Stomach Hurts, Need advice AND Your thoughts.

[GoldyGirl 186]

Okay, where do I start? I had the Sleeve on Jan 9^th of this year. Reached my Goal in 8 ½ months, now below my goal. My stomach hurts, I am never hungry, and I CAN’T eat. At first it was great; I mean I reached my goal. I am thin. But MY stomach HURTS. I have been Reading your post about when hungry hit around the 6^th month point, and have waited. But nope not hungry, Cause tummy hurts, (ok, I have said that point enough).

So, I went to My Surgeon today, he put me on some MORE antacids, and did more blood work. He said to give Meds 2 weeks and if blood work looks okay he wants to do a “Gi~Scope” test to look for bile and acid in my stomach. And if it IS present, I would have to go from a Sleeve to a Bypass…. I am FREAKING OUT?! (He told ME NOT to freak out, but I am anyway)

What are your thoughts, and have you heard anyone that has had to do this????

[No game 14,437]

How does your stomach hurt??

It hurts all the time? When you eat only? When you eat certain foods??

[GoldyGirl 186]

Most of the time uncomfortable. I HAVE NEVER been Hungry, always Bloated. I get sick to my stomach easy, today I was drinking a shake at Wal~Mart, after about 3 drinks, had to run to bathroom, and Had the dry heaves. Sorry if to much info, I had to get IV fluids today cause I was dehydrated AGAIN, got IV fluids just 2 weeks ago too.....

[No game 14,437]

Most of the time uncomfortable. I HAVE NEVER been Hungry' date=' always Bloated. I get sick to my stomach easy, today I was drinking a shake at Wal~Mart, after about 3 drinks, had to run to bathroom, and Had the dry heaves. Sorry if to much info, I had to get IV fluids today cause I was dehydrated AGAIN, got IV fluids just 2 weeks ago too.....[/quote']

Hey goldy.... Do you mind if I'm frank with you?

I think you are having more of psychological problem with food than a physical..

Don't hit me! Just hear me out...

You yourself have been questioning this the last several months... It makes sense, I mean all of us had issues with food before, hence the surgery so it's not far of a stretch to exhibit anorexic tendencies for some afterward...

I am not a doctor, but I think a bypass is NOT the answer. Have you called a therapist that deals in disordered eating?

Now I might be totally off base on this..

In which case you can tell me to screw off.

You wouldn't be the first (today even )

But I think your scared and making yourself sick..

[GoldyGirl 186]

I have actually been asking my self that too, I even asked the doctor today, and It is something he is looking into. Yes I am afraid to eat, but also, My first upper GI showed gastritius, (spelling)...and irritation and swelling. So there is at least some physical issue too. and Thanks for your "Frankness" Each time I hear it is does seem a little more real...Head issues too....

[No game 14,437]

Gerd..or gastritis can definitely cause some issues.. In the beginning some have had it so bad they do have to convert to bypass, but in most cases it can be controlled by the right meds.

And food issues? Like I said all of us have problems with it! I still even after all this time (and therapy) have thoughts of bingeing... But it's what I do with those thoughts that make the difference (most days anyway)

[lsereno 2,525]

My doctor mentioned that in some cases, they do have to do the bypass if the GERD can't be controlled. And in some studies I have read, the issue doesn't crop up till later. Keeping my fingers crossed the increased meds work for you. I agree some part might be psych, but it's likely some physical issues as well. If the scope shows a stricture, I think it can be stretched. Or maybe a hiatial hernia has showed up and can be fixed.

lynda

[GoldyGirl 186]

thanks for the input, do you know anyone that has switched from sleeve to bypass, and how they liked it or how they did.....I may be jumping the gun, but just want as much information as I can get?????

[No game 14,437]

thanks for the input' date=' do you know anyone that has switched from sleeve to bypass, and how they liked it or how they did.....I may be jumping the gun, but just want as much information as I can get?????[/quote']

I know a girl here... I'll see if I can dig up her posts she still comes around

[No game 14,437]

I know a girl here... I'll see if I can dig up her posts she still comes around

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/77969-sleeve-revision-to-gastric-bypass-tomorrow/page__fromsearch__1

[Lisa's Hope 421]

Ok, I have to tell you this. My stomach had been hurting so much. I have esophageal spasms which I'm on meds for. They have calm down somewhat and I am now on 2 prilosec per day instead of one for acid reflux which will really make your tummy hurt. I had an endoscope and I have bile reflux and acid reflux which causes gastritis (inflammation of the stomach). Since taking the antiacids twice a day the pain has gotten better. I think that we all need to be on some sort of PPI. That is if we have problems. So my point being that if you have a stricture, or gastritis, or any of the other things besides ulcers that can really eat through your tummy, you can be treated. I wouldn't have the bypass unless it was the last resort. I think the meds he gave you will help.

Good thoughts going your way! Keep us posted on your condition.

[CBT 450]

Have you been tested for H Pilori?

[GoldyGirl 186]

Have you been tested for H Pilori?

Yes, it was negative....

[slimagainsoon 88]

Okay' date=' where do I start? I had the Sleeve on Jan 9[sup']th[/sup] of this year. Reached my Goal in 8 ½ months, now below my goal. My stomach hurts, I am never hungry, and I CAN’T eat. At first it was great; I mean I reached my goal. I am thin. But MY stomach HURTS. I have been Reading your post about when hungry hit around the 6^th month point, and have waited. But nope not hungry, Cause tummy hurts, (ok, I have said that point enough). So, I went to My Surgeon today, he put me on some MORE antacids, and did more blood work. He said to give Meds 2 weeks and if blood work looks okay he wants to do a “Gi~Scope” test to look for bile and acid in my stomach. And if it IS present, I would have to go from a Sleeve to a Bypass…. I am FREAKING OUT?! (He told ME NOT to freak out, but I am anyway) What are your thoughts, and have you heard anyone that has had to do this????

. I am ten months out now, but when I was four month out my stomach would hurt so bad and constant throwing up. I had to have another upper GI scope. My sleeve had to be stretch due to my sleeve being too tight. I pray that meds or stretching of your sleeve will help.keep us updated! Praying for you!

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I agree that you should not get a bypass unless it's a last resort. There are so many other things to try first.

My stomach hurts badly if I do not take my Protonix.