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    Gastric Sleeve Member Lisa73me's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Lisa
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    01/03/2017
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    Dr. Marcelo Hernandez
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    Default I had surgery on 1-3-17 & I'm still in misery...

    I had surgery over a month ago, I'm now at home on TPN IV nutrition and an IV anabiotic once a day. My daughter is taking care of me, I can't hardly do anything for myself. I'm in constant pain from my stomach. I was enrolled in college full-time but I had to withdraw for this semester and I may have lost my job over all this too. I just want people to know, if you have complications they may not be minor. I had a blood clot in the portal vein to my liver from flying so soon after having surgery and I also developed a leak along the staple line of my sleeve. I spent 17 days out of 31 in the hospital in the month of January. I'm on the TPN nutrition, one IV anabiotic, a blood thinner, an acid reducer, an antinausia pill, and hydrocodone for pain. I'm not trying to discourage anyone from surgery, I just want you to know that if things don't go well, the complications can be pretty bad. I currently have two stents in my stomach that will hopefully allow the leak to heal. I will have surgery on 14 February to have them removed, they will have been in place for 25 days. The stents are what make my stomach hurt so bad. If the stents don't work and allow my stomach to heal, I may have to have a full gastric bypass in order to fix it. I followed all pre-and post op instructions, I did nothing to cause my complications. I have had a few surgeries in the last three years due to being a recent breast cancer survivor. I normally bounce right back, I'm definitely not a wuss. I guess I just want everyone to know, this surgery may not be as minimally invasive as you think. Having possible complications is very real, and it sucks really bad. Please be aware, and please be careful... I hope and pray no one else has to go through what I have gone through and am still going through.



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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    01/11/2017
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    Dr. Forrester
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    Default Re: I had surgery on 1-3-17 & I'm still in misery...

    Goodness you've certainly been through a lot with more to go. I've been thinking of you wondering how you are doing.
    I hope everything goes well with removal of the stents so you can be on your way to recovering.



    Surgery Day Weight 1/11: 300
    Month 1: -34 pounds, -25 inches

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    Default Re: I had surgery on 1-3-17 & I'm still in misery...

    So sorry you are going through this. I was so lucky to have no complications whatsoever. Be sure you are in constant contact with your surgeon. Pray things get better for you!

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Shannoll's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    11/16/2016
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    Dr. Martin
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    Default Re: I had surgery on 1-3-17 & I'm still in misery...

    I'm so sorry you had to go through this. I hope you get well soon.
    Pre-Op:123 kg/270 lb
    Total weight loss so far: 39 kg/85 lbs



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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    TB
    Surgery date
    02/28/2017
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    Dr. Courtney Doyle
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    Default Re: I had surgery on 1-3-17 & I'm still in misery...

    Praying for a full recovery!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Tamera2's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Tamera Anderson
    Surgery date
    01/24/2017
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    Dr Mario Almanza
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    Default Re: I had surgery on 1-3-17 & I'm still in misery...

    I'm so sorry to hear everything you've gone through. praying you have a full recovery and don't require a bypass. I was on a feeding tube & tpn and Iv antibiotics 4 years ago because of gastroparisis. No fun. You are a survivor!! I hope and pray you receive a full recovery and your next surgery goes well. Did you have a leak test before you came home and how many days after surgery did you travel?
    Highest weight- 288 / Wt at Surgery 268
    1 month 236 -29lbs 2 month 214 -22lbs 3 month 206 -08lbs 4 month 196 -10lbs 5 month 185 -11lbs 6 month 178 -7lbs 7 month 172 -6lbs 9mos -12lbs 156 13mos later wt.144lbs, Wt.138 -150lbs in 15mos

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Shirl's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Dr. Sergey Lyass
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    Default Re: I had surgery on 1-3-17 & I'm still in misery...

    Lisa,

    My heart goes out to you!

    Hopefully from here on is nothing but good news for a speedy recovery.
    HW: 245lbs (11/15); SW: 226lbs (5/17/16) - Height: 5'6"

    Post-Op Weight:
    M1: 211.3 (-14.7)
    M2: 203 (-8.3)
    M3: 196.5 (-6.5)
    M4: 191.5 (-5)
    M5: 186.3 (-5.2)
    M6: (?)
    M7: (?)
    M8: 179.4 (-6.9)
    M9: 177.1 (-2.3)
    M10: 174 (-3.1)
    M11: 171.5 (-2.5)
    M12: 171 (-.5)
    Y1.1: 170 (-1)

    "Today is another day to get it right!"






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    Gastric Sleeve Member Lisa73me's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Lisa
    Surgery date
    01/03/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr. Marcelo Hernandez
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    Default Re: I had surgery on 1-3-17 & I'm still in misery...

