My expirience with Gastric Sleeve surgery

[herrera71 0]

I had my surgery on April 15, 2013. I had some complications, during my surgery my spleen was nicked and was not noticed by doctor. While I was recovery my blood pressure started going down. When the doctor examined me he new something was wrong and brought me back to the O R again and had to remove my spleen. After a week in the hospital I was sent home. The next week I was having trouble swallowing and pain in my throat and chest and found out that my throat was injured from the oxygen tube down my throat. Then after I went home I couldn't drink and passed out about five times. At its worse I had to stay in the hospital for two days and the two other times I went to the infusion center at the hospital. One month later I had to have my gallbladder removed. Since then I've had problems with depression, now tomorrow I have to go to an outpatient program with a psychiatrist to help me, I haven't been able to work for three months. I don't regret my decision to have gastric sleeve surgery, I've lost 76 lbs so far. I just hate all the hell I've been through.

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[Ahealthyme2013 39]

You poor thing. You've been through so much... I'm expecting to be sleeved in August. I sure do hope I don't experience anything like that. I'm glad you are optimistic about the outcome and that you are starting to feel better. Where are you from? Where did you have surgery?

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

I'm so sorry you've had so many complications. Hopefully the physical issues are behind and you can start healing, both physically and mentally from all this, it has to be a lot to deal with. Best of luck to you!

[Camella 209]

Wow I'm so sorry that you had to go through this. I also had my spleen nicked but they fixed it while I was under - my surgery took an hour more than it should have as they needed to control the bleeding. I have had some other complications too but fortunately they were resolved quickly. I really feel for you as I know for myself having never been ill before, it really took a toll on me physically and emotionally. Congratulations on seeking help - you are taking a brave step forward! Good luck

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

don't regret my decision to have gastric sleeve surgery, ost 76 lbs so far. hate all the hell I've been through.

herrera71

Welcome to VSG board

OMG -- you are definitely a survivor!!!!

so sorry you went through so much

multiple surgeries/ problems???

you are definitely a trooper

still being glad that you had the WLS

the ends justify the means???

at 3 1/2 months - how are you feeling now??

76 lbs gone - wonderful

keep up the good work

you've gone hopefully through the worst

i see good things in your future towards health and happiness

good luck

kathy

[herrera71 0]

You poor thing. You've been through so much... I'm expecting to be sleeved in August. I sure do hope I don't experience anything like that. I'm glad you are optimistic about the outcome and that you are starting to feel better. Where are you from? Where did you have surgery?

I'm from Greenville, SC --USA, I had my surgery at St. Francis Eastside in Greenville, SC. My surgeon was Dr. David Anderson.

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[the-Russ 91]

That is terrible!!! How is your health now? Are you experiencing anymore complications?

[CowgirlJane 14,260]

I think alot of us went through emotional turmoil even when our surgeries went textbook perfect. You are a survivor and what I most admire is you are seekign the help you need. Good luck, hang in there and I promise promise promise it gets better.

[dma2013 99]

Wow, you have been through a lot. I am happy that at the very least you still feel good about the surgery and that you are losing weight. Moving forward I wish you all good things. Best of luck to you!

[mandynichole 169]

Good lord, sorry you've been through all this crap. But I am glad you are still positive about your choice! Good luck n God bless!

[MIJourney 490]

Sorry you went through all that. Happy you dropped 76 lbs though. Hope the rest of your journey goes smoother!

[Flup 48]

Congratulations on your weight loss, but I'm sorry about what you had to go through to get there.