2 Months Post OP Gastric Bypass RNY

Jun 03, 2009

Hi ~~  I figured it's been 2 months since my last post and I better update everyone to let them know I'm still here.  My husband retired from the United States Navy Seabees April 20, 2009.  That was 3 weeks post op for me.  In the beginiing from April 1, 2009 surgery date till like week 4 I was adjusting rather well to the diet and changes.  Then we traveled and moved to North Carolina and I got very ill ending up in ER for Bronchitis and Dehydration.  The ER gave me tetracycline knowing I was a fresh gastric bypass and that med started problems.  I could not eat anything without vomiting ect.  This continued for a few more weeks so ended up finding a local Bariatric Surgeon who would follow me while we live in North Carolina.  He took me to OR to do a EGD.  I have a huge ugly ulcer and strictures blocking my pouch from the antibiotic therapy.  Tetracycline is already a rough antibiotic not to mention old I'm not suprised it tore up my stomache.  He said my pouch will need to be dilated but he could not do it as there was so much inflammation; he even needed to use a pediatric scope to see the ulcer.  He put me on Nexium 40 mg powder for 6 months to heal the ulcer and inflammation and in a few more weeks we will be going back to the OR to try and see how ulcer is healing and dilate my pouch so I can tolerate food.  I'm on all liquids so using sugar free smoothies and adding a tasteless protein for my nutrition for now.  Drinking lots of water too.

Lets see Pre-OP I weighed 360 lbs April 1, 2009.  Today June 3, 2009 I weigh 280 lbs.  The weight loss is awesome and amazing but the recovery is very difficult.  I have people ask me would I do this again and YES is still my answer.  I tried everything under the sun and surgery was my last option or tool.

Please pray the ulcer will heal as a last resort they may have to do a partial revision so I will not suffer malnutrition.  I don't want this.  Will write more later.

Be Blessed Gastric Bypass Friends,
Donella

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