Swollen, Miserable Can't Keep Fluids Down

[MinaKai 2]

I had my sleeve done July 12, 2012 and I've pretty much been in the hospital ever since. I'm unable to keep down liquids and the Dr is saying my stomach is still swollen too tight. I'm being sent home today with steroids and antacids via picc line IV. Docs are saying the swelling should go down with the steroids as they are trying to avoid going back to do a revision surgery (rny). Has anyone experienced this? I'm just praying the swelling will go down and I can at least get liquids down. I'll be seeing my Dr in his office next Tuesday July 31st and the hope is the swelling would've gone down where they can do an edg with dilation or even better won't have to do a scope at all. I'm so nervous and scared. I'd also like to mention I went from lapband to sleeve.

[mokee 588]

You poor thing. This has to be very scary for you. Where do you live? Who was your surgeon? Sounds like they made the sleeve too small. You are in my prayers. Best of luck. I'm sure everything will be alright.

[MinaT 669]

I had extreme swelling too but I was able to get liquids down, slowly, by only sipping through a 1 ounce med cup and I could get very little in at first. Do or did you have any sort of chronic inflammation issues or have you seen a rheumotologist in the past? I assumed my swelling is the fact that I get chronic inflammation throughout my body due to mixed tissue disease / Lupus.

You could visibly see that my stomach (about 2 inches above my belly button) was extremely swollen 5 weeks after surgery. It does get better every day. Hopefully they do a blood test on you since they are actually starting you steroids to check for inflammation and check for positive ana's.

In case you are worried about the steroids/weight gain don't. Steroids will not make you fat. They do increase the appetite which may help you get liquids down and they actually can give you extra energy, something I am sure you are lacking right now. Since you can't get liquids down you aren't going to overeat.

If you aren't using a one ounce med cup try using that to take slow sips, and realize this is temporary. I am so sorry you are going through this and I'm sending you my thoughts and prayers.

[MinaKai 2]

I live in Toledo, Ohio my surgeon was Dr. Timothy Duckett. I am so miserable I don't know how they could've made such a big mistake as making the sleeve too small. It's very unsettling for me, this has been one of the worst experiences of my life. I haven't seen my 3 year old son in over a week. I just want to feel semi normal again.

[MinaKai 2]

MinaT I do have ulcerative colitis and also have had carpal tunnel issues in the past. I'm just praying the swelling goes down so I can get on track. I don't even care about the eating right now, I'd just be happy to keep down fluids.

[MinaKai 2]

It's hard for me to see the light at the end of the tunnel when it seems to be no improvement. I'm just so scared, feels like I'm losing it. How can I take care if my child in this state. I'm trying to keep my faith and not feel broken.

[mokee 588]

Please have faith. They will get to the bottom of this. You have many on this site praying for you.

[MinaKai 2]

Thank you mokee

[NDN_RN 527]

I will definitely keep you in my meditations and prayers. Have faith, you will heal and it will only be a distant memory once you have regained your strength and lost the weight.

[kweenbee 2]

I am pre-op, I haven't taken the journey yet. So I can't offer much.

But I will be praying for you! I feel the steroid will help a lot.

Just hang on you will be feeling better soon. We are all praying for you!

[Territravel 217]

Prayers and hugs going out to you now!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

i am keeping you in my prayers! Sending some healing energy your way! At least your getting some help from medical professionals.

[MinaKai 2]

Thank you all! Finding this forum has really helped me a lot. I don't feel so alone.

[MinaKai 2]

I'm home now and slowly nursing a medicine cup full if warm broth with many prayers. I have a nurse coming at night to do my steroids via IV. Glad to be home but would love it for the liquids to stay down.

[On my Waaaay 21]

Many prayers for you and for your family!!!