Sleeved with lots of Complications

[Dansha 16]

LOTS OF PRAYERS AND HUGS!!!!!!

Deb

[thinoneday 445]

I was sleeved last Wed in Tijuanna Mexico, and the day after surgery, I was having so much pain they were not sure what was going on so they decided to take me under again for another surgery to see what was going on, turns out I had a leak and low hemoglobin so I had a blood transfusion. Well leak was fixed and then I ended up getting liquid in my lungs, which there is not much to do for that, I am finding it so tough to sit, lye down, just bending over to pick up something takes alot of effort out of me. I am wondering if anyone else felt this way at all after even if they did not have complications.

I have not even noticed any weight loss either which scares me quite a bit.

I am wondering if I did the right thing to have this surgery

Any thought?

wow, sorry you went through this, but post op pain is normal. Not leaks and such, but just generally, yes pain is normal. I couldn't even wipe myself after day 1, needed help in this area. . .(TMI) as far as the weight loss, well you won't see any for about 2 weeks or so, your still swollen from the surgeries and retaining fluids, be patient. . .i think lots of people have buyers remorse after this surgery, i'm 8 months out and still have buyers remorse at times. . .but you know what, we're stuck with it now, there is no turning back. . .good luck! you'll do ok. . .

[a.walker 2]

I'm sorry you had complications. I'm glad they found the leak and were able to repair it, but like everyone else has said, it will make recovery a longer process. Take care of yourself, and don't overdo it right now. I know I felt completely wiped out the first week after surgery, and I didn't have complications, so I can only imagine how you feel after having an extra surgery and blood loss. I hope your strength comes back soon. Don't worry about the weight loss right away. It'll happen, but you have to concentrate on recovering right now. Good luck, and I hope things are much better in the next few days!

[clk 3,519]

I'm so sorry to hear about the leak and the post op pain. I am thankful they found your leak so quickly and were able to repair it for you.

I just wanted to say I hope you have a speedy recovery and that you start to feel better soon. It's normal to experience pain and discomfort post op and you'll have that twice over.

Just focus on healing. You'll definitely lose the weight later.

~Cheri

[DogBone 1]

I'm also very sorry for you. I hope the pain go away soon.

I was sleeved 2 days after you.

Well I'm kind of a co-player with you. I also had a lot of pain in the first day. At the afternoon my blood pressure droped, but in the end it was only because of the anestesia. AT night they gave me morfine to relax and a medice to sleep, nothing worked. I had an umbilical hernia fixed together and it was causing a lot of pain.

In the end I was luck, in the next morning I was able to drink with no problem, but I was in pain and with nausea because of the morfine. They send me home (I thought they a litle bit crazy).

Like other people said here each day you get a lot better.

About the weigth loss don't worry about it now, you are full of gas and fluids, also the IV is getting you glicose. As soon it comes out your body will start to level again. I went home with the same weight, after 3 days it dropped 6lbs.

Edited August 26, 2010 by DogBone

[ladyrider 1]

how are you doing now? Can you tell me who did your surgery? are you losing weight yet, and how is the pain? I am thinking about the sleeve, but this kind of scares me. ladyrider@aol.com

[NotSoLittleMermaid 14]

Momoftwo, we wish you a fast recovery and our thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sure you won't have any regrets once healed, and will be onto a great, new life, with energy to play with your kids.

I, myself, am schedule to the have the new Sleeve Plication, it is like the one you had, but without cutting and staples and no partial stomach removal-all of the stomach stays, room for food is smaller like regular sleeve. Just folding the stomach in on itself and sewing. Same great results as regular sleeve. If anyone wants to know more about it, just search for PLICATION in this forum, and you find experiences of other people that have it it and great doctor info for any sleeve procedure. Wish everyone the best!

[lmmore 0]

I wish you a good and healthy recovery. You;re luck they found the leak so quickly, befoe it did more damage. I know you may not feel so luck right now. As everyone has said, lower your expectations for now. Do what the doctors say, and keep yourself hydrated. You shouldn't be losing weight right now. When I left the hospital, I had gained 5 lbs. And I only had one surgery. You will retain Water for about a week, and then the weight will shockingly fly off. You'll lose all this water, and then all the fat. It will get better. I promise. Just hang in there. Best wishes. Les

[lunarose 97]

I am so sorry to hear you had complications but like someone else posted they caught it early and that really makes a difference. I was just sleeved on the 24th but I imagine even a week out because of the complications you are probably a bit swollen. Go easy on yourself you just had two major surgies!

[MS LISA 1]

i was sleeved last wed in tijuanna Mexico, and the day after surgery, i was having so much pain they were not sure what was going on so they decided to take me under again for another surgery to see what was going on, turns out i had a leak and low hemoglobin so i had a blood transfusion. Well leak was fixed and then i ended up getting liquid in my lungs, which there is not much to do for that, i am finding it so tough to sit, lye down, just bending over to pick up something takes alot of effort out of me. I am wondering if anyone else felt this way at all after even if they did not have complications.

I have not even noticed any weight loss either which scares me quite a bit.

I am wondering if i did the right thing to have this surgery

any thought?

what dr did your get your surgery

[Mattsgirl1 0]

I didn't have a leak but, I was in terrible post-op pain. At that point, I defenitely had buyers remorse! I've had several surgeries and nothing compared to the pain that I had! I got sleeved on Aug. 25 and it took me a good two days to start drinking without major pains. I mostly hurt where the drain site is!

So I feel for you, I can't imagine how bad the pain was! Hope you have a speedy recovery!

[callieann0821 0]

I had my surgery on July 22 and although I had no complications with the actual sleeve surgery I did end up with pneumonia for 2.5 weeks. It was hell to say the least. I hope you feel better and yes it does get better. I thought I wouldn't make it when I was in the hospital, but I am here and kickin! Feel better!

[NotSoLittleMermaid 14]

Momoftwo, are you feeling any better? Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[wannalise 15]

What a rough start. Please be patient with yourself. Focus on healing not weight loss, the weight loss can come soon enough, but make sure your health is first. Also no one will ever be a better advocate for yourself than you. If there are things you are feeling that you aren't comfortable with then feel free to check in w/your surgeon or your doctor here in the states. Trust yourself! Hope the healing goes well. Keep posting you've got lots of cheerleaders here!!!

[Maddie 9]

I am so sorry you have had such a tough time. to answer your question, I did feel the way you are feeling. I had complications, a major bleed, transfusion and additional surgeries. At this point, weakness, pain and soreness are normal. But will ease with each passing day.

Also, you shouldn't expect weight loss yet. They are pumping you so full of fluids, plus the normal Water retention after the trauma of surgery. I actually gained 26 lbs. from the day I checked into the hospital till I left!

Remember to use your spirometer(sp). Keep those lungs working.

Best of luck for a speedy recovery.