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My dtr had a VSG in August 2012. She has had many complications since. She bled into her belly and had to be transfused 3 units of blood. Vertigo that lasted 3 mos. she was unable to eat or drink much and was on TPN for 5 mos. she just got off the end of January 2013. She fell in the hospital 3 times and ended up with 4 compression fractures in her back. She has been hospitalized for dehydration, inability to urinate because she can't get in the needed fluids. Going 48-50 hrs and unable to urinate much, about 200cc. That's after drinking 5, 16oz water bottles. She is back in for her 7th admission because she's vomiting everything she takes in. She is able to keep down a few ice chips. All UGI's are normal, normal progression thru stomach into small bowel. She has had 5 PICC lines and 2 infections. So no more can be inserted. She's a very hard IV Stick and its a blessing when they can get a line in her. Through this, she has lost 150#. Where do we go? Who can we see? What could possibly be the problem? I'm a nurse of 30 yrs and I'm stumped and don't know what else to do. Any ideas or suggestions?? She's had UGI's, Endoscopies, CT Scans, xRays, MRI's, labs, many IV's TPN, Pain Meds via IV. Help please!!!

VST Addict. Thank you for the info. There are no strictures in my dtrs case. Shes had UGI's and they did an Endoscopy. She had surgery today and they removed her gall bladder. It was large and tense which means it needed removal. From losing so much weight so fast the gall bladder developed sludge. We're hoping for the bet

Surprising she's doing pretty good. Has a few days when she's really discouraged but she's extremely strong and determined. I'm very proud of her . Thank you for asking

Thank you all for your help and concern and prayers. We see the doctor tomorrow and will definitely mention the gastric pacemaker. Thank you for mentioning it. Great idea actually!!

Thank all for the interest. She's been in the hospital twice for dehydration and inability to urinate and then vomiting. The IV Zofran works better than tub lingual. She's in Protonix and Reglan a Scopolamine Patch and Zofran She's also on a Fentanyl Patch and liquid OxyContin for the 4 fractures in ER back. I'm starting to wonder if the pain meds are adding to the gastroparesis. Occasionally she's keeping small bits down but has been vomiting daily and some times multiple times daily. We're calling the Doc tomorrow. They want to readmit her and remove her gallbladder that has sludge. We have also discussed taking her to UCLA. They have a GI Department that deals with ALL THINGS GI. I'm still praying for a miracle.

Mary. My dtr said to try mashed potatoes and French fries. A nurse from the Cancer ward told her this is what they feed the kids that can't keep anything down. If you can tolerate cheese or cream cheese to add. Also ask your Doc for a Scopolamine patch. It helps with the nausea. My dtr has been very ill and in and out of the hospital either vomiting or with dehydration 10 times since her VSG in August 2012.

Please keep us all posted. Hoping only the best or you and what is your doctors name??

How are you doing after the procedure?

Paige, hoping all goes wonderful today!!! Keep us posted

Thank you Tracy. Also, that's my dtrs name . Rosehips I read frustrated and so lost. Sounds sooooo much like my dtr. Will talk to surgeon and GI tomorrow. Thank you all. Will keep you posted

Thank you all. We are talking UCLA or MAYO Clinic. We live in La Habra. Our surgeon is very trusted and very good.. He did my banding and I've worked with him for years. That's why we picked him. I will check out the site too. Again thank you all sooooo much.