Perisistant vomiting r/t sleeve

sidnich · January 19, 2010

Sir,

I have a sleeve done sept 2008, since I have had persistant problems with emesis and regurgitation. Even Water comes back up. We did a xray where I swallowed some dye but the dye came back up too. Was hospitalized 1 week ago for dehydration, kept me for 2 days with .9 at 250cc/hr. This doesn't seem to be working for me, what are my options? Surgeons I've spoken with say that they think I should go back to dr pleatman. but I had to pay cash for this and I am on disability now. Now on antidepressants, klonopin and trazadone to sleep. Can you suggest anything?

sandy

Josephine · January 24, 2010

how long after surgery did this begin? is it possible that you have a sleeve stricture? has anyone done an endoscopy?

LAN2k · January 24, 2010

Sandy I am so sorry you are having this problem. Josephine's questions are important...while we're waiting for Dr. Jossart's reply please let us know... how long after surgery did this begin? is it possible that you have a sleeve stricture? has anyone done an endoscopy?

Dr. Jossart · January 25, 2010

Your problem seems serious and is probably not going to be well addressed on a forum like this. Persistent vomiting with any weight loss operation is not normal. An Upper GI xray will usually diagnose the problem. An endoscopy can usually treat it. You should see your surgeon as he will have the advantage of understanding the anatomy after looking at the Upper GI. He would then be able to decide if you would need an endoscopy, medications, etc.