Sleeve revision to gastric bypass tomorrow

[No game 14,437]

Great news all! They found a kink In my small intestine and fixed it! Pain right now from surgery but no more pain after that! Yay me!!! I'm so excited that they finally found what was wrong with me and repaired it!!! On the flip side, still don't know about the Addison's disease but I have another appt with the endo doctor next week so I will find out! My bp is really low here in the hospital 84/42...they gave me steroids and a bolus to help with that. So a night here in the hospital and we'll go from here! Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes!

Great news!!!

The best news!

I'm so happy that they found it and were able to provide you with some relief.

[M2G 1,836]

YAY, something that is 1. wrong and 2. fixable! That is great news!!

Rest and recover and I'm hoping this is the last surgery you need for a very long time!

[Lisa's Hope 421]

So happy for you Niki! You're on your way to better days!!

[nailsbyniki 120]

Thank you all for the great posts! I'm so excited and look forward to better feeling days ahead! Now, for some sleep tonight! It's so hard to sleep in the hospital bed! What's up with that?

[mistysj 1,940]

That is so good that they found out what was wrong!

[Chellemetime 299]

Oh wow! I'm so happy for you! I'm sure it must be a huge relief that they found something and we're able to fix it so you can finally put this behind you. I pray for a happy healthy future for you and keep us updated on the Addison's.

[nailsbyniki 120]

Yes I am soooo relieved! I just have to figure out the Addison's which I've called my doctor for and then after recovery I should be good as new! So excited for a better, healthier year!

[Chellemetime 299]

Yes I am soooo relieved! I just have to figure out the Addison's which I've called my doctor for and then after recovery I should be good as new! So excited for a better, healthier year!

REALLY REALLY HAPPY FOR YOU, NIKI!

[nailsbyniki 120]

Well it's official, I do have Addison's disease so that's what's going on with my low blood pressure and a lot of other symptoms too...BUT, I also have a thyroid disorder (never saw this one coming) and they want to take care of the Addison's disease before they work on my thyroid. I am currently still in the hospital from my latest surgery, to repair a kink in my small intestine and my bp is still too low...also I have a urine problem too even with all of the fluids I'm getting. One step at a time I have to keep telling myself...

[Sydney Susan 333]

This is fantastic news Niki - both v treatable. You feel like a new woman v soon.

But you need to give at least one of your doctors a big kick up the behind for not testing you sooner - thyroid conditions are v common and low blood pressure should have triggered an Addisons test.

Both of these are probably autoimmune conditions, so it would be wise to read about these disorders generally... You can't always rely on GP's to put the pieces of the puzzle together, unfortunately.

I have several autoimmune conditions, and they are known for that - if you've got one you are more likely to have others.

Edited December 5, 2013 by Sydney Susan

[nailsbyniki 120]

This is fantastic news Niki - both v treatable. You feel like a new woman v soon. <br><br> But you need to give at least one of your doctors a big kick up the behind for not testing you sooner - thyroid conditions are v common and low blood pressure should have triggered an Addisons test. <br> Both of these are probably autoimmune conditions, so it would be wise to read about these disorders generally... You can't always rely on GP's to put the pieces of the puzzle together, unfortunately. <br> I have several autoimmune conditions, and they are known for that - if you've got one you are more likely to have others.

While "fantastic" wasn't the first word that came to mind, I am still appreciative that they are both treatable! My doctors did test me for thyroid but not the Addison's until I went to a cardiac doctor then got referred to an endocrine doctor. But I also didn't know that with one usually comes another, so thanks for that. Hopefully things will turn around for me soon.

[Lisa's Hope 421]

This is fantastic news Niki - both v treatable. You feel like a new woman v soon. <br><br> But you need to give at least one of your doctors a big kick up the behind for not testing you sooner - thyroid conditions are v common and low blood pressure should have triggered an Addisons test. <br> Both of these are probably autoimmune conditions, so it would be wise to read about these disorders generally... You can't always rely on GP's to put the pieces of the puzzle together, unfortunately. <br> I have several autoimmune conditions, and they are known for that - if you've got one you are more likely to have others.

While "fantastic" wasn't the first word that came to mind, I am still appreciative that they are both treatable! My doctors did test me for thyroid but not the Addison's until I went to a cardiac doctor then got referred to an endocrine doctor. But I also didn't know that with one usually comes another, so thanks for that. Hopefully things will turn around for me soon.

