Endometriosis & VSG
I was diagnosed with endometriosis eight years ago after having a laparoscopy. I had endometrian material burned off my colon with a laser and was told since I couldn't take birth control that I would need to have a laparoscopy every three years or so; I haven't gone back. Since then I've had some bad periods with a lot of pain and I usually live on Advil for a few days to stay functional.
I'm concerned about three things:
1. What happens if the surgeon finds endometian material on my stomach during my VSG?
2. What happens if endometrian material forms on my new stomach? Could that be extra painful or even dangerous post-op?
3. Am I going to be able to take 400mg of Advil every 4 hours for 2-3 days/month safely with my new stomach?
I've tried to research this online, but haven't uncovered any useful information. I asked the surgeon and although he's very experiened and widely respected, he hasn't had any experience with women who have endometriosis (that he knows of). Does anyone out there have any experience in this arena?
I'm concerned about three things:
1. What happens if the surgeon finds endometian material on my stomach during my VSG?
2. What happens if endometrian material forms on my new stomach? Could that be extra painful or even dangerous post-op?
3. Am I going to be able to take 400mg of Advil every 4 hours for 2-3 days/month safely with my new stomach?
I've tried to research this online, but haven't uncovered any useful information. I asked the surgeon and although he's very experiened and widely respected, he hasn't had any experience with women who have endometriosis (that he knows of). Does anyone out there have any experience in this arena?
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Confucius
Height: 5'10 HW: 400 SW: 374.6 GW: 160
Height: 5'10 HW: 400 SW: 374.6 GW: 160
Thanks for the response. I am planning on asking one of the other surgeons at the hospital about this and the OB/GYN who did the laparoscopy years ago (if I can get a hold of him), but I'd really like to hear from the women who may have had experience with this.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Confucius
Height: 5'10 HW: 400 SW: 374.6 GW: 160
Height: 5'10 HW: 400 SW: 374.6 GW: 160
Since NSAIDS are not restricted you should be okay to take them after the healing period with VSG. I've been taking NSAIDS since being around 6 weeks out, and have taken all of them including 800mg RX Motrin. It is highly recommended to take NSAIDS with something on your stomach whether it's been altered or not, so I follow that rule, eat a couple of crackers, or some yogurt, swallow the pills with just enough liquid to get the meds down. I'm 2 years out, and have had zero issues with NSAIDS.
As for the other issues, I do not have any experience on those topics. I'm also drawing a blank on other members that might have the same experiences, but if I can think or dig up some previous posts, I will come back post those links.
As for the other issues, I do not have any experience on those topics. I'm also drawing a blank on other members that might have the same experiences, but if I can think or dig up some previous posts, I will come back post those links.
Band to VSG revision: June 3, 2009
SW 270lbs GW 150lbs CW Losing Pregancy Weight Maintenance goal W 125-130lbs
SW 270lbs GW 150lbs CW Losing Pregancy Weight Maintenance goal W 125-130lbs
I have no exp with your specific issues other than a few friends with severe endometriosis.. One has had the RNY with no restrictions, and she also has had multiple tx for tissue on her intestines and multiple adhesions (prior to surgery).. her surgeon did not say it was a deal breaker, just has to be monitored as usual.
On the NSAIDs- many people get this surgery specifically because it is not contraindicated, people have won appeals because of a need for NSAID use post-op. I am on them 3 days every month due to severe cramping.. No problems at all. The only recommendation my surgeon had was to be on a PPI if I was going to use them consistently, and as advised- best to have a little something in your stomach if possible.
On the NSAIDs- many people get this surgery specifically because it is not contraindicated, people have won appeals because of a need for NSAID use post-op. I am on them 3 days every month due to severe cramping.. No problems at all. The only recommendation my surgeon had was to be on a PPI if I was going to use them consistently, and as advised- best to have a little something in your stomach if possible.
I was diagnosed with endometreosis in January after several painful attacks over the past year, the last one landing me in the ER. I went on the pill then, and haven't had any attacks since. I had surgery at the end of Feb. and the surgeon didn't mention anything about finding endometrian material on or around my stomach, but I also didn't think to ask. I was a self-pay in Mexico. I don't know about your Advil question b/c I haven't had any painful attacks since surgery. I think losing weight and going on the pill have made a big difference for me. Good luck.
