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[PCOSSUCKS 96]

well for some reason it wasn't letting me quote anyone...but here it goes...

I have been thinking of how I would tell my story. It isn’t the normal story. It isn’t a happy one.

On Thursday, May 31^st, I had RNY bypass surgery. I stayed the night in the hospital and was released the next day in the late afternoon.

I went home, my kids happy to see me and that the surgery was over, and I felt the same. My mom took them to eat bc I fell asleep in the recliner, and why would she think I wasn’t able to walk since I was walking earlier in the day.

I woke up to get my dogs some food…I was super weak in the legs and when I turned around to get back in the chair I fell straight back on my tile floor. I peed myself…I don’t think I passed out really but I defiantly lost my bearings. Of course “hey siri” wasn’t responding so I had to find my phone in a haze. I crawled my way to the bathroom…I actually thought I did more than pee myself but when I checked my pants it was a huge blood clot and fresh red blood…and then a ton more in the toilet. I tried to call a couple of friends that I assumed would be in town but were out for the evening so I called my mom away from dinner. When she arrived she saw what state I was in (pale and bleeding) she immediately tended to me and my 11 year old son cleaned up my urine... he never should have ever had to do that! My mom frantically trying to clean me up and figure out what to do, I somehow had enough wits about me to tell her to dial 911…

When the paramedics arrived I was a light, light beige color and barley a pulse. My veins were so collapsed they couldn’t start an IV …they were struggling….my pulse was super faint and and blood pressure almost bottomed out.

I ended up losing more than half my total blood volume. 4 bags of blood and 2 bags of plasma later. I’m alive. Not the way the surgery was supposed to go. I am home now, having some double vision so its been hard to see my phone so I had wait until I was more alert and with my computer. So tomorrow is one week since my surgery.

[ALFxRNY 540]

On 06/06/2018 at 22:51, PCOSSUCKS said:

well for some reason it wasn't letting me quote anyone...but here it goes...

I have been thinking of how I would tell my story. It isn’t the normal story. It isn’t a happy one.

On Thursday, May 31^st, I had RNY bypass surgery. I stayed the night in the hospital and was released the next day in the late afternoon.

I went home, my kids happy to see me and that the surgery was over, and I felt the same. My mom took them to eat bc I fell asleep in the recliner, and why would she think I wasn’t able to walk since I was walking earlier in the day.

I woke up to get my dogs some food…I was super weak in the legs and when I turned around to get back in the chair I fell straight back on my tile floor. I peed myself…I don’t think I passed out really but I defiantly lost my bearings. Of course “hey siri” wasn’t responding so I had to find my phone in a haze. I crawled my way to the bathroom…I actually thought I did more than pee myself but when I checked my pants it was a huge blood clot and fresh red blood…and then a ton more in the toilet. I tried to call a couple of friends that I assumed would be in town but were out for the evening so I called my mom away from dinner. When she arrived she saw what state I was in (pale and bleeding) she immediately tended to me and my 11 year old son cleaned up my urine... he never should have ever had to do that! My mom frantically trying to clean me up and figure out what to do, I somehow had enough wits about me to tell her to dial 911…

When the paramedics arrived I was a light, light beige color and barley a pulse. My veins were so collapsed they couldn’t start an IV …they were struggling….my pulse was super faint and and blood pressure almost bottomed out.

I ended up losing more than half my total blood volume. 4 bags of blood and 2 bags of plasma later. I’m alive. Not the way the surgery was supposed to go. I am home now, having some double vision so its been hard to see my phone so I had wait until I was more alert and with my computer. So tomorrow is one week since my surgery.

Oh my God, I’m so sorry to hear that you went through that. Very scary! Glad that your mom was there to help. Praying for your speedy recovery and glad you’re healing a little better. I wish they would’ve kept you longer than a day though. Maybe this could’ve been avoided

[PCOSSUCKS 96]

they should have caught the bleed before sewing me up...my mom is traumatized and my two kids are having a hard time. im just glad im on the mend. thank you all or your well wishes!!!!

[ALFxRNY 540]

On 06/06/2018 at 23:00, PCOSSUCKS said:

they should have caught the bleed before sewing me up...my mom is traumatized and my two kids are having a hard time. im just glad im on the mend. thank you all or your well wishes!!!!

They really should have and did they perform a leak test on you before releasing you? It’s sad that there had to be trauma in your journey. But we are glad to hear from you and that you are doing better. Keep fighting the good fight! 😊

[Bellasoo 45]

3 minutes ago, PCOSSUCKS said:

they should have caught the bleed before sewing me up...my mom is traumatized and my two kids are having a hard time. im just glad im on the mend. thank you all or your well wishes!!!!

Good grief! That is horrible. I’m glad you are feeling better, but, that must have been awful. Where was the blood coming from? I can’t believe you came home in that condition.

[PCOSSUCKS 96]

it had gathered in my colon I think. when I thought I had to poo it was straight blood.

[Oceanlove 98]

Omg! That is scary to have gone through and your family, I’m so sorry you all experienced that. Thank God you’re alive and on the mend.

Did they say what happened? Why did they let you go after not even 24 hours? What has your surgeon said about this?

[Bellasoo 45]

2 minutes ago, PCOSSUCKS said:

it had gathered in my colon I think. when I thought I had to poo it was straight blood.

Oh dear, I’m glad you got to the hospital in time.

[PCOSSUCKS 96]

Just now, Oceanlove said:

Omg! That is scary to have gone through and your family, I’m so sorry you all experienced that. Thank God you’re alive and on the mend.

Did they say what happened? Why did they let you go after not even 24 hours? What has your surgeon said about this?

there has been no straight answer...so im going to get my records. I cannot imagine what my momma was going through...

[PCOSSUCKS 96]

3 minutes ago, Oceanlove said:

Omg! That is scary to have gone through and your family, I’m so sorry you all experienced that. Thank God you’re alive and on the mend.

Did they say what happened? Why did they let you go after not even 24 hours? What has your surgeon said about this?

my surgeon took off to Florida....soooooooo

[Oceanlove 98]

Wow, that’s crazy. Mine is the 13th. I am definitely going to make sure they check everything after hearing what you have gone through.

Well definitely keep us posted on what you find out and how you are doing. I will be praying for you and your family to heal from all of this.

Edited June 7, 2018 by Oceanlove

[PCOSSUCKS 96]

Thank you all so much for the prayers....

[Chrisb428 626]

I am sorry U had to go through this and am really glad you are now healing and doing better.

[richiewho 3]

So I just got me gastric sleeve surgery date which is 9/12. I completed the 3 month nutrition program required by Blue Shield and managed to not lose a single pound. After meeting with the surgeon 2 weeks ago, he told me he wants me to lose 40 lbs before the surgery to make it safer (shrink the liver I’m guessing). He gave me 3 months to lose the weight so the clock is ticking. I also met with the dietician who was very nice and gave me some tips with dieting in order to lose the required weight before the surgery. I am definitely nervous but also excited. I have a friend who did this surgery about 18 months ago and now looks incredible. Glad I stumbled on this site to give and get support!

[Oceanlove 98]

I would probably do the pre surgery diet to lose that honestly. Just modified slightly to incorporate a single meal during the day that has a lean Protein and veggies.

Make sure to add in exercise every day in some form or another.

You can do it!