    Quote Originally Posted by Tamera2 View Post
    I'm so sorry to hear everything you've gone through. praying you have a full recovery and don't require a bypass. I was on a feeding tube & tpn and Iv antibiotics 4 years ago because of gastroparisis. No fun. You are a survivor!! I hope and pray you receive a full recovery and your next surgery goes well. Did you have a leak test before you came home and how many days after surgery did you travel?
    Thank you...
    I had surgery on a Tuesday, a leak test on Thursday, flew home on Friday. I found out a leak test that soon isn't really worth much unless you have a huge leak because you're still swollen from surgery, it's after the swelling goes down that you need to be tested, a week or so out from surgery.



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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    02/11/2017
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    Dr. Fernando Garcia
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    Default Re: I had surgery on 1-3-17 & I'm still in misery...

    If you don't mind me asking, where did you have your surgery?



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Lisa73me's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Lisa
    Surgery date
    01/03/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr. Marcelo Hernandez
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    Default Re: I had surgery on 1-3-17 & I'm still in misery...

    Quote Originally Posted by SkinnyGigi View Post
    If you don't mind me asking, where did you have your surgery?
    Tijuana Mexico, through weight-loss agents



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Sandra3's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Sandra
    Surgery date
    01/20/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr W
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    Dec 2015
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    Default Re: I had surgery on 1-3-17 & I'm still in misery...

    Lisa,

    I'm so very sorry you are still dealing with complications. It seems that it's taking a very long time to go away! At least you have your daughter to help!

    You are doing the right thing coming in here and giving your testimony, because too many people forget that yes we lose weight, but it's still surgery and there's risks. Complications can happen to anyone and for no reason!

    Because I had a blood clot a few years ago (PE during pregnancy) I had anticoagulant post-op for my sleeve. I've learned since my PE that being obese and pregnant I had a higher risk of developing blood clots. Even if my blood is naturally too thin!

    I hope your stents will work and that you will be out of the wood very soon. Best wishes for your recovery. Take care my friend and keep us posted!


    HW : 150 kgs
    09/02/2014 : 142 /1st apt
    01/20/2016 : 134 /surgery
    01/30/2016 : 130 /1st post-op
    02/27/2016 : 126 /2nd
    04/23/2016 : 118 /3rd
    07/16/2016 : 109 / 4th
    10/01/2016 : 103 /5th
    01/21/2017 : 98 /1 year post-op
    February 2017 : 100 lbs lost
    07/22/2017 : 96
    10/21/2017 : 93
    12/22/2017 : 91
    01/02/2018 : 96!! regain (medication)

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Tamera2's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Tamera Anderson
    Surgery date
    01/24/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr Mario Almanza
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    Default Re: I had surgery on 1-3-17 & I'm still in misery...

    Thanks for responding. Good to know. Best of luck to you.
    Highest weight- 288 / Wt at Surgery 268
    1 month 236 -29lbs 2 month 214 -22lbs 3 month 206 -08lbs 4 month 196 -10lbs 5 month 185 -11lbs 6 month 178 -7lbs 7 month 172 -6lbs 9mos -12lbs 156 13mos later wt.144lbs, Wt.138 -150lbs in 15mos

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    Gastric Sleeve Member ghost_ryder's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Greg
    Surgery date
    08/23/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr Doyle
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    Jun 2016
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    Default Re: I had surgery on 1-3-17 & I'm still in misery...

    Wow Lisa. You are going through the trials. I hope things improve for you soon. This stress cannot be good for you. Prayers.



    HW - 341 - June 1
    SW - 319 - 8/23 (-22)
    1mn - 286 - Sept 23 (-33) -total 55
    2mn - 274 - Oct 23 (-12) -total 67
    3mn - 263 - Nov 23 (-11) -total 78
    6mn - 238 - Feb 23(-25) - total 103
    9mn - 230 - May 23 (-8) - Total 111
    10mn - 226 - June 23 (-4) Total 115
    11mn - 226 - July 23 (0) Total 115

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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
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    Nita
    Surgery date
    03/09/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr Philip Lou Chin MD
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    Oct 2016
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    Default Re: I had surgery on 1-3-17 & I'm still in misery...

    Sorry to hear your going through all this. Hopefully things get better fast


    Weight @ Consult: 301 (11/11/16)
    Pre OP Appt: 269 2/28/17
    Surgery Date: 264 3/9/17
    1 Week Post Op: 256.9 3/16/17
    2 Week Post Op: 250.0 3/23/17
    3 Week Post Op: 248.1 3/30/17

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    Gastric Sleeve Member americangrrl's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    10/10/2016
    Surgeon
    Hernandez
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    Jul 2016
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    Default Re: I had surgery on 1-3-17 & I'm still in misery...

    i am very sorry ur having such a rough time.... wishing u a very speedy recovery.... unfortunately, things do happen.... ur body simply responded differently .... I truly hope u start to feel better soon..



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