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[Jessielynn 112]

Jessie' date=' how are you doing?

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Thank you iggy chick for being concerned and adopting me!

Well quick update, I am home ...yay.....not sure for how long!

They said I have no signs of a leak but they weren't sure where the fever was coming from, but since I went 24 hrs with out a fever they would let me go home!

Well I woke up about 2:00 this morn and fever was 101.5 and has been there since! I begged my husband not to call the doc till tonight and only if it got worse.

I feel like if I wouldn't have gotten the 2nd surgery I would be just fine! But what do I know!i have a horrid headache today and my tummy hurts terrible where they went in with the scope.

The plus side is that my son slept with me all night on the couch, and we took our other couch and put it right next to the one I was on so my girls slept there! I think it might have been the happiest time in my life!

I am really worried about dehydration since the last time! I am only able to get about 2 oz down at a time so I am just trying to sip sip sip!

I steps on the scale today and I have so far GAINED 8 lbs! So right now I'm really trying to figure out if this was worth it!

Please keep me in your prayers that I will not have to go back! And thank you all for being my rock and support!

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

Praying for you Jessie!

[mychange 1]

I'm worried after reading this! I don't do well with surgery, I'm just beginning this process, as a matter of fact haven't seen the doctor yet, I'm just on their books! I'm 60 and this is my final option! I'm not sure to continue or not so I'm researching!! Any thoughts?

I would like to continue to follow you if that's all right! I'm praying you get better in a hurry! I'm in Ar. And surgery if I proceed will be done here! I'm gonna be in a wheelchair if I don't do something! I'm really scared either way

[iggychic 1,405]

I'm glad you got to spend the night with your babies Jessie. I know that had to feel wonderful! But I am worried about that fever! Whatever it is, and I know it's hard, go back in and get to the cause hun. I nearly died due to complications and while the separation from my child was hard, very hard, dying would have been so much harder on him! Have they done a barium swallow on you yet! It's a leak test, different than an xray or cat scan. That was what finally diagnosed mine.

Keep us in the loop if you can. We all hate to see these stories, but now we are attached . We want to kow when you are out of the woods...I would bet you do too!

As to the weight gain...I gained 40lbs the first six weeks. All from multiple surgeries, procedures and the IV fluids as well as the tpn feedings. That took a couple of weeks to get rid of but it does fall off. 8lbs is pretty normal and easy to get rid of.

But I also understand your regrets. I still regret the risks I took. I don't know if that will ever fade.

[CBT 450]

ITA with iggy. Fever is a symptom. Please call your doctors. Sometimes too late is just too late. Not to be alarmist but being realist. I am happy for you that you got to hold your babies and come home. Iggy's kinda earned Oracle status around here. She has body and experience wisdoms. She's a good one to attach to :-)

I gained 12 pounds during the VSG with swelling and IV fluids. I was in hospital two nights. So lots of IV. It was almost two weeks to lose that. Since then, I've never experienced a stall.

On Monday, I just had a second surgery for abdominal hernia repair. Quite a major second surgery. I am now 3.5 mos VSG post op. I was losing 2 pounds a week and quite pleased with my progress. I gained 6 pounds during this latest procedure. I am swollen (takes blood volume to swell) but had less IV fluids. I dropped one pound yesterday. I also walked a mile yesterday. (I am recovering well enough to move which moves the Fluid.) this very long post to say, your scale will move. Your body is holding Fluid and swelling in attempt to heal. You aren't gaining weight. Promise.

I wish you all my best for a quick resolution to this problem. I also hope for calm and a peaceful heart as you move into recovery.

life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

[NeedASleeve 11]

Hey Jessie.. All the best to you!!! Glad you got to enjoy your babies.. Thoughts and prayers to you for a solution and quick recovery!!!

[iggychic 1,405]

ITA with iggy. Fever is a symptom. Please call your doctors. Sometimes too late is just too late. Not to be alarmist but being realist. I am happy for you that you got to hold your babies and come home. Iggy's kinda earned Oracle status around here. She has body and experience wisdoms. She's a good one to attach to :-)

I gained 12 pounds during the VSG with swelling and IV fluids. I was in hospital two nights. So lots of IV. It was almost two weeks to lose that. Since then' date=' I've never experienced a stall.

On Monday, I just had a second surgery for abdominal hernia repair. Quite a major second surgery. I am now 3.5 mos VSG post op. I was losing 2 pounds a week and quite pleased with my progress. I gained 6 pounds during this latest procedure. I am swollen (takes blood volume to swell) but had less IV fluids. I dropped one pound yesterday. I also walked a mile yesterday. (I am recovering well enough to move which moves the Fluid.) this very long post to say, your scale will move. Your body is holding Fluid and swelling in attempt to heal. You aren't gaining weight. Promise.

I wish you all my best for a quick resolution to this problem. I also hope for calm and a peaceful heart as you move into recovery.

life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX[/quote']

Why thank you CBT And i'm so glad to hear you're doing well after the second procedure.

I love your tag line by the way...very true!

[ibehere10 163]

I choked up blood clots post surgery for about two weeks. They told me it happens to some people and was nothing to get upset about. But these were clots not flowing blood, that would have freaked me out!!

[Holly5.3 423]

Hope your doing better this evening-your story is very scary! Thankfully you don't have a leak but I hope they find out why you still have a fever. Saying a prayer for you, sweetie!

[Jessielynn 112]

Hello everyone , quick update, I am feeling great! Last night I was feeling pretty miserable and was dozing in and out, well ended up waking up drenched in sweat and shaking uncontrolably, but since my temp has been normal!!!!

I have no strength and feel very week but think I'm on the road to recovery! I have a dr appt this week to see what he thinks so I will let ya know!

Thank you all for the prayers! I never thought I'd be the one with complications but knowing you have so many praying for you helps!

[Goodgonebad 38]

No!!!! You shouldn't be spitting up blood Love....Call your Doctor ASAP!!.....okay I now have read you are doing better.... I am so happy to hear this!!!!

[iggychic 1,405]

i hope you are on the road to recovery jessie! take very good care of yourself!

[Territravel 217]

Glad to hear your feeling better! God is good...