Sepsis 1 week after surgery, lap band removed

[Keshajo1 61]

I am so bummed out. 2 years of educating and preparing my self went up in smoke. Lap band was placed 11/12/14, by Christopher Reilly at West Houston Medical Center. Felt great, no complaints, first real issues with pain started on Saturday after regional anesthetic wore off.

Experienced an episode of dry heaving, and what I've read that sounded like a stuck episode , after coughing on juice. Things started going down hill. Started with fever and chills Tuesday evening. Called the Surgeons office and was instructed to go to ER. Blood work revealed sepsis. WBC'S 21,000, Fever 103, heart rate 140's, severe diffuse abdominal pain and distention. CT scan didn't give any definitive explanation, so Dr. Reilly took me back to the OR to perform EGD and exploratory lap. He found purulent drainage and exudate involving fundus and band. Lap Band system removed due to " Infection of Lap Band"....

[MamaRita 65]

I can't even imagine what you must be feeling right now:( did they say what the next steps are if any? Like after you heal, can they put another one in? Or what caused the infection? I am praying for a speedy recovery for you, and a positive outcome down the road:(

[Keshajo1 61]

Not thinking about next steps yet. Just focusing on getting better. No idea what caused the infection. I do take prednisone 5 mg daily for rheumatoid arthritis. So maybe the culprit? ?? I have never experienced pain like this before in my life. Thank for your prayers.

[TNL14 2]

@@Keshajo1 so sorry to hear about everything that's going on. Glad you are doing okay so far. I will pray for you and just focus on getting better! I was wondering why I hadn't heard from ya!

[gowalking 10,790]

So sorry to hear of your troubles. Hoping that you are well soon and working with your surgeon to find another solution or having the band replaced. Good luck to you and keep us posted.

[Keshajo1 61]

Surgeon reports that I had a small gastric perforation, probably due to some dry heaves I experienced Saturday night. Anyway, feeling much better, will be in hospital at least another night.

[TNL14 2]

Yikes! Glad you are feeling better.

[Keshajo1 61]

Well received bad news today. Will be spending one, possibly two more nights in-patient, depending on my WBC'S and HR. He reports that he will not be considering me for release back to work until week after thanksgiving and clear liquid diet until further notice. WOW Feeling okay, emotional spells here and there. But physically I know I'm better. In restropect. I had really gotten sick and fast. So my advice to all new and experienced Banders if u don't feel right let your surgeon know, let them be one to make the decision and give u guidance. Thanks everyone for your prayers and well wishes. They were much needed and definitely appreciated.

[TNL14 2]

Hey just checking on ya??? How are you feeling?

Edited November 24, 2014 by TNL14

[Shari71 85]

So sorry for this awful and unfortunate encounter. Hope you heal and feel better soon.

[Keshajo1 61]

I'm doing much better. Still in the hospital. Was moved from Tele unit to regular floor Sunday Evening. Was evaluated for PE on Saturday, negative for PE, thank you Father, diagnosed with a pneumonia instead. This has been a rough ride for me.... Very emotionally draining, physically painful and spiritually trying. But my family and friends have been great. Praying to go home sometime Monday evening.

[HappiTam 19]

Thank goodness no PE!! It is terrible that you have had to go through such a terrible experience. Hopefully you'll be feeling better soon and your doctor has a new plan for you.

Wishing only the best for you.

Tam

[Keshajo1 61]

Thank you Tami

[TNL14 2]

Pneumonia oh no! Girl Im praying for you!

[TNL14 2]

@@Keshajo1 hey just wanted to check in on ya? How are you feeling?