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02-06-2012, 10:01 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: just north of Boston
Posts: 2,403
Weight Statistics 1/31/2012 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
338 lb Start Weight:
253 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
85 lb Weight Loss:
78 lb Lb Left to Lose:
25.1479289941 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index48.4926530612 BMI Start:
36.297755102 BMI Current:
25.1071428571 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I had my surgery on 1/31/12. I came home late afternoon 2/2/12.... I was taken back to the hospital (different hospital - not worth going into - suffice it to say I had a headstrong emt) by ambulance early morning 2/3/12 with a GI bleed... the hospital I was in took a 'wait and see' approach to see if the bleeding would stop without further surgery or a scope. I got a total of 4 units of blood before my crit stayed stable. I had a modified barium swallow today to make sure there were no leaks - I actually told the radiology doc NO when he asked if I felt up to lying on my stomach - sorry, not there yet!!
the emt had a horrible time getting an iv line in - but finally got a small one in... the hospital staff were unable to get another in anywhere but my neck - so I had a central line until late this afternoon. I still have tegaderm on my neck, so I'm not going out tomorrow!!
I'm back to stage 1 of the diet for tonight, just to give my pouch time to readjust to having anything it in... I was NPO until after the barium swallow today - so, Friday morning through about 2pm today!
the initial hospital stay wasn't bad - and I used limited pain meds. The only time I used pain meds during the 2nd hospital say was when I was trying to get a migraine to break but couldn't take anything by mouth - I can honestly say that iv dilaudid doesn't touch a migraine.
I'm glad I don't seem to have a need for the liquid pain meds because roxicet is NASTY - I had to take one dose of that before I was discharged last Thursday to make sure it didn't nauseate me.
I'm back to stage 1 for the rest of tonight and can go to stage two tomorrow - my next appt with the dietitian is on the 21st.
I'll see my surgeon on Wednesday to have my staples removed - though they COULD have come out today - none of the doctors I saw was willing to take them out since I have an appt with my surgeon on Wednesday.
I have a lot of catching up to do with my students. But I'm preparing to go to bed for the night!!
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02-06-2012, 10:19 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lake Oswego, OR
Posts: 1,633
Weight Statistics June 2011 Start Date:
9-20-2011 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
272 lb Start Weight:
187 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
85 lb Weight Loss:
42 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.25 % % Lost:
9-2012 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index48.1773746536 BMI Start:
33.1219450743 BMI Current:
25.6827916352 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Tricia, I'm so sorry about your terrible time. Please let is know how you are doing. Hang in there. You can do this.
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02-06-2012, 11:33 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 59
Weight Statistics 05/30/2012 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
256 lb Start Weight:
256 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
111 lb Lb Left to Lose:
Body Mass Index42.5959763314 BMI Start:
42.5959763314 BMI Current:
24.1266272189 BMI Goal:
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So sorry for your complication. Why did u get a gi bleed. Is this a common thing. Did something rip? Im surprised the emts didnt bring u back to the hospital ur surgeon is at. Im so sorry u had to go through that. Ill add u to my prayers to heal fast! Take care and keep posting with updates
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02-07-2012, 06:27 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: massachusetts
Posts: 193
Weight Statistics 5/25/11 Start Date:
1/9/12 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
321 lb Start Weight:
242 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
79 lb Weight Loss:
72 lb Lb Left to Lose:
24.6105919003 % % Lost:
01/09/2013 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index53.4113609467 BMI Start:
40.2665088757 BMI Current:
28.2863905325 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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OMG, so sorry to hear of your lil trauma episode, why a GI bleed,I had a hematoma... I sure hope you will take it easy and dont go rushing thinking you are super woman lol, best of luck to you and keep us posted
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02-07-2012, 09:41 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Atlantic beach, FL.
Posts: 750
Weight Statistics Sept. 22, 2011 Start Date:
04/30/12 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
340 lb Start Weight:
266 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
74 lb Weight Loss:
101 lb Lb Left to Lose:
21.7647058824 % % Lost:
01/2013 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index54.8714416896 BMI Start:
42.9288337925 BMI Current:
26.6287878788 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I'm glad you're ok, but I'm sorry to hear about your ordeal. Hope you get better soon. 
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02-07-2012, 09:42 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orting, Wa.
Posts: 2,597
Weight Statistics February 2011 Start Date:
August 16th 2011 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
283 lb Start Weight:
157 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
-8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.5229681979 % % Lost:
June 2012 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index40.6018367347 BMI Start:
22.5246938776 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
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Tricia, I'm sorry to hear about you having such a scary complication but am glad they fixed it and you are doing better! Please rest and take it easy so that you can heal!
Did you have open RNY? Just curious about what staples you were talking about.
I will be praying that you have a speedy recovery and no more complications!
Please take care and keep us posted on how you are doing.
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02-07-2012, 09:47 AM
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Glad to hear you're doing fine now, but did the hospital at any time contact your surgeon and bring him into the picture? Because, since you're so early out of surgery, if they don't give the heads up to your surgeon, that can border negligence.
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02-07-2012, 10:30 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas
Posts: 3,672
Weight Statistics 7/27/10 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
379 lb Start Weight:
175 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
204 lb Weight Loss:
10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
53.8258575198 % % Lost:
July 27, 2012 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index65.0480957031 BMI Start:
30.0354003906 BMI Current:
28.3190917969 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Bless your heart Tricia, so sorry you had to go through that. Glad you are feeling better now, please take care and keep us posted on how you're doing. (((hugs))) | |
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02-07-2012, 10:42 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Southern California
Posts: 691
Weight Statistics 05/01/2011 Start Date:
11/28/2011 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
299 lb Start Weight:
216 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
83 lb Weight Loss:
66 lb Lb Left to Lose:
27.7591973244 % % Lost:
12/31/2012 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index52.9596875787 BMI Start:
38.2585034014 BMI Current:
26.5684051398 BMI Goal:
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I lost a lot of blood after surgery and I know firsthand how much that sucks. Im glad you went back to the hospital and its under control now and you are beginning to feel better.
Dilaudid didnt help yor migraine? Wow! That was a BAD migraine. I hope your head is better. (((HUGS)))
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02-07-2012, 10:45 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: just north of Boston
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Weight Statistics 1/31/2012 Surgery Date:
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Height:
338 lb Start Weight:
253 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
85 lb Weight Loss:
78 lb Lb Left to Lose:
25.1479289941 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index48.4926530612 BMI Start:
36.297755102 BMI Current:
25.1071428571 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Originally Posted by judst 
Did you have open RNY? Just curious about what staples you were talking about.
| no, I had a lap, but all of my lap incisions are closed with staples
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