

(deactivated member)
on 3/25/11 8:44 am

Jamie, have it checked out. Partial bowel obstructions can happen to anyone. My dad, who has never had abdominal surgery had a bowel obstruction. Make sure they do a CT with contrast.

You also may have an ulcer in your blind stomach. It could be a lot of things and abdominal pain should never be ignored.

Michele

smileyjamie72
on 3/25/11 8:59 am - Palmer, AK

DS on 12/29/11

Thank You, Michele!!!!

I did call the doc's office, and they are both at the hospital, so I will more than likely be going to urgent care or the ER.

I APPRECIATE all of the insight & advice!!
-Jamie

RNY 2/26/2002                           DS 12/29/2011
HW 317                                     SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298                                     CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003

Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!

GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**

KRWaters
on 3/25/11 3:18 pm - Manteca, CA

DS on 05/19/09

Jamie, did you get it checked out yet? i hope it is nothing serious? I guess no news from insurance yet, huh? Let me know what you find out about your abdominal pain.

KAREN W.

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