Worst Cast Bypass (trigger warning)

[sdurbin85@gmail.com 6]

Anyone experience a worst case with your bypass? After my bypass, my small intestine decided to close off completely . I had to have an energy surgery to reduce my small intestines I aspirated during the second surgery and ended up on a vent . I ended up with sepsis, ARDS, and fighting to stay alive. 10 days on the vent and 23 days in the hospital. I’m home now trying to recover and figure out all this stuff. I’ve had to learn how to walk and how to use my arms and hands again due to prolonged time on the vent. I knew this was a life style change but I didn’t expect to be in this shape trying to figure it all out.

[catwoman7 11,220]

sorry to hear this happened to you. Fortunately, these kinds of things are very rare - but I know that's not comforting if you're the one they happen to! Hopefully you'll be on your way again soon without further incident!

Edited January 15, 2024 by catwoman7

[SleeveToBypass2023 2,650]

I'm so sorry this happened to you. I originally had a sleeve and had several very rare complications that led to needing 7 surgeries in a year to correct everything. I had a revision to the bypass, which made all the difference and was life changing. I hate that the bypass wasn't the same for you. I'm glad you're home and starting on the road to getting better.

[sdurbin85@gmail.com 6]

It’s really tough learning all the normal stuff while recovering from almost dying. I’ve had to learn to walk and use my arms and hands all over again.