Tweety208 12 Posted January 15, 2015 Hi I am 4 months out. I had the RNY. I do not regret it most days but today I am. I did fine on liquids but ended up with a stricture, a huge ulcer that covered most of my pouch. I am unable to keep anything down. I had iv fluids for awhile but the Ivs kept blowing my veins. So they put in a PICC Line in first one clogged second one had a allergic reaction to the tape they used. Third one I had three sets of sutures rip out of my skin and now I have a ng tube going through my nose down my throat all the way to my small intestine. That is how I get my nutrition. Drinking and eating hurt and I have not been able to take my Vitamins so my hair is starting to fall out in clumps. I don't fully regret the surgery I just wish I could have less complications. This is my second ng tube because the first got clogged. I have child sized nasal passages and they used adult sized stuff not happy. In a lot of pain. I am in Idaho, Boise area. ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLERDgirl 6,417 Posted January 15, 2015 Sorry you are having a tough time. I am hypersensitive and I break out even when they use the latex free stuff on me. I always end up blowing veins and needing PICC lines as well. It seems like such a small thing but the itch just drives you crazy. Welcome to the forums! Hopefully they'll get you patched back up and about in no time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pepper123 320 Posted January 15, 2015 Welcome...and sorry u are having such a hard time...hopefully it gets better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) complications - stricture @@Tweety208 glad you found this group and vice versa we're all here to support you, thats the name of the game oh dear I can only imagine how you are feeling you've been dealing with these problems almost 4 months?? how long were you in the hospital?? have you had to go back to the hospital numerous times for help?? out of curiosity how much weight have you lost? not that it matters at this point you need to get healthy first don't those nasty IV bags have sugar "solution" in them what is doc saying? improvement?? approx when?"? nasty NG tube!!! "guesstimate" on when things will turn around?? these are pretty "open" vague questions hope you don't mind me asking them ask your questions here on the board you will get some great replies hear other peoples experience but remember at the end of the day ONLY listen to the words of your doc//surgeon & nut!!! follow what HE/THEY tell you!!! they are there to help you i hope with all my heart that things improve soon fingers and toes crossed that things will get better soon!!! kathy good luck Edited January 15, 2015 by proudgrammy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tweety208 12 Posted January 15, 2015 I have been in the er and radiology department so many times they are getting to know me by site. Yes the Ivs had lots of sugar and calories especially when you don't have strength or energy to move. I gained weight back. Surgery date I weighed 279 I am now 242. I think that's 36lbs. I started my journey with pre op appointments last January I started at 299.7lbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qtpie28 51 Posted January 15, 2015 Sorry you are having a tough time. Hopefully you get to feeling better. This too shall pass. Prayers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tweety208 12 Posted January 15, 2015 Life will get better. I have faith in that. It's just the days are long and I want to get healthy again. Along with the surgery and complications I also have a paralyzed vocal chord so lost my voice for awhile. Had surgery on that too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
