Change of plans?

[chasingchloee 58]

Hi! So I received the RNY gastric bypass on September 23, and just got home out the the hospital yesterday. 11 days in the hospital. I'm in a crazy amount of pain and it's really hard to do simple things like getting out of bed and going to the bathroom. My surgery journey isn't at all what I had planned. What happened was after the first surgery, on the 23, I was throwing up, weak, and other gross things. The doctors checked on me every few minutes because they were worried they were going to lose me. So they rushed me to a different hospital for surgery number 2 to fix the problem found in the c t scan. They said I was born with an abnormally shapened stomach and it has always been larger, and that the weight gain my entire life hasn't been my fault and it was a medical issue! If I hadn't of gotten the surgery they said my stomach would have crushed my spleen. So the second surgery gave me a Omega Loop to help alter routing of my insides. So many things are horrible and went wrong, and I'm really starting to think this was the wrong thing for me. I'm eighteen, and this has been an abnormally amount of anxiety in my life. I have to drop out of classes this semester and quit my job to focus complete on healing. I just needed to share my story so far and look for some encouragement. Also, I'm hungry, is that normal? I'm worried that this didn't work. I eat my puréed food plan me always feel hunger after and like I can eat more. Advice?

[esskay77 785]

You said that if you hadn't gotten the surgery your stomach would have crushed your spleen. So, I think this was a great thing for you to find out now so you never got to that point. I'm so sorry that it will take longer to heal and that you had to take a break on school and work. For now, focus on healing. Eventually, you will feel better.

Best of luck and keep us posted.

We are all rooting for you

[The Candidate 3,215]

As tough as everything seems right now, things will get better day by day as you heal. It's a blessing actually that you had the surgery, as the other condition might never have been diagnosed otherwise. I'm sorry about the situation with your job and school as I know that is only added stress. I hope you have somewhere to turn to for support during this difficult time.

Hope you continue to heal without further issues. Get as much rest as you can and good luck!

[Karen B45 38]

Wow I am sorry to hear that you had that happen but it is good you did the surgery, you wouldn't have found the problem otherwise, and that would have killed you. So I think it's a good thing.

We had our surgeries (your original one) on the same day. I feel so much better than I did, right after surgery and you will too. I can't imagine being back where you are but as your original date buddy I can tell you IT DOES GET BETTER, REALLY.

Now on the hunger. I am hungry too, most of the time. But it's not really actual hunger, it's head hunger. Seriously. No way your stomach wants more food than you are able to give it right now, it couldn't process it. But your head, that;s another story. I literally had to shut myself in my bedroom on Friday night, which is our family pizza night. Now if I tried to eat a piece of pizza I would be throwing up all over, but my head thinks it's a great idea. Stupid head, it's what got us here in the first place.

I am a lot older than you are, and I applaud your courage for taking this step and taking control now. Good for you. Remember....it really will get better.

[gpmed 623]

Oh wow, I'm so sorry you've had to go through all that! I think it would be very difficult for anyone to navigate that situation emotionally, let alone at your age.

Are you getting support from friends and family? Were you assigned a social worker in the hospital? If not, it might be good to ask about one if you feel you need someone to point out additional resources for help.

I'd also highly recommend you see a therapist for emotional support.

Hang in there. I'll be thinking of you.