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I was sleeved on Dec 8th. I felt so great the first week! I was home cooking for my family,cleaning and lost 30lbs! On Dec 15th I had my JP drain removed and it didn't hurt at all. The next morning is when the pain started. Severe,sharp, breath-taking pain on my left side. Tried to convince myself it was gas...but nothing helped. By that afternoon the fever started. My husband called my surgeon,by that time I couldnt speak,and he said to go to rhe ER. After running every test known to man they contacted my surgeon the next day. I was transported back to the hospital of my original surgery and as soon as I arrived was prepped and sent to the OR. The source of the pain was a small abscess they put in a new JP drain...but could not find a leak. The barrage of antibiotics, tests and pain meds that follwed are all a blur. But a week later the pain came back. A new much larger abscess was found. In went two more JP drains and out came over 900cc's of infection within a two hour period. I am currently on a feeding tube...might be there 2 weeks or up to 3 months. I have a PICC line, oxygen etc. Tomorrow will be three weeks since I was admitted. I missed Christmas and my parents visit from Miami...all a haze to me. I miss my kiddos so much! I may get to go home next week if I continue to improve and tolerate the feeding tube. I see some light at the end of this mess! So ready and excited to get back to the fun stage of losing weight and feeling good!☺

Thanks! I and to finally break down and come to the ED. Dehydrated and a huge hematoma by my left abdominal wall. I will break out of here soon!

I am 5'10". SW (Dec 8th) 297 CW 220 My lowest weight ever was 135...super skinny! My goal is around 160 maybe 150. At one time 170/180 looked great on me but I figure now that I am older(38 ),I may need to be a little under.

So for those who dont know I was sleeved on Dec 8th. Everything went wonderfully for a week! And very suddenly I started having pain in my belly and left shoulder. Well to make a long long story short...I had a leak and an abscess. I had 3 additional procedures and after they finally were able to drain 900cc's of infection out of my abdomen I started to recover and the leak was repaired by my GI surgeon. 5 weeks in the hospital was really difficult...but I just kept telling myself there were better days ahead. Ok so now to my questions. I've lost a total of 69lbs since being admitted to the hospital. I am home and struggling. The thought of having to go back scares me. But I can't get more than 6 to 8 oz of water a day. No protein/no food. Every time I swallow anything its so tight its painful. I know I am dehydrating. I have asked my Bariatric surgeon and he says its inflammation. Any thoughts at all as to what I can do to get myself on track?

My dietician and bariatric coordinator told me my goal should be 1oz every 30 min for 16 hrs.That wasn't happening so I try to just sip all day but it still feels stuck and I am not getting enough down. My other concern is that I basically went without nutrition the five weeks I was in the hospital because I was allergic to the feeding tube formula. But I don't feel like I can get any Protein in right now and just need to focus on getting hydrated. No they didn't prescribe any anti-inflammatory meds to me.

Sorry you've had a hard time. My GI surgeon used clips to repair the leak I had. Hope getting it removed goes well!

After five long weeks in the hospital...I am finally going home tomorrow!! So happy!!

I am lactose intolerant too and my favorite protein powder is Jay Robb egg white protein!

Here is a quick update: I am still in the hospital (yikes an entire month now!) which of course has been pretty rough...especially on my kids. But anyway...they did a procedure today where they clipped and cauterized the hole. The hole was less than a cm so hopefully this mess is finally coming to the end!????

Forgive me if this is incoherent...I am still a bit loopy from meds. Everything went extremely well...zero complications! Will post more details soon????

Yikes! Drain? Is that normal?For my doctor it is. He leaves a drain in for a week. It is a surgeon's preference. I am really having to learn this sleeve I drank too much too soon and feeling like crap.I have a drain for a week too! My surgeon does not perform a leak test? Did yours? I get te drained removed next Wednesday. Yes mine does. I wasn't allowed even a sip of Water until after the test. My drain comes out on Tues.

Yikes! Drain? Is that normal?For my doctor it is. He leaves a drain in for a week. It is a surgeon's preference. I am really having to learn this sleeve I drank too much too soon and feeling like crap.I have a drain for a week too!

Yay!!

Don't feel bad...I am still here too. They said I was too dehydrated to leave. I am not sure how since I have had 4 bags of fluids since yesterday and am getting in 2 oz of water and an oz of broth every hour.

Happy to hear you are doing well!!

Thank you! Walking is my friend! Lol

Oh the gas!! It has been really bad for me too. They won't allow the gas x strips either. And I won't get to have any Water or liquid in general until after 10 am tomorrow. But not to complain too much, this is what I wanted and the staff here is AMAZING.Yes the gas pains are no joke. They wouldn't allow the gas strips. I've had some ice chips and completed two laps of walking in the hallway and been sitting in the recliner.I agree! I would have been basically pain free if it wasnt for this gas!! Hopefully it will end for us soon!

You can do this! My surgery is tomorrow morning and I am nervous too! I've had thoughts like..."maybe I should just be fat and happy"...but I know myself and I am not happy and feel like crap all the time! We will be so happy when we look back on our journey and reach our goals! Good luck to you!!. Just wondering how things are going for you? And what you are feeling?? I am feeling so happy that I went through with it! Lol I started my Clear liquids this afternoon and I feel great! I've been up walking the halls! I can't wait for the changes in my body to start happening!!

I am sorry you have bad staff! Do they have a bariatric coordinator there? Mine told me to let her know of service was poor and she would make ot change!

Oh the gas!! It has been really bad for me too. They won't allow the gas x strips either. And I won't get to have any water or liquid in general until after 10 am tomorrow. But not to complain too much, this is what I wanted and the staff here is AMAZING.

Amen!

Tomorrow morning at 7:30am in Fort Worth Texas!????

I need to go pack and take my shower! Kids are all set...babysitter is here. I am so excited!!!

Amazing!!! You look beautiful!! Congrats!

I am sooo excited and nervous! Surgery is at 7:30 tomorrow morning! I guarentee I won't sleep at all tonight! Lol Any advice on what to pack in my overnight bag?