American_beauty

My sleeve revision to bypass was done in Mexico 4 weeks ago. Performed by the same surgeon who did my sleeve. He was great with the sleeve so I went back. I had lots of post-op pain the days following the procedure. Surgeons went back in to do an endoscopy to check for a leak, but found no leak. They said I was actually constipated (sorry TMI) and likely causing the pain. Once returned hone I developed a post-op infection, went to see a general surgeon who gave me antibiotics for a superficial infection and said that was all I needed. Thankfully it wasn’t a deep infection. I have had so much difficulty getting anything in. I carry Gatorade zero around with me all day, as well as water and protein drink. I’m so thirsty but it hurts to drink much through the day. I do still try. I’m not getting in my protein, but am getting in my Barimelt vitamins! The abdominal pain has increasingly gotten worse over the past week. I’m curled up in a ballin bed, and my gastric area is sensitive to the touch. Any thought/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!

Yes, Thank you!

Yes the gas pain and constipation were the worst! They also had to go back in and do an endoscopy through my incisions the day after surgery. I had a horrible experience, but feel like that is all almost behind me. I’m starting to notice my shirts fitting better.

I can’t answer exactly what you are asking, however I may be able to offer some helpful information. I first had the sleeve in 2015 and my GERD improved due to the weight loss. However, when I gained some of weight back last year, my GERD returned with a vengeance. Today I am 13 days post-op Revision-to-Bypass. So we shall see for me. As for you, only you know of your situation...how much weight you need to lose, diet plans, medical conditions that may alter that too. Or, it could be just weight/pressure off that will improve your GERD.

Ugh! 2 weeks of liquid diet pre-op + 6 days postop now = 0 pounds lost. what in the world?!!! Is this normal

I’m March 25!! Revision to Bypass. So excited!!