Scared and need some support!

[Jenslim4good 1]

Hey guys..

This is Jen back. I had my sleeve on 3/30. Dr verboonen did NOT do it, Ponce DeLeon did. I don't want to talk about my experience right now, what I want to talk about is my abdomen and my incision sites.

I started leaking a couple of days ago. My incision sites were red when I left and hard, but after returning to the states started oozing. I went to my GP today, who said that it could be an abcess, there is definitely infection. I have NEVER had this with any surgery before!

I had to go and get a CT today and blood work. They are looking for a surgeon who will take me and follow me in the states now. My insurance approved the CT and lab today, I hope this continues. I am not sure.

My abdomen is sore and my back is REALLY in pain. My stomach is extended but it is the incision near my belly button and my drain tube that have the worst infection and are not closing 1 week out.

My BP was 110/70 today and I thought that was awsome and my GP said NO, this is too soon to be that low so she thinks the drainage is causing some problems. Whatever is happening, I will have results tomorrow.

Anyone else know what I am going through? Ideas on what this might be or how it might be treated.

Thanks! I need my sleeve family!!!

Hugs,

Jen

[pnw218 14]

I am sorry to hear you are having problems! It must be very frustrating!

I can only comment a little - maybe someone with a medical background can answer more.

My back was very sore after my Tummy Tuck and a little after this surgery. If your stomach muscles aren't "pulling their weight" - then the back has to work harder. Or maybe it is sore because you aren't moving around much and/or staying in the same position for too long?

Hopefully the back pain isn't from the incision issues.

I am surprised about your BP tho! Mine is always at that level. The only time is changes is if I am in great pain and then it is higher. Again, not a medical professional ....

Did your doctor put you on antibiotics for the infection? I hope you are able to find a surgeon to help you!

[Tiffykins 673]

Jen, I'm so very sorry to hear that you are going through this right now. I didn't experience any of these issues personally, but I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

You may want to contact Shontel, I know she did develop an abscess post-op at one of the incision sites. Maybe she will be able to help you a bit more.

Take care of yourself and keep us posted on what's going on.

[pumpkin07 32]

I remember someone on obesity help with a bad abcess. Definitely you need excellent care and lots of prayer. We'll all be here for you!

[slebme 0]

You will be in my prayers too, sorry to see this is happening...

[LAN2k 18]

Jen, so sorry you are having this problem. You did the right thing getting immediate help. I'm confident that a competent physician will give you the care you will need. Try to stay calm, it will get better. My prayers go out for you for relief, and healing. Take care and let us know how things progress.

[Smelly Melly 0]

HI Jen,

I had my sleeve done on 23rd March. My incision sites were very red and swollen and oozing a LOT. My surgeon told me the oozing was normal and it meant that they were healing. He was right and it settled down by about day 8. My drain tube site was a different story. It was very infected and I had to take a course of oral antibiotics. I also had to regularly clean and dress the area. I couldn't stand up straight because of the pain. It was awful and I really feel for you. My BP was also low and my surgeon told me that it was from a combination of the anesthetic, laying down and not enough fluids. It corrected itself. Good luck and I hope you are feeling well again soon x

[educationrulz 18]

Jen,

I am so sorry to hear about the problems you're having. I am glad that you are up to posting here on the forums because you don't need to be alone in your head at a time like this. There are definitely people around the forums who have had these experiences and can help you get through it, so keep talking to them even if you don't always post on the public forums.

I'm also very happy for you that your doctors are working with you and not turning their backs on you like we hear of with some other people who had issues after surgery out of the US. It sounds like you're getting great follow up care. Stay on top of things and do your research so that no stone is left unturned. We're all wishing you a speedy recovery.

[sleevegenie 0]

so sorry you are going through this, hopefully antibiotics will fix the problem and it sounds like your doctor is willing to help, thank God, take care, hoping everything works our well for you, still preop so no feedback to give just take care,

[girldep 0]

Jen, I have not had the expirences that you are having, however you are in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery!

[Lee 19]

Jen, I don't have any words of wisdom, but I have as many hugs and prayers as you want. Please take good care of yourself. I know your doctor will take good care of you and help you to heal.

[txaggiemom 0]

Jen,

I was just wondering how things were going for you. If you feel up to signed on, please give us an update.

[Jane_J 117]

Jen, I am so sorry you are having a bad time at the moment. I hope you get better soon. Hugs from the UK x

[Stacie 1]

Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you. I am so sorry that you have to deal with this complication. I hope that everything is resolved quickly.

[tiaras 0]

I hope you are feeling better now and that things are settling down. Big hugs xx