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Hey everyone, I started WLS back in 8/2017 with a Sleeve then RNY conversion in 3/2018 and finally a resection with a vagotomoy this February. I'm starting to worry that i am developing a hernia. I started as mild abdominal pain on my right side and my first though was my appendix but was ruled out by CAT scan and ultrasound. The pain is starting to move around my navel and is not severe and comes and goes. Now I am having problem keeping food and liquid down. I just wondering if thiis could be a hernia or would it have been seen on the imaging tests. Are their another signs that could point to a hernia? Thanks for all the help guys! Josh

Well, as the title suggests I've been a member of the form for a while but just as a reader I haven't posted anything yet. I figured it was time to post my story so I could get some feedback, and possibly a little guidance. My journey started about a year ago when I had made the final decision to go ahead with the gastric sleeve. I was very confident in my surgeon and was excited about the surgery. As per protocol, he did and endoscopy beforehand and didn't notice anything out of the ordinary. I had my sleeve gastrectomy done on August 28th 2017. Almost immediately, I noticed what I would call an agonizing amount of pain and extreme gastric reflux. This was before I was even off of my post-surgery liquid diet. Over the coming weeks it didn't get better, only worse. I was continually told by my surgeon that it's normal, and it happens to some people. Within about 2 months the pain in my stomach to get better, at that point I was developing a pain on my right hand side below my rib cage. I had done some research, so I had a pretty good idea that it was my gallbladder. My surgeon agreed with me, and without even running any tests he decided to remove my gallbladder. My gallbladder was removed in January of 2018, and almost immediately I noticed the pain in my abdomen was gone. However, the gastric reflux still persisted. In early February of this year by surgeon decided to do an endoscopy to see what could be causing the acid reflux. He told me that I had numerous moderate to severe ulcers and that revision surgery would be advised. I was scheduled for traditional gastric bypass on March 22nd of this year. I'm pleased to report that the gastric reflux has gone away. However, I'm not able to keep down any solid foods without violently regurgitating them. I was following my post surgery diet without any deviation. The first soft food that I tried was mashed potatoes, no salt or butter and it didn't go well. Almost immediately I violently regurgitated them. Within about three minutes of that I had some of the most excruciating pain I've ever had in my life, it started near my stomach and felt like a travel down. I told my wife that I had to go to the emergency room immediately, once I got there she called my surgeon. The surgeon conferred with the emergency room physician and ordered a CT scan with contrast. I was advised that my stomach was clear and I didn't have any blockages. My surgeon had told the emergency room physician to prescribe me Prilosec 40 mg and I was to take it twice a day until I saw him again. A few days later I saw the surgeon, and he informed me that it was most likely an irritated stomach and that it was normal. This was about 3 weeks ago. I'm still not able to keep down any soft food of any type. I'm still on liquids, and even when I take in liquids I feel very uncomfortable. I'm not exactly sure how to describe it, it's not cramping, it's not nausea or pain it's a very awkward feeling. At this point, I've decided to get a second opinion and had all my records sent to another surgeon. I'm just curious if anyone has had these symptoms, rather these combination of symptoms or if anyone has any ideas for me to try. If you're reading this and considering weight loss surgery please I implore you to not let this deter you. From people I've talked to and information I've read, this amount of side effects is very out of the ordinary. I've lost almost a hundred pounds since my first surgery and I am feeling pretty good other than the symptoms I've described. Thanks everyone so much for taking the time to read, I look forward to any advice that can be offered. I hope everyone out there is doing great, and I wish everyone the best of luck and whatever stage of the journey they may be in!

Hey guys, well I've been a member for a long time but haven't posted until now. I had my sleeve done this morning at about 11 a.m. and I'm feeling great. Honestly, after reading some of the posts here and around the internet and I was getting a bit nervous. I'm happy to report that everything went well and I'm actually feeling pretty good. I was pretty days so it took me awhile to come around and feeling nauseous they had to give me some zofran. When I got to my room I think I hit my pain pump 2 or 3 times and that was it. I was told I probably be staying till Thursday, but hopefully I can get out of here early maybe tomorrow. Honestly, I think I could go home today with no problems but as my wife says just go with the flow. Honestly, I'm a bit upset I waited so long to get this done I've been thinking about it for at least five years. My surgeon was amazing and the staff of the hospital has been incredible. For those of you reading this who are still thinking of getting it done or are on the fence my advice is to go for it. I'll keep this updated and let everyone know how I'm doing in the morning. If anyone has any questions especially those considering the surgery please feel free to let me know, I really want to share my great experience with everyone. All the best, Josh

Well... I have been surviving on that for my pre op liquid diet (getting sleeved Aug 1st) I don't care for broth personally so I thought it would be great and it is. Thanks for the heads up. Sent from my Life One X2 using BariatricPal mobile app