KrystiJo 0 Posted December 20, 2012 Ok so here is my story, I originally had gastric bypass Jan 7 2007, I weighed 292 and 4 years later I had my first esophagus stricture due to a stomach ulcer, my weight was normal and other than my stricture I was able to eat anything I wanted, I recovered from the ulcer an stricture and went on as normal until last year 28th Feb I had another ulcer which caused a small bowel stricture, doctor took me in for surgery to remove the ulcer, I weighed 161 lbs day of surgery, an when I awoke from anesthetic the doctor said he noticed my pouch was stretched out and revised it for me, since then I am barely a 100lbs and everything I eat including Soup hurts and causes gases burping and vomiting, I throw up at least 2 times a day from attempting to eat, ...I just want to go back to normal, ...how can a doctor revise my surgery without consent? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nadoue 158 Posted December 20, 2012 Life threatening emergency can be done without consent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrystiJo 0 Posted December 20, 2012 It wasn't life threatening doctor suggested I have the ulcer removed,....how is removing an ulcer and revising my (stretched out a little bit)pouch back to the beginning of gbypass even go together? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chitowngirl 886 Posted December 20, 2012 Revising your pouch is not at all life threatening. I would go seek a second opinion and go get legal help, never have I heard of a doctor making such a drastic decision without a patients consent. 2 Goodnurseg and Sadlers1999 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrystiJo 0 Posted December 20, 2012 Exactly my thought,...I understand the surgery removal of ulcer but to push me back to the beginning after 5 years to the point where I am malnourished and underweight now and throw up everything I try to eat, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nadoue 158 Posted December 20, 2012 Why can't you simply ask the surgeon why did he do it? None of us will be able to answer you really. I suggest you have a chat with him and find out the reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrystiJo 0 Posted December 20, 2012 I did and he simply said to prevent any future weight gain it was simply a pre caution measure,...I was just curious if anyone had anything happen to them like this or would suggest legal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nadoue 158 Posted December 20, 2012 Hell no, you need a top notch lawyer. As a nurse I can tell you there is no precautionary measure without consent! 1 Goodnurseg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrystiJo 0 Posted December 20, 2012 I am talking to an attorney today, but since the revision and rapid weight loss its sent me into secondary amenoria ( where my menstruation stops) bc my body is basically telling me I'm to unhealthy to bear child, also had many visits for malnutrition Vitamin deficiency and dehydration, now dealing with major pain bc of muscle loss and lack of Vitamins, can't find a doctor here locally who will actually prescribe me something other than ibprofen an anti inflammatory meds given past ulcers and gastric says I can't have either of those,... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Threetimesacharm 1,400 Posted December 20, 2012 First of all this is vertical sleeve talk not gastric bypass talk. Secondly I agree with the other posters, as sad as your situation is we can not help you. Go see another doctor to see how they can help you(liquid diets, high calorie liquids and so on) so that you don't become malnourished you can't get your tummy back but you have to go on and make sure you are healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Threetimesacharm 1,400 Posted December 20, 2012 I am talking to an attorney today, but since the revision and rapid weight loss its sent me into secondary amenoria ( where my menstruation stops) bc my body is basically telling me I'm to unhealthy to bear child, also had many visits for malnutrition Vitamin deficiency and dehydration, now dealing with major pain bc of muscle loss and lack of Vitamins, can't find a doctor here locally who will actually prescribe me something other than ibprofen an anti inflammatory meds given past ulcers and gastric says I can't have either of those,... Why are you not taking vitamins? You should not be on pain killers you have had two ulcers. There are liquid vitamins, gummies. Sounds like you waited to get help too long; after the first twenty pounds lost I would have sought help. Best of Luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrystiJo 0 Posted December 20, 2012 Ok thank u ...only place I've found to talk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brandywine 74 Posted December 21, 2012 Ok thank u ...only place I've found to talk Don't apologize for coming here to talk. Yes it's gastric sleeve but all people in need are welcome, at least I could assume. Seek legal help . I will say a prayer for you! 1 p77tmey reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexyjimenez 23 Posted December 21, 2012 I agree with Brandy. Don't apologize. I have to say that I find a lot of ppl on here to be rude. And no I am not sensitive I am just not so damn rude and mean! 1 katsmeow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katsmeow 70 Posted December 21, 2012 I agree. Why was that person so rude. When your sick and aren't getting answers from doctors you turn to others to vent. How about seasoning your words better. Hang in there I hope for your healths sake it gets better for ya. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
