sunnywillows

I am one year out and had an incarcerated incisional hernia one week post op. Then had the 2nd incarcerated hernia in the same place the 2nd week post op. The surgeon said the area was looking like it was losing blood supply. He took out a couple inches of my colon and left the incision open and I left hospital with a wound vac. So three surgeries in two weeks and had esophageal spasms until I was 6 months out. I had buyers remorse for sure. But now that I'm at a good place and have lost the weight, I no longer regret having the Rny. If I had it to do over, I believe I would.

I'm 4' 11.5" and weigh 127. I wear 6 in jeans and 4 or 6 petite in dress pants, dresses, etc.

I usually have a feeling like my stomach is in my throat. It's hard to explain and sometimes I describe the feeling as a lump in my throat. It can be worse after I eat, although there are days when the the feeling is constant...like today. Has anyone else been thru this? My surgeon ordered Zofran every 6 hours and indicated if I didn't get relief, I should get upper GI. I had post op complications due to hernias causing blockages so had 3 surgeries in 2 wks. So ready for normal!

I finally have a good follow up report. I'm now 7 months out and that terrible feeling in my throat is gone!! My surgeon said I was having esophageal spasms. Thank God I can eat and feel normal again. It took awhile to get here. Just want to give a little hope to those experiencing something similar.

Praying for you Pik.

Yes. Happens to me each time I use the app!

Congrats Chelly!

Pik, that's what I am dealing with now. At 11 weeks out, I cannot tolerate meats and mainly have soft foods. Anytime I eat or take meds, it feels like something is stuck and I get a nauseous feeling. I've had an upper GI and an abdominal ct scan which were negative. I asked my surgeon specifically about the possibility I may have a stricture and he said he didn't think so because it didn't show on the upper GI. I've read and you are proof that the upper GI doesn't always show a stricture. It's so frustrating! Right now, I'm trying a blood pressure medication that is supposed to relax the muscles of the esophagus because my Dr. is thinking I may have spasms. I still believe it is a stricture! I don't understand why surgeons with so much experience will delay performing a procedure that could bring relief, especially since I had complications post op already---two hernias resulting in 3 surgeries within 2 weeks.

You look great!!!

Is it normal to have cravings at 10 weeks post op? I do have many cravings. Like today, it was for cornbread, milk, and onions. Worst mistake ever. Should have known better!

7 wks post op and still having full feeling in my throat and upper chest. Once I drink or eat, it feels like my stomach and throat are swollen but I don't throw up. Keeps getting get worse and worse. Anyone experienced this?

Hi k! Are you still doing better eating and drinking since the endo and dilation? My surgeon has ordered a CT scan of abdomen due to my history of hernias. The next step will be an endo if the CT is negative. I so want to be well and hoping that the dilation has been a fix for you! Thanks for sharing your experience with this. It really helps!

Sometimes I have trouble with water too. I can't tolerate protein shakes. On Monday, I'm going to call surgeon's office and ask for the endoscopy.

I know how you feel. Are you any better today?

I had the upper GI and the radiologist could not see a problem. The fact remains, there is a problem. I don't understand what is going on. Should I ask for an endoscopy in case there is something missed by upper GI?

Smiley, my surgeon never talked about a goal weight. The program nurse noted I would be at 70% weight loss when I reached 125. I'm 57 so I would be happy with 125. I've lost 28 lbs since surgery on June 26. I had two surgeries to remove hernias 7 days and 14 days post op. I'm still having problems eating and drinking. Getting an upper GI in the morning and I really think I have a stricture. I did have a 2 week stall in which I didn't lose an ounce, but that's normal. Wishing you the best!

I'm 4'11.5 and was approved for bypass at the weight of 185. Had high blood pressure and high cholesterol. With you having diabetes, it seems you wouldn't have a problem being approved. I did have surg on June 26 and can't tell you how many times people have said they can't believe I qualified for surgery. I just say well I did and insurance sure wouldn't approve if I didn't qualify.

That sounds so much like the way I feel. I'm supposed to get an upper GI next week. It would be so wonderful to have this fixed. It has not been an easy road. I had a hernia causing blockage one week after my bypass and the same thing happened the 2nd week post op! Few inches of my colon were removed and surgeon left an open wound, which has healed well. Thanks for sharing your experience because it gives me hope!

I had bypass on June 26. Started having stomach cramping and burning on day 2. Taking meds would cause burning in throat. Kept getting weaker and weaker and could only get in approx 10 oz fluid per day. Yesterday I called my surgeon's office saying I need help--something is wrong. I was sent to hospital for outpatient abdominal CT scan which showed a blockage. I was sent directly to pre op and in surgery within 2 hours. I really did not expect to hear it was a blockage! I was just miserable and had major buyers remorse. Thank God that the problem was fixed and I'm looking forward to starting over!

Thanks Chelley.

Thank you. I will try spacing meds. I'm not taking several of my meds because of this uncomfortable feeling.

Hi? I'm needing help! I took my meds -- 3 pills and I have a lot of pain in my stomach. It feels like terrible case of heartburn. Is there a key to keeping this from happening!! Had surgery on June 26.

Will you send to me also? Debraburton56@yahoo.com

I am in day 6 of liquid diet. The protein shakes were making me nauseated and I was not getting enough calories in. Felt sick and weak. Today I tried adding 1% milk to dilute the premier shakes and it was much, much tastier and easier on my stomach. It's surprising to me that I have done so well with the diet. Thankful that surgery date is in 4 days!

My surgery date is June 26 also. Day 4 of the pre-op diet and I'm feeling nauseated