Hospital First Emergency Room Trip 7 Months Post-Op

[deedeemuffin 346]

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!

[Arts137 1,811]

Thanks for this information.

[HatheryOnHerWay 603]

Well they say that the pill isn't as effective while you're still losing after VSG, so maybe the test is right

[Molly3 495]

Wow, so glad to hear you're feeling much better.......CONGRATS!

[Heyher 581]

Wow!!!

So glad you are okay!!!

And good luck on your up coming test!!

[bamagir1 9]

Thank Jesus for your angel. Glad you are ok.

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

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

[deedeemuffin 346]

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.

[BloomingFaith 29]

Wow!! Are you going to be a first time Mommy????? WOw, how exciting!!! Congrats!!! And glad you feel better!!!!!! <3

[deedeemuffin 346]

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!

[mariamitani 405]

Wow good luck and I hope all goes well for you

[vicki s 146]

Congrats & feel better!!

[HatheryOnHerWay 603]

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!

[erica5754 52]

Wow!! Hope everything works out for you.

[Cheer Mama 166]

WOWweee! What a day you have had! (understatement)

Good luck!