Sleeve revision to gastric bypass tomorrow

[Lisa's Hope 421]

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....

I've never heard of that before. What exactly did they do? What happened to the sleeve?

[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!

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

Yeah I'm sure I would feel better if they could get my bp up too! Also, a little side note, it seems as if my kidneys are shutting down now...no urinating and they hurt and they've taken a urine spec but no word on it yet...also, we have a major storm coming in tomorrow so if I don't leave sometime in the morning/early afternoon I may not get to until Sunday evening. Which is fine but not optimal...I'd take well over not well any day i just miss home and wish I was there. Plus my daughter is with me and she needs to go home to her own family. My husband is having to work because I've taken all of his vacation days this year and he has none left. He worries about me too while I'm here and he's not. Oh well, I rant too much these days in the hospital...I'm sorry! Like I said before, I'll just take it one step at a time...

[Sydney Susan 333]

Niki, kidney failure can be part of Addison's Disease, so hopefully it will turn around quickly with the treatment you are starting on.

[nailsbyniki 120]

Niki, kidney failure can be part of Addison's Disease, so hopefully it will turn around quickly with the treatment you are starting on.

Thanks Susan, for the info...I am really worried at this point but the nurses don't seem to be yet...I will ask my doctor when she comes around in the morning...I just have this feeling something's not right...

[Lisa's Hope 421]

Yeah I'm sure I would feel better if they could get my bp up too! Also, a little side note, it seems as if my kidneys are shutting down now...no urinating and they hurt and they've taken a urine spec but no word on it yet...also, we have a major storm coming in tomorrow so if I don't leave sometime in the morning/early afternoon I may not get to until Sunday evening. Which is fine but not optimal...I'd take well over not well any day i just miss home and wish I was there. Plus my daughter is with me and she needs to go home to her own family. My husband is having to work because I've taken all of his vacation days this year and he has none left. He worries about me too while I'm here and he's not. Oh well, I rant too much these days in the hospital...I'm sorry! Like I said before, I'll just take it one step at a time...

You don't rant too much! That is what we are here for.

We have a ice and snow storm as well coming in right now. Where are you Niki?

Sorrry to hear about this kidney thing. I just know that everything is going to be ok. Still praying for you. Hope things are better today.

[nailsbyniki 120]

Yeah I'm sure I would feel better if they could get my bp up too! Also, a little side note, it seems as if my kidneys are shutting down now...no urinating and they hurt and they've taken a urine spec but no word on it yet...also, we have a major storm coming in tomorrow so if I don't leave sometime in the morning/early afternoon I may not get to until Sunday evening. Which is fine but not optimal...I'd take well over not well any day i just miss home and wish I was there. Plus my daughter is with me and she needs to go home to her own family. My husband is having to work because I've taken all of his vacation days this year and he has none left. He worries about me too while I'm here and he's not. Oh well, I rant too much these days in the hospital...I'm sorry! Like I said before, I'll just take it one step at a time...

You don't rant too much! That is what we are here for.

We have a ice and snow storm as well coming in right now. Where are you Niki?

Sorrry to hear about this kidney thing. I just know that everything is going to be ok. Still praying for you. Hope things are better today.

I'm here in Dallas right now but I live a little east of here in Greenville actually. It's about an hour or so away in good conditions. We'll see how the conversation with my doctor goes today...I'm thinking positive! Thanks Lisa!

[Wags 549]

Hi Niki! How did your meeting with your doctor go today? I hope it was good news.

Edited December 6, 2013 by Wags

[nailsbyniki 120]

Hi Niki! How did your meeting with your doctor go today? I hope it was good news.

I got to go home today, yay me! We beat the weather in so that was great! I still can't sleep, I'm pretty sure it's the steroids for the Addison's disease. But maybe my ambien will help tonite. I feel really sleep deprived. But other than that I'm all good! Thanks for asking!

[M2G 1,836]

Hi Niki! How did your meeting with your doctor go today? I hope it was good news.

I got to go home today, yay me! We beat the weather in so that was great! I still can't sleep, I'm pretty sure it's the steroids for the Addison's disease. But maybe my ambien will help tonite. I feel really sleep deprived. But other than that I'm all good! Thanks for asking!

You are home, that is wonderful news. Praying for some good sleep and some time to recover from the latest surgery. I'm so glad you were able to go home though!

[nailsbyniki 120]

Hi Niki! How did your meeting with your doctor go today? I hope it was good news.

I got to go home today, yay me! We beat the weather in so that was great! I still can't sleep, I'm pretty sure it's the steroids for the Addison's disease. But maybe my ambien will help tonite. I feel really sleep deprived. But other than that I'm all good! Thanks for asking!

You are home, that is wonderful news. Praying for some good sleep and some time to recover from the latest surgery. I'm so glad you were able to go home though!

Yes! I also got some sleep finally! The steroids are really hard to get used to...but I feel much better now that I've had some sleep! Thanks for the prayers!

[Chellemetime 299]

Niki, how are you doing now that you're home?

[mistysj 1,940]

I really hope you are through the hard stuff.

[nailsbyniki 120]

Hi all...I actually feel pretty good right now...very little pain, some tiredness, and I think the steroids are making me hungry which is a feeling I've never had since this whole process in a year! I could use a little more rest here and there but the recovery hasn't been so bad! I have a couple of follow up appts next week so I'll know more about what happened and what's going on but I actually feel pretty good! Thanks for asking! Hope it stays this way!

[Sydney Susan 333]

That's great news Niki.

I didn't want to say earlier but Addison's can cause great anxiety, as in hormonal changes that increase stress levels. I thought you had quite enough reason to be stressed anyway, and getting stressed about being stressed would hardly help.

Now the treatment is kicking in you sound like a "new woman". Congrats.

[Wags 549]

Niki, so glad to hear you are recovering well and getting some rest!