2 1/5 weeks

[Lisa73me]

Hello Everyone,
This is an update about my health, the doctor took the stents out yesterday morning and had to put new ones in, so that means 2.5 more weeks on misery & pain. I don't mean to be a Debbie downer, but I'm going to see a pain mangement doc so I can get off the opiates and try to return to work on the 23rd. If I have to wait another 2.5 before going back to work, I doubt I'll have job. The doc said I actually had 2 leaks in the beginning, a small hole and a tear. The small hole closed and the tear is down to a pin hole size. That's probably why I only have 2.5 more weeks to get the stents out as opposed to the 3.5 weeks I had to wait the first time. Like I said before, I'm not trying to discourage anyone from getting bariatric surgery, just please be aware to you can have major complications and be prepared for them, because I certainly didn't think it could happen to me. I'm a very hard worker, I work and go to school full-time I'm not a wussy or cry baby either. All of y'all are on prayer list, I pray that no one else has to go though complications, the are pretty freaking awful, it's like your own person nightmare...

[Christie13]

Sorry to hear you are still having so many complications. Prayers coming your way.

[Bagawk!]

So sorry to hear you've had to go through all that! I had no idea.

Does your doctor know what caused the leaks?

[Shannoll]

Thanks for the update. I hope you get well soon. And yes, good idea to get off those opiates they are so addictive. Good luck to you.

[Lisa73me]

So sorry to hear you've had to go through all that! I had no idea.

Does your doctor know what caused the leaks?

Thank you, & no one knows what caused the leaks for sure. All I know is, I did everything I was supposed to do. I could only drink a little chicken broth and some sugar-free Jell-O. I didn't really want that, but I tried to drink a little.

[Lisa73me]

Thanks for the update. I hope you get well soon. And yes, good idea to get off those opiates they are so addictive. Good luck to you.

Oh yes ma'am, I'm a chemical dependency counselor and a methadone clinic, so I know all about opiate addiction. I want off these opiates too! Thanks so much for the well wishes...

[Nitasjourney]

I've been thinking about you a lot. Sorry to hear things still aren't all the way better. Hopefully all will be fixed soon.

[Pattimelt]

Hi Lisa, I'm so sorry you're still going through so much pain. I hope you heal quickly and get back to work soon.

[Fatbgone]

I doubt you did anything to cause the leak. Sometimes things happen. I don't think our bodies would allow us to over eat or drink to the point where we could cause a leak.
I hope you are soon able to return to work. I'm praying for you.

[Tamera2]

Hi Patti, just noticed the quote on your page, i love it. Hope your having a good weekend.

[Tamera2]

Hi Lisa, sorry your still having a lot pain but happy to see your making progress. Hope you continue to heal and make full recovery.

[Pattimelt]

Hi Patti, just noticed the quote on your page, i love it. Hope your having a good weekend.

Hi! Thanks for noticing my quote, its one of my favorites. Gives me hope that my sleeve will help me achieve what I thought was never possible before. Take care and have a great holiday weekend. Stay in touch, cheers, Patti

[ghost_ryder]

Imagine how worth it this is going to be when things get better. Try and keep your head up. Everyone is thinking about you and your recovery.

[Lisa73me]

Thank you everyone! I really appreciate all the thoughts, prayers, and encouragement! I'm actually feeling pretty good, since he replaced the stents. I hope this lasts, I think it will. I'm taking 2-10 mg hydrocodones every six hours, I go see a pain management doctor this week. My goal is to get off the opiates all together. I'm also going to try to go back to work on Thursday. As long as I can function, I'll be happy...

[Emmeraldas]

Thanks for the update. You are on my prayer list. Hoping you recover rapidly. I am sorry this is taking so slow to heal. Hang in there.... remember there is a difference between physical dependence (a side effect) and addiction (a problem). Take your pain meds when you need them.