Post VSG extreme complications

[CNote5000 0]

My dtr had a VSG in August 2012. She has had many complications since. She bled into her belly and had to be transfused 3 units of blood. Vertigo that lasted 3 mos. she was unable to eat or drink much and was on TPN for 5 mos. she just got off the end of January 2013. She fell in the hospital 3 times and ended up with 4 compression fractures in her back. She has been hospitalized for dehydration, inability to urinate because she can't get in the needed fluids. Going 48-50 hrs and unable to urinate much, about 200cc. That's after drinking 5, 16oz Water bottles. She is back in for her 7th admission because she's vomiting everything she takes in. She is able to keep down a few ice chips. All UGI's are normal, normal progression thru stomach into small bowel. She has had 5 PICC lines and 2 infections. So no more can be inserted. She's a very hard IV Stick and its a blessing when they can get a line in her. Through this, she has lost 150#. Where do we go? Who can we see? What could possibly be the problem? I'm a nurse of 30 yrs and I'm stumped and don't know what else to do. Any ideas or suggestions?? She's had UGI's, Endoscopies, CT Scans, xRays, MRI's, labs, many IV's TPN, Pain Meds via IV. Help please!!!

[rosehips 121]

Where do u live? Have u had a 2nd opinion? I am so sorry. Search this site for complications, you will meet other people who have had similar experiences that might be able to lead you in the right direction.

[tracyhelen 35]

She may have to go to UCLA or a major research hospital to see what is happening to her.

Maybe the gastric sleeve is to small, etc.

Sincerely,

Tracy

Who was the doctor that operated on her?

[rosehips 121]

Search under forum "frustrated and at a loss"

[CNote5000 0]

Thank you all. We are talking UCLA or mayo Clinic. We live in La Habra. Our surgeon is very trusted and very good.. He did my banding and I've worked with him for years. That's why we picked him. I will check out the site too. Again thank you all sooooo much.

[tracyhelen 35]

UCLA

[CNote5000 0]

Thank you Tracy. Also, that's my dtrs name . Rosehips I read frustrated and so lost. Sounds sooooo much like my dtr. Will talk to surgeon and GI tomorrow. Thank you all. Will keep you posted

[vogue 310]

when I started having major complications post-op, the Dr suggested conversion to RNY ....fortunately my complications got better & it wasnt necessary

[rosehips 121]

Any news on your daughter?

[Amanda626 153]

Hope all is now goin better

[Wls4me 163]

Has she had any gastric motility studies? And have they ruled out gastroporesis? Just a thought and something I didn't see in your post. I am sorry both you and your daughter are going through this.

[CNote5000 0]

Thank all for the interest. She's been in the hospital twice for dehydration and inability to urinate and then vomiting. The IV Zofran works better than tub lingual. She's in Protonix and Reglan a Scopolamine patch and Zofran She's also on a Fentanyl Patch and liquid OxyContin for the 4 fractures in ER back. I'm starting to wonder if the pain meds are adding to the gastroparesis. Occasionally she's keeping small bits down but has been vomiting daily and some times multiple times daily. We're calling the Doc tomorrow. They want to readmit her and remove her gallbladder that has sludge. We have also discussed taking her to UCLA. They have a GI Department that deals with ALL THINGS GI. I'm still praying for a miracle.

[royalsecret 29]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter.

[Wls4me 163]

Have they mentioned a gastric pacemaker?

[1happyloser2b 39]

Have they mentioned a gastric pacemaker?

never heard of this??? Do explain.

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