Question:
WEIRD story.. any feedback???
Hi! I am almost 6 weeks post op. I had LAP RNY on 2-19-03 and for about 4 weeks, I've been vomiting. Well, I finally had enough last week when I vomited for 5 hours over 1/2 of a scrambled egg! I called my Surgeon, went and saw him the next day, and he sent me for an Endoscopy. TURNS OUT I had 3 staples hanging off my stoma, which he removed, but from the inflammation it caused, I had to be dilated. I also have ulcerated areas from Reflux for I have to sprinkle Nexium into sf applesauce everynight. I had to stay overnight at the Hospital and be given fluids. Has ANYONE ever experienced this?? I had Reflux prior to surgery, so I'm thinking these areas must be from before? Any insight on that? Any feedback would be appreciated. I'm still confused on that and HOW staples can hang off your stoma! Thanks again! :) — Deena C. (posted on March 30, 2003)
March 30, 2003
Hi Just to let you know that Charlotte Jones from Charleston, WV had the
same thing happen to her. She is my friend but I can't give any details
about her situation because I am not sure of the details. Check out her
profile or e mail for more info. Good luck to you! It seems like everyone
has someone who experienced similar experiences even though it may seem
weird to you. It helps to know that we are not alone. God bless and happy
losing!
— Mylou52
March 30, 2003
I have no feedback for you (sorry) execpt to say thanks for sharing the
info. I am pre op and I want to be aware of ANYthing that can go wrong so I
know when it's a problem and when it's normal. Again, I'm sorry that you
had to exerience that but thanks for letting the rest of us know. God Bless
and you are in my prayers.
— MaryCinFL
March 31, 2003
i'm sorry you have had such a rough time of it. my surgeon stiches around
the stoma to keep it open, does not use staples on it, so i hope i do
graviate into your posistion, i am just over 1 week post op! hang tough,
maybe now you will heal and keep doing such a great job!!!
— janetc00
March 31, 2003
Deena: I'm pre-op so I'm sorry I can't answer the stoma question. I had
an endoscopy done as part of my pre-op testing (as I've had a lot of
heartburn, use a lot of Tums, Pepcid, etc.). It was found I have a small
hiatal hernia and gastritis, which is being treated with nexium. I've only
been using it a week, and it's worked well. No Tums or Pepcid this week!
It should be cleared up prior to surgery, so I'm glad this was dealt with
pre-op. Good luck to you! I hope the nexium works as well for you as it
has been for me.
— Carlita
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