What do I do? SARAH

[Guest guest]

RUSH to the phone to call you surgeon. He needs to know of any problems. It

may turn out to be nothing, but if it is a stricture or some other problem, he

can fix it easier before the problem becomes worse. I know some people have a

harder time than I did...my recovery was a breeze. But, it was repeated over

and over by my surgeon that no problem was too small to bother him with. This

is a SERIOUS surgery and overall complications are few, but the severity of many

complications could be reduced with prompt intervention. Also, I would call the

surgeon or his answering service to have him advise if a trip to the ER is

necessary. This is such a specialized area I wouldnt want someone without

knowledge of RNY guessing what to to to me.

~~Pat~~

Orlando, FL

252/193/160 (-59)

BMI 37.2/28.5/23.6

52 Years Young

LAP-RNY 12/10/03

Wayne English, MD

Ft Lauderdale, FL

Message: 9

Date: Sat, 24 Apr 2004 18:24:42 -0700

Subject: What do I do?

Hi Guys!

I need some help. Things have been going pretty well since surgery, but

lately I don't feel good. I think something may be wrong but I am not sure.

It hurts to eat and drink, but I am not real sure why. It feels like it

could be gas or maybe something is blocked, but it's been nearly 3 days. My

Mother is so worried that she thinks I need to go to the emergency room and

find out if something serious is wrong. I don't feel sick unless I am

eating or drinking. The only thing I can seem to eat is chicken broth and

popcicles. Neither of which is going to boost my protein intake for the

day. I am having a really hard time with the taste of vitamins too. They

gag me really bad and I know I have to take them. This along with some

strange post op depression and I am pretty much a basket case. If anyone

has any idea what I am going through please let me know what will help.

Thank you all for your input and support! You guys are awesome!

Vandever

Lap RNY 4-6-04

304/280/165