Surgery 10 days ago. Now dealing with internal infection.

[Yarnspinner 1]

My surgery for the sleeve and hernia repair went well 10 days ago. I was having a problem free recovery. No nausea. Decent intake of liquids. After a week, I developed a high fever. We called the doctor, they set up a CT scan and told me to come in. I was admitted after the test. They did a swallow test the next day. I was advised it didn't look like a leak, but was suspicious. My doctor is really attentive, concerned and I don't have any issues with his care.

I was in the hospital 3 days. After the swallow test on Friday, I was told the mass hadn't gotten any bigger. My white cell counts are lower. while there, I didn't get any of the medication that controls my asthma. My mother snuck some in, but I had a long day with bad allergies and stuff settled in my lungs. On Friday, they said my lungs had deteriorated, too. I knew they had because I had a constant wheeze.

Since getting out yesterday, I've cleared my runny nose, cleared up my wheeze and put in extra time in the spirometer. My mother has been watching me and monitoring my vitals. I spent a little time with my roommate and cats this afternoon. It wiped me out. I came home. I thought I was doing better, then I was overcome by violent shaking, chills and hyperventilating. Mom called 911. They said my vitals were ok. No sign if stroke, seizure or heart attack. Maybe an anxiety attack? We were just getting ready to go out. No stress. But I have been really emotional lately. Maybe it was. I chose to stay here, since I was breathing again. I think I can treat my lungs better here. I'm upright and move around more, plus I can use my nebulizer.

Then to top it off, I weighed myself at the house. I went into the surgery at 346. I think I lost 20 on the pre op diet. It said I gained 8 pounds! I'm still on a phase 1 liquid diet. At the hospital, I only had a few sugar free Popsicles and Water for three days! I had gotten up to pudding and yogurt, before going in the second time. I didn't have that much if it. It would take me an afternoon to get through a carton.

Now my temperature seems to be up again. I don't know what to do. I'm getting my lungs under control. Has anyone had these setbacks and gotten through it? I'm feeling quite frustrated and depressed now. I'm worried about the internal infection. Maybe I shouldn't have done this. So far I have had a world of trouble and gained weight!

[wascott 395]

So sorry you're having such a rough time. Get yourself healthy before you worry about your weight. Hang in there.

[tracywag 27]

I hope they get the problem(s) resolved quickly, and totally agree to leave the evil scale alone. It's meaningless at this point.