4 Wks Post Op Miserable

[Lux531 25]

I know i need the fluids. Had a CT & EGD this weekend thats when dr said old blood & virus. Who knows

[lynn8442 3]

Who's your surgeon Lux?

[Lux531 25]

He is in southern Louisiana would rather not give his name

[lynn8442 3]

Did they do any blood cultures on you while you were in the hospital? This may help lead them in the direction to find out what could be causing your problems.

[lynn8442 3]

Also try licking a little salt for the nausea..not a lot, it cuts the nausea..old remedy from my grandma..it works!

[Lux531 25]

No cultures. But all my lab values where good no signs of bleeding or infection.

[lynn8442 3]

Ask for blood cultures next time..they pick up what basic labs don't.

[jstachic 61]

Hi all I hope everyone is well ? Me well I'm doing ok I have had complications from day one of my first surgery May 15 lap band removal. and still do and I'm 3 months post op from sleeve Lux I am also an ALS provider so this may sound silly but I was also fighting nausea and it was the Vitamins go figure, unfortunately I have been out of work for 7 months , And my Dr will not let me return to work because of complications. Despite every bad hurdle that I have tripped over , I wouldn't change a thing. It does get better and I'm proof of that. I would also like to add 45 lbs lost yay me !!!!

[Lux531 25]

Thanks for your story i hope they get me figured out soon just spent another 24hrs in hosp for vomiting & dehydration. see my surgeon tomorrow

[ReduceReuseRecycle-Me! 119]

It really sounds like a leak. Vomiting is a sure sign. Be firm and have the med people triple and quadruple check for it.

[suzthebrit 146]

Hey Lux, how'd it go at your surgeons? How are you feeling?

[Katie713 423]

Lux...are you ok?

[Lux531 25]

Just got home from hosp stay my dr says he is confused seems i have a pocket that fills then shuts off the rest of my stomach. So now i have a NG tube suppoesdly to rest my stomach i dont know how long i can stand the tube

Very uncomfortable

[Katie713 423]

Really sorry to hear this. After getting to know a few here who've had complications, I feel for you as they almost all took time to resolve. Stay as strong as you can. Keep on it, fight for yourself, you truly have to be your own strongest advocate, and don't be afraid to get a second opinion.

[suzthebrit 146]

Oh no Lux. Sorry to hear this news. Glad there is some movement for you though and that there is something being done.

Please keep us posted and feel better soon!