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Update on Intussusception - surgery scheduled

Niki L.
on 11/20/12 9:18 pm - Canada

RNY on 10/15/12

So sorry you have to go thought all of this all the best Niki

sam1am
on 11/20/12 10:12 pm

VSG on 09/08/09

Sorry to hear you are going through this, Linda! Hopefully it will be an immediate relief and fast recovery!

Sandy
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twins4meplus1
on 11/20/12 10:17 pm - St Thomas, Canada

RNY on 08/22/07

Just a little information to add to this. I am over 5 years out from my RNY. I had emergency surgery 2 days after my original RNY to correct a bowel obstruction and resection the piece that connects back to the intestine. I have been good for almost 5 years. Then things just started to go wrong and I was having a lot of abdominal discomfort and pain. In my heart I knew something was wrong. I have had 5 ER visits for severe abdominal pain. They always seemed to be blaming it on possible appendicitis or constipation. They would give me strong pain medication and eventually send me home. The intussusception was found on CT kind of as a fluke as it seems to spasm and obstruct and them release again after some time. Thankfully I have found a skilled surgeon locally who know what our altered anatomy should look like. If I was sent away again I would have driven several hours and went to one of the Bariatric Centres.

If something feels wrong document what is going on and don't let them send you away. I'm not talking about a little gas pain or stomach ache here. I am talking about severe pain that doubles you over and makes you feel very sick to your stomach.

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Heathergetbetter
on 11/20/12 10:53 pm - Trenton, ON, Canada

RNY on 05/02/12

Thanks for sharing about your struggles. This is very helpful. I wish you a good surgery and speedy recovery.

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merly6800
on 11/20/12 10:55 pm - Canada

VSG on 07/02/09

Oh Linda, I'll say a prayer for you. So much to go thru yet again.

Take care... Marilynn

GD6
on 11/20/12 11:21 pm - Hamilton, Canada

RNY on 02/05/10

Wishing you all the best Linda. Hopefully this will eliminate your pain issue.

Yasmeen (aka thread killer!)

5'6.5" - HW 239.4 / SW 226.8 (Feb 5, 2010) / GW 120 (Jan 6, 2011) / LW 116.8

Karen M.
on 11/20/12 11:51 pm - Mississauga, Canada

RNY on 03/21/06

Oh Linda.... I'm just so happy to hear that this issue will be fixed for you and you won't have to suffer such pain. Best wishes, love. XO

Karen

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mermaidz
on 11/21/12 1:19 am - Brampton, Canada

I'm really sorry to hear you are going through this.... I hope you are painfree and on the way to healing fast

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ShallowGirl
on 11/21/12 2:59 am - Richmond Hill, Canada

RNY on 06/22/12

Sorry to hear about the issues, and glad you caught it. I had open surgery as a teenager, it leaves scars but it is safe enough. But right after a tummy tuck! OMG!