deedeemuffin 346 Posted June 24, 2013 Well, I am 7 months out & I spent 10 hours in the ER last night & this morning. I will be 7 months out on the 27th. I thought that I had this sleeved life under control! Well, I know we never stop learning and this definitely applies to the sleeve. I have been very good about getting in my required Protein & Water with a few missteps here & there. Yesterday I went to help my grandmother with her massive garden. I made myself a Protein shake worth 30g of protein & drank that before I left knowing the rigorous physical work that was ahead. I drank water before I got there. Water after about 2 hours of work & water another 2 hours later. That was not enough water! We can't chug down a 16 oz bottle like we used to. I wasn't feeling well, but decided to drive home. Within 5 minutes I had to pull over to vomit. I had to pull over 4 more times in a very short period of time. I think I had a guardian angel though. I was out in FARM country. Throwing up on a deserted stretch of road with only fields late on a Sunday night. A young man showed up within minutes. Thank God, because at that point I couldn't get off the ground. The whole experience was terrifying. I was disoriented, week & was just hard vomiting bile. I spent the night in the ER. Three IV bags of fluids & many drugs later I was released. I am on strict orders for physical rest, extra hydration & follow up with a couple Dr.s (PCP, Neuroligist, Obgyn) within the week. The ER Dr. wanted to do a cat scan, but we ran into a hiccup. My urine test came pack positive for pregnancy. My blood work was not definitive. So, no cat scan & I need to follow up in a week with my obgyn for a second urine & blood pregnancy screening. Now to any finger waggers, I am on the pill, take it every day at the same time, don't miss doses & haven't taken any antibiotics. So, every precaution has been taken. So, my lessons for today...drink more water than you think you need. The sleeve requires vigilant proactiveness in this area. Reaction is limited & too little too late. Also, for the women, even if you are back on the pill you might want to consider being a little more proactive in this area too. If my trip to the ER & story prevents even one person from exoeriencing what I did then it will be worth it. I will certainly be taking better EVEN BETTER care of myself now than I was. Stay well my fellow sleevers! 5 redbunny, Cheer Mama, Ms.AntiBand and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arts137 1,811 Posted June 24, 2013 Thanks for this information. 1 Cheer Mama reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HatheryOnHerWay 603 Posted June 24, 2013 Well they say that the pill isn't as effective while you're still losing after VSG, so maybe the test is right 1 Cheer Mama reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molly3 495 Posted June 24, 2013 Wow, so glad to hear you're feeling much better.......CONGRATS! 1 DonRodolfo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heyher 581 Posted June 24, 2013 Wow!!! So glad you are okay!!! And good luck on your up coming test!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bamagir1 9 Posted June 24, 2013 Thank Jesus for your angel. Glad you are ok. 2 BloomingFaith and deedeemuffin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms.AntiBand 2,984 Posted June 24, 2013 Well, first off... Congrats! And thank you for the useful information. I'm 6 months out and I too figure all was fine and dandy. I will make sure I'm diligent on Fluid intake. Again.. Thank you and congrats on the lil one 1 deedeemuffin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deedeemuffin 346 Posted June 24, 2013 Well they say that the pill isn't as effective while you're still losing after VSG, so maybe the test is right I'm not sure I'm ready for that. It wasn't in the plan yet, but what will be will be I guess. (I have been with my guys 7 years & we were going to get married September 2014 & THEN baby!) lol...nervously awaiting my appointment next week. 1 Cheer Mama reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BloomingFaith 29 Posted June 24, 2013 Wow!! Are you going to be a first time Mommy????? WOw, how exciting!!! Congrats!!! And glad you feel better!!!!!! <3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deedeemuffin 346 Posted June 24, 2013 Wow!! Are you going to be a first time Mommy????? WOw, how exciting!!! Congrats!!! And glad you feel better!!!!!! <3 It will be a first time for me IF the 2nd round of tests come back positive. So, still another anxious week of waiting! 1 Cheer Mama reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mariamitani 405 Posted June 24, 2013 Wow good luck and I hope all goes well for you 1 deedeemuffin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicki s 146 Posted June 24, 2013 Congrats & feel better!! 1 deedeemuffin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HatheryOnHerWay 603 Posted June 24, 2013 I'm not sure I'm ready for that. It wasn't in the plan yet, but what will be will be I guess. (I have been with my guys 7 years & we were going to get married September 2014 & THEN baby!) lol...nervously awaiting my appointment next week. Best of luck to you no matter what happens! 1 deedeemuffin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erica5754 52 Posted June 26, 2013 Wow!! Hope everything works out for you. 1 deedeemuffin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheer Mama 166 Posted June 26, 2013 WOWweee! What a day you have had! (understatement) Good luck! 1 deedeemuffin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
