Debfishney

I was sleeved on 5/1/12. Absolutely no problems whatsoever until this past weekend. I had sharp pain in my left shoulder and low grade fever. I called my dr. and he sent me for CT scan which showed no leak but the start of an abscess. The dr. prescribed an antibiotic called Levequin. I take 1 pill per day for 10 days. I took first pill yesterday and spiked a fever and wanted only to sleep. Today the pain is different. It feels like it has moved to a different area in my shoulder and radiates around to the front of my stomach area. Still painful when I breathe and fever. Has anyone experienced an abscess and what kind of treatment did you have?

Thanks for your input. I do seem to be getting better each day. The fever is lower each day and the pain is moving to different areas each day. I was so happy to hear I didn't have a leak but surprised others haven't had an abscess. It sounded common after any type of surgery on your stomach. Going on day 4 out of 10 for the antibiotic treatment. I see my dr on Wednesday. I have no desire to eat anything but have been pushing in the water. Hopefully this was just a blip on my radar and will get back on track ASAP.

I was sleeved on 5/1 and have not lost any weight since surgery. I keep reading that a big drop should be coming but when?? I've lost inches but not weight.

I actually went to KU Hospital... Someone posted 45 pages worth of Protein drink recipes! That will definately help me...so glad I found that post!

That would be awesome if there was!

Thanks for responding. I did try cutting into 4's this a.m. and was able to get it down. Worked much better than crushed!

I was sleeved on 5/1/12. Everything has gone really well. I spent 2 days in the hospital mostly because I wanted the rest and the IV for hydration. I did not have much pain and did not puke. My biggest issue as of today is not being able to tolerate crushed meds even though I've disguised in applesauce, yogurt, crystal light...and so on. I start to gag and can't complete. If anyone has recommendations, please let me know.