crissy79

I haven't written for a few .on the due to some issues. I almost died passed on 2 weeks ago due to intestines and absorption issues. I guess when we get gassy we have to be very careful because our intestines can rupture. I thought looking 6-7 pregnant sometimes was normal, just had to pass it. Lol. They are trying to give me banana bags monthly, also an IV cocktail. To help, the first banana bag was ok but I was in so much pain and out I couldn't tell, the second one I wanted to get up and wonder around but since my body was healing I had to sit often. I stayed home for, 4 days trying to care for myself. Then I was admitted for 2.5 days and close to death. So now ER ASAP with pouch and intestines. I was 258, now between 132 -136. Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Hello I just joined this group today, I did not know they had an app for gastric bypass. I I had the RNY almost two and a half years ago. But about 2 to 3 months out I was already having difficulties, constant vomiting food would get stuck, my pouch felt like it was going to fall, as if it was being held by a thread. My husband was in the army and got out of active duty two months after I had surgery, so when we moved I was unaware that other doctors don't like to see patients that had surgery by other doctors. I finally found a doctor at about 7 to 8 months out, I was so excited. Although I had to do things on my own and learn from the book I was provided for 5 to 6 months. The doctor I found was clueless about RNY, he didn't even know what blood work to run to check on my Protein and Vitamin intake. He put everything off, finally did an endoscopy and found a hiatal hernia. I told him that I also had horrible acid reflux, I've never had reflux before which he found acid in my pouch. He told me he was going to put a camera in my pouch to see how often acid would come up. Well 6 months later nothing, i was taken to the ER for vomiting pure acid for 2 days and couldn't eat. The ER did an upper endoscopy also, they found an ulcer in my pouch, along with swelling along the line where my intestines and pouch connect. They also found ischemia in my pouch meaning not enough blood flow. They told me to contact my gastric dr. And that I needed a revision immediately. Well I spoke with my doctor and he said that we could not do a revision right now due to the fact that my body wouldn't be able to handle it and I could die on the table. I started bawling and asked him why he waited so long for it to get this far and he tried to make it sound like it was my fault my husband was so angry. Now that I am almost two-and-a-half years out I am looking for a new gastric dr. But it almost seems impossible. I have a doctor a primary doctor that is helping me search for a bypass Dr. due to the fact of what I'm going through, I black out a lot my last blackout was in the shower and I hit my head on the toilet and then later on that day I blacked out again and skinned and bruised both my knees. Abdominal pain, I have pain management, black out after cleaning for an hour. I can't be outside in the sun for more than 30 minutes I will either black out or get blurred vision. I'm always in the ER for rehydration I drink Pedialyte Water and G2 beverages. There's times to where I can't even eat , I blame the second doctor for it because I told him about it when I first became his patient at 7 or 8 months out. So I fired him, now I'm looking for another gastric bypass doctor, he didn't even know what blood work to do to check for all my labs. I have 1 day of energy then sleep 3-4 days , I get dizzy spells , headaches, blackouts, blurred vision, my teeth are rotting from the gums up I'm trying to find another doctor to give me vitamin shots do to malabsorption I used to weigh 258 pounds and then I got down to 125 got back up to 145 then for some reason I couldn't eat and had the runs of it looked like bile for 7 days and got back down to 128 now I'm trying to gain weight again. I can't exercise due to doctors notes, I can't work due to doctors notes and I can't see a psychologist due to the fact that they can't help me because mentally I'm fine it's my physical situation that I need psychologist. I can't get a revision until the ulcers heal I now have 2, and the swelling goes down. If I have a revision and I get ulcers again my next revision will be removing my pouch and conecting my small intestines directly to my esophagus. Does anyone else have anything like this that they may be going through? I asked my doctor if I had P.O.T.S. because I match all but 1. Racing heart beat. My lowest blood pressure was 95/36 my highest was 132/98 due to I felt horrible that day. Sent from my SM-N910T3 using the BariatricPal App

I was told by my doctor my body is rejecting the surgery that is why I am still having complications. I guess it can happen, didn't know that. Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Gastric bypass, roux en y. I wish I got the sleeve. But everyone is different when it comes to their body. Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Yes, I still do. I have veggies and really soft chicken for dinner and am still trying to heaven it up. Some days I vomit just from nausea. I started my problems about 2-5 months out. Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Have any of you lost their sex drive after surgery? I Have lost my sex drive completely and my surgery was May 20, 2014. I was just put on antidepressants this year due the hormonal changes with the surgery. But what can you do about not wanting to be touched or sleep with the HUBS?? S.W. 258 C.W 138 Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

I got excepted, I have blood work and AGD on the 13th. Dr. Apel is to the point and the staff is amazing. But we will see what the EGD shows along with blood work. Pray we get everything figured out. My ex husband took me to court again, so caused my acid reflux to get really bad, hard to eat at times. Back to Soups again. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

