Guest guest Posted November 22, 2001 Report Share Posted November 22, 2001 In a message dated 11/22/01 3:41:59 PM, duodenalswitch writes: << Theresa is fairing pretty good... she still hasnt passed any gas . and that is holding things up a bit .. talked to the doc a little more and the trouble they had with the intestine connection wasnt because of IBS .. just the type of tissue she has .. it tended to shred when they tried to connect it .>>>>> OUCH! Holy Cow (on offense to any Hindus present)! I have IBS/spastic colon and I'm so glad I didn't experience similar problems with my 'connections'.... <<<< she went for a cat scan today to check for leaks .. she had to drink some stuff to help the image .. she didnt like that .. it is the most she has had in her stomach since the surgery .. . we are just waiting to hear about the results .. keep your fingers crossed.>>>> Thanks for the update, ... I will keep Theresa in my prayers. I hope she does NOT experience any leaks (or obstructions or ANY other complications). I know, that stuff one has to drink is pretty gross (especially right after the surgery!). Please keep us posted!!!! And, please tell her that (without the H) sends her love and (gentle) hugs, All the best, lap ds with gallbladder removal January 25, 2001 Dr. Gagner/mt. Sinai/NYC almost 10 months post-op and still feelin' fabu preop: 307 lbs/bmi 45 (5' 10 " ) now: 201 lbs/size sweet 16/large in normal people's clothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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