citizenk9
Junior Member
Posts: 99 
Surgery Type: DS
Surgery Date: 10/13/2009
Surgeon: Dr, John Rabkin, San Francisco, CA
|
Post by citizenk9 on Oct 26, 2014 7:32:12 GMT -5
Had pain last night and then again today. Followed my gut instinct and came to El Camino hospital in mountain view since I knew Dr Rabkin has rights here. Just found out I have an obstruction. They are admitting me but there isn't an immediate plan for surgery.
I'm scared. Pray for me please.
Cathy
|
|
|
|
Post by newyorkbitch on Oct 26, 2014 7:38:03 GMT -5
Is Rabkin coming to see you?
|
|
citizenk9
Junior Member
Posts: 99
Surgery Type: DS
Surgery Date: 10/13/2009
Surgeon: Dr, John Rabkin, San Francisco, CA
|
Post by citizenk9 on Oct 26, 2014 7:48:27 GMT -5
I asked them to tell him. There are other bariatric surgeons here but he is the only DS one. I told them to contact him for that reason. This isn't his primary hospital and is about an hour a way.
|
|
|
|
Post by newyorkbitch on Oct 26, 2014 7:52:35 GMT -5
Call him yourself. Leave an urgent message with his service, and ask him to call you back on your cellphone. Now.
|
|
|
|
Post by illinids2 on Oct 26, 2014 7:52:54 GMT -5
Had pain last night and then again today. Followed my gut instinct and came to El Camino hospital in mountain view since I knew Dr Rabkin has rights here. Just found out I have an obstruction. They are admitting me but there isn't an immediate plan for surgery. I'm scared. Pray for me please. Cathy Hi Cathy, I just went through something very similar last month. Hernia that was causing a partial obstruction. Push to make sure the surgeon sees you, not just his Resident (s). I can understand you being afraid but my surgery was just a little over an hour and went off without issue. Hopefully you have a great surgeon doing your fix for you like I did, so good luck and I am confident you will be better soon. |
|
|
|
Post by newyorkbitch on Oct 26, 2014 7:56:21 GMT -5
And when I had an obstruction, I had two open surgeries in 48 hours, and was in the step-down unit. And there's somebody else on this board (songbird?) who had an obstruction and required a bowel resection, which is quite serious. There are different types of obstructions, different locations…please do not go by anyone else's experiences. The longer a complete obstruction is allowed to remain (depending on its nature), the greater the likelihood of necrosis.
|
|
dawn4511
Junior Member
Posts: 92
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: 08/14/2014
Surgeon: Dr Dennis Hong
|
Post by dawn4511 on Oct 26, 2014 8:01:35 GMT -5
Hope your feeling better real soon. Your in the right place to get the help you need. Sending Hugz and healing vibes.
|
|
citizenk9
Junior Member
Posts: 99
Surgery Type: DS
Surgery Date: 10/13/2009
Surgeon: Dr, John Rabkin, San Francisco, CA
|
Post by citizenk9 on Oct 26, 2014 8:05:32 GMT -5
Dr rabkin asked if I wanted to be transferred to st Mary's to be treated by him! Hell yeah I do! I feel better already. I'll keep updates coming.
|
|
citizenk9
Junior Member
Posts: 99
Surgery Type: DS
Surgery Date: 10/13/2009
Surgeon: Dr, John Rabkin, San Francisco, CA
|
Post by citizenk9 on Oct 26, 2014 8:14:29 GMT -5
I guess I'm going to CPMC not st Mary's.
|
|
|
|
Post by Girlrocker on Oct 26, 2014 9:46:03 GMT -5
I'm so sorry you're going through this, and what NYB is saying is spot on, definitely stay very on top of this. Can Dr. Rabkin treat you at CPMC? Hang in there, and definitely keep us posted on your progress. And when I had an obstruction, I had two open surgeries in 48 hours, and was in the step-down unit. And there's somebody else on this board (songbird?) who had an obstruction and required a bowel resection, which is quite serious. There are different types of obstructions, different locations…please do not go by anyone else's experiences. The longer a complete obstruction is allowed to remain (depending on its nature), the greater the likelihood of necrosis. |
|
|
|
Post by star0210 on Oct 26, 2014 13:07:03 GMT -5
Was this caused by your DS? Is this a common issue for DS'ers?
Good luck to you and best wishes for a speedy resolution!
|
|
|
|
Post by newyorkbitch on Oct 26, 2014 13:14:04 GMT -5
Is is a risk with any surgery involving the intestines.
|
|
citizenk9
Junior Member
Posts: 99
Surgery Type: DS
Surgery Date: 10/13/2009
Surgeon: Dr, John Rabkin, San Francisco, CA
|
Post by citizenk9 on Oct 26, 2014 14:52:41 GMT -5
Having surgery with dr rabkin soon. Keep prayers coming!
|
|
|
|
Post by newyorkbitch on Oct 26, 2014 15:21:29 GMT -5
Good luck !!
|
|
|
|
Post by OnMyWay2Thin on Oct 26, 2014 16:48:16 GMT -5
Just sending good wishes and hoping you have a speedy recovery.
Kelly
|
|
|
|
Post by Leonie on Oct 26, 2014 17:46:54 GMT -5
I will be keeping you in my prayers. I am so glad you are getting the right attention.
|
|
|
|
Post by journey2thin on Oct 26, 2014 21:08:58 GMT -5
Prayers for a speedy recovery! Keep us posted please.
|
|
|
|
Post by Melinda on Oct 27, 2014 8:06:36 GMT -5
Praying all goes well and you heal quickly! Hang in there.
|
|
|
|
Post by bboop on Oct 27, 2014 22:26:30 GMT -5
Swinging critters for a speedy recovery...hang in there.
|
|
mistercy
Full Member
Posts: 228
Surgery Type: DS
Surgery Date: 03/26/2013
Surgeon: Mitchell Roslin
|
Post by mistercy on Oct 27, 2014 23:41:20 GMT -5
Hoping all goes well! Keep us updated when you can - sending healing light your way - glad you were able to have Rabkin do the surgery!
|
|
derinoe
Junior Member
Posts: 75
Surgery Type: DS
Surgery Date: 06/04/2014
Surgeon: Dr. Marek L.
|
Post by derinoe on Oct 29, 2014 6:46:22 GMT -5
Is is a risk with any surgery involving the intestines. . She is 5 or olmost 5 years out, is it a risk at any point in our lives then? Even this far out? I was thinking it would be something to worry about only shortly after surgery, this is scares me. Wishing you fast recovery sweety. |
|
|
|
Post by newyorkbitch on Oct 29, 2014 7:07:59 GMT -5
Yes, it is a risk at any point. I had a bowel obstruction (and emergency surgery) 2 years after my DS.
|
|