Lol, I was on oxycodine for 3-4 years and our sex life was absolutely amazing, I mean we got swing, toys, cuffs, blindfold and more then when I got off the oxycodine and on the patches along with anti depressants it disappeared. I can't even be touched I get irritable. Like you said he does not deserve it, from kinky to nothing not even a feel. Trying to see if I can get on the Marijuana card, so off the patches, antidepressants and see if I can go normal.. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

yes you are correct, i have had complications since a few months out. you are right that could be a big part of the issue. Wednesday is my interview with dr. apell. fingers crossed and prayers said that he tajes me in his clinic Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

thank you so much for the advice and information. i was getting testosterone shots prior because it was low. it just made me angry so tried the cream on inner thighs it didn't make a change. but i have been allowed to go to the gym 15 min. a day and i an praying it helps because before i was very sexual and exoerimental but i am afraid of this change my husband may leave me. I have changed negative, when i was 258 pounds i was out going, active playful. now i am disabled, tired, grouchy and dont want to be touched by my hubby. but i will ask the doctors and pray they help. thank you again.. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

I have been reading your story and am so sorry you are experiencing difficulties. I pray you get the care and treatment you need. You and your family are in my prayers. By WLS do you mean the sleeve? WLS is the general acronym we use for weigh loss surgery. lol.. sorry i was thinking of the DLS i think it is called. dwandle switch i think. I had the roux en y, when they cut 3/4 of your stomach and reroute your small intestines. i heard the DLS is better. But really hope DR. apell will take me into his clinic. i just want to be fixed. Thank you for the prayers. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App This was one of the photos that scared me. This was not to long ago. when my surgars started going down to 42 and below. didn't know that was the cause now i am Creon 18,000 units for my pancreas, my surgar levels are all over the place. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

I have been reading your story and am so sorry you are experiencing difficulties. I pray you get the care and treatment you need. You and your family are in my prayers. By WLS do you mean the sleeve? WLS is the general acronym we use for weigh loss surgery. lol.. sorry i was thinking of the DLS i think it is called. dwandle switch i think. I had the roux en y, when they cut 3/4 of your stomach and reroute your small intestines. i heard the DLS is better. But really hope DR. apell will take me into his clinic. i just want to be fixed. Thank you for the prayers. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

i had the RNY. I wasn't heavy enough for the WLS. I heard the WLS is a lot better than the RNY for absorbing nutrients. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

i am so sorry i forgot to update, well tgey forgot to call me at 12:30, so i called them later that day and tbey had a lady call me and make an actual appointment with a doctor Apell Next week. I am so much more excited to actually see and speak to someone but it is still like an interview. So still sitting at the edge of my seat just praying for the best. thank you for asking. oh here are some new photos i took yesterday. for some reason i started to have better day till yesterday, my ex hit me with more court papers so the acid has started up again really bad, trying to control so the ulcers don't come back. this is also a photo of my Hiatal Hernia, they said the white bubbles is acid. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

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That is a wonderful feeling, my hubbybwont leave my side anylonger after the weight loss. We to laughlin tbis weeke d and the look i got he nust held ne closer. You look great. I am 37 next month and hope age right as the years pass. Lol Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

I am lokking for a new doctor, i have a phone consultatioon on the 19th and pray he excepts me. My normal doctor just has me rest and not push myself to hard. But monday i felt ok just weak and tired. Tuesday something happend i munched all day but for some reason my bloodsugar keeps dropping to 40's cold sweats, can't think, shaking and the feeling of passing out. But today. Weak and tired again. Just try to stay hydrated keep up my Protein. I am taking 18000 unit creon. But do blah. Lol. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

Today is day 3 of recovery and i am doing better, didn't sleep well. For some reason my kegs cramp up in a position to where i can't close them or open them. The Doctor called it night terrors. It is so painful to wake up and you can't move due to being stuck. Happens a lot, but last night was painful. But other than that I am good, I am laying back down for 2 hours so I will be prepared for the kids to come home. And hope not to nap anymore today. ????. Thank you for your thoughts and checking in on me. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

It was a bigger sacrifice than expected:: I got to go to Laughlin yesterday, and I sacrificed my health to see my family have fun, it was a lot hotter than expected I only stood in the Water for 10 minutes then back in the shade but the wind was like a blow dryer, it didn't matter how much I sipped I couldn't get enough water. I did good till night fall that is when I started. Wanting to vomit, horrible headache, weak, shook while I walked. I looked like a 90 year old woman. I cried so hard today because everything hurts and is cramping up. It got to bags of IV, but hubby may take me to ER if I don't feel better in a couple hours. I am eating beef egg wonton Soup now. My husband is an LPN but also a combat medic through army so they give him supplies he needs for my IT's. Doctor signed a form to give me the IV when needed since the ER wait takes so long and he has seen me in this condition. I hate it but I getvso tired of not being a part of my families outing. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

