Update from the hospital after emergency surgery

cajungirl
on 11/9/12 11:02 am

Happy you went to the ER. Peterson hernia is one thing my surgeon stressed at surgery time, it's a concern to watch for post RNY surgery.

Hope your recovery goes well.

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Zeigled
on 11/9/12 11:52 am - Parkton, MD

RNY on 07/20/11

Wow - you are so lucky you went to the hospital. I'm glad you are feeling better.

HW 357 SW 341

AlohaJen
on 11/10/12 12:54 am

RNY on 09/05/12

Boy, glad you are okay! I have never heard of that? What is the reason that the lap surgery can cause it? Is it only common in RNYers? Take care....

HW 304 SW 258 CW 199 GW 160?

manda2108
on 11/10/12 1:19 am

RNY on 12/30/11

From what I found on the web after being home is that the 'petersen'/'peterson' hernia is a rare complication after having the bypass as the weight loss creates spaces that were not there before and the fat that kinda holds the intestines in place goes away allowing for more movement. Apparently 40% of those with this type of hernia die due to it not being diagnosed in time..so as ladytaz said..its so so so important to make sure the ER doc is aware of our history and for them to be reminded to rule this out.