Had Gastric Sleeve December 9, 2013 and I am still very sick

[libbyballard 0]

My surgery was December 9, 2013. My surgeon was Dr. Shinn in Charleston, WV. Things during surgery and immediately after went as expected. After about 4 weeks I started feeling constantly nauseous and had excessive salivation. My per existing hiatal hernia flared up and my surgeon did a repair. I have not been able to overcome this problem and consequently I gave been hospitalized three times for dehydration and low potassium. I honestly try and drink and get my Protein but I throw up immediately practically everything I swallow. Even Water makes me nauseous sometimes. I try to sip something every few minutes. I have tried smoothies, packaged Protein Drinks. I have list 86 pounds, but I feel so unwell that I almost regret my surgery.

[thesuse2000 698]

So sorry to hear about your experience! I hope you're able to get past all these issues soon. Are things getting better at all over time? I sure hope so...

[MichelleInCA 22]

I would suggest you consult another surgeon, honestly. Your condition sounds very unusual to me and rather unsafe as well. Maybe make some calls to a different hospital or university surgery department to get consultation? If I were you I would start finding other experts to help me asap. 86 lbs in such a short time is really extreme. I wish you well.

[Madam Reverie 2,958]

You are not going to get the help you need on a website.

Sadly, you need to go to your surgeon - camp on his doorstep if you have to - and get some service.

There could be a myriad of reasons as to why this could be happening - from a stricture, to your sleeve becoming volvulus, to excess acid, to infection, leak.

We can all talk endlessly about this and provide you with sympathy (which you certainly deserve), but none of us can directly help you.

You need to go to your surgeon and get it sorted.

Sorry you're feeling so bad and wish you a very speedy recovery

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I agree, excessive weight loss in a short time, and not normal. Get medical intervention!

[moonlitestarbrite 902]

i hope you have seen a doctor and are getting some answers.

[septappt 74]

I have to agree with Madam Reverie definately get answers. But I also should say 86 pounds in 5 1/2 months is doable not knowing her starting weight and how much she has lost prior to surgery. I wish you the best of luck and pray you get the answers you need!!

[sissy13 138]

The problems should be checked but the weight loss is ok. Im 6mo out and lost 88lbs and I'm not having any issues. Hope u get answers soon.