20160824_222005.jpg This is how i look with makeup on. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App My before picture, I lost all my weight 6 months out. 125 pounds, I weigh 132 I got down to 125 but got sick. 20160621_115457-1.jpg Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App 20160824_222005.jpg This is how i look with makeup on. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App My before picture, I lost all my weight 6 months out. 125 pounds, I weigh 132 I got down to 125 but got sick. 20160621_115457-1.jpg Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App 20160305_102102-1.jpg Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App 20160824_222005.jpg This is how i look with makeup on. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

20160824_222005.jpg This is how i look with makeup on. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App My before picture, I lost all my weight 6 months out. 125 pounds, I weigh 132 I got down to 125 but got sick. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App 20160824_222005.jpg This is how i look with makeup on. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App My before picture, I lost all my weight 6 months out. 125 pounds, I weigh 132 I got down to 125 but got sick. 20160621_115457-1.jpg Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

This is how i look with makeup on. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

Where is messaging At? My husband was so nice yesterday after my appointment we finished errands and came home so I can nap, woke up at 7pm and my hubby wanted to go out so I dressed up and we went to the movies watched lights out, got an anxiety attack from the movie. Lol. Then we walked around casino inside and out and, it cheered me up. It felt so good to just get out, I told him I want to do this more often. But we where out from 9:30 till a little past midnight. But I slept most of today. But going out it was worth a mini crash. My messenger doesn't work, it says admin has to update..thank you. Tried seeing a psychologist, 2 of them said they can't help me because my depression and other stress related issues has to do with RNY, I have to find a psychologist that is familiar with the RNY issues I am having. They say I am good it isn't a mental that he understands what I was saying. I told my hubby he is so lucky he goes to the gym, plays Basketball 2-3 times a week, gets to go shooting for 5 hours with his family and friends. I can't go, due to the heat, shade and umbrella doesn't work. I still get heat exhaustion and dehydrated. He can take kids to park and I can't unless it is really late. He doesn't understand because he hasn't experienced it, just as I haven't experienced his PTSD from being a combat medic in Afghanistan I can see him struggling sometimes but I can just comfort him. As he does to me. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

I was getting Vitamin shots then my hormonal doctor moved so I have been waiting. 4 months later they decide to tell me they are taking tricare prime no longer reserve Select. He was one of my best doctors that listened besides my pain management doctor. So went to my primary and they are sending me to OBGYN which I never heard they can give Vitamin and testosterone shots. I went to spring valley hospital. My Gastric doctor scheduled an emergency revision. When I got in there the ulcers weren't heald and the swelling was bad where my intestines and pouch connect. He said I could die, the Sutures wouldn't hold neither would staples. Due to the swollen tissue. And I don't have enough to cut out. So it got canceled. I fired him for allowing it to get so far beyond fixing at that time. I am still needing a revision but I am trying to avoid it, my ulcers are due to acid reflex The Military ER had to figure it out, then my Gastric doctor tried to swoop in and tried to seem like a Hero. He ruined my enjoyment of this RNY. If I get a revision and I get more ulcers or swelling due to irritation from acid they will take my pouch out along with my old stomach and put my small intestines directly to my esophagus. And I am trying to avoid this. I am scared, and tired and stuck in the house. And just continue to get negative news. And all my appointments even with tricare reserves made us broke. I am fighting for my 2 son's against my ex, I have a 7 year old autistic with ADHD, a 17 year old step son I stood by through heart surgery and 2 knee surgeries while my husband was always gone during active duty. I was on the phone when my husbands camp was attacked in Afghanistan and his best friend died. I got this surgery due to almost having a stroke while raising 2 kids fighting for my other 2, my 17 year old 3 surgeries for my son (step son) and my husband almost dying. Now I am taking care of my 17 year old still fighting my ex while caring for my ADHD/Autistic and my Veteran husband with PTSD. I can't be outside more than 30 min. Can't work, can't work out, I can clean an hour at a time then sleep, if I go to the beach or stay in the heat to long black out or sleep for 3 days at a time. I envy those who surgeries was successful. But everything happens for a reason, just waiting to see what my reason is for.. And pray everything eventually work out. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

.At the doctors office, and found out that blood flow to my intestines is slacking but pouch is worse that is why my belly is always cramping and my entire abdominal area, my disc on the left side on my back is still inflamed so it messes with my sciatic nerve. Still not taking in Vitamins properly, and my Protein, they may have to have a tube inserted if it doest absorb soon. My gums are bleeding due to Vitamin Deficiency. Layed in bed most of the day yesterday then something happened, cold sweats, dizzy spell felt awful. For some reason something triggered me to eat a piece of candy and it went away then fell asleep but don't remember. Haven't slept for 3 days for a whole night just 2 hours here 3 hours there. So I am exhausted. All I can do is cry at the doctors office. But nothing can be done. Emotionally and physically broken down. But I push myself, put makeup on and try to look healthy although i feel like crap, can't wait to have A good month or week. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App