Sent home with picc line...nothing by mouth for 2 weeks?

[Revision12714 10]

Has anyone else had this after a revision? I had my band removed Monday, and he did the sleeve at the same time. I was sent home yesterday with a picc line, and supplies were delivered last night so I can hook myself up to IV fluids for 14 hours at night. Surgeon says that this will allow my sleeve to heal with as little stress as possible. I am allowed sips of Water to get my crushed meds down, but other than that I cannot drink or eat anything for two weeks.

Just wondering if anyone else has had to do this? I certainly don't want a leak, so I am following his orders...just wanted to find out about other's experiences....

[Recycled 2,182]

And was there a reason for this or is this just your Surgeons usual practice? Seems quite overboard.

[livelyterry 55]

I guess that's why most surgeons do it in 2 sessions. I would do exactly as he says, because you probably have a lot of swollen and scar tissue and he's concerned about a leak.

My surgeon did my revision in 2 sessions, and I had to wait 3 months between surgeries.

[rredrruby87 27]

I went to Dr. Illan in Mexico and while I was there a patient had a lap band revision and sleeve done in one procedure and I just had the sleeve and we were both out and about drinking the same things and having chicken broth etc...

[Revision12714 10]

I am doing exactly what he said. I am pretty sure this is how he does things for everyone that gets the revision in one surgery. He did say I had a lot of scar tissue too.

I am nervous about doing this by myself, LOL. I have no medical background. They trained me yesterday on how to do everything, but I don't want to mess it up. I was able to disconnect from the bag this morning and flush the picc line all by myself. :-) the big challenge comes tonight when I have to hook it all up myself. They sent someone last night to do it and show me how, but tonight I am on my own.

[shadylady_57 54]

You might want to see if he will right an order for a home health nurse to help you if you are afraid to do this by yourself. I would ask him about it. Do you know any nurses they might help you out until you feel comfortable doing it yourself. Wish you the best in your recovery.

[NMJG 1,266]

You'll be fine, you can do more than you think you can. We had to do all sorts of home health stuff when my son had cancer. I bet there are some videos on Youtube that will show you, too, if you want to watch some today.

Good luck on your recovery. I don't envy you, dear, you have a hard road the next two weeks. Come here for cheering up!

[Tess415 1]

I had a removal of my lap band and revision to a sleeve all done at one time. I had a barium swallow done the next day and started on liquids. I am following the same diet protocol as a new sleeve patient without lap band removal. I am sorry to hear that you are unable to drink anything for 2 weeks. Kudos for listening to your surgeon and finding the strength to follow his directions. Hang in there.... sending good thought your way!!!!

[ynotzitro 1]

Has anyone else had this after a revision? I had my band removed Monday, and he did the sleeve at the same time. I was sent home yesterday with a picc line, and supplies were delivered last night so I can hook myself up to IV fluids for 14 hours at night. Surgeon says that this will allow my sleeve to heal with as little stress as possible. I am allowed sips of Water to get my crushed meds down, but other than that I cannot drink or eat anything for two weeks.

Just wondering if anyone else has had to do this? I certainly don't want a leak, so I am following his orders...just wanted to find out about other's experiences....

I had my band removed and sleeve done on 1/27/14, put on liquids for two weeks and have been on mushies for the last week. I still dont get as much liquids or Protein as I should but keep trying. Hang in there, follow the doctors orders, your going to do great.

[Revision12714 10]

The picc line came out last Thursday, and I did Clear Liquids until today. I was cleared today to move on to full liquids. I am doing great, and the picc line wasn't as bad as I feared. It was more inconvenient than anything. I do believe it helped make my recovery easier, because I didn't have to worry about getting in my fluids and protien those first few weeks.