Niki, I too have thyroid issues. I have been diagnosed with "Graves Disease". In 2007 I had my thyroid ablated because of hyperthyroidism. Now I take synthroid to regulate things. They can give you synthroid and your blood pressure and heart rate will rise and you will feel so much better. I was hyper so I my BP and HR were too high and that is why they had to kill it. So now I have a dead gland in my throat! lol You having hypothyroidism, it is easily fixed and with meds. I hope that is the case. Graves Disease is a autoimmune issue as well. Wishing you the best. I know you are on the road to recovery. You will feel better once they start giving you meds. Did the Dr. say they would start you on synthroid?

[nailsbyniki 120]

This is fantastic news Niki - both v treatable. You feel like a new woman v soon.

But you need to give at least one of your doctors a big kick up the behind for not testing you sooner - thyroid conditions are v common and low blood pressure should have triggered an Addisons test.

Both of these are probably autoimmune conditions, so it would be wise to read about these disorders generally... You can't always rely on GP's to put the pieces of the puzzle together, unfortunately.

I have several autoimmune conditions, and they are known for that - if you've got one you are more likely to have others.

While "fantastic" wasn't the first word that came to mind, I am still appreciative that they are both treatable! My doctors did test me for thyroid but not the Addison's until I went to a cardiac doctor then got referred to an endocrine doctor. But I also didn't know that with one usually comes another, so thanks for that. Hopefully things will turn around for me soon.

Niki, I too have thyroid issues. I have been diagnosed with "Graves Disease". In 2007 I had my thyroid ablated because of hyperthyroidism. Now I take synthroid to regulate things. They can give you synthroid and your blood pressure and heart rate will rise and you will feel so much better. I was hyper so I my BP and HR were too high and that is why they had to kill it. So now I have a dead gland in my throat! lol You having hypothyroidism, it is easily fixed and with meds. I hope that is the case. Graves Disease is a autoimmune issue as well. Wishing you the best. I know you are on the road to recovery. You will feel better once they start giving you meds. Did the Dr. say they would start you on synthroid?

Hi Lisa...they actually haven't technically told me what the disease/disorder is but that's because they're putting it on the back burner until I can get the Addison's disease and the blood pressure issue taken care of. But they did tell me that when they do they'll start me on Armour. So I don't know much about any of this until my docs appt on the 11th. Right now I'm just trying to get out of this hospital. Thanks for the well wishes!

[Lisa's Hope 421]

This is fantastic news Niki - both v treatable. You feel like a new woman v soon.

But you need to give at least one of your doctors a big kick up the behind for not testing you sooner - thyroid conditions are v common and low blood pressure should have triggered an Addisons test.

Both of these are probably autoimmune conditions, so it would be wise to read about these disorders generally... You can't always rely on GP's to put the pieces of the puzzle together, unfortunately.

I have several autoimmune conditions, and they are known for that - if you've got one you are more likely to have others.

While "fantastic" wasn't the first word that came to mind, I am still appreciative that they are both treatable! My doctors did test me for thyroid but not the Addison's until I went to a cardiac doctor then got referred to an endocrine doctor. But I also didn't know that with one usually comes another, so thanks for that. Hopefully things will turn around for me soon.

Niki, I too have thyroid issues. I have been diagnosed with "Graves Disease". In 2007 I had my thyroid ablated because of hyperthyroidism. Now I take synthroid to regulate things. They can give you synthroid and your blood pressure and heart rate will rise and you will feel so much better. I was hyper so I my BP and HR were too high and that is why they had to kill it. So now I have a dead gland in my throat! lol You having hypothyroidism, it is easily fixed and with meds. I hope that is the case. Graves Disease is a autoimmune issue as well. Wishing you the best. I know you are on the road to recovery. You will feel better once they start giving you meds. Did the Dr. say they would start you on synthroid?

Hi Lisa...they actually haven't technically told me what the disease/disorder is but that's because they're putting it on the back burner until I can get the Addison's disease and the blood pressure issue taken care of. But they did tell me that when they do they'll start me on Armour. So I don't know much about any of this until my docs appt on the 11th. Right now I'm just trying to get out of this hospital. Thanks for the well wishes!

You're welcome! I'm not doctor but I would think they would start you on those meds now to help your BP and HR. Armour is good as well. Actually heard the sides effects are less and it works better for some. I'm sure you are ready to get home. I would ask the Dr. about this though if I were you. Just a suggestion. It may help you get out sooner if they can get your BP up. Looking forward to reading your post that you are home! Take care

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

I have a combination sleeve and by-pass..They call it a hybrid....That was decided after 5 months of them trying to save the sleeve..Seems to be working for me....