Internal bleeding after Gastric Sleeve Surgery

[L.T. 12]

My daughter had Gastric Sleeve surgery 3 months ago. She was given A prescription of Xarelto to prevent blood clots the same day as surgery. This was an outpatient surgery. She was bleeding terribly at the wound site. I called the doctor and he said not to bring her in that he would see her the next morning. I took her in and she was in extreme pain and still bleeding very bad. He said she was okay for the 4 hour drive home. I was extremely concerned. He said to skip the Xarelto for 1 day then start back. She was in terrible pain on the 3rd day after surgery and was very pale and weak. We called the doctor and told him what was going on. He said NOT to take her to the hospital. Against his wishes we took her anyway. She was almost dead from internal bleeding when she got there. They gave her several units of blood and rushed her to a larger hospital. Since then she has had 3 leaks and 3 infected hematomas. Has anyone ever had an experience like this? She is still trying to get well..

[TiggerFan72 10]

Bless her heart. I'm praying for her. Hopefully she will feel better soon.

????Renea in AL

[BigJohn58 135]

OMG My prayers go out to your daughter and thank god you went to the hospital. Since I'm a big chicken when I read things like this I question what I'm about to do. Where was this done what city? I think having it at a outpatient surgery would worry me.

Please keep us posted about how your daughter is doing.

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[VSG_PurpleButterfly 37]

I'm surprised they did not keep her overnight. I haven't had my surgery yet, but most people were kept a day or two for observation.

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And sorry she has to go through that. So unfortunate

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[happyaslarry 42]

Omg! I had internal bleeding. My surgeon was incredible. Had his own personal Mobile number. I was told by him that I was to ring immediately with the slightest worry. Thank god I did as I spend 4 extra days in hospital post 7 days out of surgery. Was given IV antibiotics and tummy injections for blood clots. He was brilliant.

I bled more than others which formed a clot that got infected. Any signs of chills or temps its straight to the doc. He gave me a scan straight away and bloods were taken.

I am so sorry your daughter has gone through this because my surgeon told me that if my inflammation markers didnt come down it was straight to gastric bypass. He doesnt muck around. I recovered quickly but I guess thats due to quick response.

I sincerely hope your daughter will be ok. Im disgusted at her doctor.

Im concerned about her 3 leaks. If all else fails please seek another surgeon and please keep us posted. I know exactly what shes going through!

Love sent

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[happynfree1996 6]

Please share where that happen. It's important to get this Info out. I am 2 day post op in MX and I feel pretty good. I had teds stocking to prevent dvt.

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[linah 92]

Sounds like she had a horrible doctor, would definitely make a complaint and switch to someone else. Thank God you didn't listen to his advice and followed your instincts, best wishes for a speedy recovery for your daughter, sorry she had to go through this.

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[Miss Impala 64]

Prayers for a quick recovery and guidance thru this difficult situation. Thank God you didn't listen to him!

11/11/16: HW 380

11/28/16: Duodenal Switch Surgery

11/28/16: SW 374 lbs

12/14/16: CW 350 lbs

[L.T. 12]

She had it done at Alabama Weight Loss in Birmingham, AL!! She was self pay. $11,900. You can look it up. My advice to people is to NEVER do Outpatient (same day) surgery with weight loss surgery. It is very risky!! We didn't know this! I wish we knew then what we know now. She hasn't used the AL doctor since we left. We have a bariatric specialist who is trying hard to get her FIXED. Thank you for your support. This is the first time I have told this story publicly, but as we sit in this hospital AGAIN and I look at my sick daughter who is fighting for her life I have to VENT!! She has 2 small children. Please pray (if you don't mind) that she heals from this horrible nightmare. I haven't even mentioned all of the stuff that we have gone thru. OH!! And did I mention the $700,000 hospital bill!

[happyaslarry 42]

Oh my, I so feel for all of you and the little ones. Have you found out yet what the bariatric surgeon is planning to do? Are you any closer to finding out a possitive outcome? You doing a great job Mum. Hang in there for your girl.

I'll keep you all in my prayers..

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[BigJohn58 135]

Dear Lord

Cover this child with your sovereign hand, bring restoration and healing to her body

In Jesus name,

AMEN

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[Hazel_eyez 173]

Sending positive vibes to your daughter, this is a terrible thing that has happened. I had mine outpatient along with many others and didn't have any problems. I wouldn't blame it on being outpatient. I will say everyone I seen that was outpatient wasn't extremely heavy. Plus they do a leak check while you're still under.

Edited December 16, 2016 by Hazel_eyez

[fordtmacrae 21]

Your daughter is in my prayers.

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[adriant 109]

Hi had the same issues in week 2, all caused by medications. Spent a week in hospital veins in both arms collapsed, it was a nightmare but by day 4 it all turned around and the bleeding stopped, still feel weak but I have to focus on the positives and the fact that I have lost nearly 52lbs and have a new beginning. My thoughts and prayers are with your daughter.

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[adriant 109]

Prayer in Time of Sickness

Merciful Lord, the true comfort and hope of those who suffer, I entreat that You accept the prayers which I offer to You in my affliction. Grant that this sickness which You have permitted to come upon me may bring me closer to You and lead me to a more righteous life.

Master, You send down upon us both affliction and consolation. You are the Lord of life and health. You alone can raise me up from my bed of sickness. Without Your gracious help I cannot hope to recover.

It is true that I am a sinner unworthy of Your mercy. But because of Your goodness You receive everyone who turns to You with a humble heart and a repentant spirit.

My Lord, Jesus Christ, have mercy on me. Say to me as You said to the sinful woman, “Your sins are forgiven.” Surely I will not forget Your warning to the paralyzed man, “Sin no more, that nothing worse befall you.” My health is in Your hands. You need say only the word and I will get well again. Yet Your will, not mine, be done. You know best what leads to my health and my salvation. You have bestowed many blessings upon me throughout my life, and I pray that You will not forsake me now, in this time of sickness.

I bless and glorify Your name, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.

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