Monie717 183 Posted April 17, 2016 I had my sleeve on April 4 and have been feeling pretty good. Still on full liquids. This morning I was cleaning out my closet getting some clothes ready for donation. I got tight in my chest and heart rate went up. I rested and it went away. It happened again when I was eating my Soup. HR went up to 110. It's down to 96 now. I have my warning signs posted on my fridge and chest pain and tachycardia are on the list. Should I be concerned about a leak or perforation this far out? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shrinkingkimber 200 Posted April 17, 2016 Have you checked your temperature? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2goldengirl 2,076 Posted April 17, 2016 It's entirely possible the symptoms you are having are entirely unrelated to your surgery. It would be rare to have a leak that far out, but if you are concerned, call your doctor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
breezy25 69 Posted April 17, 2016 Are you experiencing anxiety about anything? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monie717 183 Posted April 18, 2016 I am currently in the hospital. I called my surgeon with my symptoms and he instructed me to go to ER to be evaluated for a PE. Pretty scary. One blood test was positive so they gave me Lovonox, did a CT scan which was negative !! They wanted to keep me overnight to do Doppler studies on my legs. Waiting for results. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BelgianGuy 350 Posted April 18, 2016 Wow that sucks, hope it's nothing too bad! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ld33 94 Posted April 18, 2016 I am currently in the hospital. I called my surgeon with my symptoms and he instructed me to go to ER to be evaluated for a PE. Pretty scary. One blood test was positive so they gave me Lovonox, did a CT scan which was negative !! They wanted to keep me overnight to do Doppler studies on my legs. Waiting for results. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App What's a PE? Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniotra 298 Posted April 18, 2016 I think she means Pulmonary Embolism. Bad juju. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alwest68 66 Posted April 18, 2016 I hope you feel better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monie717 183 Posted April 18, 2016 Thank you all. I've just been discharged! Very scary. Now I just need to get back to my cocoon in the midst of this Houston flooding. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App And yes, PE is pulmonary embolism. Very bad juju. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2goldengirl 2,076 Posted April 18, 2016 I'm presuming that they didn't find any signs of a PE nor any DVT's, yes? Which is great news! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4MRB4PHOTO 3,900 Posted April 18, 2016 I am glad everything turned out ok. As much as people here mean well, very few have a strong medical background. If there is a concern regarding the heart (or other potentially serious health issue), it's probably best for someone to give a quick call to their PCP first. There should be a doctor on call that could give advice if their office is closed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monie717 183 Posted April 18, 2016 Agree! I think we all just want someone here to tell us we're ok, but we really should be calling our physicians first. I'm glad I did! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
