jacqui

I had my surgery March 19, 2013 (Gastric Bypass) the largest of my 7 sites became infected less than a week post-op and I was not only with a high fever but in an excruciating amount of pain. I was and still am very shocked this happened and I have been receiving home care on a daily basis ever since the infection site was opened and drained - I now have an open wound that has to be cleaned and packed and dressed everyday. I'm sad that my recovery is not where it should be because of the infection. I have lost a total of 32lbs from March 4th - the first day of my Pre-op liquid diet. I am not able to exercise much or vigorously due to my open wound. I am still on the soft foods, Soups and smoothies with added Protein powders to meet my 64g protein daily requirement. Is there anyone else out there going through or had an infection post op? I would like to have someone to talk to about it that knows how I feel. Thanks ???? Jacqui Pre-Surgery Weight: 317 lbs 1 month Post Op Weight: 286 lbs

That's exactly how I feel too, I think there's probably quite a few of us that feel that way. I am 4 weeks pot op, aged 41 and have lost 32 lbs but that includes the 9 lbs I lost on the 2 week pre-op liquid diet. I had an infection less than a week after surgery and had to have an open wound now b/c of that and home care every day, so I haven't really been able to exercise although I feel smaller and my clothes fit a lot bigger.

Thanks!

You're sweet, thank you for answering first! That doesn't sound like much fun what you had either! How did you manage to pull?

I actually have a friend that this same thing happened to, about a year ago and she had to get the second operation for them to open up as it it was also from scar tissue - funny how no one in the medical field discusses any of these complications happening, certainly not the program I am part of. My friend is doing so great and is scheduled for her tummy tuck operation in June and she's very happy and healthy and very tiny now, she is full of energy and loving life, so hang in there, you've been through a lot, but things will start to get better now that you've had this 2nd op. so sorry you also got an infection! It's been 3 weeks since my infection and the site is still the same size/depth and it's so hard trying to be patient for it to heal, I just want to be whole again - no strange holes!! Lol, I can't wait to get the go ahead to exercise properly, then I hope the weight comes off much more quickly, as I'm hardly eating anything and should be dropping more weight than I am, frustrating!!! You are not alone, nice that we have each other to complain to, lol! Take care my dear!

Oh that's awful, I had kidney stones while pregnant - was terrible, so I feel your pain literally! How did you deal with the pain with no meds? You're a trooper!!

Hmmm, could it be an allergic reaction? Would definitely go see your surgeon about this right away if you haven't already. Hope it stops soon for you!

Hi, I just has RNY March 19, 2013 and a nasty infection recovering from, it's been difficult, would love to speak to more Canadians such as yourself.