I feel so frustrated

[What have I done 1]

I am almost 2 months out from surgery and it has been a rough bumpy ride. I just under went an emergency Upper Endoscopy today due to being unable to keep fluids, Protein Shakes or food down for 8 days. After multiple ER visits for Fluid (dehydration) and pain med's they decided to do a Barium Swallow test which was to be done yesterday but after they woke up and decided Oh wait she can not drink 12oz of Barium we can't do that test, so I was scheduled for the Endoscopy. They found that I have "Dumping Syndrome" and my advanced GERD is even more advanced which is worrisome in itself. So now I have to go see my surgeon on Tuesday to discuss what to do about the Dumping. Has anyone had this problem with the sleeve? From what I have read it is not that common in the sleeve surgery, but it obviously can happen with any of them. I am just so upset cause I haven't been able to eat much food at all let alone food that is high is sugar, Carbs or Saturated Fats, so I am not sure what I can change, but I am willing to do anything to stop this violent vomiting. I just do not know what to do now? But try and get my Water down and keep trying to eat my 6 very small meals a day. Anyone else having these issues?

[swimbikerun 1,046]

8-11% get reflux after surgery. Possible yes. There may be other things going on with that. I wonder they don't convert you. what else are they seeing on the tests?

[What have I done 1]

Thank you for the response swimbikerun. I had GERD for years (a lot) before surgery. What do you mean convert me? Idk what was seen when they did my Upper Endoscopy yesterday my surgeon is suppose to go over that with my since its a direct problem from the sleeve surgery. And as far as the Biopsy's My GI doctor said he took them due to have inflammed my esphagus is, but believes its from all the vomiting. But wanted to be safe so took the biopsy. Some answers but so many questions still.

[swimbikerun 1,046]

Convert to bypass.

When it gets bad that is what they normally do.

[auntiemel 275]

I am almost 2 months out from surgery and it has been a rough bumpy ride. I just under went an emergency Upper Endoscopy today due to being unable to keep fluids, Protein shakes or food down for 8 days. After multiple ER visits for Fluid (dehydration) and pain med's they decided to do a Barium Swallow test which was to be done yesterday but after they woke up and decided Oh wait she can not drink 12oz of Barium we can't do that test, so I was scheduled for the Endoscopy. They found that I have "Dumping Syndrome" and my advanced GERD is even more advanced which is worrisome in itself. So now I have to go see my surgeon on Tuesday to discuss what to do about the Dumping. Has anyone had this problem with the sleeve? From what I have read it is not that common in the sleeve surgery, but it obviously can happen with any of them. I am just so upset cause I haven't been able to eat much food at all let alone food that is high is sugar, Carbs or Saturated Fats, so I am not sure what I can change, but I am willing to do anything to stop this violent vomiting. I just do not know what to do now? But try and get my Water down and keep trying to eat my 6 very small meals a day. Anyone else having these issues?

Converting to bypass would still result in dumping syndrome. Conversion may help with acid control though.

Did you have a hernia or was a hernia repaired? I had a hiatal hernia repaired along with sleeve and now my reflux is gone.

It sounds like the vomiting/nausea is from the acid. Did they put you on a PPI?

I do get nausea/vomiting sometimes and it seems to come from eating/drinking too close together, or eating a good that doesn't agree with me. I tried Peanut Butter and threw that up, I had some shaved lunch meat the other day and threw up, well I can't really say I threw the food up, it was more just liquids and saliva.

You could have a stricture or narrowing of your esophagus? Which would make keeping foods/liquids down more difficult.

Our bodies are going through such a roller coaster right now and I'm so sorry you are dealing with this. I am almost 3 weeks post op and somedays think "what did I do to myself?!?!"

I hope that in the next few days you heal and have no more issues. Good luck and keep me posted.

[What have I done 1]

I had a Hiatal Hernia repaired with the Sleeve. I had advanced GERD before surgery & have it worse now. What is PPI? I did my 3 30gram Protein Shakes today & about 40oz of Water, so gonna lay low until I see my surgeon Tuesday! He has been out of the country for almost a month so he is not aware of most of all this. I have total faith in him & will just pray he has an answer that will make this a little easier. I knew it would be hard but this is ridiculous. I haven't even thought of eating Peanut Butter or lunchmeat it is actually on my list of NO's. Lol. Thank you for the suggestions and input appreciate it

[gregthegroove 130]

It is fairly normal for most sleeve patients to be put on a PPI like Pepcid 2-4 pills per day to reduce stomach acid. I've been on it since day 1 in the hospital. I'm one month out.

[What have I done 1]

I take Protonix 40mg 2x per day!

[swimbikerun 1,046]

Depends on the doctor and patient.

To address one other item - you are right on dumping syndrome. The choice is dumping syndrome can be helped easier than can getting a cancerous esophagus. Reflux can lead to changes that cause that. Its a choice between the lesser of 2 evils.

Much like voting for government. LOL ROFL.

[auntiemel 275]

I had a Hiatal Hernia repaired with the Sleeve. I had advanced GERD before surgery & have it worse now. What is PPI? I did my 3 30gram Protein shakes today & about 40oz of Water, so gonna lay low until I see my surgeon Tuesday! He has been out of the country for almost a month so he is not aware of most of all this. I have total faith in him & will just pray he has an answer that will make this a little easier. I knew it would be hard but this is ridiculous. I haven't even thought of eating Peanut Butter or lunchmeat it is actually on my list of NO's. Lol. Thank you for the suggestions and input appreciate it

PPI is a proton pump inhibitor- acid reducer. My doctor said that even without heartburn after surgery, they want the stomach nice and calm, so they have me on 40 mg of Prilosec each day.

I figured since Peanut Butter was ok to put in shakes, licking a tiny bit off a spoon would be ok...big mistake! My nutritionist said I may just be too sensitive for awhile to the higher fat content. Right now I am sticking to Water, Apple juice, Soups, eggs, and yogurt. I am so glad there are such flavorful Soups out there like minestrone and chicken tortilla, chicken noodle can get too boring.

[Murphy'sMama 20]

Hey everyone...sleeved august 4th...for 3 weeks i suffered from a swollen esophagus which made me constantly burp up foamies, because everything was soooooo slow going down.

They did another Endoscopy on me 4 weeks out and then prescribed 40 mgs TWICE A DAY of Omeprazole. I have been on 20mg once a day for years & years. They also gave me Cerafate to take 3 times a day ( 2 teaspoons liquid) the usually give this to patients to treat ulcers as i had additional irritation due to burping with some vomiting.

Long story short...it has gotten somewhat better.. What have I learned as the most important lesson? Portion out 4 oz for a meal.. Then TAKE AWAY a third of that. Most of the uncomfortable feelings come from eating too much food. I have to remember that my new stomach is the size of a fat Sharpie marker. ONE EXTRA BITE & i pay for it...for hours.

Just my 2 cents. ????