Want to introduce myself

My name is Sandy and I am almost 6 months out. I have enjoyed reading this site since i found it a month or so ago. I had a little trouble after my 7/28/2014 RNY surgery. Had surgery on the 28th ran a fever and high blood pressure for 3 days, Dr said they had to go back in to look around on the 30th. They only saw some blood clots and cleaned up the insides and placed a drain this time. I was released the next day. Did real well for one week then things started to back up. I called ER over weekend and they said do a enema (TMI) Did not help. Had appointment already for Tuesday, so when I called on Monday they said do the best you can getting in fluids. Saw the surgeon and he sent me for  the swallow test, the radiologist said everything looks good but he wanted a few still xrays. He never returned to the room. So all the way home 45 min I scolded myself that it was all me not doing what I was suppose to. Well when I got home they had left a message to be admitted next A.M. to be given fluid and surgery for Thursday. I had scar tissue just before the Y in the surgery site. They went back in and now I have a double Y. Hope that makes sense. Now I am doing great. I am 56 and 5'3" and weighed 216 first appointment and now I am at 141. I had the surgery for many reasons. Hyatel hernia was the main reason, then sleep apnea, high blood pressure. Pre diabetic, high cholesterol, fatty liver, you name it I was getting it.  I am so nervous to hit the post button. LOL  

Welcome Sandy!!!!  Never be afriad to post.  You'll get honest feed back from the group here.

Hi. My name is Rachel. I just had sleeve gastrectomy surgery 01-14-2015. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I was embarrassed to talk about my surgery and still have not shared with a lot of people. Reading your story made me feel encouraged. Thank you do much, Sandy! :)

Please don't feel nervous to post here. There are lots of great people waiting to share the journey with you. Welcome! 

Congratulations you have done very well despite your complications. This is one place you never have to be afraid to post, you will get feed back from people that understand what your going through and can help with just about anything.

Hi Sandy.  Thank your sharing your story!  My surgery is Feb 16 and I am a bit nervous.  Mostly excited.    You have done extremely well in your weight loss journey!  Looking forward to hearing more.  Continued success!  

Welcome, Sandy!!  You're doing great.  Wow, you must feel like a new person :)

Hi Sandy. I too am very new to this site. I have started doing some posts. I am hoping to have my surgery on 3/10 if all goes well and when we submit to my insurance after my visit on 2/9 (6of6). I can't wait. Thanks for sharing your story. You had some complications but you have done fantastic. Glad you are here, glad I found this site also. I think everyone has something to contribute.