Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 In a message dated 1/12/2003 7:41:22 AM Eastern Standard Time, hopie612001@... writes: > Well the thing of it is, is that before Thanksgiving I > was in the hospital with really bad pain in the stomach so they did > the scope and found a hole in my pouch going into my old stomach, > and my surgeon wants to fix it so I have an appt. with him this > coming wed. however something new is going on which started this > past week, I am able to eat normal just like I did before the > surgery **************************** Hope, this sounds like a fistula. It's not common, but it does and can occur. It makes sense that you're now able to eat more, too, as a result of this. Hopefully, your doctor can fix it, and you'll be good to go again. But, it's your body's way of trying to return to normal. I'm not a medical person, so perhaps some others can give you a more detailed explanation. Good luck, in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 Hi everyone, it has been a while since I have posted, but as everyone knows the holidays were very busy. The reason I'm posting is something is goin wrong with my stomach, for the past three weeks I choke in my sleep two or three times a night, so I went to my lung Dr. and he thinks it acid reflux, which is something I have had even before my GB. Well the thing of it is, is that before Thanksgiving I was in the hospital with really bad pain in the stomach so they did the scope and found a hole in my pouch going into my old stomach, and my surgeon wants to fix it so I have an appt. with him this coming wed. however something new is going on which started this past week, I am able to eat normal just like I did before the surgery, and I always feel like I'm starving, I can eat a full sandwich, or a full plate of whatever I'm having, which before this past week if I even tried to do that I would get sick. I am on Nexium for the acid reflux, which I still do the choking even after taking it, my surgeon told me that he is worried that the acid from the old stomach may come into the pouch which (duh) I believe its doing a pretty good job of it. So my question to you all is this has anyone ever had anything like this happen to you guys? and if so what if anything did your Drs. do? I'm really getting worried I have gained 3lbs this past week (not good)I'm not sure but to me it seems like that the hole may have gotten bigger, if any of you have any advice PLEASE HELP. Thank you Hope Starbuck GB 06/21/01 375lbs 2001 268lbs 2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 Hope, it sounds like a total staple line disruption. Your doctor found a small hole, now that hole has opened up and is allowing the stomach acids up....and food DOWN! The answer is....to have the stomach transected....and perferable the part not being used....removed. OR at least tucked under well away from the new pouch. Then you will be right as rain. Debbie in Gig Harbor ladybostons@... www.paws2print.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 Hope, I cannot tell you about having a hole since I've not experienced it. I will tell you what I know about choking at night. I have done it off and on since my surgery. It can be very scarey waking up choking and the acid burns horribly. Something my surgeon told me in the beginning was to sleep propted up a bit. I have always used two large, firm pillows...I guess I slip off sometimes..lol. Also, if I remember correctly, we are not to eat or drink two hours before sleep. I don't remember the exact on this. I am bad about drinking right up until I go to bed. I also take Nexium...20mg before bedtime. I hope you are able to get the hole fixed soon. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 My staple line disrupted at 5 yrs. I didn't have immediate wt gain (but I take a LOT of protein to protect me). My symptom was the sudden pain of acid. Like none, then BLAM! A pouch full. I could eat a fair amount of food, like child sized, not brand new postie sized. It didn't increase especially while I waited for paperwork games (4 months). I regained 12# overall, and lost it in 2 weeks after revision. Which was 3 yrs ago this month! I was very well vitamined & proteined & mentally prepared for my revision. Other than the fatigue, it was imply no big deal. Far more stress in waiting for the ins approval to fix it. NOT fixing it was simply not an option. Thanks, Vitalady, Inc. T www.vitalady.com If you are interested in PayPal, please click here: https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com Getting Worried > Hi everyone, it has been a while since I have posted, but as > everyone knows the holidays were very busy. The reason I'm posting > is something is goin wrong with my stomach, for the past three weeks > I choke in my sleep two or three times a night, so I went to my lung > Dr. and he thinks it acid reflux, which is something I have had even > before my GB. Well the thing of it is, is that before Thanksgiving I > was in the hospital with really bad pain in the stomach so they did > the scope and found a hole in my pouch going into my old stomach, > and my surgeon wants to fix it so I have an appt. with him this > coming wed. however something new is going on which started this > past week, I am able to eat normal just like I did before the > surgery, and I always feel like I'm starving, I can eat a full > sandwich, or a full plate of whatever I'm having, which before this > past week if I even tried to do that I would get sick. I am on > Nexium for the acid reflux, which I still do the choking even after > taking it, my surgeon told me that he is worried that the acid from > the old stomach may come into the pouch which (duh) I believe its > doing a pretty good job of it. So my question to you all is this has > anyone ever had anything like this happen to you guys? and if so > what if anything did your Drs. do? I'm really getting worried I have > gained 3lbs this past week (not good)I'm not sure but to me it seems > like that the hole may have gotten bigger, if any of you have any > advice PLEASE HELP. > > Thank you > Hope Starbuck > GB 06/21/01 > 375lbs 2001 > 268lbs 2003 > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 In a message dated 1/12/2003 7:31:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, frwhlngrl@... writes: > I have done it off and on since > my surgery. It can be very scarey waking up choking and the acid burns > horribly. Dawn, this is not normal. You need a second opinion. My 2 cents. Fay B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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