Almost done with the nightmare

[NoMoreFatGuy 61]

As some may know I had a sleeve done in March 30,2015. The staple gun failed and left a thumbnail sized hole that went undiagnosed for a week and a half. Long story short, after multiple hospital stays and over 30 procedures, I had to have my stomach removed (called a total gastrectomy). That happened 7 weeks ago. As I write this I sit in the doc's office waiting to have my feeding tube removed. It is the last remaining medical device in my body. It we be the first time in 7 months that I don't have a medical device in me. I still have a ways to go but knowing the hardest part is behind me helps. On the positive side I have lost 120 lbs in 7 months.

[SeahawksFan 444]

Oh wow I have never heard of that complication so thanks for sharing. So sorry to hear that. If you have no stomach how do you eat and process food moving forward?

Hoping things get better for you -

LA

[NoMoreFatGuy 61]

You process food in your intestines but you have to be very careful. Eating my I fast, eating too much or eating a lot of sugar can cause dumping syndrome which I can say from experience is not fun. For the most part you survive the same as a by-pass patient and they are very similar.

[my4reasons2live 15]

Omgnesssssss I'm so sorry to hear that... my doctor did mention those possibilities to but never a complete gastrectomy... I wish you a speedy recovery. ...

[swimbikerun 1,045]

I am hoping that this is the last of the problems for you. Gracious. You are a strong person to go through this.

[MimiBMe 94]

Hope its smooth sailing from here on out.

[The Candidate 3,215]

Sorry to hear of your difficult hardships, but hope the worst is behind you and it'll be sunnier skies from here on out.

Congrats on the weight loss!

[IncredibleShrinkingMan 437]

This sounds very difficult...I am sorry to hear about your struggles. My Dad will be having this done for entirely different reasons at the end of this month. If you have any advice or particular pointers I'd appreciate it. Many congratulations on your weight loss success.

[NoMoreFatGuy 61]

Sleevy is he having it done as cancer prevention? Seems to be most common reason. The best advice I can give is take it slow. I have been impatient and went back to work too soon and are too fast and I caused myself a lot of unnecessary pain and anguish. Start slow with food. Work into new foods and AVOID liquid SUGAR (ie Gatorade, sweet tea, etc). Trust me he will live in the bathroom if he doesn't follow that advice. Drinking sugar is painful and puts you in the bathroom.

[NoMoreFatGuy 61]

Meant to say ate too fast not are too fast

[ssflbelle 829]

I have been reading about your situation on other posts but am glad to read here you finally got the feeding tube removed and are doing better.

[NoMoreFatGuy 61]

Thanks