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Post by hollym94 on Jan 6, 2012 19:29:57 GMT -5
Has anyone ever experienced this? I have been having some mild abdominal pain, right after eating or drinking. Not enough to alarm me, just enough to mention. My surgeon had me come right in and did a swallow study, which ruled out any obstructions or leaks, however, I have air in my remnant stomach. I am almost 2 years post RNY, with no issues up to this point. I am scheduled for an endoscopy next Friday, they suspect a possible internal hernia, or ulcers. I am not really alarmed, just wondering if anyone has ever gone through something similar?
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Post by msbatt on Jan 6, 2012 23:24:26 GMT -5
How would it GET there???
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Post by hollym94 on Jan 7, 2012 18:28:40 GMT -5
The way it was explained to me was that if I have an internal hernia, then things can get backed up in the portion of the intestine that has slipped, and this could cause air to back up into the remnant stomach. They can't tell for sure until the endoscopy. In my opinion they are going overboard with all of the tests they have ordered (endoscopy, swallow study, blood work, ultrasound and HIDA scan), but I do appreciate their thoroughness. I am lucky this group of surgeons provides such goos follow up care.
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Post by wonkad on Jan 7, 2012 19:09:20 GMT -5
Ouch...sounds painful.
Never had it...hopefully all goes well.
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Post by hollym94 on Jan 8, 2012 18:06:47 GMT -5
Thanks, I will keep you posted.
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Post by hollym94 on Jan 12, 2012 11:54:21 GMT -5
Well, turns out it was an internal hernia that had partially obstructed. Had surgery yesterday, am going to spend the next few days in the hospital. I am so glad they figured out what it is.
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Post by chili on Jan 12, 2012 12:33:58 GMT -5
Wow, you did the right thing listening to your body!! Feel better soon!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2012 12:37:55 GMT -5
Well, turns out it was an internal hernia that had partially obstructed. Had surgery yesterday, am going to spend the next few days in the hospital. I am so glad they figured out what it is. Glad you listened to your body. Hope your recovery goes well. |
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Post by elenamurray1 on Jan 12, 2012 16:00:10 GMT -5
Good luck and feel better soon!
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Post by hollym94 on Jan 12, 2012 17:07:13 GMT -5
Thanks everyone, the pain meds are good here! If the evening goes well I may get to go home tomorrow.
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Post by hollym94 on Jan 13, 2012 7:38:39 GMT -5
I am going in for an endoscopy this morning, and if all goes well I am going home!
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Post by missliss on Jan 13, 2012 10:05:02 GMT -5
Glad they figured out what was wrong and got you all fixed up. I hope your recovery is quick.
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Post by hollym94 on Jan 13, 2012 13:01:47 GMT -5
Thank you. I am home from the hospital, I can finally get some rest! This should be a lesson to all- trust your body and don't wait to call your doctor! If I had waited to call this could have been a disaster!
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Post by So Blessed on Jan 16, 2012 9:42:52 GMT -5
I'm glad you're better.  |
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Post by hollym94 on Jan 24, 2012 8:50:01 GMT -5
Thank you. I went back to work yesterday and I am sore and exhausted! I may have underestimated the amount of time off I needed to recuperate...I was in bed by 8PM last night!
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Post by hala2215 on Jan 25, 2012 6:29:49 GMT -5
Take care. Recovery takes time. We tend to ignore the lap procedures... but the body was damaged and take time to fully recover.
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Post by elenamurray1 on Jan 25, 2012 7:08:15 GMT -5
Glad you are better Holly. Rest all you can!
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Post by hollym94 on Jan 25, 2012 12:17:42 GMT -5
I will, thanks! I am very luck to have an awesome hubby who is taking such good care of me.
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