ambieambs

I just got my surgery date for April 1st last friday. Today I went to the doctor because I have been having stomach problems so they ran some test, and I have gastroparesis. It is delayed emptying of the stomach. Basically my food just likes to sit in my stomach and just hang out instead of going where it needs to go causing me to be sick all the time. Has anyone dealt with this and had gastric bypass surgery or just dealt with it period? I get really nervous that it is going to screw up my surgery and I do not want that to happen. They are doing 1 more test just to make sure I dont have a blockage and if that comes back fine, then I will be making a call to the surgeon to let him know what is going on.

I had RNY gastric bypass on April 1, 2015. I had complications that landed me in the hospital for most of April and the first week of May. I was doing great, but then all of a sudden I could no longer eat or drink anything at all. I ended up getting a g tube (feeding tube), which I had for 2 months. After it was put in, I started to eat a little better, but I still could not drink. Once I had my g tube removed, I was able to drink much better. After those complications, I had other medical conditions arise which I had a very hard time with as well. Unfortunately, while I was having all of these complications, my support system started to fall apart. I lost friends because all they wanted to do was publicly (facebook) put me down for being upset with my surgeon for not doing more to try to find out what was wrong instead of just pushing me aside for the most part, all because "he's the best surgeon around, and there is no one better than him." I have tried to fix this 15 year friendship, but unfortunately I have done all that I can, and someone who used to be my best friend will no longer talk to me. More and more people are becoming negative towards me when I try to reach out for someone to listen to me. I had people telling me that it was all in my head. They don't understand what it is like to go through so much torture on a daily basis. Luckily, my husband has been there for me 100%. He stayed with me while I was in the hospital even though it cost him a job, and he is there for me whenever I need him. He took care of me when I could barely take care of myself after surgery and during the complications. When I need someone to talk to, I know I can count on 3 people. My husband, my best friend who has always been there for me, and a cousin of mine who has gone and is still going through some similar complications of WLS. Other than that, I have no one. My best friend who I do still talk to lives 2 hours away, so its hard to do anything other than text or call her to just talk. My cousin has her own issues going on, but we try to at least talk each other through it or at least lend an ear. My husband works pretty much 7 days a week. Here I sit, all alone, feeling depressed because I lost to many people who I thought would always be there. The good friend that I lost also had RNY with the same doctor and her husband who is my husband's brother had DS by the same doctor. They always told me no matter what I could always go to them. I guess that was only if things were going good. The sad part is that they ran a support group for WLS where they live. Anyone else lose their support system after surgery?

I never blamed my surgeon for my complications. I knew there was a chance, but when I did run into complications my husband had to deal with the doctors to get things done because I would be pushed aside. All I had said was I wanted a second opinion to see if another doctor could figure out why I was having the problems because my surgeon said that he didn't know why and that he had never seen the complication I was having.

I have finally gotten my surgery date which will be on April 1st 2015. I am so excited. I have some time to prepare a little more but it has finally become real. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Getting that date is a wonderful feeling.

I am 3 weeks out from having rny gastric bypass and I was admitted back into the hospital. Despite the 4.5 bags of fluid I have had since Friday I am still dehydrated because I cannot eat or drink anything. I have not ate in 2 days. I can't even do clear liquids. Water even makes me sick. Going in for a scope in the morning. Hope I get some more rest at some point tonight. Has anyone else had this problem?

The scope was good. They found no issues so I am getting a temporary feeding tube until I can eat enough on my own so that I get some calories and don't lose too much weight.

The hardest part for me is 2 weeks after surgery my stomach decided after breakfast it was going to stay full. I have not ate in 2 or 3 days. Could barely get the liquids in. Doctor said it was probably swelling from surgery causing it. Today I felt weak so I ended up at the hospital getting Iv fluids. I feel better. Hoping for food tomorrow.

How come you were taken off puree? I am having trouble eating and drinking. I feel full and bloated so it hurts even to drink. I have not ate since Breakfast. Dr wants me on clear liquids until he sees me so he can figure out what's going on. I see him tomorrow morning. My sugar is already dropping from not eating or drinking.

Had surgery April 1st. Going back to Dr tomorrow morning. I can't eat or drink anything. They took me off puree food and said just clear liquids until I see the Dr.

I had my surgery April 1st. It really has not been too bad. Most of my pain is left side when I am moving certain ways like sitting down or getting up. The hardest part about the food was the mental cravings. I see advertising or other people eating so I want it

I think I am mentally hungry because I'm not able to actually sit there and chew something.

1 week and a day after my surgery and I am doing OK. My biggest problem is I am tired of full liquids. I want food. Since all I can have is liquids I feel hungry and I am craving everything that I can think of. I have my husband beside me helping me through this though. I know I will be OK.

Got home from hospital yesterday. I'm in pain but I'm doing OK. I am trying to figure out how to take all of my meds.

Tomorrow is the big day for me. I have to be at the hospital at 6am, and it's a 2 hour drive from where I live

7 days until surgery for me!

24 days until my surgery!

I got my surgery date on Friday. I will be having gastric bypass on April 1st (lovely date huh). In order to celebrate getting my surgery date, I ordered the fit bit flex which I got in the mail today. I was determined to get one to help keep me motivated. I want to be successful with my weight loss. I'm so excited. Has anyone else tried a fitbit?

Congrats on everyone's April surgeries

I am taking medication for it now, but it cannot be taken long term because the longer you take it the higher risk there is of serious side effects

I have been scheduled for April 1st

I called today and left a message at the doctors office about the gastroparesis. They called back and said that it should be fine and the Dr will talk with me about it during preop appointment which is on March 24th. I am so relieved. I was very worried that my surgery would be cancelled because of this.

I just received my fitbit flex as a congratulations gift for getting my surgery date of April 1st. I love it. I have no friends on it so anyone who wants to add me can. I would like to have friends. My email is ambieambs@gmail.com

@@UnRuLyJuLiE thank you for your response. It helps to know you had the gastroparesis and were still able to have the surgery. I was extremely worried that my surgery would be cancelled because of it. I am on medication right now to control it. Hopefully it gets better.

My surgery is April 1st.

My surgery is not in March, but it is April 1st