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03-13-2009, 10:15 AM
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Vomiting blood and weight gain
Hey Guys Its been a long time since I posted , I still lurk when I get a chance but my son was diagnosed with severe Autism and other health problems last year so that has been my focus ..
I started swelling really bad about 6 months ago and passing blood on occassion and now vomiting blood with my stomach swelling so bad almost daily looking like I am about to give birth. The pain is sharp and unbearable at times. I went to the ER about 6 months ago and they told me I had bleeding ulcers , gave me some meds and sent me on my way . I had my surgery in San Diego and now live in VA Beach and to be honest the ER here had no clue at all about GB patients( none military hospital) . So after raising enough hell with Tricare I got an appt and saw a doc yesterday and they told me I had a leak and I have surgery sched for March 8th to repair it .
Has anyone this far out (I had surgery Nov 2007) had these problems ? Is this commom. I have even gained 10-15 pounds and I eat really healthy as I cant hold most things down .I shoud be skinny with amount I can keep down but its the opposite
Scared and confused as my hubby is deployed until end of the month .
Can anyone relate
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Lap RNY Nov. 27th 2006
NMCSD DR. Bertucci
San Diego
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03-13-2009, 10:28 AM
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WOW sorry you are having so many problems. I hope that after the fix the leak all will be good with you, and you get healthy again. Sorry I can't give you any great advice because I haven't had problems, but I do want to wish you a speedy recovery.
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July 7, 2004
Savanna Annmarie was born on 10/14/2008
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03-15-2009, 12:45 PM
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I can't relate to the problems you are having but it sounds pretty serious. What I suspect happened is that the ulcer basically perforated threw your pouch wall causing a leak. Guess I don't know why they didn't have you in emergency surgery.
I'm glad you finally got some answers. Hopefully this surgery will put you back on the right road.
Keep in contact.
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Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
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03-15-2009, 12:51 PM
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Today is March 15th, you said you were scheduled for March 8th, somethings wrong here, so If by chance meant to say they scheduled you for surgery on APRIL 8th, I would say someone better have some good mal-practice insurance, waiting three weeks to look into the problem, Im confused!!
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03-15-2009, 01:10 PM
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Hey VB Girl! Keep us posted.Prayers your way.
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03-16-2009, 12:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Baja Big Dog
Today is March 15th, you said you were scheduled for March 8th, somethings wrong here, so If by chance meant to say they scheduled you for surgery on APRIL 8th, I would say someone better have some good mal-practice insurance, waiting three weeks to look into the problem, Im confused!!
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OH I am sorry Its on wed March 18th .. was the 26th of March and moved up because darlin hubby is deployed and trying to get him home .. Sorry for the typo
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Lap RNY Nov. 27th 2006
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San Diego
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03-25-2009, 09:11 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006 |
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Well I got my leak and bleeding fixed . I am back to liquids for the next 10 days ...YAY ..How I remember those days 
One great thing to find out is is my pouch hasn't stretched at all and I am over 2 years .. You always hear about us folks that are a few or more years out pouches being stretched. That was good news
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highest/day of surgery /current/goal
243/217/145/125
Lap RNY Nov. 27th 2006
NMCSD DR. Bertucci
San Diego
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03-25-2009, 09:18 AM
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Glad all went well and I hope you are feeling better soon.
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July 7, 2004
Savanna Annmarie was born on 10/14/2008
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03-25-2009, 04:38 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007 |
Location: Phoenix, AZ |
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i'm so happy your pouch is fixed! hope all is well now
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Highest weight 268
Surgery Date: 12/18/07 Lap RNY
Current Loss: However far this journey will take me Current Weight:175 (10/26/09) and finally a SIZE 12
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03-25-2009, 04:49 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 |
Location: Foothills of Mt.Rainier, WA |
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Glad to hear that all is fixed now and that your pouch hasn't stretched.
How are you liking the liquid diet - does it include soups?
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