Just when you thought it was safe....

[Maddie 9]

This week I will be going under anesthesia for the 6th time in less than 3 months. My dr is part owner of the hospital I go to, so I told him that I after all of this I wanted plaque on the donor wall.

I plan out my menu daily and stick to it. The problem is, I try a few bites, and the rest goes in the trash. This has been the trend since my original surgery. I chew like a big dog and unless I am eating mushy food or Soup, it's a no go. Everything feels stuck and hurts. The past couple of weeks, the pain and increased.

I know most sleevers go off PPI's after around 3 months. But my reflux has started getting worse. Since last week when I wake up and have to spit out what comes up, there is blood in it. Not huge amounts, but it's fresh red blood.

I saw my surgeon today. He is trying to get me on the schedule for tomorrow for an endoscopy. If that doesn't work, it will happen Wednesday.

It could be a stricture, the hernia repair could be too tight, and then of course there is the ulcer on the staple line. I know I'm almost 3 months out, but before they took out my gallbladder, I had an endoscopy prior to make sure my tummy was ok and there was an abnormal looking area on the staple line (protrusion and different color from the rest of the staple line). It couldn't be verified at that point if there had been a small leak, but for safety he added additional staples to the area.

Anyway, I may not know until tomorrow morning when I go to the hospital. UGH

[LittleSteve 5]

Please keep us updated, we care.

[mp8btpc 33]

Oh Maddie that is truly suckish. I really am praying you get some relief and can start moving on in good health. Keep us posted. Big hugs, be strong hun.

[goodlife 3]

Oh Maddie...I'm so sorry to hear this. Just when you thought things were finally looking up to. Hopefully they'll get to the bottom of it, fix whatever the problem is and you can move FORWARD and feel GOOD!

I'll be thinking about you and please update us as soon as you can.

[Maddie 9]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate it. Getting support from fellow sleevers means everything.

[breezy 8]

I hope things get resolved during the surgery and things get better for you. I can't help but feel so lucky that I've never had a moment's problem. I'll watch to see your next post to see how you're doing.

[cwalker 12]

Will be thinking about you, hoping all goes well.Hang in there...hugs!

[Spaz80 0]

Hang in there. I hope everything is OK and that you continue on your journey as quickly as possible. Sounds like you have had a rough time of it.

[Tiffykins 673]

Awww crap Maddie, I'll keep you in my thoughts, and prayers. Please update us when you can. Fingers crossed that you get some relief soon.

[Cleosan52 6]

So sorry you are going through this. Know we are praying the doctor finds out what is going on and it is fixed pronto!

[Maddie 9]

Thanks to you all.

Tiff, it took me a while to understand how you don't have buyers remorse. But, I am so glad there are peeps like you to hang around and help us newer ones deal with complications and other issues. I have reached the point where I wouldn't take it back for anything. Like you have said, it's all been worth it. This is just another bump in the road.

[BlackBerryJuice 349]

That sounds really demoralizing. I hope it's sorted out soon. I'm gonna take a 2nd Nexium right now just in case.:scared0:

[Nene16 0]

It will get better! Hang in there. YOU are in our prayers.

[chilo1 62]

I'm sure you will get better soon, I will keep you in my prayers!

[Jane_J 117]

Maddie, good luck and I hope you feel better soon. I took my PPI for a year, so don't feel you have to stop at 3 months BTW. Some people stay on them forever. Sounds like your surgeon is determined to get you fixed which is a good thing.

Jane x