HW: 230 SW: 212 CW: 145 LW: 138
Thank you all for your input and for the offer to go out and hunt for info. for me! I REALLY appreciate that! I left a message with my old Ob/Gyn's office and am hoping he or the nurse will get back to me next week. I'll post an update when/if I get one!
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Confucius
Height: 5'10 HW: 400 SW: 374.6 GW: 160
Height: 5'10 HW: 400 SW: 374.6 GW: 160
Oh wow, I am the girl for you. But I think you have literally nothing to worry about. Your endo is not that type.
First, the type of endometriosis you are concerned about is extremely rare. Your colon growths are much farther south than your stomach which is in the abdominal cavity. It is nearly un heard of to have growths that far up. That said I have had growths that far up.
You're referencing level 4 which is pretty much the most extreme cases. If you haven't had to have a hysterectomy, your ovaries removed, or been in more than the once to have material burned off, you are honestly worrying about something you have less than a 1% chance of having happen anyways.
So my medical history:
Burned off growths in 2 laprascopic operations that grew back. Diagnosed with level 4 Endo widepsread throughout the abdominal cavity. I was internally bleeding so heavily they were able to measure it with blood tests.
2004: Hysterectomy
Endo comes back
2006: Ooectomy
Endo back
Discontinued use of HRTs and full menopause
2011: VSG, Surgeon says I am now endo free and should be forever since I take no HRTs.
1. Ok as for what happens. Choose a surgeon with experience with both problems. I had agreed with my surgeon to remove endo and go through with surgery. Your surgeon needs to at least know what endo looks like so he can give you a clean abdominal cavity bill of health while he is in there.
2. No more so than normal. Endo patients with abdominal cavity endo do not remove organs. You remove endo growths. Having less stomach to attack makes it even less likely for it to attach there (less surface area). It is already highly unlikely to attach to the stomach anyways, you're more likely to see it lower.
Extra painful, wow. This is Endometriosis we're talking about. No matter where the growths are it is going to be excrutiating pain. It will feel like any of your other endo growths. The only growths that really kicked my butt is when it attaches to the lungs. Holy **** painful.
3. I'll let others answer that. My experience is heavily endo related. I don't take any pain medications.
Endometriosis is the reason I had the VSG. It is such a life changer.
First, the type of endometriosis you are concerned about is extremely rare. Your colon growths are much farther south than your stomach which is in the abdominal cavity. It is nearly un heard of to have growths that far up. That said I have had growths that far up.
You're referencing level 4 which is pretty much the most extreme cases. If you haven't had to have a hysterectomy, your ovaries removed, or been in more than the once to have material burned off, you are honestly worrying about something you have less than a 1% chance of having happen anyways.
So my medical history:
Burned off growths in 2 laprascopic operations that grew back. Diagnosed with level 4 Endo widepsread throughout the abdominal cavity. I was internally bleeding so heavily they were able to measure it with blood tests.
2004: Hysterectomy
Endo comes back
2006: Ooectomy
Endo back
Discontinued use of HRTs and full menopause
2011: VSG, Surgeon says I am now endo free and should be forever since I take no HRTs.
1. Ok as for what happens. Choose a surgeon with experience with both problems. I had agreed with my surgeon to remove endo and go through with surgery. Your surgeon needs to at least know what endo looks like so he can give you a clean abdominal cavity bill of health while he is in there.
2. No more so than normal. Endo patients with abdominal cavity endo do not remove organs. You remove endo growths. Having less stomach to attack makes it even less likely for it to attach there (less surface area). It is already highly unlikely to attach to the stomach anyways, you're more likely to see it lower.
Extra painful, wow. This is Endometriosis we're talking about. No matter where the growths are it is going to be excrutiating pain. It will feel like any of your other endo growths. The only growths that really kicked my butt is when it attaches to the lungs. Holy **** painful.
3. I'll let others answer that. My experience is heavily endo related. I don't take any pain medications.
Endometriosis is the reason I had the VSG. It is such a life changer.
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