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[abbybeep 53]

It's been a rough day today. Actually, it's been a rough 25 weeks! Some may already know my "story," so I'll just be quick with it. 25 weeks ago, I had the vertical sleeve done. Right away, there were problems. I couldn't keep liquids down. I was told it was a stricture, and had numerous endoscopies done, to no avail. I ended up literally standing constantly, when I wasn't sleeping, in order to let gravity pull liquid through my sleeve so I could stay away from Urgent Care. Finally, on December 17 I was converted to RNY. I can't tell you how difficult it was to go back into the hospital knowing I had to go through all the discomfort again, not to mention my just actual fear of something going wrong - again. I came out okay and able to hydrate myself. Over the past week, I've started vomiting again. (When I had the sleeve I vomited every day, multiple times a day.) I had an upper GI today, and although I don't have official confirmation from the doctor about it yet, it looks like I have a stricture. This is how it all started before... stricture which turned out to be my whole sleeve severly messed up...

I'm just not sure how to get through this. When is my bad luck going to end? When will it get better? How do I get through this?

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Oh honey, no answers but I'm so sorry! Fingers crossed its not super serious again! Keep your chin yup and take care of yourself!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 251, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 251

[sassy14 178]

It's been a rough day today. Actually' date=' it's been a rough 25 weeks! Some may already know my "story," so I'll just be quick with it. 25 weeks ago, I had the vertical sleeve done. Right away, there were problems. I couldn't keep liquids down. I was told it was a stricture, and had numerous endoscopies done, to no avail. I ended up literally standing constantly, when I wasn't sleeping, in order to let gravity pull liquid through my sleeve so I could stay away from Urgent Care. Finally, on December 17 I was converted to RNY. I can't tell you how difficult it was to go back into the hospital knowing I had to go through all the discomfort again, not to mention my just actual fear of something going wrong - again. I came out okay and able to hydrate myself. Over the past week, I've started vomiting again. (When I had the sleeve I vomited every day, multiple times a day.) I had an upper GI today, and although I don't have official confirmation from the doctor about it yet, it looks like I have a stricture. This is how it all started before... stricture which turned out to be my whole sleeve severly messed up...

I'm just not sure how to get through this. When is my bad luck going to end? When will it get better? How do I get through this?[/quote']

So sorry to hear of all the trouble you have had. I hope you are feeling better today.

[snow25 188]

Abbey beep,

I have no answers for you, but I will lift you up in prayer. I hate that you have had such a hard journey. Stay strong! Healing thoughts your way!

[Shaily Agrawal 1]

So sorry to hear of all the trouble you have had...........Stay Strong and hope everything will be fine soon.............Take care

[copmom 73]

It's been a rough day today. Actually' date=' it's been a rough 25 weeks! Some may already know my "story," so I'll just be quick with it. 25 weeks ago, I had the vertical sleeve done. Right away, there were problems. I couldn't keep liquids down. I was told it was a stricture, and had numerous endoscopies done, to no avail. I ended up literally standing constantly, when I wasn't sleeping, in order to let gravity pull liquid through my sleeve so I could stay away from Urgent Care. Finally, on December 17 I was converted to RNY. I can't tell you how difficult it was to go back into the hospital knowing I had to go through all the discomfort again, not to mention my just actual fear of something going wrong - again. I came out okay and able to hydrate myself. Over the past week, I've started vomiting again. (When I had the sleeve I vomited every day, multiple times a day.) I had an upper GI today, and although I don't have official confirmation from the doctor about it yet, it looks like I have a stricture. This is how it all started before... stricture which turned out to be my whole sleeve severly messed up...

I'm just not sure how to get through this. When is my bad luck going to end? When will it get better? How do I get through this?[/quote']

Abby beep

I say you will get better soon Remember This I

Can do all things threw Jesus Christ who strengthens me..... He is the great physician

Keep the Faith.....

Godspeed

[abbybeep 53]

Thank you, everyone, for all the kind words & prayers. I had an endoscopy and dialating was performed. My stoma was 3mm wide (should be 18mm). The doctor could only stretch it to 10mm after a few attempts. He expects it to shrink back down to about 7mm and (waiting 3 wks between procedures) he will attempt again and again until it's at 18mm.

In the few days after the procedure, I felt like a new person! No vomiting, no nausea, it was wonderful! Slowly, I'm starting to struggle a little more each day. It's so difficult to stay positive, but I'm really trying.

Again, thank you for the support.

[sassy14 178]

Thank you' date=' everyone, for all the kind words & prayers. I had an endoscopy and dialating was performed. My stoma was 3mm wide (should be 18mm). The doctor could only stretch it to 10mm after a few attempts. He expects it to shrink back down to about 7mm and (waiting 3 wks between procedures) he will attempt again and again until it's at 18mm.

In the few days after the procedure, I felt like a new person! No vomiting, no nausea, it was wonderful! Slowly, I'm starting to struggle a little more each day. It's so difficult to stay positive, but I'm really trying.

Again, thank you for the support.[/quote']

So glad you are doing a little better and that there is a plan to get you feeling well.